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36 Years Old, 1 Child Via C-section-Ready to Be Able to Feel Comfortable with my Body, Hickory Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
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I am 5'1 160lbs and have struggled with my weight...
feelingbetteraboutmyselfApril 27, 2014
WORTH IT$8,400
I am 5'1 160lbs and have struggled with my weight all my life. I weighed almost 240lbs the day I had my son and stayed around 200-210 for several years afterward. I finally decided to get healthy and have been around 160 for the past few years. I have very broad shoulders and a muscular build so I am not unhappy with my current weight. However, I am unhappy with the sagging skin on my stomach and my very small breast. Before pregnancy, I had a fairly tone stomach and believe I can get that back if the excess skin is removed. I have always had A cup breast and have always wanted them to be larger so that is why I am opting for both BA and TT.
I feel like I have a hard time finding clothing because I have to hid my stomach and cover up the fact that I am flat chested. It is hard to find clothing that looks good on me because most women my size have larger breast. I just want to feel comfortable in whatever clothes I buy and not so self conscience about my body.
My surgery is less than two weeks away and I have my pre-op appointment in 3 days. I am obsessing everyday over my body now because I am so ready for my problem areas to be fixed. I am very nervous about the recovery and how people will react to the new me. No one at work knows that I am having the surgery because they think I am just going on vacation so I am sure everyone will be shocked LOL!
I feel like I have a hard time finding clothing because I have to hid my stomach and cover up the fact that I am flat chested. It is hard to find clothing that looks good on me because most women my size have larger breast. I just want to feel comfortable in whatever clothes I buy and not so self conscience about my body.
My surgery is less than two weeks away and I have my pre-op appointment in 3 days. I am obsessing everyday over my body now because I am so ready for my problem areas to be fixed. I am very nervous about the recovery and how people will react to the new me. No one at work knows that I am having the surgery because they think I am just going on vacation so I am sure everyone will be shocked LOL!
UPDATED FROM feelingbetteraboutmyself
11 days pre
Excited but nervous
feelingbetteraboutmyselfApril 28, 2014
I am 12 days away from surgery and am so ready for it to get here but am getting nervous. There are times that I have thought of backing out but then I look in the mirror and see why I am doing this.
My stomach and breast have always bothered me but it seems like they are bothering me worse as the date approaches. I am constantly looking in the mirror and moving my stomach to see what the results might look like. I am wear my rice sizers at least once a day to see what those results will look like. I guess this is normal but I am driving myself crazy.
On an emotional note....I almost broke down crying in Kohl's the other day. I was shoping for clothes and it hit me that I am going to be in a smaller size and that I will no longer have to wear pants that are too big for my legs just so they fit around my stomach. I looked at the bathing suits and realized that I probably will be able to buy anyone one that I want after surgery and feel comfortable in it for the first time in my life. The thought of that made me so happy that I cried a little in the store.
My preop is in 2 days and I have to make a list of all the questions I want to ask. I also have to make my final decision on the size of my implants. The PS has recommended 400cc to get to the size I want but I am worried that is too large for my body. I don't want people looking and saying "those are fake" lol I think I would be happy with that size but am stressing over what other people will think. Guess I shouldn't worry so much about that though. No one at work knows that I am having surgery so I worry how they will react. I am a supervisor and work with a lot of conservative people so I know they will have their opinions.
Well I guess that is enough for tonight. I need to stop stressing and get some rest. I will update again after my preop appt.
My stomach and breast have always bothered me but it seems like they are bothering me worse as the date approaches. I am constantly looking in the mirror and moving my stomach to see what the results might look like. I am wear my rice sizers at least once a day to see what those results will look like. I guess this is normal but I am driving myself crazy.
On an emotional note....I almost broke down crying in Kohl's the other day. I was shoping for clothes and it hit me that I am going to be in a smaller size and that I will no longer have to wear pants that are too big for my legs just so they fit around my stomach. I looked at the bathing suits and realized that I probably will be able to buy anyone one that I want after surgery and feel comfortable in it for the first time in my life. The thought of that made me so happy that I cried a little in the store.
My preop is in 2 days and I have to make a list of all the questions I want to ask. I also have to make my final decision on the size of my implants. The PS has recommended 400cc to get to the size I want but I am worried that is too large for my body. I don't want people looking and saying "those are fake" lol I think I would be happy with that size but am stressing over what other people will think. Guess I shouldn't worry so much about that though. No one at work knows that I am having surgery so I worry how they will react. I am a supervisor and work with a lot of conservative people so I know they will have their opinions.
Well I guess that is enough for tonight. I need to stop stressing and get some rest. I will update again after my preop appt.
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UPDATED FROM feelingbetteraboutmyself
10 days pre
Finally got brave and posted pics
feelingbetteraboutmyselfApril 28, 2014
At the advice of someone on here, I finally decidedthink I will be happy with the results. to post some pictures. In a couple of weeks, I will want to see these to remind me why I put myself through all the pain. Plus, I want to show my results to help others. I still have some weight to lose after surgery but h
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April 28, 2014
good luck to you!! we are just about the same body type. i'm 5'2" and stuck at 150 at the moment. (lost 5 lbs since my consult- yay!) can't wait to see your results!!
April 28, 2014
yay for you! i'm 5'1" and 150, my highest was 250. you are not alone in the feelings you are having, i'm going through so many emotions and thoughts right now, i feel like my head is spinning. my surgery is THIS WEDNESDAY!! getting TT/BL w/implants. i'm very excited and can't wait to get on the road to recovery. wish you well!

April 28, 2014
thank you! good luck to you too! i'm SO anxious. let's keep in touch, we can whine, moan, complain, laugh, cry and hip-hip hooray each other through the process :-)
May 1, 2014
Thank you! Seems like we are about the same size so I would love to know how you like your results once you start healing. I hope all went well with your surgery today.
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