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43- Kids Are Grown and Needing Those Pants to Fit Without Muffin Top! - Modesto, CA
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Well... It's time for a little bit of me time....
WORTH IT$9,000
Well... It's time for a little bit of me time. This is coming in the form of a much needed tummy tuck! I had my kids when I was younger and thought I could bounce back... While much of me did, my stomach certainly did not! My kids weren't exactly a walk in the park weighing 9lbs 14 oz and 10lbs 11oz. Back then I was thin as a rail and now looking back... I really should've taken better care of my body while I was pregnant.
Now here we are and I'm 43! Where did the time go? It turned into weight on my body and mostly on my belly! Not without help though... My mom passed last year and the depression hit me like a ton of bricks. It caused me to eat and drink more than 20+ pounds on my already big frame. Currently I am 5'10 and weigh between 200-210 lbs depending on the weekend. I usually weigh 185 lbs comfortably but have been in a bit of a slump. I'm hoping the TT gives me a boost in the right direction as far as getting my drive back. I walk at least 8-10 miles a day and exercise but can't seem to shake the weight off.
I have my surgery scheduled in December with Dr Payne so I'm pretty nervous about the whole thing. He did my breast implants 5 years ago and I love them so I know he will do a great job on my TT...
Now here we are and I'm 43! Where did the time go? It turned into weight on my body and mostly on my belly! Not without help though... My mom passed last year and the depression hit me like a ton of bricks. It caused me to eat and drink more than 20+ pounds on my already big frame. Currently I am 5'10 and weigh between 200-210 lbs depending on the weekend. I usually weigh 185 lbs comfortably but have been in a bit of a slump. I'm hoping the TT gives me a boost in the right direction as far as getting my drive back. I walk at least 8-10 miles a day and exercise but can't seem to shake the weight off.
I have my surgery scheduled in December with Dr Payne so I'm pretty nervous about the whole thing. He did my breast implants 5 years ago and I love them so I know he will do a great job on my TT...
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Replies (7)
November 24, 2015
Thank you @Kimmers25 I am hoping that this TT will give me the boost I lost the last 2 years as well as make me less self conscious of when ever my shirt lifts a little at the gym or changing clothes in front of anyone period! The things we women go through!
January 23, 2016
Wow you sure look good. i want to have a tummy tuck as well, but im bearly looking and researching info what other proccedure you had done your in your belly cause you waist sure looks small.. im still in the hunt for a surgeon that would also repair a hernia at the same time i live like 2h from modesto any advice will be greatly appreciated .
January 23, 2016
I would always suggest finding someone local... Dr Payne is amazing but he is also 30 minutes up the road from me and after the procedures I've had (BA 5 years ago) and TT just recently- I've had to have follow ups weekly... Research some surgeons on here and read the pros and cons.
February 6, 2016
You look absolutely amazing & you give me courage to do the same thing. WOW !!
UPDATED FROM CenCalGal72
17 days pre
17 days...
Freaking out a little... 17 days till my TT surgery and I feel like I have nothing ready... I mean I have my recliner and supplies but why does it all feel like it's coming to soon??? I've been waiting 24 years for this right??? Anxiety is a trip!!!
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November 30, 2015
Don't stress too much. I'll be right there with you. The only thing I'm going out of the way to acquire is a walker for the first few days. Otherwise, I'm not getting anything else ready. These next 17 days will fly by.
December 1, 2015
They are flyin alright! To quickly! My MIL had a walker from when she had her knee surgery and now I'm just waiting on my toilet seat riser... It's gonna be pure comedy in this house...
November 30, 2015
I know how you feel. I am 13 days away and although I have all of my supplies, it still feels as though I'm forgetting something...lol I have a calm tho. I have been waiting for 30 years and now it has come on me so quickly. I'm going to remain calm and use these last 13 days to make sure my home and work place are both in tact and I think I can rest and heal.
December 1, 2015
Funny how long we wait for "us" yes... 24 since my youngest that I have been waiting... It will all be worth it so right? I was really hoping to have this done over thanksgiving week but I waited to long to book now I'm doing it at the BUSIEST time of year- END OF YEAR EVERYTHING IS DUE!!!
