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Thrilled with my results!
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I lost 120 lbs and have kept it off for over a...
WORTH IT$7,750
I lost 120 lbs and have kept it off for over a year and a half now. Unfortunately, like a lot of people with substantial weight loss, I have excess skin on my abdomen. I have wanted a tummy tuck for a while, but it took me a while to find a surgeon I was comfortable with and to save up the $7,750 for the procedure. Well I am about a month out, and I am getting nervous about it. My husband in an over-the-road truck driver and he has a week off to take care of me. His company will let him have longer off, but for the sake of a paycheck, we are hoping a week is enough. I don't have friends or family close by (about an hour's drive away), so I fret about being able to take care of myself after he goes back on the road. I was able to get three weeks off of work though. I am just stressed about the healing and the pain and going under general anesthesia and all that. I am hoping to find support in the community. My friends and family have been really supportive, but it would be nice to get support from those who have been there. I look forward to getting to know more of you!
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UPDATED FROM Dayna_
26 days pre
One month out and feeling nervous!
I decided to take and add some pics. I am 5' 3" tall and currently 121 lb. I know it can be helpful to try and imagine yourself, so I thought I'd add some stats for your own reference.
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October 10, 2013
My surgery is the first week of November too! I'm excited and nervous too, but surprisingly more excited! No backing out now right! I feel like I've done enough worrying and I pray I wake up a new women! Much luck to you and me as out date approaches!
October 10, 2013
My TT date is November 7. I am extremely nervous and I may cancel the whole thing. I am so scared and don't know if I can handle the scar. Plus I am keeping this a secret from my mother and kids. Only my husband knows.
October 10, 2013
I think if you have concerns about the scar, that you might want to step back and consider a little more (I am sure your PS would gladly give you extra time). As you know it is a major, permanent thing, so you want to be sure it is something you will not regret. Only my husband knows, along with a few close friends. That is just because I don't think it is anyone else's business. Take time and consider everything before you go in. Just because you scheduled it already doesn't mean it cannot be changed. Do it when you are ready.
November 5, 2013
Only my hubby knows, too. How old are your kids? Mine are 17, 14, 11, 9, 7, and 5. I am telling them I had hernia surgery (believable after six kids!) so they don't freak when I look like crap. lol. Plus I don't want the little ones telling everyone they know. I worried about the scar, too. I try to look ahead a year when it won't be such a huge deal. And then I grabbed that extra skin and asked myself.......do I want to live with this for the rest of my life......or deal with a scar? Only you can answer that. I don't like the idea of the scar, for sure.....but the alternative helped me pull the trigger. Yesterday, as a matter of fact! Can't say what I look like, cause I'm still bandaged up, but trying to prepare myself for it to look horrid for awhile. And am certain it will be worth it, scar wise, later on. Good luck to you!
October 10, 2013
I just had my tummy tuck done 2 weeks ago and I feel absolutely amazing! I have to say that I was just as nervous , reading all the reviews and comments could get confusing. My recovery was fast, the first 48 hours were a bit challenging and u defiantly need your husband with you. After the third day things are getting much better and much faster. Once the drains are out you feel like a new person! Rest as much as you can and enjoy your new body.... It's all worth it! Good luck
UPDATED FROM Dayna_
14 days pre
Two weeks to go!
I have my pre-op physical this Friday and I have gotten pretty much all the supplies I think I will need, but maybe as I peruse this site, I will find more things that I need! I am so appreciative of the support and information provided on this website. I am more excited than nervous now. I have read others' reviews and I have seen all the before and after pictures people post, so now I am going to extensively document the before and afters so I can maybe help others out too. Can't wait for the 5th!
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October 22, 2013
I was a wreck the few days prior to surgery but it was over in a blink. I lost massive weight too, the greatest reward for all the hard work was to finally get rid of all that skin!!!!!! Congrats to you on your weight loss and for getting this done!! I'll be watching for your updates :)
October 28, 2013
Thanks for the comment! Your review was the first one I read, since we both got MR and no lipo. congrats to you as well, you look great!
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