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Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck - Dallas, TX

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After 25 years as an obese child and adult, I got...

BrazosBellaFebruary 15, 2013
WORTH IT$15,000

After 25 years as an obese child and adult, I got up and did something about it. I exercised and dieted my way from 300 pounds to 179. I'm just over 5"6 and wear a size 12. All of those years of slugging around extra weight gave me the boobs of a 60 year old and two rolls of tummy skin that are impossible to diet away. My sweet boyfriend helped me embrace the thought of plastic surgery and here we are; one week away from a mastopexy and abdominoplasty. I tell my Sweet that the thing I look forward to the most is feeling like a normal person. No crossing my fingers that there will be extra room in my blouses to accomodate side boob, nor hoping that tights don't make me look like I'm concealing a 5 month pregnancy. There is so much to look forward to! :)

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William M. Carpenter, MD

William M. Carpenter, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

Jeni1009
February 15, 2013
Good luck!! And congrats on your weight loss!
mh0118
February 16, 2013
Good luck on your surgery you will look great... keep in my is a long journey with a lot of ups and downs so dont be discouraged. ..
mh0118
February 16, 2013
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yummymummyof3
February 16, 2013
Good luck with your journey. Remember that healing takes time and its a gradual process. Good luck and God bless. Xx
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yummymummyof3
February 16, 2013
Oh and by the way, big congratulations on the weight loss!!
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5 days pre

Just over four days out. Nerves are getting to me...

BrazosBellaFebruary 17, 2013
Just over four days out. Nerves are getting to me a bit but I've come here to help work those out.

Thank you to all who have given me well wishes. Your words lift my heart.

Today I picked up my little things for recovery (antibiotic, gauze, hydrogen peroxide, groceries, etc.) and am making final organizations around the house. Lists give me a sense of control and peace. :) I had a recommendation of finding an old fashioned girdle to wear after surgery. Any tummy tuck alumni who wore something like this? The hospital will provide something to wear but one person who had been through the surgery said she bought the best old time girdle and loved the support it gave. Also, any other advice on the breast lift of tummy tuck recovery would be appreciated!

Cheers.

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Angie_M
February 18, 2013

I hope you're proud of yourself for that amazing weight loss. You should be! And now for the next leg of your transformation. I'm in awe.

Here's a list of supplies you might want to consider for recovery.

I agree with you about lists. They are extremely comforting.

Please keep us updated throughout your journey. I'm so glad you have someone supportive by your side!

BrazosBella
February 20, 2013
Love this list. There are a few things I didn't consider! Thank you.
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New beginings
February 18, 2013
Good luck. I am having the same procedures done in 23 days! I cant wait to see your results!
BrazosBella
February 20, 2013
I am surprisingly serene. I think this is not only helpful to me but to my David. I don't relish the role of being a raving loon. :) He's been calm and patient. I also have to think of mom. She's 78 and not overly thrilled that I'll be under anesthesia for eight and a half hours. However, she had her upper arm reconstructed after a fall two years ago and did very well in what I remember as a five hour surgery. A friend took a picture of me today and it was funny the first thing I saw was "fat." Only, it isn't fat. It's a lot of skin. Dr. Carpenter anticipates my total "weight loss" from the skin removal to be around eight pounds. It's just that lumpy tummy area that makes me feel fat. This is what David and I talk about quite a bit. He's reassuring though I have a hard time accepting I'm not fat or chubby. It is hard to wrap my head around what the new me will look and feel like. Picked up my meds for post surgery and reading all about the wonderful side effects. Two days and nine hours to go. Let's do this!
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2 days pre

We're almost there. Tonight is Wednesday. I'm...

BrazosBellaFebruary 20, 2013
We're almost there. Tonight is Wednesday. I'm tired after a long day of work. I will get up and clean in the morning. We're supposed to be in for some nasty storms and such. I kind of hope it does storm. I love sleeping in this weather.

Tomorrow I'll leave work a little early, say goodbye to mom and the pups and then off to Dallas. It's about a two hour drive. David is as cool as a cucumber. I'm good. Just chatty. :) I look forward to waking up Friday afternoon and starting the road to recovery.

Blessings to all!

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