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Hello I want to thank all of the brave women who...
MyTimeIsNOWSeptember 16, 2012
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Hello I want to thank all of the brave women who have gone before me, thanks for your stories, words of encouragement, and overall support that I've seen on this site. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!
About me: 5'9", current weight 220 goal 195, 42 y/o, pretty muscular build (except the tummy) I've seen tons and tons of stories and photos on the site, I have not yet seen a tummy like min. I've got a happy face and a sad face depending on which end of my body you are standing at. Nor have I seen anyone close to my situation so I decided to share my story.
Unlike many on this site I have not had children!! My arch nemesis has been with me since childhood. I was 9 lbs 10 oz when I was born, BIG BABY, my mom is 5'2". Sorry Mom. :) I recall photos of me as a child with my little pooch, mom loved putting me in halter-tops and shorts and documenting it with photos, guess that was her payback. Over the years I've struggled with weight gain and weight loss, my highest weight was 300 lbs. My most successful weight loss attempt I got down to 182 lbs. I looked good except my nemesis was STILL there!!!! I did sit-ups, crunches, wore belly hugger things, prayed, cried, kicked screamed and nothing worked. I kept the weight off for 5 years; after a divorce and a fight with depression the weight came back. I'm on the journey to lose it again and I"m not going to let it come back. NO MATTER WHAT!!!
I've been researching and talking abut having a tummy-tuck for over 15 years. On my 42nd birthday I decided to take the plunge. I interviewed 8 PS, YES 8; I"m a little OCD. Well I'm happy to announce MY TIME IS NOW...12/18/2012 I will say farewell to my arch nemesis. Take the journey with me...
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UPDATED FROM MyTimeIsNOW
11 months pre
BEFORE I scheduled my surgery I specifically asked...
MyTimeIsNOWSeptember 19, 2012
BEFORE I scheduled my surgery I specifically asked about holiday plans and if I could do the procedure on 12/18. I have finals the week before 12/18 and 2 weeks off for Xmas so that date is perfect! They said oh yes no problems...we've got you scheduled!!! Well I just got a call from my PS's office!!! Guess what NOOOOWWWW he's going to be out of town and the office will be closed for the holidays. So guess who is not getting her procedure done on 12/18!!! Yep you guessed it ME!!!!! Freak-a-duck!!!! (My polite way of saying something else). So I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I've placed a considerable about of $$ down (I'm trying to buy this car out right cash) and don't know when I'll be able to do the procedure.
I WANT TO CRY RIGHT NOW!!!
Sorry to vent ladies but I'm really REALLY really REALLY PISSED right now.
I WANT TO CRY RIGHT NOW!!!
Sorry to vent ladies but I'm really REALLY really REALLY PISSED right now.
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September 19, 2012
VENT GIRL! This was a big deal for you and now not knowing when you will be able to take the time off is upsetting! The only plus side would be that this buys you more time to save/prepare/lose weight or whatever plans you were trying to squeeze in before 12/18. But overall I would be hurt and upset also if this happened to me. So go ahead and let it all out then regroup and it will come together eventually! I'm here if you need to chat.
September 19, 2012
Cherrybabii!!!
THANKS!! I'm so annoyed I can hardly see straight. I'm starting a new job at the beginning of the year and tell me who is going to let a new employee off for 2-3 weeks?!??!?! GRRRR ARRRRR GRRRRR BOO HISSS BOO HISSS!!!
I will regroup and recover but not right now...LOL
Thanks for being there.
Your new pics are looking awesome!! You go girl.
THANKS!! I'm so annoyed I can hardly see straight. I'm starting a new job at the beginning of the year and tell me who is going to let a new employee off for 2-3 weeks?!??!?! GRRRR ARRRRR GRRRRR BOO HISSS BOO HISSS!!!
I will regroup and recover but not right now...LOL
Thanks for being there.
Your new pics are looking awesome!! You go girl.
September 19, 2012
RIGHT! My twin is in the same position with her new job and her decision to get a TT! She hasn't really earned the privelage to say "look here I'm taking off 3 weeks, see ya when I see ya" so I understand. And I was suppose to have had my TT back in 2011 but due to my recent PCS I did't want to walk in the door talking about nothing but how I was going to be getting an elective surgery done and would need time off. But now in 2012 everything came together just right. And it will also work out for you! TRUST ME! Amazing and wonderful things comes to those who wait..........and refuse to give up! You got this and your day IS coming!
And thanks girl! I still have some serious swelling but I am very happy!
And thanks girl! I still have some serious swelling but I am very happy!
