60 Plus & Fabulous - Atlanta, GA

I was married, had two children, worked and took care of my family and although most of my life I was skinny, I had a protruding tummy and always wanted a tummy tuck but would not do it because it seemed vain and a waste of money. In addition, friends and family discouraged me from doing a dangerous procedure that was unnecessary because I was already “cute” and did not need to mess with my body. I listened to the naysayers and not to myself for a long time. My kids grew up, I divorced my first husband and remarried. I was finding it extremely difficult to find clothes to hide my tummy although I am an active person and try my best to stay healthy.

After discussing this with my husband and my good friend, they both encouraged me to do whatever I wanted if it made me feel good. I got myself a recliner, bath chair and walker from Craigs List. On September 25 he performed a tummy tuck and liposuction at Dekalb Medical and I am home today after staying overnight. I walked around upright in the hospital and at home and do not need a walker, nor will I need a bath chair. The recliner is a good idea because it will keep me on my back since I am a stomach sleeper and would probably hurt myself getting into that position in my bed.

I am not expecting a perfect tiny body. I just want to be on the flat side again. I am posting some pictures of my before and after and will update you as this 60+ finds her fabulous again.

First night at home went well. Got home from hospital and have been going up and down the stairs emptying drains and measuring in my bathroom in bedroom upstairs. The walking will contribute to my healing so I don't mind. Slept in recliner downstairs last night while my friend slept in couch. (Husband worked all night). Had to get her to help me in and out of recliner since I don't want to pop stitches. Woke up this morning and feel amazing. Took my antibiotic, Cephalexin 500mg, my high blood pressure medication and Advil to keep the pain away. I have hydrocodone handy but will not take unless I hurt really bad. I am on a journey and know I have to lose some weight to help me get to the flat side. I was a member of Weight Watchers for many years so I know that I have to eat right and exercise. I am looking forward to the future!

Itchy throat and coughing this morning but I dran water and started sucking on a mint and it got better. Had a good BM this morning because last night I took a Ducolax. Did not want to be constipated and in pain as some Real Self sisters. Aim feeling good today. Managing pain well and moving around every chance I get.