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37 yo, massive weight loss, tuberous breasts and going through Destination Beauty

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OK...where to begin. Like most people on here I...

jenn30ma
WORTH IT$15,000
OK...where to begin. Like most people on here I have been lurking around RealSelf for about 2 years reading everyone's reviews. It started out first as only my breasts but then really started to hate my stomach, so decided to include that as well.

A little about me: I am currently 37, no kids and am living in Japan, so I figured while I am close (I am a US citizen), I would do it now. I have always been overweight starting about age 10 and by high school I was pushing 210 lbs. Then add in college and lots of partying and by the time I was 31 I was pushing 300 lbs (136 kg). In 2011 , I decided enough was enough and I went through the motions to have VSG surgery, which I did in August of 2012. The lowest I got with the VSG was 190 lbs (86 kg) and I was pretty fine with that weight, but never really worked to get the last 20 lbs off. My happy weight would be about 175 lbs at 5'7 but with a large frame.

Today: Currently I weigh in at 202 lbs (92 kg) and just secured a date for a Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation, Lipo to Flanks and upper stomach, an Extended tummy tuck and a Mons lift with Destination Beauty and Dr. Angkana. I now have two months to try to budge the last 20 lbs (10 kg) until surgery, I am getting a gym membership, and plan to bust my ass until I leave for Bangkok. Losing a 100 lbs (45 kg) and my stomach is a giant jiggly mess, lots of stretch marks ( they do not bother me) and my breasts I have never liked. They are slightly tubular, with large areolas, but have never fit my frame. I want cleavage!!! I have never had cleavage or round firm breasts, even as a teenager. My bra size is currently 38 B/C depending upon the brand and even at 300 lbs I was still a B/C cup, but the band was a 42.

I know there is a lot more I could say, but for now I think that is enough. I plan on documenting every stage of my journey and my weight loss. I have posted the pictures that I sent to DB for my quote, which were frankly hard to take and I am disgusted with myself. My arms I am ok with, I can tighten those up, but the thighs might be something I work on later on when I am closer to goal weight.

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UPDATED FROM jenn30ma
3 months pre

deposit paid!!

jenn30ma
OK the deposit has been paid and my flights booked. For those who are planning on going through Destination Beauty...the deposit is the charge for the hotel and transfers. More details about the time i am spending in Bangkok..
Arrive : April 3rd
Surgery: April 4th
Hospital Stay: 7 nights (I think the surgeries are being broken up into two sessions)
Check into Hotel: April 11th
Check out: April 28th
My boyfriend is coming on the 18th to stay with me until we leave on the 28th. It will be a little scary going by myself for two weeks but he couldn't get that much time off and I didn't want him to see me all in pain and the gross stuff at the beginning.
Tomorrow I start back at the gym and back onto my Keto diet...

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February 5, 2018
Thats so exciting for you!! I am the same age with the same issues hoping to also book with Dr Angkana around the same time. Hope your gym sessions and keto are going well!
February 5, 2018
Yay!! I am in the hospital until April 11th so I am sure we will run into each other walking around the ward. Will be nice to have someone to talk to, so keep in touch! Are you going to start your own blog?
February 5, 2018
Hi again! I’ve actually just been confirmed for surgery with Dr Angkana on the 8th April and I’m sooo excited. We’ll be there at the same time, never know, we might even bump into eachother!
UPDATED FROM jenn30ma
29 days pre

Weight loss and binge eating...

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Ok so 28 days to go...eeeekks. Anyways, February wasn't that good for me food wise, but I did go back to the gym. My emotional eating (binge eating) has always been a problem with me and something that didn't go away with weight loss surgery, but did get better. I didn't gain any weight but I didn't lose any either. Now it's March and I have started a mostly liquid diet to help me prepare for surgery, kick my bad eating habits and help me lose some weight. I am drinking protein shakes with berries or frozen bananas, soups, Greek yogurt and salads at night if needed. So far so good, 3 days in and down 1 kg.
28 days to go....I'll check back in a few weeks.
If anyone else is going with destination beauty while I am there I would love to meet up and say hello at least. ????

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March 8, 2018
Hi!! Yes, its getting so close, 31 days away for me now with surgery with Dr Angkana just days after yours! My February sounds identical to yours, started working out more but didn’t lose any weight so this month I need to focus 100% on getting some weight off. I am starting to get a little nervous and it seems like its come around so fast! Good luck with your preparations and I’m sure we’ll definitely bump into eachother in hospital, at the hotel or morning teas..
March 8, 2018
Thanks!! I'm down 1.2 kg in 3 days so I'll take it lol Good luck to you as well.