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Journey to the Flat Side TT- Bowie, MD

UPDATED FROM Silversunshine
7 months post

7 months post op. 9 weeks bodybuilding.

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Silversunshine
WORTH IT$15,000
I'm loving my results and working hard to improve them every day. I'm 9 weeks into a body building program with a local trainer. I've lost about. 10 pounds and definitely increased my lean muscle mass. I'm excited to see where I will be a year out from my TT!

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James R. Benjamin, MD (retired)

James R. Benjamin, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 18, 2013
You've been through quite an ordeal, I'm glad things worked out in the end. You look amazing btw! Good for you!
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December 18, 2013
youre looking great ma!!! i love bodybuilding!!!
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December 20, 2013
Thank you!!! I'm loving the journey!
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December 20, 2013
Omg you look great. You are a inspiration to all.
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December 20, 2013
Omg. How kind! I've been so inspired by so many ladies here! Thank you. Hugs and happy holidays!
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December 20, 2013
You are amazing. I loved reading about your journey. Can't wait to see what the new year brings for you!
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December 20, 2013
Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you!
July 20, 2015
I don't even know where to begin. Your transformation is BEYOND amazing. Reading your journey and seeing how far you've come just gave me a new sense of getting off my butt and getting on that treadmill. Even if it's just walking because I'm still swollen, I'm starting like RIGHT now. Congratulations. You look so good.
UPDATED FROM Silversunshine
6 months post

Happy Thanksgiving! Much to be thankful for!

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Today I woke up and went for a nine mile run. It was just what I needed. I've had a lot in my mind lately and it felt good to take a break from the gym and simply run outside with my music.

I gave a lot of thought to how much my fitness level has improved since I had my surgery back in may. I'm about 30 pounds lighter and most of the loose skin is gone.

I feel like I've recovered from my procedures and for that I'm thankful. No pain, very little swelling, no real issues. I ran a half marathon back in September and then started bodybuilding. I've been enjoying discovering just what my body is capable of when I feed it properly and work it with a purpose.

With every passing day though, I am more convinced that I want my arms done and I want more lipo and a bbl. I hate my lack of curves and I want to know if I can improve upon my figure.

I'm doing the research and takings time. I'm leaning towards going out of the country to have it done. Stand by.

I hope if you are reading this you are well and happy and with loved ones enjoying the start of the holiday season!

I'll be starting my bbl thread soon. I'll post the link to it here when I do!

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November 28, 2013
Wow your looking great .... What a journey [RS bleep]
November 30, 2013
Unbelievable beautiful inspiring story! Congrats on your weight loss! We r very similar in our weight loss journeys n you look incredible! Thanks for the advice love!
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November 30, 2013
Thanks for stopping by! Your dedication to fitness totally inspires me! I'm so excited for you when you get all healed up can get back to the gym. You already look amazing but I know you will keep improving on your results!!! Hugs!!!
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November 30, 2013
Omg! We have so much in common! I am so happy with my mm I had back in march and can't believe how good I look, but hate that I don't have any curves. I have been doing some research the last 2 months for the bbl and I think I have narrow my search to two ps in DR. But, since the mm I am down to 136lbs from 164 lbs and I'm afraid that I won't have enough fat for it. Do you feel the same way? Btw, you look fantastic..what an amazing transformation! Also, where do you find the time to exercise and run marathons?
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November 30, 2013
Hey beautiful! Who are you considering in the DR? Maybe we can coordinate a trip together! I think I've got plenty of fat, but my surgeon Dr. B. didnt think I had enough. I think that had less to do with the amount of fat I do have and more to do with how narrow my hips and butt are! But I'm going to just do my due diligence and keep exploring my options! After all, this is the journey! Keep in touch and let me know what you decide to do!!
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November 30, 2013
Oh and girl! The exercise and running has become my passion! I'm working with a local trainer who does professional bikini contests and is a fitness model! I'm loving how she challenges me to push myself. It's also very awesome to see how the hard work results in body changes!
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November 30, 2013
What a great transformation. I look forward to following your bbl journey.
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November 30, 2013
Thanks so much!!! I just checked out your review! Good luck!!! You already look amazing! Your results are going to be phenomenal!!! I'll be following you as well and keeping you in prayer!
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November 30, 2013
All i can say is wow! The surgery helped w excess skin but ur hard work and dedication in the gym has really transformed ur body into a very sexy toned machine! Love it! Keep up the great progress!
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December 1, 2013
Thanks Goddess! You. Look. Absolutely. Incredible!!!!! Hope you had a great holiday! Let's just keep on improving on these results!
UPDATED FROM Silversunshine
6 months post

Progress....but I've got a long way to go!

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