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43 Year Old Mom. Lost 95lbs. - Burlington, WA

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In June 2012 I weighed 256lbs. I had high blood...

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Doxiekimber
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In June 2012 I weighed 256lbs. I had high blood pressure and really close to having type 2 diabetes. I was worried that I would have to be on all kinds of medication. So I decided it was time to lose weight. My profile picture is a picture of me in June 2012 and today. I am having a TT and Lipo in 2 wks. Scared but can't wait. I have never had a flat stomach in my life.

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Eric Harris, MD, FACS

Eric Harris, MD, FACS

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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April 25, 2014
Hey! We are having our tummy tucks on the same day...I have tons of questions and apprehensions, too. I've had 2 csections, so I'm wondering where this procedure will fall on the pain scale (right now, not getting muscle revision but that may change after talking with the doc at my pre op appointment!) Good luck, can't wait to see your results :)
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April 26, 2014
Mkeo- I'm getting a little scared about the pain. I'm a big baby about needles and pain. But I'm really excited to so trying to keep me head there!! I will try and post some before pics this coming week. I am also really nervous about how it will look. I've had this big stomach for so long!! Good luck with your surgery keep me up to date!!!
April 26, 2014
Hi Ladies! I'm scheduled for a TT on May 6 as well! I have the same worries you do. The pain, the results, something going wrong. I'm having muscle repair too. Anyway, good luck to you and I'll check back with you to see how you're doing!
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May 5, 2014
We are almost there. Are you ready? :)
May 5, 2014
Yes! One more sleep!!! I'm as ready as I'll ever be! Been cleaning, shopping, nesting for the past 2 weeks. Are you ready?!??!?!
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May 5, 2014
I'm a nervous wreck! But yes ready to just get it behind me already! Just need to do a quick clean up of the house this evening (we have 4 dogs over 70lbs, I have to do a quick clean up *every* day, lol) and do a target run today - and that's it! I'm ready! I have Netflix all set up in the bedroom, plenty of shows to watch on demand - my meds, favorite comfort foods stocked in the fridge and a very helpful husband ready to play nurse. ....can't believe the time is nearly here!
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May 6, 2014
OMG!! Tomorrow morning!! I can't believe I have a little over 9 hours to go!!! I wish it was already 3 days from now and it was done and I was on the mend!! Good luck tomorrow. I just took off all my jewlery and packed my bag. Did I already say OMG!!!
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May 6, 2014
I just got off the phone with the anesthesiologist who called to walk me through the whole process. She said she will have a dose of a little something waiting for me in the morning to help with the anxiety lol! She also said she's had csections and a tummy tuck and says the tuck is no worse than a csection so that makes me feel a little bit more at ease. But yes, I'm ready to go. House is clean, babys bag is packed to spend the day with my neighbor. Now just need to go get this over and done with!! Good luck, hope you catch some zzs tonight!!!
May 6, 2014
It's May 6!!!!!! Best of luck to you ladies. See you on the Flat Side!!! YIKES!!!!
UPDATED FROM Doxiekimber
7 days pre

7days to go!!

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Doxiekimber
So I only have 7 days until my surgery. Funny thing is I want to lose more weight before I post my before pictures. Is that weird that I want my before pictures to be good? Trying to get the house in order and then do some grocery shopping this weekend. Worried about my dogs. They are crazy about me and I know they will have to stay away from me for awhile. Excited to see what my stomach will look like with this big lump gone. Jumping around on subjects. Think I'm a little nervous. Probably driving my hubby crazy. Thanks for letting me ramble!! :-)

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UPDATED FROM Doxiekimber
4 days pre

Before Puctures 4 days to go

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Doxiekimber
Ok I got up the courage to post my before picture. I'm in my daughters room so sorry about the mess behind me :-).

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May 2, 2014
Good for you girl! Can't wait to see your after photos...I added lipo onto my procedure too. We are almost to the flat side!
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May 2, 2014
Thank you MKeo. I am also having Lipo, stomach muscle fix, and tummy tuck. Boy I hope it looks as good as some of these pictures others have posted.
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May 2, 2014
I know!! I heard the lipo makes a big difference in "instant" results, so I am hoping I chose wisely in adding that to my procedure. My surgery time was moved from 3pm to 11am (thank goodness!) because otherwise I, too, would spend the whole morning freaking out and pretending to "nest"!! Good luck, girl!
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May 2, 2014
I'm glad they moved it to 11:00. I don't know how you would have waited until 3:00 :-)
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May 5, 2014
Less than 48 hours! I can hardly believe it, and the anxiety is setting in...Are you ready?!
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May 5, 2014
I don't know if I'm ready. I getting really nervous. Still excited but nervous. How about you?!
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May 5, 2014
Thank god I wouldn't get a refund if I called to cancel right now...Because I think if I could get all the money back i would cancel since I'm so scared!! Trying to just focus on getting through Tuesday morning and getting home to heal!
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May 5, 2014
Wow you just took the words right out of my mouth. I just read your comment to my husband and he said to say " don't worry it is going to be all worth it!!" We are are going be thankful we did it. I hope he his right. I'm glad I'm going to work tomorrow otherwise I might run for the boarder
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May 5, 2014
My husband says the same thing!! Maybe these guys know what they are talking about ;) ugh can't wait...good luck and can't wait to hear from you post op
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May 5, 2014
You too!! Good luck!! I'm glad we connected with each other. Try and get some sleep :-)
May 5, 2014
One more sleep! Are you ready?!?!?
May 5, 2014
My surgery is not until 1pm :( I am going to keep busy tomorrow morning to pass the time. So wish it was an 8 am surgery. But I guess that's the least of my worries! Good luck to you ladies!!
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May 6, 2014
Sorry I didn't reply sooner!! Wednesday is my Birthday so my daughter surprised me with dinner out with friends and family tonight!! It was a great distraction. Good luck tomorrow. I have a little over 9 hours to go. OMG!!!
May 2, 2014
Hey TT Sisah! WE are only 3 days away!!! How are you holding up? I've been awake since 3am.....just want the surgery to be over with and move onto the healing aspect!! Tuesday can't come soon enough!
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May 2, 2014
Smucci43 - me too. Have had a really hard time falling a sleep thinking. Then I wake up early and can't fall back to sleep. I found out yesterday my surgery is at 7:30am on Tuesday so I'm glad it's really early in the morning!!!
May 2, 2014
You are lucky with the early surgery time. I'm not scheduled until 1pm! How am I going to make it thru the morning, sick with worry, on an empty stomach??? I guess that's the least of my worries.
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May 2, 2014
You should rent or go see a movie. I was worried about that also. I was jumping up and down when they called me yesterday with the time. I even thought about going to work surgery day if my surgery was going to be late :-) hope the time passes fast for you!!
May 2, 2014
I've got to be there at 11:30 am and its a 45 minute drive from home. I'll spend the morning "nesting" (aka running around like a crazy woman making sure everything is in order)!
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May 2, 2014
I know this weekend is going to be crazy!! I have so much to do.
May 3, 2014
Hi Doxie :) I go in a week after you (15th) Good luck to you!
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May 3, 2014
Hi Finally!! Good Luck to you too!! :-)