September 19, 2012
Thanks Girl!! I just hope I look 1/2 as good in my school girl outfit as you do in yours. I giggled when I saw yours, mine has the longer shirt but once I cross over I'm going to get the little tiny one. ROTFL!!!
September 19, 2012
THIS!!!!!!! LOL! That is so funny because I always wore my school girl skirt with a fitted white wife beater to hide my tummy. That pic was my first time wearing the real top..........because I can now. LOL!
September 19, 2012
LOL I know the feeling...One day I'll be able to wear the real top too.
September 19, 2012
Oh that stinks! I'm so sorry your surgery got rescheduled. Hopefully, you'll be able to reschedule soon. Keep us posted.
September 23, 2012
Thanks for the support!!! I have not heard anything from them yet! If they can't do Dec it looks like my schedule won't permit before the summer!!! I'm so annoyed. I'm playing in NYC this weekend so I will deal with it when I get back home! May have to find another PS!!
September 23, 2012
MyTimeisNOW - I just saw you will have to reschedule your surgery - please keep us posted! I definitely understand trying to find the right time to have the TT.
UPDATED FROM MyTimeIsNOW
11 months pre
Ladies!!!! First THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT...
MyTimeIsNOWSeptember 25, 2012
Ladies!!!!
First THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT during my melt down. I hope not to have too many more!!!
Second, I'm turning naked cartwheels again!!! Praying, crying, denial, and private tantrums really do work!!!! My surgery is BACK ON for 12/18!!! I just spoke to the PS's office and they gave me the good news. So all is right in my world again.
After my weekend in NYC, I have to do twice as much time in the gym. Can't go to NYC and not go to the Blue Water Grill!!! Well I think I did more denial and depression eating. :) Well NO MORE!!! I'm back in the game and on track.
Happy Healing Ladies
Thanks again!!!!
-Best
MTIN
First THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT during my melt down. I hope not to have too many more!!!
Second, I'm turning naked cartwheels again!!! Praying, crying, denial, and private tantrums really do work!!!! My surgery is BACK ON for 12/18!!! I just spoke to the PS's office and they gave me the good news. So all is right in my world again.
After my weekend in NYC, I have to do twice as much time in the gym. Can't go to NYC and not go to the Blue Water Grill!!! Well I think I did more denial and depression eating. :) Well NO MORE!!! I'm back in the game and on track.
Happy Healing Ladies
Thanks again!!!!
-Best
MTIN
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September 26, 2012
So glad to hear you are gonna get to go through with your plans! I just got my first drain out on 9/24. Still have the left drain in and it's putting out 60-75 ml per day. Won't come out this week. Just started wearing a binder and I can see that it helps with swelling. Can't wait til you get there too!
September 28, 2012
Cary45, how's it going with your drain? Hopefully you'll get it out next week. I can't wait either!!! I'm so excited! Keep me posted on your progress.
October 7, 2012
I'm just gonna say I've been a little pissed at my drain situation at times. I'm going back to work tomorrow with drain still coming out of my left hip. Tuesday the 9th will be 4 weeks since my surgery. It still puts out between 50-70 ml of fluid daily. I had a couple of days where the site was so sore I thought it might be getting infected. It wasn't thank God! I just had to make a thicker dressing to keep the tubing from moving. That has helped a lot. I think I may be one of those ppl who keep their drain 6 weeks! I read that sometimes when you have weight loss even if its a few years before the procedure, the last drain continues to have output for a longer period of time. Still swollen too which I'm thinking can last 4-6 months after. I'll keep you posted on things I'm experiencing. Maybe it will help you in some way.
October 8, 2012
Cary45, so sorry to hear you still have that darn drain!!! Hang in there, it will come out in it's own sweet time, I know that sucks to hear but think of the alternative, it could come out too soon and you have complications. We don't want that!!! YOU got your sexy back even with the drain. :) Work it girl. Keep me posted. I'll keep checking in on you.
October 13, 2012
From looking at your pics. WOW you are gonna be smokin hot i tell ya. Ohhh weee they better watch out cause here you come!!!!!
October 13, 2012
I agree with Tjuana! You are going to have curves for days! I am going to be scared of you because you are going to be on fire!
October 13, 2012
Thanks Ladies!!! I really needed that today!!! Having one of those days. :)
October 13, 2012
Thanks Ladies!!! I really needed that today!!! Having one of those days. :)
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I too am addicted to this site, I can't even remember how I found it, I think I've ready every post at least twice. I'm happy that your friend was able to get you to come into the light. LOL Keep me posted.
-Best Wishes
MTIN