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One year later!!!! new photos
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Tomorrow will be my first appointment with a PS...
WORTH IT$8,200
Tomorrow will be my first appointment with a PS about getting a TT. I have been seriously considering this for three years, but I just wasn't quite ready. Up until last year, I had never had surgery or been put under, so that was a huge worry. After having my gallbladder surgery last year, I now know what to expect on that front, and I'm not so worried about dying (lol) This is the surgeon that my sister used to have her eyes done and she was very happy with him. I hope I like him as well.
A few concerns I have
1. I am extremely active and teach fitness classes as a part time job - I'm worried about recovery time and time to regain my fitness level.
2. I am wondering since I have not had kids and am very fit if I will even need MR (my abs feel really hard and I can't feel any separation)
3. I'm not sure what to tell my co-workers. My two best friends know everything, my direct supervisor knows I'm planning a "surgery" but I didn't tell her what. It's the big boss and his crabby secretary that I'm worried about.
4. I wonder if I will need any lipo. I don't really want it, as I think it will increase recovery time, but I'd hate to go through all this and still not see that line down the centre of my abs!!
A few concerns I have
1. I am extremely active and teach fitness classes as a part time job - I'm worried about recovery time and time to regain my fitness level.
2. I am wondering since I have not had kids and am very fit if I will even need MR (my abs feel really hard and I can't feel any separation)
3. I'm not sure what to tell my co-workers. My two best friends know everything, my direct supervisor knows I'm planning a "surgery" but I didn't tell her what. It's the big boss and his crabby secretary that I'm worried about.
4. I wonder if I will need any lipo. I don't really want it, as I think it will increase recovery time, but I'd hate to go through all this and still not see that line down the centre of my abs!!
UPDATED FROM fineliner
3 months pre
Before photos
I'm 5"2, 129lb and very athletic. Look how great I look when I pull up the extra skin! PS said that he almost always does MR, even in people with no kids. Apparently you get lots of fat under the muscle as well when you are overweight, so usually the muscles are stretched. He also said no lipo.
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June 8, 2013
Think you look great, but again it's you in your own skin that has to feel it!
June 10, 2013
Thanks for the comment. :) I definitely don't feel great about how I look. That's why I'm here right? I feel like my body is almost perfect - if my bb was normal looking. When I pull up that extra skin I think I look like a million bucks. I am so excited about having this done I can hardly contain myself!!
December 19, 2015
I know this was 2 years ago, but i just found it. I am like you. extra skin above my belly button. I ca pull it up and it looks so amazing. I was happy to find someone like me. I am 5 ft 112-115 lbs. everyone says how great i look then the bikini comes out and i have to stand so straight and I better not sit down. Looks like a different person out of closes. Now that its 2 years later how do you like it? was it worth it?
UPDATED FROM fineliner
2 months pre
Sept 23rd here I come!
OMG I'm so excited/nervous. I scheduled my surgery date. It's three months away. I have been working like crazy to get into the absolute best shape I can before surgery. I have a few reasons for that. #1 I think it'd be great if I could lose about 5 more pounds before surgery, #2 I want my recovery to be super fast, and being fit and healthy will help, #3 I want to see my results right away as soon as the swelling goes down! I figure I will lose some muscle tone during the month recovery off the gym, so I want to start with lots of muscle before I go!!!
My PS is going to send out a package including bloodwork requisition. The assistant told me any time in August I can go ahead and do the bloodwork. My final payment is due on Sept 9th, and my pre-op is Sept 11. I will keep you updated!
My PS is going to send out a package including bloodwork requisition. The assistant told me any time in August I can go ahead and do the bloodwork. My final payment is due on Sept 9th, and my pre-op is Sept 11. I will keep you updated!
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July 15, 2013
I with you regarding telling everyone at work. I really had hoped no one needs to know... my husband on the other hand, is telling everyone he works with... all the ladies prob think hes a snob or something! Our tts are a few days apart. Mines the 20th. Good luck! I'm running an cycling like a mad woman too!
July 31, 2013
How is the exercising going for you? I've lost a few more pounds. I'm 124.5-125.5 depending on the day now. Maybe I will be able to lose a bit more before surgery date, better to go in thinner than you want rather than fatter!! I imagine lying around for a month is not going to do my waistline any good.
August 1, 2013
I'm down about 7 lbs, and if I can keep it up that will put me ~126 for surgery, @ 133 now. I've read so many post where they have lost 5-7 pounds the first month po. I imagine healing takes a fair amount or energy so hopefully we'll just get a little soft. Which I totally hate since my legs are rock hard now! Good to hear from you! Have you started shopping for post op supplies yet? I have a small list started..
August 10, 2013
Awesome! No I don't have any supplies at all! My doctor hasn't said much to me - I'm assuming I'll get more info at the pre-op. Now that I'm working so hard I'm seeing such great results. I hate to take a step back during recovery, but I guess that's good motivation to heal quickly and work hard once it's over! I've really been so unhappy with the way I look -> like I have a big fat roll. I'm at 18% body fat, but you'd never guess that by looking at my yucky belly. I can't wait to have the body to match all my hard work.
August 10, 2013
My pre op is 2 days before tt... so, I will be hunting items at the last minute. I'm feeling way yucky and fat this week, think AF is closing in on me... so unmotivated....
August 1, 2013
Congrats on the weight loss! I also lost a ton of weight, not easy and it's so bad on your skin! You will look great after the procedure I'm sure!
August 17, 2013
Good luck on your upcoming tummy tuck. It will come quickly, and I look forward to seeing your updates!
August 28, 2013
How are you doing? Getting excited?
September 6, 2013
Sorry I didn't reply sooner. For some reason this website doesn't email me anymore. I am getting excited and also scared. Just a nebulous nervousness, nothing in particular, just kind of scared of going under/dying/pain. :)
September 17, 2013
Good luck! Our surgeries are on the same date, but I am guessing you will recovery more quickly since it looks like yours will be less extensive.
September 17, 2013
Thanks! I'm going in first thing in the morning. I'm glad to have a surgery buddy! Are you totally freaking out? I have def not been quite myself for the past week.
September 19, 2013
Yeah, I am getting pretty anxious now. Doing my best to stay calm but it isn't easy. Wishing it was over already. Mine isn't until the afternoon which is worse. I am worried about being able to take my pain meds for my wrist surgery Friday since I can't drink after 10 but surgery isn't until 2:30. I need to be to the hospital at 1. I am hoping they don't wear off before they put me under!
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