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I am 36 have 4 children ages 9,8,6 and 1. I...
imgonnabebeautifulJuly 7, 2011
WORTH IT$17,000
I am 36 have 4 children ages 9,8,6 and 1. I breastfed all for 1 year.
Currently i am 5ft 8 and weight 212lbs. I am planning to lose min 40lbs before surgery. I work full-time in the medical field and have lots of insiders information regarding ps. I have had 1 ps consult and have 4 more scheduled...planning to have surgery jan-feb2012. Want to schedule asap!
I am planning to have a tt, breastlift (the autoaugmentation cleavage technique), lipo of flanks, necks and inner out thighs. My good friend and i are going thru this journey together...so excited/ motivated!
i am going to upload preweightloss photos soon!
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July 12, 2011
Yesterday i saw 2 ps. I loved both of them. Dr Fabian Worthing off 1960 and Dr Bob Basu.
Dr Worthing is "old school". He is very intentional and conservative with his practice. He came very highly recommended to me. He has over 33yrs of experience. He proudly boasts (and rightfully so) that he has never had a PE! He told me he would do an abdominoplasty and breastlift and lipo on flank area. No more... He prefers to keep surgical time under 6 hours. And requires an overnight stay (which i like). He was very comforting, informative and professional.
Dr. Bob Basue is equally great. He does not have 33 yrs experience but several years and on the ASPS safety committee. His pictures are amazing. He performs a breastlift with a new technique using the autoaugmentation cleavage technique. This technique rotates the lower portion of the breast to the upper pole creating a more youthful breast. It can only be done with your own tissue so you must have enough and not desire increased volume. He said in 7.5 hours he could do breast lift with autoaugmentation, tummy tuck, lipo waist, flank, back, and submental area.
I feel comfortable with both... just not sure what the "right" answer is......
Dr Worthing is "old school". He is very intentional and conservative with his practice. He came very highly recommended to me. He has over 33yrs of experience. He proudly boasts (and rightfully so) that he has never had a PE! He told me he would do an abdominoplasty and breastlift and lipo on flank area. No more... He prefers to keep surgical time under 6 hours. And requires an overnight stay (which i like). He was very comforting, informative and professional.
Dr. Bob Basue is equally great. He does not have 33 yrs experience but several years and on the ASPS safety committee. His pictures are amazing. He performs a breastlift with a new technique using the autoaugmentation cleavage technique. This technique rotates the lower portion of the breast to the upper pole creating a more youthful breast. It can only be done with your own tissue so you must have enough and not desire increased volume. He said in 7.5 hours he could do breast lift with autoaugmentation, tummy tuck, lipo waist, flank, back, and submental area.
I feel comfortable with both... just not sure what the "right" answer is......
July 13, 2011
Sleep on it for a few nights and it will come to you. Make your pros and cons list and really think about who you felt more comfortable and connected to. Take your time with the decision and trust your gut feelings.
The first action or decision is usually the correct decision.
UPDATED FROM imgonnabebeautiful
6 months pre
I just scheduled my surgery with Dr. Basu. I was...
imgonnabebeautifulJuly 20, 2011
I just scheduled my surgery with Dr. Basu. I was scared because i don't personally know anyone who has used him. I know several people who work with him during surgery and rave about his skill and precision and this has comforted me a great deal. I have my countdown app on my phone and no must get the extra lbs off! as of right now i am having tt, lift with autoaugmentation cleavage technique, lipo of waist, flanks and submental area (chin/ neck). Can't wait for my newself. I am receiving a great discount for having a combo case (hernia + plastic)
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August 9, 2011
I absolutely agree with kimmers! The right decision will come, just trust your gut!!! Best of luck to you. I can not wait to hear your journey!
September 22, 2011
I have been working out and eating very healthy and been able to lose a net 21 lbs so far (24 lbs of fat and gained 3 lbs of muscle) Amazing how much better and how much energy i have. i am planning on losing another 20-30 lbs before jan 9th. I am currently a loose size 14 and can squeeze into a 12 (not for public view). Everyone i see calls me the melting woman. It is so great to have a friend to go thru this with. We are both making healthy choices and helping to keep each other motivated. I have 109 more days to go. Gotta drop more weight fast!
September 22, 2011
That weight loss is great, you will make it and feel wonderful once all is said and done. It is an amazing journey to say the least. Keep up the good work....
October 3, 2011
I am getting very excited now that I have less than 100 days left..(but also in panic mode). I have been running in the am at 4am because by the time I get off there is no guarantee i'll get to work out afterwards. I have for kids 9,8,6,1and we are extremely busy and involved (yes overly) in softball, baseball, and church activities.
