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54 Year Old Nan on the journey
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Dr Bandak was recommended by a friend who had...
Dr Bandak was recommended by a friend who had great results from two different procedures. First impression: Absolutely wonderful! Staff was friendly as well as Dr. Bandak. Everyone was personable and Dr Bandak was so easy to speak with. I didnt feel rushed and everything was explained. Breasts have loss shape and are asymetrical. I exercise 5 days a week (walking mostly) core 3 days a week and still can not get that flat abdomen. 5'6 150 lbs. They said 3-4 weeks recovery. Anyways. Impressed and satisfied ... just trying to figure out a date that I can be off from work that long... I know that I should shop around but I have seen posted pics of his bl and tt. No concerns at this point. Possibly in Nov.. this is a before pic.. I am on a weight loss journey 25 lb loss and have 5-10 more to go.. will post more before pics if all goes well in scheduling.
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January 2, 2017
Dr. Bandak did my tummy tuck and couldn't be happier. Your breasts and stomach look AMAZING!!!!! WOW!!!!!
January 2, 2017
Hey ashgal81!! I am happy. Thanks for your review when Dr. Bandak did yours.. you were my inspiration! Im up to 140 now.. it stays on my mind to not go any higher.. it would be a total loss of my investment..
January 2, 2017
Awwww, thank you so much! I am so proud of you. I'm sure he is too. Did you tell him you saw his work on Real Self? Anyway, you look great. I am almost 1 year post-op and couldn't be happier with my results. I have to tell you, I am SUPER impressed with your results.
June 28, 2023
Do you mind me asking how much it was for your procedure? I am also from WV
June 30, 2023
Oh my goodness.. It was 6 years ago and I am absolutely sure that prices have doubled. I am thinking it was around 15,000.
UPDATED FROM livinlifeatmiddleage
Scheduled!!!! Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck
OK Ladies and Gents? I am scheduled in October~~ I was nervous even paying the deposit!! LOL
Got plenty of time to get what I need in order to take time off from work., arrangements for someone to be with me and supplies. I will have to stay over at the hospital. Need to pay for anesthesia separately and hospital separately also before . Hoping someone can stay in the room with me as its too long of a haul back and forth either that or will have to get a hotel room for another night. It takes me about 2 1/2 hours to even get to the surgeon and the facility but totally worth it at this point! I am down to 145lb now!! (whoot hoooo) Wondering if should keep going or if I should slack off the exercise. I started in January exercising and dieting. Try to walk at least 2 miles 5x a week. Weight then was 176lb. # different visits with Hospital, intake surgery coordinator and physician before the big day... Everyone has been so helpful with their posts!! Also when I made the deposit the lady taking my money was very helpful and friendly... Just wanted to put that out there!! When I get closer to the date I will update pics etc. :) Please continue sharing your valued experiences and information!!
Got plenty of time to get what I need in order to take time off from work., arrangements for someone to be with me and supplies. I will have to stay over at the hospital. Need to pay for anesthesia separately and hospital separately also before . Hoping someone can stay in the room with me as its too long of a haul back and forth either that or will have to get a hotel room for another night. It takes me about 2 1/2 hours to even get to the surgeon and the facility but totally worth it at this point! I am down to 145lb now!! (whoot hoooo) Wondering if should keep going or if I should slack off the exercise. I started in January exercising and dieting. Try to walk at least 2 miles 5x a week. Weight then was 176lb. # different visits with Hospital, intake surgery coordinator and physician before the big day... Everyone has been so helpful with their posts!! Also when I made the deposit the lady taking my money was very helpful and friendly... Just wanted to put that out there!! When I get closer to the date I will update pics etc. :) Please continue sharing your valued experiences and information!!
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July 20, 2016
wow you are on an amazing journey! so exciting / scary to commit to the surgery but you doing something very amazing for yourself!
July 23, 2016
Shew I cant get it off my mind!! But that is normal i would assume! I I am excited and looking forward to my "new " REALSELF!! ;)
July 22, 2016
Congratulations on the start of your cross over. Before you know it October will be here and it will be your turn. I would continue to exercise up until your surgery. This way you are going into it strong with muscle tone. I wish you the best of luck and I am looking forward to your updates.
July 23, 2016
Time passes too quickly but in this case not fast enough! thanks for the well wishes and I will update as I get closer!
UPDATED FROM livinlifeatmiddleage
Count down
I know, I know.. its a little
early but 10 weeks and 6 days!!
I am down to 143 ..cant seem to get over in to the 130's but its all good. Keeping up with the exercising and keeping busy. Its (the surgery) constantly on my mind. Bought a pair of wish panties.. lol Hopefully Ill be able to wear them! Sometimes I feel like I shouldnt do this but I guess thats the guilt trying to take over about spending money for all this. Head straight forward now.. it is what it is.. and it will be what it will be. :)
early but 10 weeks and 6 days!!
