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OMG Finally Moving Forward - Corpus Christi, TX
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Ok I have been a stalker in this site for well...
FinallysomemetimeJune 12, 2013
$9,700
Ok I have been a stalker in this site for well over a year...created an account a few months ago and now have procedure scheduled. I am a 40 yr old, married and mother of 2 (18 & 6). I have been wanting a TT ever since I had my 1st kid. I was very small and petite and well that was all over after I had her weighing in at over 8 lbs. I am 5 feet tall and weigh 150. My weight has been an issue ever since i received my stripes (stretch marks). I would loose weight and be disgusted with my flab; I would gain weight to fill up the flab and then be extremely miserable because I'm already height challenged, my body can't deal with the extra pounds. So I turned 40 this year and decided this was the year. I hit the gym, got a trainer and have lost 30 pounds the right way. I would still love to loose about 15 more but I will see how it goes. I have scheduled a tummy tuck with breast augmentation. Husband is on board with tummy tuck, he has seen my constant battles with it, but he doesn't want boobs touched. I have decided to do them anyway. The way I see it is this is ultimately my body and if I do one without the other how long will my happiness actually last? I will add pictures once this sets in and I get a bit braver. Lol thank you everyone who has shared their story, without them I doubt I'd be where I am. I'm extremely excited, I know I'm going to get tons of critics (family members) who don't approve and will say I'm being selfish but that's ok, they don't pay my bills and my kids don't go without, so it's time for some "ME" time!!!
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June 14, 2013
Good luck to you! I knew I'd have too many naysayers so I kept it a secret between me,my husband and kids. keep us posted :)
UPDATED FROM Finallysomemetime
29 days pre
One month til surgery
FinallysomemetimeJune 25, 2013
Time is going by quickly. Can't believe I'll be on the flat side a month from today. Thank you for all who post your experiences....you have truly inspired and motivated me!!
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June 25, 2013
Hi I am going on thirteen days since surgery, my back is really sore from leaning and swelling is making tummy really tight can feel some pain, but hanging in there can,t wait to not be so sore, and see my new belly!!
June 25, 2013
It is nice having someone else that is using Dr. Vijay. What facility are you having your surgery at? I will be at Spohn South. My 1st request was Surgicare but they weren't available. The advantage to Spohn South is it is only 1 1/2 miles to my parents' house.
I insisted on a Pre-Op which was on the 14th as I wanted him to approve a list I compiled and I would still have time to get items needed. FYI, he is against Bromelain and addt'l Vitamin A & C but approved a Multi-Vitamin and Slow-Release Iron which I started both last week. He also was okay with Arnica Montana starting 2 days before thru 10 days after.
June 25, 2013
My surgery will be at Surgicare....my sister is also having work done with Dr. Vijay the day after me AND my mother's neighbor had her tummy tuck done by him about 2 weeks ago....the additional information from them is also helping with my nerves :)
July 3, 2013
Hi, I am considering surgery with Dr. Vijay (tummy tuck, breast aug, thigh lipo) and I have not been very successful finding reviews or B&A pics of his work. I'm hoping they have plenty to view when I go in for a consultation. Any information you can provide would also be so helpful! Thanks for sharing your story, and I will be following your updates! :)
July 4, 2013
Hello, they do have plenty for you to view so that won't be a problem...I know when I had my consult he told me he wouldn't do tt, lipo and breast all at same time....but that may be different for you...he said he doesn't like surgeries to last longer than 6 hrs....Dr. Vijay was wonderful though..,.i didn't feel rushed or pressured, he answered all my questions and his staff really put me at ease. I will tell you that my moms very good friend of hers had her tummy tuck with him about a month ago and she has nothing but good things to say. Good luck!!
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