November 30, 2015
Your stomach looks very much like mine! I am booked in for December 9th! I am more excited than nervous! But I too have that feeling like I'm forgetting something! Can't wait to follow your recovery since we will be on a close timeline together! Best of luck!
December 1, 2015
Take pictures please!!! I have been stalking this site looking for my "twin" tummy LOL best of
Luck to you!!! Can't wait to read all about it!
December 1, 2015
You are even sooner! Post pics if you can... I can't wait to see everyone's "New Beginnings"
November 30, 2015
Hello everyone,I am in a same boat, My surgery is on December 3 rd.
December 1, 2015
I replied in the wrong spot... Look above... Good luck and I wish you the best with your recovery!
November 30, 2015
I'm in the same boat , mine is 12/23 and all I can think about. I don't have alot of anxiety after talking to several friends who have had the surgery. I know it will grow as it get closer. Good luck keep us posted.
December 1, 2015
You read so many mixed reviews and I thought I was going to a champ when I got my boobs done 5 years ago... Wrong! I'll just make sure to follow doctors orders and REST! I'll try my best to keep pics coming... Good luck to you and I hope you have a speedy recovery...
UPDATED FROM CenCalGal72
15 days pre
Wish NOT list...
1. I would like to see my belly button… it’s only been 26 years…
2. I am remarried… I would like to have sex in some full on LIGHT… not just the DVD player light either!
3. Jeans… God what I wouldn’t give to not pull my jeans up to my BOOBS only to have them fall down under my apron roll…
4. When was the last time you wore a white shirt? I DO NOT expect all of my stretch marks to miraculously disappear… but just wearing a WHITE shirt without Google maps silhouetting through would be AWESOME!
5. Raise your hands in the air… and wave’em like you just don’t care… Can’t even tell you the last time I did that! Well at least in a well lit space…
6. BIKINI… What is this word… Ya… I would love to OWN ONE…
7. Boob shelf… I had implants… I think they are a wee bit big but my stomach makes for a not so awesome boob shelf.
8. Changing close in front of my girlfriends… not having to hide ALL that business…
9. I want to go to the gym, boot camp or hell public without stressing out PERIOD!!!!
10. Somewhere under all this blubber is a beautiful tummy waiting to be seen…
2. I am remarried… I would like to have sex in some full on LIGHT… not just the DVD player light either!
3. Jeans… God what I wouldn’t give to not pull my jeans up to my BOOBS only to have them fall down under my apron roll…
4. When was the last time you wore a white shirt? I DO NOT expect all of my stretch marks to miraculously disappear… but just wearing a WHITE shirt without Google maps silhouetting through would be AWESOME!
5. Raise your hands in the air… and wave’em like you just don’t care… Can’t even tell you the last time I did that! Well at least in a well lit space…
6. BIKINI… What is this word… Ya… I would love to OWN ONE…
7. Boob shelf… I had implants… I think they are a wee bit big but my stomach makes for a not so awesome boob shelf.
8. Changing close in front of my girlfriends… not having to hide ALL that business…
9. I want to go to the gym, boot camp or hell public without stressing out PERIOD!!!!
10. Somewhere under all this blubber is a beautiful tummy waiting to be seen…
Replies (10)
December 2, 2015
Love your list! So true for me too. Thanks for the chuckle....#5 lol. Will be following your progress. :)
December 4, 2015
Great list! I'm having my TT with Lipo on December 17th. I hope you get what you wish for!
December 4, 2015
Hello, I did it,to day is my first day after tt, and lipo flanks. I thank God for realself, I am in a very nice recovery facility. I can not wait to see my results
December 4, 2015
I will post pictures, when the pain would be bearing? I FEEL HE HAD DOWN A LOTS OF REAPERS.
You are going to do fantastic and you will have a large community of support here to help you through. I am really sorry to hear about your mom:(
From now until surgery day just focus on being healthy. You will lose the weight and get back to your comfortable zone. Better days are ahead for you.