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5/9/13: TT, BL, and Lipo

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Hi Everyone!!! I first need to say how amazingly...

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galaxsi
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Hi Everyone!!! I first need to say how amazingly helpful all of your posts and pictures have been.

I have 2 children 8 years old (c-section), 6 years old (vaginal), and have been wanting a tummy tuck since my first was born. I am 5'5" and weigh about 185 lbs, size 12/14, sometimes 16 depending on brand and what I've been eating, lol. I have struggled with my weight/appearance my whole life. Don't get me wrong I love my curves but it's the rolls that get me ;). 4 years ago I lost 65 lbs, and kept it off for 2+ years. I was still horribly miserable because of my belly, stretch marks, and saggy boobs. I breastfed both kiddos, so they had become more utilitarian than sexy :(. Little by little I put back on 30 lbs. So fast forward to this January. I have lost 15 lbs so far, 15 to go. I knew that I needed to act on my PS dream and I went to several consults.

I have decided to go with Dr. Goldman, and am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!! I plan on TT with flank lipo, BL, and inner thigh lipo. My next consult isn't scheduled until April 3rd so I can get the rest of this weight off and make sure I won't want a BA as well. Right now I am a full DD and thinking I would enjoy having a littel less roundness to my figure.

Today I went and scheduled my surgery date for May 9th!!!!!! I can't believe this is FINALLY happening. I can't wait.

I only have 1 before photo so far but will add more later. :)

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Steven Goldman, MD

Steven Goldman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 15, 2013
Yay congrats to you! It will be here before you know it!
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February 24, 2013
Thank you. I am impatiently waiting. Lol.
UPDATED FROM galaxsi
3 months pre

So, from the beginning my husband has been...

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So, from the beginning my husband has been accepting of my decision to get the Tummy Tuck, and Breast Lift. But he is a man of few words and fewer details. Since he will have to take care of me mostly I thought I should prep him for everything he will be seeing. Lol.

I told him about the incisions and how they do each procedure, and even demonstrated how they pull down the upper abdominal tissue and create a new opening for the belly button. He was a tiny squeamish but ok, until I told him about the drains. Lol. His face got a little funny. So we will see how all that goes when the time comes.

I also asked if he had any preference re: my boobs. Originally I planned on a BL/BA, but decided just to get the lift since I'm already spilling out of a DD. he doesn't care at all. Although he asked if they were going to take my nipples off, then quickly retracted, and said "I don't want to know,do I?"

Silly man.

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February 17, 2013
Good luck to you. Let us know how everything goes!! :)
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February 20, 2013

Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! I'm glad your husband is being supportive overall. Please keep us posted as your journey progresses, and congrats on losing those first 15!

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February 24, 2013
Thanks!!
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3 months pre

I am completely obsessed with this website. I...

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I am completely obsessed with this website. I can't stop looking at photos and reviews and I'm still 2 1/2 months away from surgery :(. My friend told me once I had everything situated I would want to do it immediately. Lol.

Quick question. I haven't felt comfortable naked infrint if DH for years, but somehow the thought of my upcoming improve nets has me feeling even less attractive. I virtually have no desire to be intimate with him this way. Any experiences like this?

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February 24, 2013
Hi!! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I was the same way about being obsessed with this site. You need to be! You will learn more here than at your ps office!! I also had mine like 4 months out! I thought about it everyday!!! I'm glad the waiting is over, now I'm healing. As far as losing desire for sex, I didn't feel that way but at the same time I thought about it so much that even at times I should've been not thinking about it (intimate times) It was still in my mind and affecting our sex life somewhat. Congrats on your surgery!!!