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11/29/14 will make me 2 years post op!!! figured id give a lil update :-)

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Well where to start...let's see I'm a 30 year old...

JenLaraeNovember 9, 2012
WORTH IT$8,705

Well where to start...let's see I'm a 30 year old homemaker with 3 crazy boys 11, soon to be 10, 6, and one giant baby my hubby. I had my babies young and my first two are only 18 months apart, this really did a number on the stomach :( . I am 5' 4" and 178 lbs BLAH! I am the biggest I have ever been in my life other than pregnancy of course! I normally always weighed between 140-145. I work out and eat well but to no avail. Losing the weight in my stomach just will not go away. Let me add all my children were born via c-section and I have a wonderful overhang from it. Exciting NOT! No matter what size I am I can not wear the cute low rise jeans because it hangs over the top! So disgusting! I lack confidence and it sucks! I really just want to feel good about myself and wear cute clothes verses the t-shirt and jeans I always wear! I hate it, I just want to look in the mirror and not want to throw up by what I see! Just wish to be comfortable in my own skin!

With all that being said after reading through tons of others experiences I realize we all feel the same when it comes to the money, shouldn't I spend it on my kids? But ya know what my husband is super supportive and let's me know I deserve to do this and its not selfish to make yourself happy and let's face it when Momma's happy everyone is happy lol. I haven't told anyone other than my parents and brother. Of course they all think I'm crazy but support me anyways! I love em! But I don't plan on telling anyone because really it's only my business and don't feel like being judged! Which is exactly why I love this site, there are so many women who feel the same!

My surgery is scheduled for November 29, 2012 I can't wait today I have no anxiety over it and am ready to get it done! But everyday is different and some days I think what the hell am I doing!? My pre-op is Monday the 12th so I'm sure that day the anxiety will fly!

JenLarae's provider

Bivik Shah, MD

Bivik Shah, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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fedup68
November 10, 2012
Hi Jen Fully agree with you! I haven't told anyone what I'm doing and I felt guilt over the money. We are lucky to have husbands who are such great support!! I've only told my closest friend and that's it. My surgery is scheduled for dec 12th. I'm having a TT with a vertical T. I can't wait to be able to tuck my tops into my jeans!!!
JenLarae
November 10, 2012
Im super excited to not have the dreaded overhang! These high rise pants have got to go :).
UPDATED FROM JenLarae
19 days pre

As soon as I figure out how to upload pics ill get...

JenLaraeNovember 10, 2012
As soon as I figure out how to upload pics ill get some before shots up. I don't think I can do it from my phone?

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UPDATED FROM JenLarae
18 days pre

Not having the greatest day, uploading these...

JenLaraeNovember 11, 2012
Not having the greatest day, uploading these pictures killed me and seeing them just makes me super depressed! :( My pre-op is tomorrow and I hate knowing I am going ot have to bare it all and have my flab touched! Not so exciting but atleast I know it is going to be all worth it in the end!

Also the fact that I accidently made my fatness my main profile pic and have no clue how to change it to something else bothers me :( BLAH. I hope to add better before pics as I had to take them myself because I will not allow my Hubby to see me like that! I know he loves me for me but still not the most comfotable feeling in the world...but I know many of you understand!

Anyway I hope today will get better, which I know it will just got to turn my frown upside down right? And know the frown my belly button gives (LOL) will soon be gone!!!

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tjuana
November 11, 2012
Girl you are gonna have AWESOME results. So don't stress over the before pics. The after ones will be mind blowing. I still can't believe mine. LOL welcome my friend your gonna love it on the flatside!!!
JenLarae
November 23, 2012
Thank you :) I can not wait to get it over with and enjoy life on the flat side!! :)
MyTimeIsNOW
November 11, 2012
JenLarae you will have some FAB results!!! We all have before pics that we HATE TRUST me that's how we all got here. Just think once it's all said and done those before pics will remind you how worth it it was!! Keep your head up and strut your stuff, it's practice for when you do have a flat tummy that you are happy with. :) I can't wait to get to the flat side, I don't have unrealistic expectations, I know I may not be SUPER flat like others here but whatever I come out with will be an improvement. :) Keep us posted on your progress.
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fedup68
November 12, 2012
So agree with you. When my PS suggested the Fleur De Lis I said I have no expectations about getting into a bikini I just want the best result for my body. It's important to talk to your PS about what you expect so that he is on the same page that way neither of you are disappointed. One month to go for me and counting.
JenLarae
November 12, 2012
I agree I let my ps know that I am a thicker girl even when I weigh 140 I still have thick thighs n arms I have no expectations to be a Victorias secret model lol I just want to be comfortable n get rid of the dreaded c-section overhang. :(
MyTimeIsNOW
November 11, 2012
Oh to change your main profile pic click my profile (top right of page) then click the profile tab (top middle of screen) there you can select a new pic.
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