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77 Lb. Weight Loss and Finally, at 55, Doing Something for Me! - College Station, TX

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I am scheduled for a FTT with muscle repair and an...

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Finallyflatin2014
WORTH IT$11,400
I am scheduled for a FTT with muscle repair and an arm lift on June 30th. I am 55 years old and noun some may wonder "why worry about it now", I have lost 77 lbs, through diet and exercise, and after keeping it off for over a year I know I will never feel thin until I do this. Honestly, I gained a lot of weight during my 2 pregnancies, which were over 30 years ago, and I've had this loose hanging skin since I was 23 years old. During my first pregnancy I gained 80 lbs. and delivered a 12 lb. 6 oz. Baby per c-section. 2.5 years later I had another c-section and delivered a 10 lb 14 oz. Baby that was 24" in length. My abdomen was never the same, even though I took the weight off. I didn't regain weight until I hit menopause at age 42, lost my mother to cancer, and quit smoking. On top of that I had to take mega doses of steroids. Put on 80# in a matter of a few years and suffered with depression and unable to lose until 2 years ago. My arms also look horrible with so much loose skin, "bat wings". So I am having both done. My doctor said I could expect 5-6 hr. surgery and possibly 1 night in hospital.

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Malcolm Rude, MD

Malcolm Rude, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 24, 2014
It's never too late! Like you I am 53 and have scheduled my TT. I am happy for you and looking forward to my TT!
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June 30, 2014
Good luck to you! I will post pictures and updates.
June 27, 2014
Good for you! I'm 58 and 15days po from an extended TT with MR and breast reduction/lift. I won't lie, the first week was rough. But I feel and look like a new woman! I'm an active grandmother of 2 and know that soon they will have a hard time keeping up with me! We as older women have put our "time" in and deserve this!
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June 30, 2014
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I have 6 grand kids that keep me on my toes! I'm so ready for this!
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July 7, 2014
Very good to hear from you a few weeks further along, Lvnana. I'm 64 and 5 days post-op and thinking "I could have used that $12,000 and stayed Oceanside at our favorite resort (Ka'anapali Beach Resort Hotel)" I don't think my outcome is going to be as good as those I've seen on the site...mine's all lumpy and bumpy, horribly bruised, and the pain seems to be endless.
July 7, 2014
It is going to take up to six months for you to get the full result. Everyone is lumpy and bumpy after the procedure. Once you're up to it get some massages - they help with the lumps and bumps. Also, age does make a difference in the final outcome because the older we get the more lax our skin gets. Like they say, better late than never.
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July 7, 2014
thank you momof3pixies! good to remember!
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Tomorrow is the big day. Getting nervous. My doctor recommended that I do a clear liquid diet and bowel cleanse today since I do have issues with constipation. Wow has that been miserable! I have all my prescriptions, everything ready. I may get to come home tomorrow since I am 1st case but I may have to spend 1 night in the hospital (this was included in the price). I'm prepared for either. My 1st follow up is Thursday which is day 3 . I'll post update then.

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June 29, 2014
YAY! Stay positive and see the big picture! Looking forward to pics of a happier woman! Women in their fifties and older ROCK!! I know you will!
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June 30, 2014
Thank you! I'm thinking positive thoughts.
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June 29, 2014
Can't wait to see!!
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June 30, 2014
Me too!!!
June 30, 2014
Good luck tomorrow!!! I graduated from Texas A&M and love college station :)
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June 30, 2014
Thank you
June 30, 2014
Praying that everything goes well and looking forward to great results
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July 1, 2014
Thanks!
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June 30, 2014
Prayers and well wishes that all goes GREAT!! I go Thursday myself...Happy Healing!! :)
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July 1, 2014
Prayers and well wishes for you too! Congratulations.
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Home!

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I got to come home yesterday. I have a pain pump and 2 drainage tubes from abdomen, plus a corset. Pain is bearable. My right arm hurts the most and fingers swollen. Both arms tightly wrapped with ace bandage to below elbows. Dr. Rude told my husband he wasn't satisfied and did a more extensive TT with a vertical incision as well . My follow up appointment is Thursday at 3:40 and I may get tubes out then. I will take pics and post then.

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