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59yo, No Children

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Very painful, but best thing I've persevered with...

whatsno
WORTH IT$9,121
Very painful, but best thing I've persevered with.

Excellent surgeon who commented that I was an exceptional candidate for Lipo due to my skin's elasticity & ranked it in the top 10pc. He was careful with my contouring achieving top result...the next 18 months will play out the final outcome.

My focus is recovering internally, as this procedure is a brutal attach on the body. Continue with healthy options, gentle exercise and regular lymphatic and Myotherapy.
Getting into my 60's, I'm eager to choose the correct path to honour my form...thanks for listening.

We Australians aren't keen on big rear rumps...but seems that some our you adore that look - You go girls!!

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Mr John Beer

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Wouldn't use another, except John Beer, he is a stand out. John also performed my breast augmentation. Private hospital, stayed overnite and lovingly cared for by my husband, With the support of my girlfriends....YAY!

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November 24, 2016

Whoa, you look fantastic! I had to look at your age twice, you look very young! Please keep us posted on your progress. 

November 26, 2016
You are kind, Eva darling.
Lucky to have good genes - I've always looked after myself with healthy diet and no exercise!
Can u believe that? haven't excercised in 9 years due to wrist tendonitis and bursitis! Bugger, Double bugger!!
Fighting back.....
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November 26, 2016

That a girl!

November 27, 2016
Can't wait to take more pics tomorrow, which will be 7 weeks post op. I'm freakimg about about an appropriate diet and even walking is a pain due to my hip bursitis!
Thanks for your encouragement and support, Eva.
Have you been to Melbourne? come visit the MOST LIVABLE CITY ON THE PLANET, voted 6 years running!!
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November 27, 2016

I have not been there yet. I imagine it's beautiful and I've heard wonderful things about it -- it's definitely on my travel list! 

As for your diet, you seem to be on the right track already! My personal tips would be high protein (great for healing and starving off hunger). I aim for at least 10% of my breakfast to be protein and low slow burning carbs -- apples are one of my favorites as they are full of fiber and make you feel full. Throw in some healthy fats like Avocados and Coconut Oil...say in a smoothie. In fact, one of my favorite deserts is a pudding made of Avocados and Cacao.  I'm a health nut, so I know ever trick in the book to eat healthy without feeling like it is healthy as I love sweets and chocolate! 

November 26, 2016
You look amazing
November 26, 2016
I appreciate any compliments.....
Now I have to keep it up especially with regular exercise.
Having said that, I'm enjoying champagne and oysters and a gourmet dinner for one, yes.....cooked by moi!
November 26, 2016
Thanks for your lovely comments..trying to come to grips with this age thing!! LOL - ghastly menopause!
November 28, 2016
Eva..this is beneficial.
What do u mean by high protein, name some food groups.
I have a great burchir mueslie for brekky with yoghurt, honey and fruits, made myself. After 2 hours I'm hungry.
As I tend to go,to,bed at 2am (as I don't work, but write) I get very hungry at 1am and tend to reach for..last night, 10 almonds then half a glass of milk or a Nutri-bullet. Problem is, I get bored and turn to food!
Lucky I eat snacks in very small portions. I also take a nip of cognac. And oh, Also had 5 teaspoons of Coinisseur ice cream...disguising, isn't it? I should really have a egg at breakfast, I want to stay away from carbs, so instead of a multi-grain good quality bread, what else should I have.... Spinach, cherry tomatoes.

Gotta fly, pls give me your thoughts on how I can improve my diet. I don't touch sodas, cakes, biscuits, chips anything fatty...never have. I eat largish portions of food at main meals, but should change as I'm aging. I never sit down and burn energy very fast.
Have a great day, Julie
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November 28, 2016

Warning, this will be long! :) 

