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Giving Myself a TT for my 60th Birthday! Fort Myers, FL
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OK....getting up the nerve to post pics! First had...
WORTH IT$10,000
OK....getting up the nerve to post pics! First had to buy a camera and clean up my bedroom! lol....never know what is going to show up BEHIND you!
Being depressed because i don't have more of a support system. NONE in fact. Leaving my hometown in Illinois, to have the surgery in Florida. Recoup in warmth!
149lbs. 130 when i got married at 32. Two big 9 lb babies later....both c-sections...i now look like this! Been divorced for 7 years after being in a loveless marriage for 20 years! 170 at my heaviest...got down to 133 at my lightest after i found out my fiance was cheating on me. That is my profile pic! And the first one on here. Believe me...i looked NOTHING like that when i got married...and was almost the same weight! lol
So now i am in the dating world again, and really think my body holds me back from enjoying myself! I mean, who wants to get undressed....looking like THIS!
Planning on doing this around Dec. 3, 2014
Birthday is Christmas Eve. Be ready for kayaking again by next summer.
Also, I'm a massage therapist...so don't know WHEN I'll be able to get back to work! Lots of core muscles usage! Girls...wish me luck!
Also.....again...teehee...has anyone used Dr. Brueck ? He is out of Fort Myers and is suppose to be top rated. He is the only one i have contacted.
TT/ Lipo....for $10,000. He didn't mention MR...so i have emailed them and asked if that was included...hope.
Being depressed because i don't have more of a support system. NONE in fact. Leaving my hometown in Illinois, to have the surgery in Florida. Recoup in warmth!
149lbs. 130 when i got married at 32. Two big 9 lb babies later....both c-sections...i now look like this! Been divorced for 7 years after being in a loveless marriage for 20 years! 170 at my heaviest...got down to 133 at my lightest after i found out my fiance was cheating on me. That is my profile pic! And the first one on here. Believe me...i looked NOTHING like that when i got married...and was almost the same weight! lol
So now i am in the dating world again, and really think my body holds me back from enjoying myself! I mean, who wants to get undressed....looking like THIS!
Planning on doing this around Dec. 3, 2014
Birthday is Christmas Eve. Be ready for kayaking again by next summer.
Also, I'm a massage therapist...so don't know WHEN I'll be able to get back to work! Lots of core muscles usage! Girls...wish me luck!
Also.....again...teehee...has anyone used Dr. Brueck ? He is out of Fort Myers and is suppose to be top rated. He is the only one i have contacted.
TT/ Lipo....for $10,000. He didn't mention MR...so i have emailed them and asked if that was included...hope.
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UPDATED FROM Realitynut
3 months pre
Bought my plane tickets!
So no turning back! Talked to a gf about seeing if she can go the first week! Told her i would pay her way! She has a nursing background, so she won't gag at the sight of the drains...or draining them for me! ugh
I also heard back from the PS who had said previously that he would look into the Experal shots. I copied and pasted a paragraph from someone on RS about the godsend the shot was....and sent it to him. He said he could do it if i wanted. He said it would be about $300. I told him i would love to be his guinea pig! lol
I still don't know if my mom will be giving me part of my inheritance yet.....since I'm squandering it on a TT...but i just won't bring the subject up. I spent one hour shopping today and trying on clothes. While in the changing room, i thought 2 things: Lay off the cookies. And boy my 'girls' need lifting. Not so bad in a bra, because that is what bras do...but the minute i tried on a swimming suit! ugh. Halters/bandeau.....yikes. I've never had complaints from men on my boobies....actually compliments. But if i lose any weight, they'll be even flatter against my stomach. I've seen my boobs this way for so long...i think it's NORMAL to look this way. Then when i see women complaining about their breasts...i think...HEY, THEY LOOK JUST LIKE MINE!!! What's the problem?? lol
Wondering if i should just get the whole thing done at once. Decisions....and children are starving in.....
sigh
I also heard back from the PS who had said previously that he would look into the Experal shots. I copied and pasted a paragraph from someone on RS about the godsend the shot was....and sent it to him. He said he could do it if i wanted. He said it would be about $300. I told him i would love to be his guinea pig! lol
I still don't know if my mom will be giving me part of my inheritance yet.....since I'm squandering it on a TT...but i just won't bring the subject up. I spent one hour shopping today and trying on clothes. While in the changing room, i thought 2 things: Lay off the cookies. And boy my 'girls' need lifting. Not so bad in a bra, because that is what bras do...but the minute i tried on a swimming suit! ugh. Halters/bandeau.....yikes. I've never had complaints from men on my boobies....actually compliments. But if i lose any weight, they'll be even flatter against my stomach. I've seen my boobs this way for so long...i think it's NORMAL to look this way. Then when i see women complaining about their breasts...i think...HEY, THEY LOOK JUST LIKE MINE!!! What's the problem?? lol
Wondering if i should just get the whole thing done at once. Decisions....and children are starving in.....
sigh
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September 16, 2014
Good luck! You should have a breakdown of everything that is price includes and the procedures included. I had about 20 pages of info from my doctor.
Looking forward to reading more updates!
