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I've Waited 17 Years for This
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I'm 5ft 9in tall. My pre surgery weight was 150...
WORTH IT$13,000
I'm 5ft 9in tall. My pre surgery weight was 150.something (can't recall)
I do plan to come back and add some pictures, but a little background first. I was over weight for most of my life, but really maxed out in 2000 (214). I had one child a few years before that (230s). In early 2001 I made lifestyle changes and dropped almost 90 pounds and have kept it off ever since through diligence - maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Between my weight, my pregnancy, and my dramatic weight loss - I was left with a heap of left over skin and some of the highest stretchmarks around. I only wish I had pics of me leaning over to show the skin hanging because upright doesn't do it justice.
I bust my butt to stay in shape, I've ran a ton of half marathons and one full. I teach yoga as well as pilates and work a full time job. I don't eat fast food. I just kept reaching for something I couldn't achieve without the help of surgery. I couldn't see the results of my work on my torso because of all of the skin. I could FEEL muscle under there! My husband loved me heavy, loved me with extra skin, but saw my tears when I finally told him how I felt - and how long I had been holding it in. We made the leap. I will post more as soon as I can!
I do plan to come back and add some pictures, but a little background first. I was over weight for most of my life, but really maxed out in 2000 (214). I had one child a few years before that (230s). In early 2001 I made lifestyle changes and dropped almost 90 pounds and have kept it off ever since through diligence - maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Between my weight, my pregnancy, and my dramatic weight loss - I was left with a heap of left over skin and some of the highest stretchmarks around. I only wish I had pics of me leaning over to show the skin hanging because upright doesn't do it justice.
I bust my butt to stay in shape, I've ran a ton of half marathons and one full. I teach yoga as well as pilates and work a full time job. I don't eat fast food. I just kept reaching for something I couldn't achieve without the help of surgery. I couldn't see the results of my work on my torso because of all of the skin. I could FEEL muscle under there! My husband loved me heavy, loved me with extra skin, but saw my tears when I finally told him how I felt - and how long I had been holding it in. We made the leap. I will post more as soon as I can!
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UPDATED FROM patiencepatient
13 days post
Pre Pics
Uploading these pics is difficult - hard to look at and very hard to share.
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May 7, 2017
What's your tummy measurements now?
May 7, 2017
Waist measured 29 this morning. I have a ton of swelling still. I'll post more pics at 3 weeks l, Tuesday am.
Got another follow up appointment tomorrow. I want to be cleared for more things! I need to get moving more than just walking around!
Got another follow up appointment tomorrow. I want to be cleared for more things! I need to get moving more than just walking around!
May 7, 2017
Oh wow! That's tiny! I went from 34 to 31 after two weeks then this morning I measured 30. I'm five weeks now.
May 7, 2017
That's fantastic. Watching you progress has helped me so much as I love forward. I can't wait until I can post about being back at the gym.
May 7, 2017
Same here! I'm only doing the treadmill and light weights. I tried to do over head weights to tone my back arms and almost fell over lol! My abs flexed and it felt weird and I almost lost my balance. So I guess I shouldn't do those anymore for now !
UPDATED FROM patiencepatient
13 days post
Revealed
I did cry tears of shock and joy - surreal.
Funny part - it hurt to cry so I kind just leaned over and teared up and sniffled - then snickered with my husband because everything I did HURT. Laugh, cry, cough...heh
Just relief.
Funny part - it hurt to cry so I kind just leaned over and teared up and sniffled - then snickered with my husband because everything I did HURT. Laugh, cry, cough...heh
Just relief.
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