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32 Years Old, 130 Lb Weight Loss- Tummy Tuck, Breast lift w/ aug, Thigh Lift - Chicago, IL
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If someone had said to me that I would be posting...
Liveyourlife218May 3, 2016
WORTH IT$23,500
If someone had said to me that I would be posting nude photos online, I'd have thought it was the beginning of a bad Paris Hilton joke. Seriously though, Realself and the honesty of its members has been such a source of inspiration and wealth of information while navigating this process that I felt it only proper to pay it forward.
In March of 2015 I had gastric bypass surgery and have lost 130 lbs in the year since. I now weigh 133 lbs (half my previous size...literally!) and am struggling with all of the extra skin and my saggy, deflated breasts.
I am scheduled for a tummy tuck, thigh lift, breast lift and breast augmentation with Dr John YS Kim at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on 6/22. Frankly, it can't come soon enough for me!
Dr Kim has suggested a small implant - 275ccs to 350 ccs in conjunction with my lift. This is what I'm struggling with the most. It's very important to me to have a natural result. I'm looking forward to my pre-op appt early June when we'll go over sizing. I'm just so afraid of making the wrong decision!!
I had consultations with five premier surgeons in Chicago and knew during the appointment that Dr Kim was my surgeon. I booked it the same day. His work is impeccable, and he has such a quiet, confident demeanor. I immediately felt at ease- a hard thing to achieve given the circumstances! The surgeons I saw seemed pretty split on whether I should have a lower body lift or a tummy tuck. Honestly, I don't have any hanging or crepey elephant skin on my backside so I was comfortable moving forward with just the tummy tuck.
In March of 2015 I had gastric bypass surgery and have lost 130 lbs in the year since. I now weigh 133 lbs (half my previous size...literally!) and am struggling with all of the extra skin and my saggy, deflated breasts.
I am scheduled for a tummy tuck, thigh lift, breast lift and breast augmentation with Dr John YS Kim at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on 6/22. Frankly, it can't come soon enough for me!
Dr Kim has suggested a small implant - 275ccs to 350 ccs in conjunction with my lift. This is what I'm struggling with the most. It's very important to me to have a natural result. I'm looking forward to my pre-op appt early June when we'll go over sizing. I'm just so afraid of making the wrong decision!!
I had consultations with five premier surgeons in Chicago and knew during the appointment that Dr Kim was my surgeon. I booked it the same day. His work is impeccable, and he has such a quiet, confident demeanor. I immediately felt at ease- a hard thing to achieve given the circumstances! The surgeons I saw seemed pretty split on whether I should have a lower body lift or a tummy tuck. Honestly, I don't have any hanging or crepey elephant skin on my backside so I was comfortable moving forward with just the tummy tuck.
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June 26, 2016
Congrats! It is a lot of hard work for us women especially to loose weight. You deserve the body that shows all ur hard work! Hope everything looks perfect!!
June 26, 2016
Thank you!!!! Every day the swelling subsidies a little more & I'm constantly in a state of disbelief that this is my body!
June 26, 2016
I have never been in your shoes, but I know deflated boobs and being overweight before is hard enough on your self esteem. I just had breast augmentation done and im also in a disbelief. Every morning I expect to wake up from my dream and hate my body again. For once in my life I feel sexy shd dont feel fat!... how low do you have to wear those tubes coming out of your legs in such? Your transformation looks AMAZING already! I can't wait to see your final results!!
June 26, 2016
Isn't that the greatest feeling in the world?! PS just went to your profile- your boobs came out amazing!!!!!
October 5, 2016
That's a seriously funny comment. I was thinking the same thing the other day... "what the hell am I thinking posting nude pics of me!". Lol. But your right.. the group is so supportive that it feels completely normal.
UPDATED FROM Liveyourlife218
8 days pre
The count down is on & I'm freaking out!
Liveyourlife218June 13, 2016
I am a week away from the big day - have all of my supplies purchased & Im all packed. I'm just freaking out a bit about recovery. I will be recuperating at my dads house in the suburbs. He is a great guy, but not a care taker. I have an aunt and cousin who live nearby my dads and will be coming over to help - especially with more intimate things like bathing or wound redressing.
I'm just freaking out about being so vulnerable and dependent on others. My surgeon said I probably won't be able to go home and live independently for 3-4 weeks post-op which really blindsided me.
I have the utmost faith in my surgeon Dr Kim, but I am freaking out a bit about choosing to have implants with my lift. We discussed 300 ccs and he assures me that I will be curvy but not out of place in a business professional environment. Sigh. I just have a lot going on in my head and too much time so it's overwhelming.
I'm just freaking out about being so vulnerable and dependent on others. My surgeon said I probably won't be able to go home and live independently for 3-4 weeks post-op which really blindsided me.
I have the utmost faith in my surgeon Dr Kim, but I am freaking out a bit about choosing to have implants with my lift. We discussed 300 ccs and he assures me that I will be curvy but not out of place in a business professional environment. Sigh. I just have a lot going on in my head and too much time so it's overwhelming.
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1 day pre
Getting close!
Liveyourlife218June 21, 2016
i gained two pounds right before my period and I swear it all went to my boobs. I literally went up a full cup size. This hasn't happened to me before & it kind of reignited my trepidation regarding implant size even though I've already made peace with it. Spent the rest of the day getting ready, running errands, got a facial (yay!) and my legs & lady bits waxed (boo!), cleaned my house, went to yoga, a long walk... Basically just anything to keep my mind and body busy today.
I've been doing yoga every day this past week and it has really helped keep my stress level down - so for anyone out there struggling it's worth a shot. I like the experience of going to a class but in a pinch I'll stream yoga with Adrienne on YouTube on my TV.
I've been doing yoga every day this past week and it has really helped keep my stress level down - so for anyone out there struggling it's worth a shot. I like the experience of going to a class but in a pinch I'll stream yoga with Adrienne on YouTube on my TV.
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June 21, 2016
Wish you all the best & a speedy recovery!!!
That is great, thank you for sharing and congrats on your weight loss! And thank you for posting your pics - I know it's not an easy thing to do.
I am excited for you and can't wait to see your results. Did you decide to have the tummy tuck or are the conversations still happening about the lower body lift?