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45, until my day, looking for advice from those on the flat side - Houston, TX
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I've had a consultation, and I feel great about...
Ready4mmOctober 28, 2014
WORTH IT$18,000
I've had a consultation, and I feel great about the surgeon I met with. He knows what to do to fix my problem areas, which are saggy boobs, and a saggy abdomen. I will have a full tummy tuck, breast augmentation and lift, and some liposuction. I look forward to finally having a flat stomach after many years. I have 4 kids, and I lost 50 pounds with weight loss surgery, so my body is in sad shape. I haven't set a surgery date, but hope to do it in the spring. I'll post updates as they come along. Thanks for all the support given on this website. I've done hours of reading of all the stories here. It's been so helpful and informative.
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4 months pre
Surgery date set!
Ready4mmNovember 1, 2014
I am scheduled for surgery in March. It seems so far away, although I know the time will pass quickly. I want to have this done, but not looking forward to the recovery period. I've wanted to have this done for nearly 20 years, so 4 months isn't too long.
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November 23, 2014
...and it will pass fast, it will be here before you now it...I believe I am a week and 4 days out before I will be a flat side sister, an boy I can't wait, I have already bought a couple of nice tops, that I couldn't dare wear, with this gut, and a beautiful maxi dress, that is going to fall nice over this new body...I will be posting pics when I wear them...my Christmas presents to myself...well good luck again, and I will keep you in my prayers, as well as all the other ladies, and gents, who will be transforming.
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4 months pre
Doubts set in
Ready4mmNovember 4, 2014
A couple of people have heard about my planned surgery, and it made me think about it from a different perspective. Some people think that we do this to be transformed into some "hot babe". But that's not at all my intention. I want to do this because I'm so unhappy with the way I look. But then I start to think, " what am I doing? I should just be okay with the way I look." My husband is fine with the way I look, although he's pretty excited about the breast augmentation. I have put down a deposit and I'm so ready, but sometimes that little voice makes me doubt my decision.
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November 10, 2014
Just do it! It's for you and only you. You are the only one who will appreciate it so do it!
November 10, 2014
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm so ready to do this, and I don't think I'll regret it. My main worry is how people will react.
November 23, 2014
There is always going to be a negative person, as long as you have made your peace with it, I say go for it, so many times we allow how other people opinions, to stop us from doing what we want...its time out for that, only you can or should make choices or how you want things in your life to be...I say go for it, I'll be praying and rooting for you all the way!!!
November 23, 2014
Thanks so much! I know what you mean, if I'm okay with it, that's all that matters. I think I'm just nervous because people tend to have a negative view about plastic surgery. I don't want to tell a single person other than my husband and my best friend. I know it will be quite obvious something major has happened, I just don't want to come out and say it. Kind of crazy, but that's just me. I don't want to see or hear the reaction from people who will think it's a bad idea. It's one of those things that people can't understand unless they have had to go through it themselves. I just don't want to see this body in the mirror anymore, so I'm going to do something about it!
November 23, 2014
Other people can't understand what you've personally gone through and how you feel. You are doing this for you some people just won't get it or will be Jealous just how it is. If it's what u want then go for it. A lot of people thought I was doing this for my husband wrong did it for me but he gets side benefits!, ;)
November 23, 2014
I know a lot of people will think that I'm doing this for my husband, and like you said, he will definitely enjoy it. But I'm doing it for me! Just hoping people will be kind in their reactions.
November 26, 2014
I think of it as reconstructive surgery. If we were in a car accident, or a fire, or had cancer nobody would blame us for wanting to get back closer to how we were before. Why is this any different? It's never been about what others think my body looks like. I totally did this for ME, and I'm comfortable with that fact. And SO happy I did it!
November 26, 2014
I agree with you wholeheartedly, sometimes we get so caught up in what other people opinions are about us, that we miss out on so much, or we put ourselves in unnecessary pain and grief....for what????, just so someone else can feel good about themselves...nevr again., I tell you, this has given me a newfound confidence and control back over my life, and I haven't even had my surgery yet...lol...I'm happy for you girl!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm glad you've found a doctor you feel comfortable with. Here's a list of pre- and post-op tips you might find helpful.