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Surgery Date Set for April 19, 2012 - Flushing, NY
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Hi, I have been reading reviews for two weeks now...
Sugar1973March 27, 2012
WORTH IT$8,000
Hi, I have been reading reviews for two weeks now and decided to write my own. I am 38 and a divorced mother of two boys, ages 13 and 9. I am scheduled for a full tummy tuck and Liposuction on the flanks (love handles) on April 12. I have wanted a tummy tuck sonce after the birth of my first sone where I gained a considerable amount of weight....approx 100 pounds, a lot of it was due to water retention, but after child birth my stomach was never the same again. I am 5' 1" and my weight fluctuates from 122-132, I now weigh 125lbs. I was never a heavy girl, and have been self concious about my stomach for quite some time. l
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UPDATED FROM Sugar1973
17 days pre
I can't believe I am 17 days away from my surgery....
Sugar1973April 2, 2012
I can't believe I am 17 days away from my surgery. I am really nervous and keep reading post op posts and it seems that recovery really varies from person to person. I am really worried about being out of commision for an extended period of time. The Spring is my busy season my boys both play soccer and baseball and would really hate to miss many games. Also my ex husband will only be able to keep the boys will him for about 7 days. As for work I really hope not to miss to much of that either, since when I don't go to work I don't get paid.
Thinking about posting some before pics soon
Thinking about posting some before pics soon
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April 2, 2012
Thanks all for your good luck wishes, and Army wife....its all in my butte and thighs.
April 2, 2012
I have a lot in my thighs too and I thought about getting some lipo in them too but I really don't want to have extra pain in areas other than my tummy while I am trying to recover.
April 3, 2012
Sugar- I know you are getting scared you are going to be fine, your boys are a good age to help you too if you need it, my son is 11 and he is so quick to help me they hate to see their mama down and you will find them to be so loving and dear, at least mine was. My recovery sucked but I came back to work before I was ready due to money it all works out, none of it was too hard to bear, just uncomfortable, just get ready as best you can, and let it happen, you will be amazed!!
April 3, 2012
I too am going to haveto go back to work as soon as I am able to...if I don't go to work I don't get paid
April 3, 2012
Thanks, out of everyones stories on this web site (that I am so glad I found by the way) I'm always drawn to yours and look forward to your updates and comments. What an incredible journey you took and are still taking. I am excited and nervous at the same time. This is the first time I am ever REALLY doing something so big for myself. I just really hope it is worth it. I will soon post before pictures and you can all see how gross my tummy looks. Both my boys want me to do it, my 9 year old said my tummy looks like a cupcake...lol
April 3, 2012
I know hun, I was a single Mom until recently and it is hard to justify the money we spent for this on ourselves, but let me tell you, I am a better mother since I got myself healthy and last year me and my son ran a race together for my B-day it was the bst day of my life, so much good has come from watching me get healthy and him helping me, it will be the same for you, you will have a new found confidence that will radiate into all you do!!! I know it will, and I have faith, we are all strong women, and we all get through it, some easier some harder but we all get through it!
UPDATED FROM Sugar1973
9 days pre
I am almost 1 week away from surgery....scary...
Sugar1973April 10, 2012
I am almost 1 week away from surgery....scary stuff. All my blood work came in ok, so I am good to go for the 19th....
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April 11, 2012
Sugar- it is getting closer, are you so excited? The waiting is worse than the recovery, LOL
April 11, 2012
II am so excited, and scared...I keep having these weird dreams every night LoL. I'm looking at yours and everyone elses after pictures and thats what I am focusing on....The after. I'm hoping to feel like my old self again after the surgery. Its so weird I always felt self conscious about my stomach even though I was the only one who saw the wrinkles and the stretched skin. I want to be comfortable in my own skin again.
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