September 17, 2014
Hope he trials the Experal with you. I have offered the same with my PS, still waiting to hear back, the PS office was having the Rx Rep out to the office for teaching. Anyway....hope you also get your inheritance, that will help with surgery and the cost. And having your gf go with you would be awesome, someone to care for you with a loving knowledgeable touch. Sounds like you are getting prepared. Go feed the starving children now! Hugs
September 17, 2014
I know!!! lol...you are the one who gave me the idea!!! The gf originally said she didn't think she would go....was going to have her own mastectomy reconstruction done...but maybe she will wait until January!!!! Hoping things will come together.....Yay! (hope my ps gets some training....it doesn't sound as if he's tried it before!!! lol)
September 17, 2014
I was the first person my PS did the Exparel on TT. Not sure what training he had but I demanded it and was glad that I did. I was virtually pain free only had aches and soreness but no real pain.
September 17, 2014
I know you said you were trying on stuff but don't buy yet because I read where a lot of sisters preop clothes don't fit anymore unless you have a sewing machine ... Lol ... Prepare to do some alteration
September 17, 2014
hahaha thanks! The tops are the lose fitting summer tops. Sleeveless and baggy and loose thru the stomach. To go over yoga type pants. Figured they'd be good over my scar....and nothing on underneath...lol
September 17, 2014
Ok then I understood ... But don't shop till you down ... I'm tempted to shop but I got to tell myself wait because 90% of my tops are baggy some with elastic in the waist because I'm always trying to hide my big gut ... Lol ... Tank tops are close fit
September 22, 2014
Good luck. When is your surg? I didn't see it on here. My ps uses exparel and I heard it is very helpful. The charge on my paperwork is $300 to give you an idea!
September 22, 2014
Exparel is like novicain numbs you for 72 hours. I heard it is very helpful with tummy tuck healing.
September 22, 2014
I'm flying down Dec. 4....but going kayaking first!!! lol So i don't have a scheduled appointment...i guess i should get that in. First get all the blood work done. eh. Just not on top of things like you girls are! Yeah, first when i mention Exparel to him (via email) he said he'd look into it. Then i copied and pasted comments from the girls on here that LOVED it and said it 'was a game changer in recuperating!" He then emailed me and said i could get it for $300! yay! I don't do pain well. Almost wouldn't get my second ear pierced, cuz the first one felt like a paper punch going thru the lobe. Then when i got a teeny-tiny tattoo, i had to call a niece to bring me a pain pill!!! lol I'm sure I'll be whining.....
September 22, 2014
Lol. Go to palm beach county Dr Delange. Yes you need to make appt because the holidays fill up fast due to a lot of peeps out of work etc.
September 24, 2014
I'm going to my Doc cuz he's only minutes from the condo that i'm going to be staying in for a month. The surgery is in Fort Meyers about 40 minutes away....but he has an office where i will be staying. I just have to hope he's good! lol He's rated 'top'....if that means anything...hahahaha
September 26, 2014
I had the Exparel injection and it was a game changer. I was virtually pain free. Still had soreness and aches but no pain. My cost was $900 but worth every penny.
With the pain bulb you still experience pain.
September 26, 2014
Pay whatever it cost for the Exparel injection, it's worth every penny. I was the first patient to get it from my PS. I demanded it. He says he will now start using on all his TT patients.
September 26, 2014
Thanks Sexy! I asked Dr. B if $10,000 included everything...he said yep, plus $300 for the shot! Sounds as if Dream Cruiser is experiencing pain!! I hope she is OK!!! I always thought i had high pain tolerance...then found out i was a wuss....!!
September 26, 2014
That is awesome to know about exparel. Not too nervous yet about surg. Wish it were sooner but still saving abs waiting for my 401k loan!
UPDATED FROM Realitynut
2 months pre
Dieting!! 3 days and lost 3.5 pounds
Did the hcg diet a year and a half ago. Lost 17 pounds in 40 days...but gradually gained almost all of it back. But then again...i ate like there was no tomorrow!!! lol Last time i did the hcg shots...Dr. and B-12 shots at $40 a pop. Cost me over a thousand bucks...but forced me not to cheat. This time I'm doing the homeopathic drops under the tongue. Suppose to keep me from being hungry...and so far so good. I usually ate out of boredom anyway....and cuz...darn it...food tastes so darn GOOD! ;-) Haven't cheated yet...but hey...been only 3 days. Very strict diet....approx 500 cal. a day...I'm sure i do a little more.
I had been seeing a guy/friend/lover for over a year...and he had turned on me. Got nicer when he new i was going to have a TT in Florida, and he was worried about me. Thought i should have it done in my hometown, and he'd help take care of me. A friend laughed and said, "do you have that in writing?" He's been so hot and FREEZING COLD for the last 6 months. Anyway, a few weeks ago, when he said i want a relationship...but not with you...and more horrible things...i left for good. I had just started seeing a 'new' guy...but kept ignoring him for 'old' guy. So now i am focusing on 'new' guy who ADORES me! lol He says he likes me just as i am, but if i want to do the TT he will support me. He eats the same as me on my diet...just more. He's thin. His biggest concern is that i will be away from him for over a month....and will miss my birthday and Christmas with him!!! lol Lets just say....it's new and he's twitter-patted...and I'm not! He also doesn't know i am going to be 60!!!!!!!! hahahaha...he's 50 and says he doesn't care how old i am! (yeah...but he doesn't now HOW OLD...hahaha) He's not as active as i am....but going to break him into kayaking and hiking. He's more into watching tv. Typical man...lol Anyway, I still won't let him touch my stomach when we are cuddling...which is ALL the time! MAN...he's a 'toucher'!!!
