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Hello, RS members and visitors, I am just getting...

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1Victory
WORTH IT$9,800
Hello, RS members and visitors, I am just getting started on my journey, right now I am in the process of finding the right doctor for me, and one that fits into my budget. Altjough price should not be a determing factor,it does play a part. Nontheless, I have had 1 office and 2 virtual consults, and I have one more to go before, making my decision... If anyone has anymore reviews on Dr. Gutowski (Chicago)..Dr. Hardaway (Farmington Hill, Mich)..and Dr. Vanek here in Cleveland, please pass along any information that you can, I would appreciate it very much.
I will be getting a full TT, with lipo to the flanks, BA and hopefully somone will be able to shape this flat butt of mine...LOL.
I have worked out, dieted, you name it, I've done it, to no avail, so I finally got the courage up to go forth with this journey, and I tell you it is a mixture of emotions, but I refuse to let the negative thoughts over-ride the positive.
I thank God! I came across this site, it has beeen a tremendous help, I look forward to coming here everyday (sometime 2-3x) and reading all the different stories, I have learned so much, in such a short time, and everybody that I have sent messages to have responded and have given me the support and information that I needed at that time.
Well I'm not going to write much today, but I guess I should tell a little about myself...I am 57 yrs .old married, and have two adult girls/women,ages 39 and 28 and three grandchildren. So I guess it would be safe to say, I will not be having any more kids! I have been married for 3 1/2 years it will be 4 in March!, and I work at a VA hospital. I am originally from Saginaw Michigan, and have been in OH about 7 or 8 years.
i hope I didn't bore anyone, but I'm goiing to get off now, and hopefully I will have a date for my transformation real soon!!!....I'm so excited!!!...Did I say that already???? anyway, you all have a blessed day, and I so look forward to sharing ,communicating and praying with you,if need be.
Have a great and blessed day!!!!!!!

1VICTORY!!!!

1Victory's provider

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 7, 2014
welcome! Wish you the best on your procedure, keep us updated!
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November 7, 2014
Thank you!! I surely will.
November 12, 2014
I live near Pittsburgh originally from nyc and im Dominican that is why when I decide to get a bbl ill go to Dominican republic its cheaper some of the docs ive read about and seen their work is dr yily and dr duran check them out
November 18, 2014
Hi! Good luck with your procedure! I'm 54 years old and have been wanting to get rid of my tummy since 2008. I finally scheduled my procedure (extended TT with lip of hips and flanks)for 12/5/14 so I'm a few days before you. I'm nervous and excited but so ready to get to the flat side. Keep us posted. This is a great site for support, everyone is so nice and non-judgmental. I can share and feel safe here. Chow 4 Now
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November 19, 2014
Hi and thank you so much, and good luck to you also, I believe that luck isn't the word, but God will bring us through!!!!...yeah as I said I am so excited, yet nervous at the same time. I will definitely keep you posted and will be following your journey as well. I am so glad I came across this site, because had I not, I don't know if I would even be getting this done, so I'm looking at that, as a sign that all is going to be well. Being that no one is judging anyone, really makes a difference,,,,love ,love , love this site!!! Chow my flat side sister!!!
November 19, 2014
Hello ladies, my surgery for tummy tuck and lipo of back and flanks is Dec 3rd. Two weeks from tomorrow. I'm getting nervous and can't beleive I'm doing this!!! Wishing you both a quick and uncomplicated recovery!!
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November 19, 2014
Same here, mine is the 9th , and Iam excited and nervous, I wish I could get hammered before going in, but after reading some of these amazing jouney's, ther is no need, most of them said, once the drugs were administered, it was lights out and next thing they knew, they were in recovery, that is good and comforting to hear. i will be following your story and can't wait to see your results, I know you are going to be beautiful, and I am prahing for a, as pain free, speedy and uncomplicated recovery as well!!!
November 19, 2014
AMEN! God will bring us through. I love this site as well. We're all starting from the same place in a sense. See ya on the flat side! Much Love!!
November 19, 2014
Thanks Cindig! I'm 2 days after you girl!! WOO HOO!! And I echo your same feelings. Keep us posted!
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November 23, 2014
Much love!!!
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November 19, 2014
Hi 1Victory, reading your your journey and I must say you made me laugh. I'm so happy for you and you're never to old to enhances your young looking body. I'm 55 years and I'm having my sx in Feb. 2015. I'm getting the TT, Full back lipo, flanks, waist, BBL, arms, and inner thigh. I will be following your journey and God Bless.
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November 23, 2014
Well I'm glad I could make you laugh,especially with so much going on in the world today. I am happy for you also, and I'm sure you are going to look amazing, you are getting quite a bit done, and that is cool, you are going to be banging that beautiful body...I can't wait to see your post op pics...God bless you also and we will be keeping in touch!!!
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November 23, 2014
Thanks 1Victory, I'm going to follow you on your journey because I know you are going to look amazing.
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November 23, 2014
You're very welcomed!!!!
November 21, 2014
Good luck! I am 63 and after losing some more weight, I am doing these procedures too! My brain thinks i'm 30! You get that , I'm sure! Can't wait to see after pics, I 'm sure they'll be beautiful!!!
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November 23, 2014
Thank you and I'm sure you are going to look great also, and I feel you on the age, and I'm sure after we have our transformations, we will be doing things that we never thought possible, that confidence booster is going to go through the roof....stay in touch, will be following your journey l!!!
UPDATED FROM 1Victory
1 month pre

correction to daughters age :-(

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Call it early alzheimers, but I put the wrong age for my youngest daughter, she is 31, she is goiing to kill me... I told them I had them, I don't need to keep up with thier ages...lol.

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UPDATED FROM 1Victory
1 month pre

Made up mind!!!

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I recieved a phome call from Dr. Gutowski yesterday, but was in the middle of church service, I am praying he will call me back today. I have made up my mind he is the one I want to go with, only thing now is getting that one on one conversation and setting this up...man I can't say it enough, how excited I am.
I know I am getting on my husbands nerves, this is all I talk about, he trying to be all cool, but he has said on a couple of occasions..."I'm going to be getting a new wife", and he said, he is goinig to be a little jealous...I told him nothing about me will change, as far as attitude etc...but I know that is not all the way true. How can someone go through this and not have some sort of change, this is a life altering expeirence, and I am soooooooooooooo ready for it. I wil be posting some befor pictures, ughhhh...flatside here I come!!!!

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November 7, 2014
Hello and Welcome! Best Wishes on your upcoming procedure : )
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November 7, 2014
Thank you so much..... You come back now..... Ya hear!!!!!
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November 8, 2014
Most Certainly : )