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33, 5'3", 125 lbs - 9 kids, 90 lb loss, BL/BA Silicone 500cc UHP, Extended TT/Muscle repair
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I've been stalking this fabulous site for 6 months, and as the ball is starting to roll for me I figured it was time to start writing about my journey! :)
I've had 9 kiddos in 10 years and that combined with being persistently 70-100 lbs overweight in that time has done a number on my body. I have a pretty wide diastasis recti and lots of flabby skin that barely budged from weight loss and exercise. After my last little one was born last fall, I decided I was out of excuses and I've spent the last 5 months working my butt off - I'm down 70 lbs, currently 145, but still want to drop another 10-15 before surgery. I've gone from wearing maternity pants (or size 18/20s!) to a size 8 (almost a 6 if not for the darn belly roll!) and I'm excited to do the finishing touches!
I've decided to see Dr. Ortega, traveling to Miami from the NE, for an extended TT with lipo to the flanks and a breast lift with saline implants. After a decade of big pregnancy and breastfeeding boobs, going from a 40D to a 32C (really a B if they weren't so droopy!) has been the worst part of the weight loss. I'm thinking mod plus smooth around 375-400cc, hoping to end up a 32DD-DDD.
Surgery is booked for 10/14, deposit is down and I'm starting to look into hotel options and nursing vs recovery houses. Very excited!!
I've had 9 kiddos in 10 years and that combined with being persistently 70-100 lbs overweight in that time has done a number on my body. I have a pretty wide diastasis recti and lots of flabby skin that barely budged from weight loss and exercise. After my last little one was born last fall, I decided I was out of excuses and I've spent the last 5 months working my butt off - I'm down 70 lbs, currently 145, but still want to drop another 10-15 before surgery. I've gone from wearing maternity pants (or size 18/20s!) to a size 8 (almost a 6 if not for the darn belly roll!) and I'm excited to do the finishing touches!
I've decided to see Dr. Ortega, traveling to Miami from the NE, for an extended TT with lipo to the flanks and a breast lift with saline implants. After a decade of big pregnancy and breastfeeding boobs, going from a 40D to a 32C (really a B if they weren't so droopy!) has been the worst part of the weight loss. I'm thinking mod plus smooth around 375-400cc, hoping to end up a 32DD-DDD.
Surgery is booked for 10/14, deposit is down and I'm starting to look into hotel options and nursing vs recovery houses. Very excited!!
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UPDATED FROM fyrestar
4 months pre
Weight loss photos
Still have 10-15 to go until I'm at my final goal, but here's my progress - before is 2 months postpartum, 215 lbs. Those are stretchy size 16s I couldn't breathe in LOL! After is 145 in my non-stretchy size 8s! I'll post before pics of the belly/bbs once I'm where I want to be and work up the nerve haha!! ;)
Replies (9)
June 9, 2015
Well good for you, and congratulations on your weight loss achievement, you should be very proud of yourself. I traveled to Miami for my surgery and stayed at a lady that was recomended to me by my clinic if you want her info let me know
June 9, 2015
I cannot remember for a week with everything included I paid 1050, transportation, food, care she is pretty good
June 9, 2015
Is it Karla? That's who Spectrum recommended. I'm leaning toward using CSI to have a nurse in my hotel room for 6 hours day of surgery, then 4 hours the next 2 days. About the same price but I'm so independent and prefer to stay put in one place. I'm thinking of the Hyatt down the street - those rooms have a bit of a division between bed and sitting area, so it's not weird having a nurse sit and stare at me LOL. Plus although Best Western is right next to Spectrum, I figure post-op I won't feel like walking between the two and would rather take a cab 2 miles down the road! :)
June 9, 2015
You go girl. You have done very well on your own. Good luck with surgery and you have chosen a great doctor.
June 9, 2015
Congratulations on taking this step for yourself. How can we support you on your journey?
October 13, 2015
Great job on the weight loss. I am interested in your journey as I swear you and I might be tummy twins. ;) I have five kiddos here and since I also have a hernia I figure I might as well have everything done. :)
UPDATED FROM fyrestar
3 months pre
3 months to go!
Just booked my hotel and air - definitely getting real!! I got a great deal at the Best Western next to Spectrum; glad I won't have to worry about cabs but not sure how I hobble over to my room after surgery LOL! I plan on using a nurse from CSI, who will pick me up and come to my room with me - anyone know if Spectrum has loaner wheelchairs? I'm sure lots of ladies stay at that hotel so I hope there's some method LOL!
I'm at 135 now, still have 10 lbs to go I think. Some new pics - Gap size 4s eeek!! I think after surgery I'll make it to a size 2. I don't remember ever being that size!
I've also decided to switch from mod plus saline to high profile smooth silicone. Probably 400-450cc.
Okay, so that's my update! :)
I'm at 135 now, still have 10 lbs to go I think. Some new pics - Gap size 4s eeek!! I think after surgery I'll make it to a size 2. I don't remember ever being that size!
I've also decided to switch from mod plus saline to high profile smooth silicone. Probably 400-450cc.
Okay, so that's my update! :)
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July 19, 2015
No wheelchairs. I asked for one, coordinator claimed there was one. Got there no wheelchair. Can took me around the corner for $5. Smh
July 20, 2015
How silly, you'd think they'd have a few! I'll see if CSI can bring one when the nurse picks me up; otherwise I guess I'll rent one for $40 and bring it with me LOL :p
July 29, 2015
You look amazing. Congrats on the weight loss. And your arms look like the skin snapped back on them. You will be a total knockout after your surgery. Hey how did the skin on your legs do with the weight loss?
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