I have not tried to keep my mm confidential bc I am so excited and I knew my kids would blab it anyways..Several of the softball moms comment everytime I see them on how much weight i've lost..really helps me to keep going. One of them told me I was her guinea pig and if I look good she's gonna go for it.
Sometimes I still feel a bit guilty for spending so much money on myself...and then I read someones blog about it being the best money spent and I tell myself I deserve it! I rationalize if we can spend 12,500 on a fourwheeler then I can spend this on myself...but as moms we put ourselves last. I remember an oprah show and she had women list everyone they took care off...and ev 1 left themselves off the list! So I must constantly remind myself I have to take care of myself mind,body & soul or I am no use to anyone else...just empty. Even on commercial airplanes they tell u to put the oxygen on ourself before assisting another.
I have not tried to keep my mm confidential bc I am so excited and I knew my kids would blab it anyways..Several of the softball moms comment everytime I see them on how much weight i've lost..really helps me to keep going. One of them told me I was her guinea pig and if I look good she's gonna go for it.
Sometimes I still feel a bit guilty for spending so much money on myself...and then I read someones blog about it being the best money spent and I tell myself I deserve it! I rationalize if we can spend 12,500 on a fourwheeler then I can spend this on myself...but as moms we put ourselves last. I remember an oprah show and she had women list everyone they took care off...and ev 1 left themselves off the list! So I must constantly remind myself I have to take care of myself mind,body & soul or I am no use to anyone else...just empty. Even on commercial airplanes they tell u to put the oxygen on ourself before assisting another.
October 8, 2011
I just noticed that you were in Houston and was wondering if you might want to get together some time to visit about the surgery. I know it helped me to talk to someone that had it done to see what to expect. You are about the same size I was. I am on the NW side of Houston and we could meet if you want to. I just wanted to put the offer out there if you are interested.
October 30, 2011
thx for the offer maybe we can when i have to go back for my preop. I'm starting to get pretty nervous
UPDATED FROM imgonnabebeautiful
2 months pre
Tomorrow it will be 55 days until my big day....
imgonnabebeautifulNovember 14, 2011
Tomorrow it will be 55 days until my big day. Being in the medical profession i kinda know TOO much. I planned to have lipo of my back but i'm pretty scared to go prone plus i have lost alot of my bra fat. I'm wondering if it would be better (and i wouldn't have to go prone) to have more lipo in other areas..i'm gonna leave it up to the expertise of my surgeon i guess.. i think i have pretty much everything covered thanks to this website! i was getting pretty antsy with coordinating having a hernia repaired with the ps portion and dr. B called me and put me at ease. He has a very calming yet kinda authoritative, reassuring voice. I also me 2 other people who worked with him previously who absolutely RAVED about his work. She told me ev1 loves to work with him bc he is personable and pleasant (unlike many surgeons)i asked about OR stuff ie does he play music etc and she said yes he has great music. (this keeps the whole or at ease and go along smoothly) She said i'm so jealous..you r gonna look absolutely AMAZING!
So the next couple of weeks are gonna fly by! Thanksgiving, then a family vaca.. then a couple weeks Christmas parties, preop, New Years....And Whammo it's here!
i have almost all my essentials and bed covered. My gf who is doing all this with Dr b 3 days after me suggested we start waxing so we'd have little hair by surgery and it would be gone longer....So i didn't realize you have to look like Chabaca (star wars) b4 you can be waxed....super nasty. I told her we were putting ourselves at risk of being in a horrible mva with hairy legs (soooo many people have nasty long hairs when you cut off their clothes) she said she had also thought of that! so i got waxed and all i have to say is OUCH! it's sooooo no normal! not sure if i can do that again or not!
So the next couple of weeks are gonna fly by! Thanksgiving, then a family vaca.. then a couple weeks Christmas parties, preop, New Years....And Whammo it's here!
i have almost all my essentials and bed covered. My gf who is doing all this with Dr b 3 days after me suggested we start waxing so we'd have little hair by surgery and it would be gone longer....So i didn't realize you have to look like Chabaca (star wars) b4 you can be waxed....super nasty. I told her we were putting ourselves at risk of being in a horrible mva with hairy legs (soooo many people have nasty long hairs when you cut off their clothes) she said she had also thought of that! so i got waxed and all i have to say is OUCH! it's sooooo no normal! not sure if i can do that again or not!
How exciting that you have a friend who will go through this with you! The buddy system is a very good thing:)
I love the fact that you are going through 4 consults as well. Finding the perfect doctor is the most important part of this process. You will have to keep us up to date on how all of that goes.
I look forward to following your journey.