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38 Yrs Old, 3 Pregnancies with 80 Plus Pounds Gained (And Lost) with Each. Gilbert, AZ
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5 years ago I started to really examine my health....
$9,500
5 years ago I started to really examine my health. Maybe because I'm getting older, maybe because my kids started to pay attention to my choices or maybe because I fell in love. Whatever the reasons were, I got serious! First thing I did was quit smoking. After 20 years that was super scary! But with the support of my family and some chantix, I never looked back. I gained 10 pounds which put me at about 205lbs. I was still drinking like crazy so the weight kept creeping up. About 6 months after I quit smoking I decided to change my eating habits. I had 5 months to prepare for our trip to Hawaii for my wedding!! I got busy! I started Atkins and walked every day for 20-30 minutes. My body had been waiting for this! By my wedding I had lost 25 pounds!! I felt amazing. A year later I quit drinking and lost 10 more. Over the last 4 years I have maintained all of the weight loss except for some gain after I started lifting weights at the gym. Maintained a fairly low carb eating habit. Bouncing slightly now from 170-175. It seems like no matter how much I weigh, my tummy is always big. Even at 165 I've been asked if I was pregnant. I HATE IT. I'm ALWAYS seeing people look at my belly and I'm always afraid they will ask. I'm tired of constantly readjusting my waistline after sitting. Or pulling my panties from under my belly at the gym. I'm ready for this!! Now I just need to rob a bank for the cash lol.
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April 14, 2017
Omg!! Thanks for posting your journey!! I have the same problem with my Belly ugh the struggle is real!!
UPDATED FROM Abbbbbbby
Selfishness
Well. Outlook not so good on me finding funds to have surgery. We have so many things coming that require fundage, a daughter that's graduating in PA, an anniversary trip to Hawaii that we've been planning for years, Holidays and visits from our kids during the upcoming holidays. Yet all I can think about is what it would be like to experience all of these occasions with a flat belly! To not feel uncomfortable in my skin would make life so much more freaking amazing! To be able to take family photos during all of these occasions and to not have to hide my belly would be simply wonderful. It literally hurts me to give up this dream. But having this dream is so damn selfish. Maybe I need to just let it go.
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July 19, 2015
I don't think it's selfish. It's a matter of prioritizing what's important. I'm important. YOU are important. I have wanted a tummy tuck for 10+ years. Though I had always intended to save for it, that never happened. There was always something else to spend money on. In the end, I decided to finance it ... why wait? Plus I am bad at saving, but will NEVER miss a payment. It allowed me to have my cake and eat it too (though I don't eat cake). I got tired of being uncomfortable and not being the best me and said 'F&ck it'. ;)
July 19, 2015
Yeah! I'm important dammit! ;) hey, thanks for being awesome. This is a really emotional situation us know?! Ever since I decided that this is what I wanted it's all I think about. I know that it will happen, and when it does it will be amazing!
July 19, 2015
I always use the thought 'A year from today, you'll regret not starting today'. It's true for so many things. Quitting a bad habit, learning a new language, making a lifestyle change ... getting a tummy tuck. ;-)
I have a plan to pay the loan off earlier, and at least this way I can start enjoying my new body NOW, instead of a year from now.
I have a plan to pay the loan off earlier, and at least this way I can start enjoying my new body NOW, instead of a year from now.
July 22, 2015
Yes you are important. Why don't you take a loan. Care credit. They finance for medical reasons.
July 22, 2015
My husband and I agreed that we wouldn't go into debt and now I'm asking him to take out a 10,000 loan. Lol he's not really supportive as far as that goes. And I don't blame him. But I'm working on it. :)
July 25, 2015
Sometimes we need to be a little selfish! If your mental well being and confidence will go up, then that's a good thing.
July 25, 2015
Plus, I don't feel like it's selfish at all. Think about how much time, money and care you have provided for your family. When is the last time you did something for yourself? Its completely deserved, I'm sure!
July 25, 2015
Thank you for saying that. Honestly, My decision is made. It's just a matter of time. Just a little while ago I was thinking about my grandma (she raised me). For as far back as I can remember, even up until she passes at 68, she was uncomfortable with her body. Always feeling like she had a big belly. Which I don't think she did but it's about self perception, isn't it!? I do not want to do this for the rest of my life. It breaks my heart to think that even at 68 it's still painful. This needs to end NOW!
July 25, 2015
Yes! Low self esteem can hurt so badly. I've always had body issues growing up, so I knew that despite there were other things I could do with this money, that I had to do this for me. Body image issues can cause so many other side effects. Depression, embarrassment, introversion, etc. If we can do something to fix it, then dammit! We're gonna do it!
So glad you've decided to go through with it. It has honestly changed my life. My body image and confidence literally changed overnight.
So glad you've decided to go through with it. It has honestly changed my life. My body image and confidence literally changed overnight.
UPDATED FROM Abbbbbbby
Wishful thinking...
So tomorrow is my wedding anniversary. I am secrey
Hoping my husband gives me a tummy tuck!! I know I'm so crazy! These expectations are out of control. But how fun would that be?! I'm officially obsessed with everyone's photos and stories. I spend all of my spare time researching, and comparing bodies. I even ventures into the ' necrosis and infection' stories. Oh boy. That [RS bleep] is scary! I snuck in a little side convo with the husband about it last night. We all need to be realistic hahaha but I may have screwed myself out of the best anniversary gift ever! Crap. Lol
I just was a flat belly. Is that so much to ask?
Hoping my husband gives me a tummy tuck!! I know I'm so crazy! These expectations are out of control. But how fun would that be?! I'm officially obsessed with everyone's photos and stories. I spend all of my spare time researching, and comparing bodies. I even ventures into the ' necrosis and infection' stories. Oh boy. That [RS bleep] is scary! I snuck in a little side convo with the husband about it last night. We all need to be realistic hahaha but I may have screwed myself out of the best anniversary gift ever! Crap. Lol
I just was a flat belly. Is that so much to ask?
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I am happy you joined us for your journey. Â Wow what a ride of changes you have been on. Â It's crazy what sparks us to make these drastic changes. Â Once you have this done you are going to be so happy and will love your tummy. Â
Have you scheduled any consultations?
Early research is the best practice. Â
Well that will come with persistence! Â When a woman wants these things done we find a way.
:)