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48yr Old Mother of 4 and Grandmother of 4

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I am a mother of 4 grown children and 4...

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slkenn
WORTH IT$19,500
I am a mother of 4 grown children and 4 granddaughters. Pregnancies were the start of my weight issues. My oldest being almost 30 and my youngest about to turn 25. Ive been up and down with my weight. Done it all to try and lose the weight. And so the life of yoyo dieting, losing and gaining. Even lost 100lbs and then gained it back plus some. Have the body to proof it all????. Or at least I did.
Then, 5 yrs ago one of my sons joined the military. And so my journey began. The life of a military mom and basically empty nester. Something just clicked and I needed an outlet. I was so proud of my son and all my children. I couldn't let him, them, down. I wanted them to look up to me and be just as proud of me as I was of them! I had my WHY and was very motivated!
I started controlling my portions first and then making better, healthier choices. And I found my outlet....the gym. This time of so many times before was different. I got it. And I loved it! I left so much on that gym floor. So many emotions! And everyday I left that gym, and I mean everyday, I felt powerful! And much better than when I went in. I was always glad I pushed through and got my workout in! And there were days I wasn't feeling it but I went anyway. And so here I am, almost 5 yrs later, and 100lbs lighter.... again(give or take)!!???? I lost it and have kept it off! I GOT THIS!! I will not be that [RS bleep] woman ever again!
BUT........And yes here it comes.....the But.....weight loss isn't all it's cracked up to be. I lost the weight and got in the best shape I've ever been. I feel amazing and look amazing! At least in clothes. When the clothes come off, thats when you see the damage of 4 pregnancies and decades of bad eating that no amount of gym time could erase. The loose skin!????
And so here I am, finally, to the whole point of this. My review. Sorry for the long rant but had to give the history of how I got to this point. With lots of research and talking to people who have been there done that, I decided to address my biggest insecurities, my tummy and breasts. With my boyfriend, GOD love him at my side and making it possible, we end up at Dr Mandell-Brown's office. After several visits with other Dr's, he was the end of my searching.

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Mark Mandell-Brown, MD

Mark Mandell-Brown, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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January 25, 2018
You look amazing!! I just read your review about Mandell-Brown. I’m having a lift and implants done tomorrow morning. I loved what you said about Hedy and the whole staff. It’s so true! Up to this point I have no complaints. Congratulations on your surgery!
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January 29, 2018
Thank you! I hope all is well with you! How was your surgery? I hope your experience was as good as what I experienced. And that you are recovering well.
January 29, 2018
Yes. I’m on my third full day and feeling pretty good. I go see him Monday Morning for my one week. we have talked/text every evening since surgery. I wrote about how everything went great for me also. I have a huge problem with getting general anesthesia. I always freak out. But the nurse I had was so good to me. Best one I ever had. Since you will start scar therapy first, could you let me know what your going to try?? there’s so many different products. It was great to hear from you! Wish you the best with healing!! :)