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July 2 Tummy Tuck- post op pictures posted - Minneapolis, MN

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I am 36, 5'8" and 150 lbs. I've been...

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hotrodgirl59
WORTH IT$6,600

I am 36, 5'8" and 150 lbs. I've been bothered by my belly ever since I had my daughter at a young age. I exercise, watch what I eat and work hard to be as healthy as possible. Despite all my efforts my belly just won't go away. I've decided to have a tt because I want my outward body to look as healthy as I feel. Like many of you, this isn't about anyone but me. I am doing this for myself only. I want to be proud of my body and I want to better see the results of my healthy lifestyle. My husband doesn't understand, but is supportive, which is all I can ask for and expect. July 2nd is just around the corner and I'm really looking forward to my new body. 47 days to go!

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Ralph W. Bashioum, MD

Ralph W. Bashioum, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 17, 2012
Good luck on your TT. I can't wait to see your before and after pics.
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May 19, 2012
I will post some before pics as it's gets closer to my surgery date. Thank you for the support.
UPDATED FROM hotrodgirl59
2 months pre

I am a month away from my tt surgery. I made the...

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I am a month away from my tt surgery. I made the decision to move forward with the surgery in late March and have been anticipating my new look ever since. I started out obsessing about every detail, and since then have been able to find a happy place. I've scheduled my pre-op physical, scheduled the money transfer from my savings to my checking account, and I've even wrote out the check. I'm two weeks away from sending my payment in full, and I'm not having any second thoughts. I'm so ready to go through with this. I'm grateful to have this resource for sharing stories, hopes and fears. I will post photos once my surgery date is a little closer.

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UPDATED FROM hotrodgirl59
27 days pre

Taking these pictures really reinforced my...

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Taking these pictures really reinforced my decision. They made feel self conscious, and fat :-(. I hope that my ps can get most of my stretch marks below my belly button. I posted some photos in some pants that I'd like to wear after surgery. I typically wear a size 8, and these pants are a size 6. I hate how my tummy above my bb goes over EVERYTHING I wear. I can't wait to wear clothes without that concern.

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June 5, 2012
you are going to look fabulous! we are similar height and weight ( i started at 5'7" and 148) and my fat tummy made me feel bad about myself for way too long. i'm glad it's over and i feel like a big weight has been lifted from my shoulders! (from my tummy actually)
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June 6, 2012
Thank you so much for the positive thoughts and encouragement. I've seen your before and after photos and feel inspired and optimistic. I hope my results are similar. Best wishes to you as you recover from your surgery.
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June 7, 2012
thanks, so far so good!!!
June 7, 2012
You have a very nice shape I think you'll look very nice!
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June 7, 2012
Thank you, I'm very optimistic. I'd like to just get it over with. Only 25 days until my surgery date!
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June 8, 2012
Its getting closer! I bet you are so Excited! Looking forward to keeping up with your progress my TT is scheduled just a couple weeks after you!