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50 Year Old Grandma! Getting Drain-less Extended Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair and Exparel! - Golden, CO
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I have a son 32, and a daughter 31, gained weight...
WORTH IT$9,350
I have a son 32, and a daughter 31, gained weight with both. Got to goal weight a few years ago doing low carb, then was forced into a low fat diet and gained it all back. Have been back on low carb since January, am down 40 pounds, have about 40 to go to be at goal. Went ahead and started researching a tummy tuck. I am a research fanatic (it's my OCD, if I don't know the answer, I will find it), and have looked at every possible way to get a tummy tuck, the different techniques and of course, researched doctors galore. One never returned my call, another that was a strong possibility I met when I took my husband to him for a hand surgery issue. While he was obviously talented, I didn't feel comfortable with him for this surgery. Another I researched and loved sight-unseen and my consult with him only confirmed my choice, Dr. Steven Vath from Denver. He is certified in both plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery, which is a double blessing. My consult was great, Dr. Vath personally escorted my husband and I to his office to begin the consult. I already knew most of the information, and had initially thought I wanted a mommy makeover. After talking with him, I told him I was hesitant about getting "the girls" done as they don't bother me and my husband loves them as-is. He said that I shouldn't do anything with them when I feel like that. He then took us to the exam room and we looked at my tummy together in a mirror. I had thought I would need lipo also but he said no, but that an extended tummy tuck would be beneficial as my apron goes around the side a bit. Dr. Vath was thorough, patient, kind, and listened! He took his time, answered every question, was pleasantly surprised that I knew as much as I did. I spoke with him about weight loss after surgery, he said I could lose 20-30 lbs after surgery without affecting the tummy tuck, so to be within 20-30 lbs of my goal by surgery date. I booked that day. Kari, his assistant, was with us in the room when he went over my procedures with me, and has been wonderful at answering emailed questions as soon as possible. She loves her job and it shows. The whole staff at The Center For Cosmetic Surgery in Golden, CO has been wonderful! Instead of being afraid of my upcoming surgery, I'm excited! Photos will not upload so I will add those at a later time.
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UPDATED FROM CatGrrl
4 months pre
Pictures, ugh!
Photos wouldn't load when I started my review so trying again. Stomach completely relaxed. Seeing these makes me wonder if I should be waiting until I've lost more weight to have surgery, am 40 lbs to goal but feel so much bigger than that.
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July 17, 2015
First of all your research has brough you to the right surgeon.
Dr. VATH WOULD NOT DO SURGERY IF HE THOUGHT YOUR WEIGHT WOUKD NEGATIVELY AFFECT THE RESULTS . So trust that choice and integrity and if he thinks he can produce fanstastic results..he will.
i can PROMISE you that. He would never compromise his spectauluar reputation and more than that his personal investment in doing every single surgey he does beautifully. (He's not exactly the shut up, take a paycheck and look the other way kind of surgeon.;-)
That said..go easy on yourself and since your surgery is not until October, you have three months to healthily lose a bit more weight if you feel it will make YOU happier To give you perspective, one pound is 3500 calories. If you want to lose 12 pounds without changinf your excerise even at AT ALL..you could simply cut 500 calories a day from your diet and you would lose weight without trying..that can either be skipping dessert every day if you eat dessert. Skipping a glass of wine and a night snack..OR REPLACING things you eat with volume of food that fills you up but isn't calorie calorie/ fat heavy . For instance if you crave a salty afternoon snack..eat a bag of pretzels whichbhas nobfat and 160 calories abd fills the same cravings a sa bag of potato chips which has double the calories and fat.You will be surprised how simple it is. Even skipping mayo a sandwich can be 1/3 of that 500 calories a day..if you figure out one to three things a day that add up to 500 calories and replace or rid them from your diet...you will find yourself 12 pounds lighter without blinking;-)
Dr. VATH WOULD NOT DO SURGERY IF HE THOUGHT YOUR WEIGHT WOUKD NEGATIVELY AFFECT THE RESULTS . So trust that choice and integrity and if he thinks he can produce fanstastic results..he will.
