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Ready To Do This - 52 Year Old - Fresno, CA

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As I watched my daughter go through the recovery...

LadyL4T
$10,000
As I watched my daughter go through the recovery of a BBL I thought, oh, that can't be worth it. But she is so pleased with her results that I gave it another thought and went in for another consultation. Two years ago I was told that lipo would work great on me. This time a TT was recommended to handle the skin. She said I have great skin and would heal well. I have a cesarean scar that doctors say looks wonderful so I'm hoping that the consultant is right.

I am 5'6" and 180. I work out regularly but can't make head way. I feel like this is taking a shortcut. The consultant said that when you get to be my age, there are so many things working against you: age, babies, stress, etc. that it's hard to get to where you want to be without some help. I got braces at 50 so I am coming to terms with getting this TT.

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January 7, 2016
I say GOOD FOR YOU!!! I am the same age as you and I figured that if I don't do it now, I will never do it and I just don't want to keep this flap of skin hanging on me any longer. I work out regularly and have lost a bunch of weight but some things can't be fixed without surgery. I thought about it for the longest time but was afraid. Eventually the fear was surpassed by the embarrassment of what was underneath the clothes. Anyway...I'm rambling. I'm happy for you for making this decision and I look forward to following your journey. :)
UPDATED FROM LadyL4T
1 day pre

Tomorrow's the day!

LadyL4T
Just waiting for my phone call to tell me what time to arrive at the center.
My PS has only prescribed pain pills but I have got the following in preparation:
Arnica cream
Arnica pills
Walker
Shower grab bar
Big body pillow
He didn't mention anything about showering with antibacterial soap, but I'm going to do that tonight and tomorrow morning. I am also going to go on a liquid diet today, which will hopefully help with the nausea and other side effects of the anesthesia.

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February 8, 2016
Hi. I just wanted to wish you well, and tell you to put your faith in God he will take cake of you and not to worry bcause you will be just fine,and love your new body.
February 9, 2016
Thank you so much. All I can do is put my faith in God - it is no longer in my hands. I'm a little bummed because my daughter won't be with me the first 24, but she'll be up later.
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November 26, 2016
What kind of liquid diet did you consume? Did you find it helpful with nausea?
November 27, 2016
Sorry, I don't remember. Before my daughter's surgery they put her on a liquid diet plus suppositories to completely clean her out. Dr Cerisi didn't have me doing anything like that, but to be on the safe side I decided to have fluids. I probably had shakes and broth. I had no nausea.
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1 day post

It's done!

LadyL4T
Considering what I went through yesterday, I feel great! I was up moving around 4 hours after I got home. I can even stand up pretty straight. Going to return the walker that I bought. I'm not going to do too much, specific lipo spots are starting to hurt. Going to get back in recliner and let helpers take care of me. My post op appointment is Friday. I want to see what's under this CG.

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February 12, 2016
You sound like a strong woman with a strong daughter- best to you!
February 12, 2016
Good luck tomorrow! Let us know how it goes please.