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Hello Ladies, I want to share how bad I wanted...

Wanda47
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Hello Ladies,
I want to share how bad I wanted to get my Love Pouch off me. I was 300.lbs and now I am down to 229. My stomach as got so much skin on it, and it is down to below my pubic area. I am only 5’ feet and it hard for me to keep walking every day. I had to slow down walking and, now I and doing water aerobics.

I went to see four doctors and the last two say they will do it. And the one I pick will be doing my abdominaplasty and the arms and neck. At a good price, not all at the same time but different times. My Tummy Tuck first. So please pray for me I have the pre op September 4, 2012 and surgery September 7, 2012 at 11:30 am. And congratulations to the others that went thru it.

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David Whiteman, MD

David Whiteman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 20, 2012
Hi Wanda - My surgery is Sept. 28. Yes, I will pray for you and I hope you will do same for me. That's a quick surgery date. If I were you I would call your surgeon's office and ask for the surgical instructions (like no NSAIDS 2 weeks bef. surgery) NOW! Maybe you already have them? I hope so.
August 21, 2012
Thanks):
PlantStrongMom and yes I will pray for you today is the last day for taking my NSAIDs .so I will let you know when I go that morning. I don't have to be there till 11:30 but surgery 12:00. Oh I had been looking at doctors sense August 1 and I went to five doctors. And found the best one.
August 23, 2012
Hi Wanda,

Congrats on losing that much weight! That is is fantastic.

I found out today that I have to have a hysterectomy and my doctor said I could possibly have a tummy tuck at the same time and it would save money. She also said that she was not sure that a cosmetic surgeon would do a tummy tuck unless I lost some weight. I am 5'7" and weigh 200. I lost 25 pounds in the past couple of years and thought I was doing well. I have has 2 C-sections and have the battle scars and round tummy to prove it. So,....the doctors comments about being a candidate at all kind of intimidates me ...not to mention makes me feel even worse about myself! I am wondering, who is your doctor?
Good luck !
August 28, 2012
Dr. David Whiteman he is in Duluth, Ga. and he did a lady that was 240 lbs and my husband and I seen her pictures and she looks great. I did look around and I went to six Drs. and two told me they can do my TT. and these Drs. been in business for over 18 years that deals with heavy heavy set people. And I also gain three pounds. I am so nerves. Good Luck!
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Hello Ladies, I am nine days away from getting my...

Wanda47
Hello Ladies,
I am nine days away from getting my TT and arms smart lipo and flanks. I took some pictures of the front and side and seating. I was 300 lbs and now I am down to 229. My stomach is so heavy when I try to run are walk on the treadmill, but I keep going. I am having a bad rash and sores so that why I am getting it done. I been so nerves I gain 3 pound now 232. so I trying to stay focus on other things. Happy healing for the ladies in August.

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August 28, 2012
HI Wanda... you will do just fine. I had my surgery on Friday and all went well. Just rest as much as you can and do your breathing machine thing after surgery the doc should give you one.
August 28, 2012
OK Thanks! and I hope your swelling will go down soon. I will be praying for a happy healing for you.
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August 29, 2012
I went from 187lbs to169 3 weeks after surgery, check out my pics and good luck to you.
UPDATED FROM Wanda47
9 days pre

Hello Ladies, I have eight more days to go. And I...

Wanda47
Hello Ladies,
I have eight more days to go. And I finally got my nerves down. Now I am just cleaning and dusting the home one more time and changing the master bedroom around. I will go tomorrow to pick up my recliner. When I finish with it I will put it down in the family room.

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August 29, 2012
Hey keep going! not long now and soon the heaviness will all be gone and you will be jumping around (ok maybe not that soon for that part) but you are making a happy future for yourself. ive got mine in 30days and i'm scared but i know i need this to feel like a normal woman x
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August 30, 2012
Wanda, I pray you have a very successful surgery with little or no pain.

Mary~
August 30, 2012
Thank you Black Swan