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Living in MI:5 Kids & off to DR for Tummy Tuck in 2 Months. - Miami, FL
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I am 40 yrs old with 5 kids ranging in ages of...
WORTH IT$4,550
I am 40 yrs old with 5 kids ranging in ages of 22yr,12 yrs, twins that are 6 yrs, and a 3 yr old - all girls. I'm done having kids and looking for a improved me. I live in MI but I plan to go to Miami for my surgery. I received a quote of 4500 for a tummy tuck. An additional 2,500 if I include the recovery package of room & transport. The dr also say I have to stay 2 weeks which is disappointing to be away from my kids so long. Another criteria is to loose 20 pds, in addition to the 12 pds I have already loss.
I am conflicted if I should take my husband then find a cheaper hotel & rent a car OR go alone and do the recovery house so he can stay with the kids. Any suggestions RS?
I am conflicted if I should take my husband then find a cheaper hotel & rent a car OR go alone and do the recovery house so he can stay with the kids. Any suggestions RS?
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UPDATED FROM sustasledge
2 months pre
Making Progress towards goal of loosing 20 pds
Well I went to my primary care dr yesterday and he confirmed I loss 12 pds in the last 30 days. Then I got on the scale this morning to find I was 2 more pds down.
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April 19, 2014
HI hun! I am sure you will look gorgeous when you are done! How much is your pre-op weight?
April 19, 2014
Today Im at 200. Its been so long since I been less than 200pd, super excited to watch the transformation.
April 19, 2014
Keep up the good work! You will hit your goal in no time. Best of luck.
April 19, 2014
Food is my comfort. I am taking it one day at a time. I forced myself to go to the gym,but I ate clean. Which is good for me bcuz I use to eat ou 1-2 a day everyday. And thanks for the encouragement I need it. Smiles.
April 19, 2014
I understand completely. I started out at 246lbs. One day I just made a choice to stop smoking and eat better. I started the Paleo plan and I'm now down to 174 in 8 months. I haven't done any working out outside of walking because I am fearful of hurting myself with all the extra weight. The first 30 days was the hardest. I just talked to myself when temptations came up. I constantly reminded myself why I was doing this. I made a choice to be healthy again. Now I don't even think about it really. It's a lifestyle change for me and I'm so happy with the results. I made the commitment to ME!
SO keep working hard and be strict for 30 days. You don't celebrate your victories with food you celebrate them with how you feel. No cheat days and you can do this.
April 19, 2014
Fairheart that was some great advice I needed. Im tearing up because the support here is so much needed. Ive always celebrated with food and its been a hard mindset to change for me& I appreciate that U get me. I want this so bad I eat,sleep with this goal lol... so it hasnt been hard to stay on track. Also I love shaun T(... Insanity, T25) he did a 7 day challenge with a menu included on facebook. I did it and it wasnt hard so I just been sticking to it. Basicly a protein + veggie for breakfast and lunch. Carb,protein, veggie for dinner. Fruits whenever sparingly. So basicly I gave up sugar pasta rice with the hopes of loosing this belly & thighs.
April 19, 2014
I definitely know the feeling. I weighed under 200 pounds last August last year when I did Herbalife. I was so relieved because I had not weighed under 200 pounds since 2008. You will be fine. I am now struggling staying under 180. I am an emotional eater and when I am stressed I do not realize it at times I am always leaning on food...before surgery I plan on weighing at 165 or 160. That is my goal right now and I am determined. I want to have the best results! :) I owe it to myself. And you will be where you want to be. I am trying Dr. Ian's book with my bestie Extreme Shred. I want to wish you the best and I will be following your journey! :)
April 19, 2014
You're going to need to rest, I would say stay at a recovery house (find a buddy and split the cost) or take a friend. You are going to be in pain and at time might get cranky due to the pain/discomfort . At the end of the day, is your decision. I wish you the best of luck and thanks for sharing your journey. Welcome to Realself :-)
April 19, 2014
The more I read about other ppl recovery stories, I agree. I was looking at near by hotels they weren't too bad like $ 85-100 if I book in advance. So my hubby will more than likely come to worry me lol.
UPDATED FROM sustasledge
2 months pre
PX903...day 1
Jesus take the wheel lol. Day one of Px903. I go to the gym daily but I want to firm up & build my endurance + speed up my wieght loss. I did it before for a couple weeks then stopped. Now I making a commitment to stick to it until my surgery. Starting is always the hard part for me lol.
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