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35 Years Old and want my body back. Mommy makeover! . - Eau Claire, WI

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When I was 18 years old I was fit and 115 lbs. I...

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Wannaluvmybody
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When I was 18 years old I was fit and 115 lbs. I had my first child at 19 the day before my 20th birthday he has changed my life as well as my body. I packed on almost 100 lbs whip pregnant with him. I had my daughter 5 years later. She is a happy beautiful girl. 18months after her I had my youngest son. You can probably imagine what my body went through. He was the biggest of all of them weighing in at a total of 9.6 pounds. My fit petite body was used up and nothing but a big blob of nasty. I went into a depression stage after my youngest child. I ate and ate and got even bigger. That was 8 years ago. I hit my biggest at 234 pounds and I am only 5'4". My husband said I carried it well But my step daughter kept cracking jokes about me being big. It hurt.. I had a Dr appointment just a yearly physical, and was told to lose weight because my cholesterol and blood pressure were really high! I was borderline diabetic I got scarred. I wanted to be healthy so I could grow old and see my kids grow up and play with my future grand babies. I started working out and eating right I started really paying attention to my eating habits and portion sizes. I lost almost 70 lbs in less than a year! You can probably imagine the jelly roll I have to tuck into my pants. I started talking to my husband about the TT surgery. He told me if I can balance my weight and hold it at 150-160 for 6 months he would pay for the surgery. It will be 6 months in July. I have set up a consultation with a DR Rucker in Eau Claire, Wi for June 9th I am really excited to meet him. I have decided if he gives me a good vibe I will start my process so I can have the surgery in Sept. I will post photos one I crop them and modify them so you can't see my face but I have a before and after. Its a huge transformation. I have to look back at it daily to remind myself how much progress I have made. Thanks for reading watch for updates.

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Joseph Rucker, MD, FACS (retired)

Joseph Rucker, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 30, 2016

Welcome to the community, I am glad that you joined us for the journey.  You have done a fantastic job with the weight loss and this surgery will complete everything.  Try to have at least 2-3 consults if you can.  This is the best way to find the perfect doctor just for you.

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May 30, 2016
Thank you for the advise. I will do that. :-)
June 1, 2016

:)

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September 9, 2016
Well done you for losing so much weight and keeping it off, huge accomplishment, you should be very proud of yourself! I've only just found you story so I'll keep on reading your journey. I'm 5ft4 as well! Having a mummy makeover next month☺
November 1, 2016
Not sure if I wrote you already or not. I am looking for a Dr in the WI or Downstate MI area. Descent price/ good work. I am also looking for a mommy makeover once a hit my target goal weight.
Thank you for the inspiration.
UPDATED FROM Wannaluvmybody
3 months pre

Pics!

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Here are a couple of photos from Almost a year ago and one from today! Don't let the last pic fool ya. There is a lot hiding under that shirt.

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UPDATED FROM Wannaluvmybody
2 months pre

Had my consultation!!

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Yesterday I had my consultation for a tummy tuck. I was contemplating on getting a mommy makeover but was unsure due to cost and my husband's insecurities. Well my husband and I met with Dr. Rucker and right off the bat he made me feel very comfortable. He made it about me and what I wanted not what my husband wants. He made my husband feel comfortable with my decisions. I could honestly say he made him feel so at ease that I talked him into a full mommy makeover. I am so excited. I will not set the date until next month but I'm shooting for the middle of September.

I am right now a small A cup going to an average C cup. The only time I ever had boobs was when I was overweight. I am so pumped!!!

I am going to get the body I have wanted for so long! The tummy tuck is the big one. That alone will change my appearance.

The Dr. Praised me for my weight loss and quitting smoking. He was very impressed. I am very happy with myself as well. I don't praise myself enough.

Updates to come!

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June 12, 2016
Good for YOU. Taking back control of your life is going to be an example for your kids to value themselves
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June 13, 2016
Thank you so much. It is a battle when dealing with weight loss and eating right and trying to keep the motivation to stay moving forward. this is going to be a battle for the rest of my life. My kids see the way I eat and the hard work I have put into my weight loss, not only to feel better about my self, but to be healthy for them and enjoy life to the fullest. I have made many lifestyle changes and my kids Adore me for it! Thank you for your comment!