I can't wait to have this blob cut off! I'm still not sure if mom will give me part of the inheritance to do this....but maybe she will when she gets use to the idea. I have enough saved...it was just to go for a newer vehicle! But TT is MORE important. I think I'll keep my boobies...and just buy more bras!!!! teehee Someone on here told me they looked good!!!! So i will believe them (not) and keep them around for a while longer! Hoping if i lose my stomach, they won't have anything to LAY on!
Thanks RS girls for being here and all helping each other! You all are my new obsession! I love following us 'older' gals....you are all such an inspiration! (And you all know who you are!!!! ;-) ) Love you all....
Soon to be the new and improved Realitynut!!!!!
I had been seeing a guy/friend/lover for over a year...and he had turned on me. Got nicer when he new i was going to have a TT in Florida, and he was worried about me. Thought i should have it done in my hometown, and he'd help take care of me. A friend laughed and said, "do you have that in writing?" He's been so hot and FREEZING COLD for the last 6 months. Anyway, a few weeks ago, when he said i want a relationship...but not with you...and more horrible things...i left for good. I had just started seeing a 'new' guy...but kept ignoring him for 'old' guy. So now i am focusing on 'new' guy who ADORES me! lol He says he likes me just as i am, but if i want to do the TT he will support me. He eats the same as me on my diet...just more. He's thin. His biggest concern is that i will be away from him for over a month....and will miss my birthday and Christmas with him!!! lol Lets just say....it's new and he's twitter-patted...and I'm not! He also doesn't know i am going to be 60!!!!!!!! hahahaha...he's 50 and says he doesn't care how old i am! (yeah...but he doesn't now HOW OLD...hahaha) He's not as active as i am....but going to break him into kayaking and hiking. He's more into watching tv. Typical man...lol Anyway, I still won't let him touch my stomach when we are cuddling...which is ALL the time! MAN...he's a 'toucher'!!!
I can't wait to have this blob cut off! I'm still not sure if mom will give me part of the inheritance to do this....but maybe she will when she gets use to the idea. I have enough saved...it was just to go for a newer vehicle! But TT is MORE important. I think I'll keep my boobies...and just buy more bras!!!! teehee Someone on here told me they looked good!!!! So i will believe them (not) and keep them around for a while longer! Hoping if i lose my stomach, they won't have anything to LAY on!
Thanks RS girls for being here and all helping each other! You all are my new obsession! I love following us 'older' gals....you are all such an inspiration! (And you all know who you are!!!! ;-) ) Love you all....
Soon to be the new and improved Realitynut!!!!!
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October 8, 2014
Yes sis ... U make me lol ... Just continue to do you and keep him high and dry ..ok . .... Congrats on your weight loss
October 8, 2014
My ps will only do a muscle repair if the muscle is torn. If it's not torn why would you need it? I'm thought I'd done my research but now I'm feeling very naive! My surgery is booked for November 12th 2014
October 10, 2014
Because after having big babies...or lots of weight gain.....our muscles are pulled apart. They run vertical....and can get pulled apart up to 3 inches. Watch YouTube videos of TT's and you will gain a lot of knowledge. One of my favs is a ps in Miami. It's about a half hour long.
October 10, 2014
That's really interesting thanks. I had two big babies... And gained shed loads of weight with each. My kids are in their thirties now and I've lost it all the weight again but hence the flabby tum. I guess I just have to be guided by the ps. Thanks for your help most appreciated.
October 8, 2014
Hi Realitynut, reading your journey is interesting as far as the old boyfriend, great you dumped him because you don't need that in your life as specially at this time. I'm 55 yrs. old and I don't have time for the bullsh--. I'm going to the Dominican Republic to have my breast lifted and Tummy Tuck done. I've done my research and I'm very happy with the Dr. I choose to do my sx. After my sx, I'll be back on the dating scene again. I don't have the time for these low esteem, want-A-Be players, and sorry ass men out there who doesn't want anything out of life but to make my life miserable. I need a real man whom knows the meaning of a "REAL MAN" to be there for me and have my back. Life is to short for non sense so honey, when you are done with your sx and back to good health again just start enjoying life and live it to its fullest. Good luck mama and I'll be following you.
October 9, 2014
Thanks. I've been on the site along time but taking pics and posting them was really hard.
October 8, 2014
U have our support at RS. Glad to hear that u have a nu supportive friend. Good luck and keep us posted.
October 8, 2014
Best gifts you could give yourself is to lose the loser and lose weight before your tummy tuck! Good for you!
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