Bircher Muesli (created by a Swiss doctor/nutritionist who was very fond of apples) is an awesome start to the day -- and you can adjust it by adding more protein, (even a scoop of protein powder). Adding yogurt as you do is one way to do that, for a more powerful dose of protein as well as pro-biotics, I would use Greek yogurt -- it also has a high B-12 content, which is usually only found in meats. I see Greek yogurt as a superfood. I must mention, I mainly eat a strict plant-based diet, but I do believe that clean animal protein is essential and if I have no other option I turn to eggs, Greek yogurt and goat milk/cheese. Also, I'm not a nutritional expert -- this is only my opinion and what works for my family and I. I am pretty passionate about healthy living, so I spend a lot of my time learning about food and nutrition, and overall health and wellness. I kinda drive my kids crazy, but now they are getting older and starting to see the benefits of healthy eating and regular exercise. Back to the muesli -- do you soak your oats in fruit juice? If so, you can actually cut the sugar by soaking it in the Greek yogurt instead. I would add apples ( I like them sliced really thin...like a julienne style), dried fruit such as figs, dates, or cranberries pair well with apples. I would throw in a handful of nuts and seeds such as almonds, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds. This is another way to increase the protein content and healthy fats. Honey, I love it (even though it's a no-no for vegans) but it's also a superfood. I only use unpasteurized organic, local honey. 
Oh gosh -- this is getting long...see -- I could talk for hours about healthy food! 
Here is a basic list of complete proteins (again, I'm not an expert) -- meaning it has all 9 essential amino-acids that our bodies can't produce. We need 22 amino-acids for our bodies to function at it's best -- repair/rebuild, metabolism, digestion...,etc. 
Here's a list:
Eggs: I think they are the superfood of the human diet overall. Lot's of controversy about them, so do you research, ask your doctor -- but if I need a source of protein and don't have access to plant based -- I eat eggs. Also, I was recently prescribed eggs by my naturopathic doctor. I was struggling with belly fat, and he said I should incorporate a source of animal protein (long story) and eggs were his #1 recommendation along with 1000 mg of fish oil. 
Chicken Breast 
Hemp: Can be found in the form of raw shelled seeds, powder, flour. Hemp oil is amazing too. 
Quinoa: known as one of the richest sources of complete proteins we can eat -- also high in fiber, iron, B vitamins, and so on. If you don't currently eat Quinoa, I would recommend researching it and learning how you can incorporate it into your diet. Now, it can be expensive, but it's worth it, and a little goes a long way. You can cook or sprout it. I love to make a bowl of it and store it in the fridge to use for cereal in the morning. I love the multi-colored one, and top it with cranberries, slivered almonds, cinnamon (another superfood) apples -- basically anything I have on hand. 
Buckwheat -- kinda shocking, huh... I know. I love to soak buckwheat groats and use them as a raw cereal. I also make a raw bread out of them..it's more like a cracker. (Save that for another day) 
Now for the gross source -- I hate it, but it's very nutritious...Spirulina. You're on the ocean so you should have a healthy supply of that gross green stuff. I tend to lean to tablets, and or powder in a green smoothie -- but I hate the taste of it and find it very hard to mask. 

Dark Chocolate: Hahaha, I'm only kidding! But it is very healthy! 

Believe or not, greens and beans are rich in protein. Soybeans topping the list (again, controversial little bean) but they are touted as one the highest sources, and are on par with Quinoa (which is actually a seed but still plant based). I also love Edamame -- so good boiled in their shell topped off with some Pink Himalayan Sea Salt -- or just ordinary Sea Salt. ;) 

Chick Peas (my favorite, and I love hummus) and lentils-- especially in a hearty soup. 

And for greens, any dark leafy greens are going to be nutritionally beneficial, even contain protein, especially spinach and can be used in a variety of ways...smoothies (my favorite) and soups, salads -- I'm sure being a healthy eater as you are, you already know this. ;) 
Okay..I'll stop here, but you can see there are a ton of healthy protein options, all in which can be incorporated at some point in your daily diet -- even at 2 am. :0) 

Oh, as for your night time snack of almonds and milk, I think it's fine -- maybe a scoop of Peanut Butter or Cottage Cheese might be a nice change of flavor as well as more protein. 

Don't be too afraid of carbs, the body needs them for energy, among other things, just stick to slow burning carbs, and small portions -- besides you need carbs as part of a balanced diet.
As for the treats you mention, hey -- we're human and in moderation I say they are okay. I am a chocoholic, and I'm very serious when I say that -- put almost anything in dark chocolate and I will eat it! I relate to being high energy, I'm like an energizer bunny -- I actually think caffeine slows me down. :) Being high energy, it's even more important to balance with yourself with the opposite, calming activities -- which writing must be for you. Yoga is my zen time. Do you do yoga -- I realize you have limitations, but there are many poses you could work with. 
Good luck Julie! 

November 29, 2016
UPDATED FROM whatsno
1 month post

7 gruelling weeks post-op!!

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Today, fellow lipo's is the 7 week mark!

Front of my thighs and abdomen still tender (more the legs). Doing floor exercises that my PT and physio has set.

massages and cupping by a lympathetic and Myotherapy therapist on-going, together with physiotherapy for other medical conditions - bursitis of hip and tendonitis of wrists, which restricted exercise for 9 yrs.

Residual swelling, slight brushing still to subside, I am leaving myself 6 - 12 months for my body to adjust internally.

Here are some pic on my progress... I made time for these, as they are important!
Any further suggestions on diet and excercised would be most welcome. Thanks for following my progress - keep positive and vigilant!

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UPDATED FROM whatsno
2 months post

2 months post-op.....another celebration!

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Well, I am still adjusting with some residual swelling in abdomen, back of legs and above my knees.
I am out of my compression garment since 10,days, but care to wear it as it is a comfort and support, whilst the swelling subsides.
I really would have thought I would be much better at this stage, I look great, but the body still has a lot of internal healing.
I will persevere with gentle exercise and keep up with my massage. I can only manage very little exercise, due to other physical restrictions....
Approaching age 60, most people have always been surprised, thankfully blessed with good genes.
I shall attempt to upload pix, as they did not work last review.
Good luck and remain positive, but realistic. Research your surgeon, do mp not go by the dollar, but overall feeling and trust with the outfit you ultimately choose.

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