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Extended Tummy Tuck with Lipo in 28 Days - Dallas, TX

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This is my first countdown where I'm TRULY keeping...

slimgirl7
$12,000
This is my first countdown where I'm TRULY keeping track of the days as if I'm getting married (maybe, hopefully somewhere down the line that to will happen). I'm finally clearing the debris of an obese life that was part of my circumstance but I decided not it let it be my future. I had been obese as early as kindergarten. I had never worn a size below 16. In 2008 I had gotten the lapband at 300lbs. I'm now 210lbs. I workout doing spin, dance, (ran in marathons before 2011 Knee Replacement due from years of being obese) and walking. I don't care how much I lose my stomach goes no where, it just stays as hanging skin, that's uneven with some fat in it. I've lost so much at one time I looked sick but STILL had a stomach. The stomach is a trademark in our family, and now it's time to trade it for NO tummy. I can't wait to finally wear clothes that aren't snug in the stomach. Tucking in my shirt or wearing shirts that can stop at the stomach without having to worry if you can see the "apron". I'm excited, nervous, and anxious. I've had 3 surgeries within 5yrs. I bounce back fast, it's the process of pain and physical adjustment that is hard!! I figure if I can withstand a TKR, then having this procedure done won't be so bad. lol

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Peter Raphael, MD

Peter Raphael, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 23, 2013
Good luck !! Let the countdown begin!
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November 23, 2013
Good luck
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November 24, 2013
its such a rewarding experience, like you I seem to bounce back fast, it is simply amazing what a good plastic surgeon can do. Good luck, hopefully you will breeze through it!
November 25, 2013
Good luck on your surgery. We'll keep each other uplifted since we're on the same day. Let's do it!!
UPDATED FROM slimgirl7
22 days pre

24 days and counting

slimgirl7
Since the countdown, I haven't been able to sleep. I get up around 3 in the morning looking at before and after pictures. I'm looking for pictures that have my shape stomach. My stomach is so damn FLICTED!! My stomach is LOPSIDED!! I didn't notice that until I lost so much weight. I knew one side of my back had one more roll than the other, but the bottom of my skin/fat pocket is bigger than the other. It's funny because when I had gotten the lapband and realized that I would probably need a TT I just saw that as an impossible financial feet, and I put it in the back of my mind. Over the summer after having a myomectomy done. It left me with a vertical incision under the belly button. After realizing that I looked as though I have 2 booties one in the FRONT and one in the BACK. I decided I got to get this done! I went to a few consults and bam start putting my dream into reality. 24 days will be the 1st day of the rest my life KICKED UP 100 notches!! One thing I know for certain is that one change triggers other changes in all areas in your life. I'm excited to see what will transpire after healing into a brand new hot bod!! Happy holidays!

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November 27, 2013
Good luck
UPDATED FROM slimgirl7
18 days pre

20 days!!

slimgirl7
It got real for me when I deposited the last of the money for everything including the overnight hotel stay. I also ordered my lift recliner and prepared my area in the room of where I will have my chair. I don't know if I'm getting a wedge pillow or not. I'm still deciding.

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