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Being a single Mother of two can wreak havoc on...
BlueAngel17October 3, 2016
$6,200
Being a single Mother of two can wreak havoc on your body. Now that my youngest is old enough I feel comfortable enough to travel for my procedure, be able to recover and follow my aftercare instructions the way I need to. I've been researching for many years, like many of you, have tried everything under the sun but muscle separation won each and every time. I have decided to travel to the Dominican Republic for my procedure. I am a 44 year old Mom and my boobs sag, my stomach is a huge sagging pouch that flops over to a point where I can't even shave without lifting the sagging skin :(. My backside is deflated, and I have flanks. I can't fit a lot of clothing and everything feels tight on my abdomen area. Although I have a great fiancé who actually doesn't want me to have anything done, has been very supportive and is with me every step of the way. I feel awful about the way I look and there are many nights that I cry myself to sleep. I feel uncomfortable in a swimsuit and pretty much try to stay covered up all the time. I feel disgusted looking in the mirror and want to look and feel great for my wedding and in general. Below you will see my before pics.
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October 6, 2016
Remember you do this for yourself. Never for anyone else.
October 13, 2016
I'm also a mother of two that just hates the way my body turned out but my husband seems to still fine me highly attractive but yet he still supports my decision. I will be following your story and I will be right behind you to Yily in February. Wish you well
October 13, 2016
Oh yaaayyy I'm excited your working with her too but ur up first so plz let me know how it goes. Are you nervous?
October 16, 2016
I'm new to this site & ive really have been considering a tt, seeing your before pictures reminds me of me you'll be in my prayers & may your surgery go Great. Looking forward to post-op pics I'm so excited for you.. I've been talking to my husband about me having one. Still in the works with him. But I know he will support me; he thinks that it's not true of how beautiful it turns out after the whole ordeal but I keep showing him. Looking forward to following your
story.
story.
March 5, 2017
Thank you I'm looking forward so tired of dragging this sagging body around just want to feel good about myself again
March 5, 2017
Congrats on your decision to go ahead and get it done. Which doctor in the DR? Which procedure? How much did the quote? How long are you staying?
March 5, 2017
Hi Tickle,
Thanks yea it's getting closer getting anxious but in a good way. I'll be going to Dr Yily de los Santos. I am getting a mommy makeover ($6200). I will be staying for 10 days.
Thanks yea it's getting closer getting anxious but in a good way. I'll be going to Dr Yily de los Santos. I am getting a mommy makeover ($6200). I will be staying for 10 days.
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October 4, 2016
Good luck! Have you set a date yet? I know how it feels to be so unhappy and uncomfortable with your own body.
October 5, 2016
Wow, your good.. I'm too inpatient. But time does fly before you know it you'll be in recovery.. hope you keep us updated.
October 5, 2016
No it's the date I chose because I want to wait until my kids finish school for the year and also to give myself time to lose the weight I need to in order to bring my bmi down.
October 5, 2016
I'm also so anxious and really can't wait but I also don't want to lose the necessary weight in a hurry then I'll have trouble keeping it off
October 6, 2016
Get it Gurl. Her work is amazing. I am contemplating between her, duran and Dr. Curves.
October 6, 2016
Thank you Yeeeesss can't wait. I've done a few years of research/consultations and I feel most comfortable with Dr. Yily. Hey if you decide on here I'll be there in June. :)
October 6, 2016
I done added another one to my list in Miami. This is the hardest decision ever.
October 6, 2016
It is a big decision but trust yourself and trust your instincts you will make the right choice for your Dr
October 6, 2016
You will transform how you feel about yourself, its so worth it.
October 6, 2016
Thank you. I'm so used to taking care of everyone around me and really do love that I also work full time too but I forgot about myself I just want to feel better about what I see in the mirror. I just want to wear clothes and feel good in them. I want to get out and do more without having to wear dark clothing all the time and I soooo want to get rid of all frumpy clothes I own.
October 8, 2016
I felt the same way, but I am all the more grateful having waited this long... so I think I love the end result even more than I would have a few years back!
October 9, 2016
Yea I do feel like it's the right time at this point. I am like a kid waiting to go to Disney lol
October 6, 2016
You will be so glad you did this for yourself! I have waited 10 years since original weight loss to get rid of the extra skin and have muscle repair.. I wish I hadn't waited so long now! I am also 44, and am 1 week post op. Good luck! Happy for you!!
