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Plastic Surgery Wasnt the First Plan of Action... - Columbus, GA

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So I guess I should start off by telling a little...

tigereys03
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So I guess I should start off by telling a little about myself. My name is Crystal, I am almost 29 yrs old, and I have two boys 7yrs and 8months. Both of my children were born via c-section (one emergency the other scheduled). With my first pregnancy I went from 126 lbs up to 200 lbs with barely any stretch marks. I was able to eventually get back down to 136 and still be able to fit into clothes normally. If people would have to guess they would rarely guess that I had a child. With this last pregnancy I was lucky enough to not get up to 200lbs lol and also not gain any stretch marks; however, my measurements/body is not bouncing back like it did before.

I have done Insanity, hip hop abs, the gym, a good diet, and I speed walk 3-6 miles a day. All of this worked to a certain extent. I have been able to drop down to around 142 lbs, which is less than I weighed when I became pregnant this second time. But, my body is just NOT the same. I know that this is not due to lack of trying and I know its genetic.

I am sure some of you are wondering "how can you be certain its genetic?" Well glad you asked LOL . . . I have an identical twin sister who has no children who is crazy athletic and runs all the time . . .guess what . . . she has fat deposits in the same places and her weight??? 138 lbs. The difference between our bodies is my skin is stretched out and the fat well lol its not equally dispersed due to the pregnancies and the up and down of weight.

This is why I have decided that a TT is going to be my best option to fit into a pair of pants correctly again. I am TIRED of having to buy pants that fit my extra skin/fat and then they end up being so loose in the booty after an hr or two of wear that I can just pull them off :/ . . . I will try and upload some pics soon : )

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Thomas A. Cochran, Jr, MD (in memoriam)

Thomas A. Cochran, Jr, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 21, 2012
Good luck! I know the exact feeling you speak of! I had to wear a size 8 for my belly! Sizes 6 and 4 are now ok the horizon (still have a drain so not practical yet).
Unfortunately for me, I have no children but I'm covered in stretchmarks so count your blessings. :)
June 22, 2012
girl you loook soooooo good. My best friend has lost over 100lbs and she is having her surgery in august. CONGRATS on the weight loss and keep me posted on your journey : )
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June 22, 2012
Thank you so much. Your friend is a strong woman! So are you! This is such a humbling experience. It has helped me grow into a stronger woman. :)
Thank you.
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So - I was talking to my husband last night about...

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So - I was talking to my husband last night about how he was able to get the time off of work to stay with me. I asked him if they asked what surgery I was having. . . . Now if anyone ever wondered how the transfer of information goes - - - - - Somehow getting a TT went to Lipo and finally was changed to me having lapband surgery :/ lol. . . . great . . . I can just foresee it now at the next work function, someone just asking me how the lapband surgery went LOL . . . The funniest part is im not really a bigger person so IDK how someone could believe this esp. since they have all seen me. Just goes to show men arent so much in the know.

I will say though I am grateful for my husband being supportive. He actually is all about the idea of surgery. Even was suggesting a BA lol all men love boobs lol, too bad for him mine are already D's and the Doc said they DO NOT need a lift. Unfortunately at this point in life I cant see having anything bigger than what I already have.

One of the reasons I really like my Doc is b/c he was very straight and to the point about what can/needs to be done and if he doesnt feel you need it he wont do it. While waiting for my initial consult I saw him turn a lady away (dont know what she wanted done but he told her to come back in 20 yrs lol). That to me says hes in this profession b/c he likes what he does and likes to help people, not because he wants money.

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So . . . Its official . . .I think I am a little...

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So . . . Its official . . .I think I am a little obsessed with this site. Its probably all the anxiety leading up to the surgery.

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