i can PROMISE you that. He would never compromise his spectauluar reputation and more than that his personal investment in doing every single surgey he does beautifully. (He's not exactly the shut up, take a paycheck and look the other way kind of surgeon.;-)
That said..go easy on yourself and since your surgery is not until October, you have three months to healthily lose a bit more weight if you feel it will make YOU happier To give you perspective, one pound is 3500 calories. If you want to lose 12 pounds without changinf your excerise even at AT ALL..you could simply cut 500 calories a day from your diet and you would lose weight without trying..that can either be skipping dessert every day if you eat dessert. Skipping a glass of wine and a night snack..OR REPLACING things you eat with volume of food that fills you up but isn't calorie calorie/ fat heavy . For instance if you crave a salty afternoon snack..eat a bag of pretzels whichbhas nobfat and 160 calories abd fills the same cravings a sa bag of potato chips which has double the calories and fat.You will be surprised how simple it is. Even skipping mayo a sandwich can be 1/3 of that 500 calories a day..if you figure out one to three things a day that add up to 500 calories and replace or rid them from your diet...you will find yourself 12 pounds lighter without blinking;-)
July 17, 2015
Thank you SO much New Doctor Vath Fan! You are right, he wouldn't do the surgery if he thought I wouldn't get excellent results! I know one thing, having Dr. Vath has made it so I don't feel scared at all over how I'll be taken care of, couldn't imagine how it would be if that was a concern. Thank you too for the diet ideas, you are right, I can do it, easily and healthy. I just added cardio and weight training in, want to strengthen what I can to help me be healthier and stronger before surgery. Your results are amazing!!!
July 19, 2015
hi Catgrrl. Thanks for posting pics, I still have to get my review going and take that brave step! Looks like you carry all your weight in your belly and you should have amazing results! You really dont look like you have 40 more pounds to go either! Can't wait to see your results.
July 20, 2015
Thank you! It is a hard step to post the pics for sure! I do carry all my weight in the belly, if it weren't for that I'd be a few pants sizes smaller so hoping it turns out well! Looking forward to your review!
July 20, 2015
You are going to love the results. I lost 80 lbs in 10 months on Weight Watchers and honestly it is just a matter of watching what food you eat and tracking it. Until I tracked I thought one serving of rice was one of those containers from an Asian restaurant. For real! You don't need to use Weight Watchers but use Lose it or some app where you are writing down what you eat. You will have no problems losing the weight. And for e, the thought of having a gorgeous stomach is worth skipping dessert any day.
July 20, 2015
You have done great! I agree, the dream of a flat tummy is helping me! I want to lose more so my arms will match lol
July 20, 2015
Wow! Great information. Thank you! Any suggestions for sweets? I don't crave salty just sweets. I try doing fruit but doesn't quite do it....lol. Thank you!
July 21, 2015
dgirrrl22, are you asking me or fabulousinher40s about the sweets? I don't get any as they aren't low carb, including fruit. But, if I have a strong craving I make a sugar free iced coffee, hazelnut (yum!) or I get sugar free chocolate candies, they are good!
July 21, 2015
Sorry, I may have replied to you in error...lol. still not familiar with these posts. I was actually tryi g to teply to Newdrvathfan2015 and her info on calories and weightloss. But thank you!!! Glad you read it also, good advise! ;)
August 6, 2015
You have a great back already and a small waist. I haven't got a waist, I hope I can have one after the TT.
August 28, 2015
I just now saw your comment, and thank you for saying that about my back and waist, you made me look at myself less critically.
UPDATED FROM CatGrrl
3 months pre
Rescheduled!
I rescheduled my surgery from October 14 to November 9th. I have 2 weeks of vacation for the surgery and that will put me at the week before the holiday so if I work from home those 3 days, that will give me 3 full weeks at home. It also gives me more time to get more weight off beforehand, yay!
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September 29, 2015
Hi Cat Grrl
I scheduled my surgery around the same time for the same reasons, so I would have that thanksgiving week to recover as well. I would like to lose some weight too, but feel really unmotivated. I feel torn between getting down to a weight that I don't normally sit at, and have it unmaintainable after a TT. I don't know the answer. You are 6 weeks out now, yay!!!! It will be here in no time. Mine is Nov 12
I scheduled my surgery around the same time for the same reasons, so I would have that thanksgiving week to recover as well. I would like to lose some weight too, but feel really unmotivated. I feel torn between getting down to a weight that I don't normally sit at, and have it unmaintainable after a TT. I don't know the answer. You are 6 weeks out now, yay!!!! It will be here in no time. Mine is Nov 12
September 29, 2015
Hello Tfitz66! We are in the same boat! I lost 47lbs, scheduled surgery out to give me time to lose more and then ZIP for motivation lol! He said I could lose up to 30 after and not affect it, am thinking 140 is a good weight so I'm 37 over that now. Still doing low carb & love it, but too many activities with great treats and me thinking I have time to start tomorrow lol!
September 29, 2015
It's tough!! I love to cook and bake. And eat!!! But do you feel like if you lose more before your surgery, you will be able to maintain that after?? I'm scared I realistically won't be able to. I would be happy at 140 also. I am at 165. I will try to lose 10 beforehand. I am doing no carb also but find it is getting more and more difficult to lose the older I get. I practically have to cut off a limb!!!
September 29, 2015
I cook more now than I ever have just to make my meals more interesting. I wonder about maintaining too, ugh. I'm 5' 5-1/2" and currently 178, started at 224. I'm thinking a leg may have to go to get me to goal :-)
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