October 6, 2016
I'm really looking forward to it and like you I wish I didn't wait so long either but it's ok
October 6, 2016
I'm feeling pretty darn good!! I was prepared for the worst, surprised at how well I feel. I catch myself overdoing it during the day, then by afternoon, I'm swollen and feeling icky.. but overall a much better experience than I expected. You will be so happy! Believe me, my emotions were all over the place. But it's worth it:-)
October 6, 2016
Thank you I see you guys get me here my emotions are Everywhere it's nice to have a place to talk about it. Even though I have a supportive fiancé I'm sure he doesn't want to hear about it every day lol. I have two friends that I told and one was on board right away the other not so much but they're still very supportive too I just don't tell them how I feel completely
October 6, 2016
My husband was on board 100%, I'm sure because he was tired of me always freaking out if he walked in the room while I was changing and stuff like that... I will say, he wasn't much for talking about it though, I felt like he was getting annoyed because it was something that I was so focused on, and he wasn't.. I think that's pretty normal.
UPDATED FROM BlueAngel17
8 months pre
Working on bmi
BlueAngel17October 6, 2016
I have been planning my strategy to bring my bmi down to an acceptable level. So far I've been drinking more water, no overeating, no eating after 6pm and I'm increasing my fiber intake too. Telling you it's not easy when you're stressing about life in general.
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October 6, 2016
It is really hard. I am like damn it's easy to put the weight in but hard to get it of. How about walking? Work up a sweat.
October 6, 2016
Yea I love walking and try to get it in as much as I can. I also purchased chia seeds to help with calcium and fiber and antioxidants. Girl i felt like a pigeon picking at those things because I like to eat them by themselves lol i but they are better on foods like yogurt, salads, ice cream, smoothies, rice, pasta, and many other foods.
October 6, 2016
Wow I never heard of them. I heard of the flaxseed. I would put it in oatmeal and eat it fast lol. You got this boo. We got this.
October 8, 2016
Congrats on making this choice for you. If you have any more questions let me know.
October 9, 2016
What do you weight am a plus size sis myself but I got bmi down to 34 bye drinking my breakfast and lunch and eating a sensible dinner and it worked try it
October 9, 2016
The last time I weighed myself which was quite some time ago I was about 194 :( I'm 5'2" so no I can't have this. Right now I'm cutting back on bad habits like not eating after a certain time, I eat oatmeal in a.m. not my usual bacon eggs potatoes toast. For lunch I eat soup or a small sandwich and then for dinner sometimes I just have protein and salad. Not really working for me...I'm going to try your way
October 9, 2016
If you have the magic pro you put kale spinach spring mix carrots blueberry strawberry grapes you have it's for breakfast and lunch you put whatever you like in it I use water not milk I cut all carbohydrates completely that did me big Justice try it not even bread
October 9, 2016
I have a ninja blender I will need some of the veggies on your recipe list so I'm picking them up from the market in a little bit
October 9, 2016
Perfect just buy fruits and vegetables Blended together and drink I also came to mind with the taste I also put piece of Ginger and a dash of cayenne pepper but whatever vegetables and fruits I put vegetables and fruits spinach spring mix carrots Beats
October 13, 2016
My doctor has me on a 800 calorie diet with white meat only, no bread, so juice or soda, non pasta and candy. so I eat 3 times a day with two snacks and I walk 1-3 miles daily. Each day I try to increase my mileage. So far and I just started on the first, I've lost over 11lbs. I hope this helps. Oh and when I crave something sweet I eat a 90 calorie fiber one snack
October 13, 2016
Nice the ladies on here had great ideas and yours is really great too. Do you feel hungry with it?
October 14, 2016
No not at all. I still eat pretty good. Chicken and fish is what I eat but vegetables are very filling. The first two days were hard because I had to get myself out of my bad eating habits. Not my stomach won't allow me to over eat
October 14, 2016
And mid meals I snack on an orange or fiber one bar. And when it's late I get a cup of hot tea. No calories but makes you full
October 14, 2016
Ok I love chicken and fish and veggies. Sometimes when cooking other things for the family it's really hard to not eat with them :( but as one young lady said here to me is keep my eye on the prize
October 14, 2016
Oh trust I know. My husband is the worse!! He'd cook up big meals!! Order pizza Chinese food and come in with cases of Reese's and snickers. lol I be so damn mad at him and I'm not going to lie I get trapped every now and then but the next day I walk longer and eat less to punish myself and get off those extra calories
October 14, 2016
Thank you I thought I was alone lol but I gotta remember to stay strong it will only be better for me
October 14, 2016
I be having weak moments. Maybe Bc I am stopping smoking. I be like damn am I hungry or do I need something in my mouth. If I had a man I would be skinty lmaoooo
December 1, 2016
What is an acceptable BMI, was the number given to you by your surgeon? Thanks
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I'm sure it will, thanks so much!