I am down to 143 ..cant seem to get over in to the 130's but its all good. Keeping up with the exercising and keeping busy. Its (the surgery) constantly on my mind. Bought a pair of wish panties.. lol Hopefully Ill be able to wear them! Sometimes I feel like I shouldnt do this but I guess thats the guilt trying to take over about spending money for all this. Head straight forward now.. it is what it is.. and it will be what it will be. :)
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July 28, 2016
I totally understand your excitement. I was just like that. Just remember to not over think or over plan things as it might add extra stress/anxiety that is not needed or good for you. Keep up the exercising, if you hit the 130's amazing, if not don't get discouraged. You are going to look amazing once everything is complete and the swelling goes down. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed by guilt. You deserve this, you deserve to be happy on the inside and outside.
Start your checklist of things you are going to need, so you can buy things. Check with your PS on what type of bra and abdominal binder you will need before you get any. Only reason I say this is because I purchased a couple top of the line compression bras for my reduction and my PS doesn't use compression garments. He has me wearing my underwire bras. So guess who has bra's on eBay, me. lol
As for the other things you will need. Make a list and post it here. That helped me as others helped me with items I forgot or items I wouldn't really need.
Wishing you the best of luck. You have this. :)
Start your checklist of things you are going to need, so you can buy things. Check with your PS on what type of bra and abdominal binder you will need before you get any. Only reason I say this is because I purchased a couple top of the line compression bras for my reduction and my PS doesn't use compression garments. He has me wearing my underwire bras. So guess who has bra's on eBay, me. lol
As for the other things you will need. Make a list and post it here. That helped me as others helped me with items I forgot or items I wouldn't really need.
Wishing you the best of luck. You have this. :)
July 28, 2016
Thank you Thank You for your inspiration and advice! I will keep things updated as I track forward. :)
July 28, 2016
Hey girl! Hope the time flies by for you! My date is next Thursday and my head is swirling! I actually bought a "P-Ez" from Amazon cause I saw gals posting that is was quite the golden egg as far as being able to pee standing up and not having to do any extra bending or stretching...should get it tomorrow.
As far as guilt is concerned, I am right there with you. It's a lot of money and down time. I can't help but feel selfish. My hubby is definitely not on board with my having MM but has accepted that it is going to happen. I need this for ME so I am preserving...
July 29, 2016
Thanks! Im gonna check out those P-Ez... Keep us updated on how it goes for you after your makeover next Thursday! But it will be here before you know it!!
July 29, 2016
Ok-first of all...to be in your 50's, your body is in much better shape than a lot of others I've seen. October will be here before u know it. It's understandable to be nervous, have doubt at this point. I'll be honest and tell u that day 2 post-op, I was sobbing from pain and had lots of regrets. When I was laying in pain, I stumbled upon this site that answered a lot of my questions. Please know that pain is temporary and everyone heals at different paces. Also Dr. B will have u purchase a compression garment. I could only wear mine a week or 2. I had problems with mine. Other's wear their's for months and months. I will say that about 4 days in, I quickly reverted back to being elated I had went through with it. When I look in the mirror, I love what I see. I would do it again 10x! I would choose Dr. B all 10x! I agree with the others, why would u feel guilty for doing something for u? U only get 1 body to live in. U want to love it and take care of it. Guilt wouldn't be even crossing my mind unless I had toddlers I couldn't feed, etc. Choose you...no one will ever love u the way u love u-that is a fact! My best advice is to listen to Dr.B and listen to your body. Keep in mind that the healing is a long process. Keep in mind your vision and your goal. At 50, u may have different results. I really don't know but what I do know is that u are in wonderful hands and u couldn't have chosen a better dr.
July 29, 2016
Thanks for your advice and words of encouragement! Just hearing from someone who chose Dr B. and had a TT with successful results is supportive mentally. I am ready for this!!! I really like your thoughts in words! ;) The guilt train didnt stay long.. Im good..chose me.. Oct cant get here soon enough... well it can.. gotta same some moula up for payments.. lol
August 5, 2016
Can't wait to hear more and I already think those things too! I haven't scheduled a consult yet, but some days think that it's too much but then realize that there is no better investment than in me!
August 5, 2016
Soo true.. Im less than 10 weeks out I constantly look at myself wondering what it will all look like in the end.. i wont buy any clothes or bras either.. i am still exercising and recently hit a goal and have set a new goal. I am excited, nervous and happy! As I get closer I will post more. Probably 3 weeks out. Post when you start consulting.. Its a journey in itself..(winks)
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