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Name: better chapters ahead ..
Item: Joseph D. Alkon, MD
Rating: 2
Author: NextChapter2015

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Since becoming a parent at the young age of 19 my...

NextChapter2015February 24, 2015

WORTH IT$9,900

Since becoming a parent at the young age of 19 my life has been all about sacrifice , giving and others .. I work hard to be the best mother and provider for my son . As a single parent I focused on school my child and finally building a wonderful career . 3 years ago I met the love of my life . She is just amazing . And after 12 years I now have another wonderful baby boy . Carried by my wife . And yet even after all the wonderful accomplishments and beautiful family I don't feel complete . My body has me so insecure . Through highs and lows in my life I gained quite a bit of weight . In 2012 I decided I needed to love myself and take care of me and lost the weight . But even at my lowest weight I feel terrible . Can't stand to look at my self naked . My wife tells me how beautiful and perfect I am to her but she tells me I need to see myself how she sees me . And so she is supporting me in every way to complete my journey w a tummy tuck w lipo . The more I feel selfish spending that kind of money the more she encourages me and pushes me . Made me go to meet w my surgen ... Made me book the date and is taking 2 weeks to stay w me for recovery . I'm still working on myself w accepting such a blessing and stop doubting myself . I am so greatful for real self . It is truly helping me push through so much self doubt . I'm soo excited yet super scared .

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Joseph D. Alkon, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (12)

TTLatina

February 24, 2015

I'm glad you have support cause you will need it while on recovery mode. I wish you the best and please keep us posted. :-)

NextChapter2015

February 24, 2015

Thank you ttlatina .

forever19

February 25, 2015

Good luck! You will be happy you did it:)

NextChapter2015

February 25, 2015

Wow what an inspiration !! You look amazing ! Congratulations :) I don't want to tell anyone but my wife and mom . My mom had a tt done in 09 and she is super supportive . I'm excited but super duper nervous :/ w a seven month old and knowing I can't hold him for quite a while is going to be a challenge . Especially since I am a stay at home mom . Thank you for your support . I'm feel so blessed to be able to know I am not alone .

forever19

February 25, 2015

Thank you for the props:) i became very paranoid in the last few days leading up to my surgery. Sites such as this one can.provide such amazing support. But sometimes the info out there on the Internet can just be too much! Even the morning of my surgery, I was seriously in an OMG what if this goes bad panic lol. But i feel like I've had an easy recovery. But it has not been a walk in the park mind you. Its probably not going to be easy with a little one around but it sounds like you have a super support person and that makes a difference . Lucky you!:) I just made up my mind to baby myself whenever I needed. And still do. I put my feet up at work when needed. Put them up as soon as I get home. Still take an occasional muscle relaxer and take Aleve pretty regular (don't need the prescription pain meds anymore). But i also pushed myself too. I did my walking out of fear of blood clots. But i was also out with my husband and my walker lol, from day 2, walking outside. Even if it was just to the neighbors house and back. So be sure to listen to your body:) Oh and I didn't go crazy buying a bunch of things I "needed." But I did get a few things...my favorite being my shower chair. I still use it! And I love it. To the point I may find a cute (as opposed to medical grade not cute) teak one to use forever:)

NextChapter2015

February 25, 2015

You are absolutly right about the sites being a blessing but a burden at the same time . Lol I have myself so scared looking at worst case scenarios lol but I've had other surgeries before and made out just fine . In my early 20 I had a breast reduction and it was pretty smooth . I'm planning on getting a shower chair and some wedge pillows . I figured my nursing chair is pretty comfy got the first few days . I too will try to get up and walk around as soon has possible . I don't want to stiffen up and be in even more pain . Thank you so much for sharing bits of your journey w me . It's amazing to be in a non judgmental zone and be able to speak of your concerns w someone who's been thought is and isn't judging . My pre op w ps is next Monday and pre op testing is Tuesday. Even that makes me nervous !! I feel so embarrassed about having to take pictures .

Tasha9459

March 4, 2015

What are u having done ?i planing on going to see him next week for consolation

NextChapter2015

March 4, 2015

I am going for a tt w lipo . I'm so nervous and excited . I see you had a tt before . How do you feel ? How long did it take for you to feel normal ? I like the nefore and after a and the doctor makes me feel comfortable . What are you looking to get done ?

Tasha9459

March 4, 2015

Lipo on my upper back it took almost a good six months

louisiancetuck

June 20, 2015

What procedure did you have? You look amazing.

NextChapter2015

June 20, 2015

Thank you for your kind word :) I had a tummy tuck w mr and liponof the flanks on March 17 2015 . I have a long ways to go still . This recovery isn't easy physically or mentally . Are or did you have anything done ?

UPDATED FROM NextChapter2015

20 days pre

Before pic

NextChapter2015February 25, 2015

Some before pics . In a week I'll build up the courage to post more detailed pics before the after pics .

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UPDATED FROM NextChapter2015

19 days pre

I can't believe I'm actually doing this !!!

NextChapter2015February 26, 2015

So Monday Is my last visit w my ps before the big day !! And Tuesday is my pre op testing at the hospital . I have my questions ready cause I want to make sure all goes well and I am left completely confident . I can't believe I am going to post pictures here but reading the journeys of others which are very much like my own have inspired me . I can not wait for my post op comparison !!!

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