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Tummy Tuck and Thigh Lipo 42-yr Old Mom of 1 Post Weight Loss - Montreal, QC
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Hi everyone! Jumping in here, as I've been...
ThemugzFebruary 2, 2014
$8,000
Hi everyone!
Jumping in here, as I've been reading and learning from all the wonderful ladies' reviews. I'm a bit gun shy, but here goes!
I'm a 42 year old mom, one beautiful daughter, almost 10, and a wonderful (yet perplexed of my need to do this) husband of 20+ years. I've been the overweight kid since the first grade (of course, looking back, I was healthy, not fat)! I gradually yoyo'ed all the way up to 230 pounds a few years after giving birth (I'm 5'3) and managed to lose 85 pounds through old fashioned nutrition and exercise.
I love my new body except for my flabby tummy...it flops up and down when i exercise, and although I know most people won't even know I did this, it bugs me I never really had a flat stomach. I've worked so hard but that skin is not going away. In the beginning I was looking into a lower body lift but surgeon suggested thigh lipo and full tummy tuck. I have the usual worries and concerns which I saw many of us share...here are my top three...
1- I feel selfish and a bit crazy to be doing this willingly. I go between being really excited to worrying I am putting myself through almost a year of not being myself just for a flat tummy...?
2- I am a workout freak. I love the gym, and my Crossfit-type classes. I started over a year ago and I go 3-4 times a week. On top of that I like to weight train once a week and run 1-2 times a week for 4-5 miles. I know I will miss it and I am worried it'll seem like forever until I can get my fitness level back. Of course worried that I'll put on weight as well, as my weight is stable but my exercise routine allows me to indulge in the things I love...
3- pain...I am a wuss. I have had a charmed life in that the only truly pain I've endured has been self inflicted (!)...childbirth and running three full marathons. My doctor has only prescribed dilaudid and I am a bit envious of all the gals with pain pumps and prescriptions galore. Will that be enough? I am not opposed to be in a semi-state of consciousness for a few days if it means not going through the pain!
So that's me for now. I am 4,5 weeks away and starting to nest (making lists, trying to plan meals, being worried a out missing work...)
I may get up the nerve to take pictures eventually...
Jumping in here, as I've been reading and learning from all the wonderful ladies' reviews. I'm a bit gun shy, but here goes!
I'm a 42 year old mom, one beautiful daughter, almost 10, and a wonderful (yet perplexed of my need to do this) husband of 20+ years. I've been the overweight kid since the first grade (of course, looking back, I was healthy, not fat)! I gradually yoyo'ed all the way up to 230 pounds a few years after giving birth (I'm 5'3) and managed to lose 85 pounds through old fashioned nutrition and exercise.
I love my new body except for my flabby tummy...it flops up and down when i exercise, and although I know most people won't even know I did this, it bugs me I never really had a flat stomach. I've worked so hard but that skin is not going away. In the beginning I was looking into a lower body lift but surgeon suggested thigh lipo and full tummy tuck. I have the usual worries and concerns which I saw many of us share...here are my top three...
1- I feel selfish and a bit crazy to be doing this willingly. I go between being really excited to worrying I am putting myself through almost a year of not being myself just for a flat tummy...?
2- I am a workout freak. I love the gym, and my Crossfit-type classes. I started over a year ago and I go 3-4 times a week. On top of that I like to weight train once a week and run 1-2 times a week for 4-5 miles. I know I will miss it and I am worried it'll seem like forever until I can get my fitness level back. Of course worried that I'll put on weight as well, as my weight is stable but my exercise routine allows me to indulge in the things I love...
3- pain...I am a wuss. I have had a charmed life in that the only truly pain I've endured has been self inflicted (!)...childbirth and running three full marathons. My doctor has only prescribed dilaudid and I am a bit envious of all the gals with pain pumps and prescriptions galore. Will that be enough? I am not opposed to be in a semi-state of consciousness for a few days if it means not going through the pain!
So that's me for now. I am 4,5 weeks away and starting to nest (making lists, trying to plan meals, being worried a out missing work...)
I may get up the nerve to take pictures eventually...
Replies (7)
February 4, 2014
Hello there. Good luck and your results are gonna luck fantastic. Keep us posted.
February 5, 2014
Ditto to the stocking up. I'm ordering supplies and online constantly looking for more.
February 4, 2014
Congratulations! Who are you going to in Montreal?
February 5, 2014
His name is Mario Luc. Was recommended by a friend, although I have been spending way more time with his assistant!
February 6, 2014
Good Luck am from here to went to William papanastatiou for breast , good luck doll!
February 7, 2014
Congratulations...you CAN do this. Your feelings are all normal and the same that all of us who have done it have felt. As for the pain, well it's rough for about 3-5 days after and then it,starts improving daily. You'll get meds to help with the pain...TAKE THEM! It makes all the difference in the world and will help you heal quicker. So, GO FOR IT!
UPDATED FROM Themugz
19 days pre
Waiting for pre-op clearance...
ThemugzFebruary 14, 2014
Not much happening...three weeks away. Had my blood test and ECG Tuesday. I asked for a copy of my ECG and it has some warnings on it. About t-wave abnormalities and sinus bradycardia (second one is low heart rate, which is normal for me). Did some googling, and apparently ECG are notoriously unreliable for middle-aged women...yikes, am I now middle-aged?
I tried to reach my doctors office...I am not worried about a heart condition AT ALL but now I'm worried I'll have to jump through more hoops to get cleared for surgery. Getting anxious that the date will have to be moved when I have everything set for march 6th...and the assistant called me wednesday that she was waiting to see the doctor yesterday, but no news yet. I hope I'm set before the weekend.
So that's all. A bit of a speed bump but I hope it's only that! Have a great valentines day everyone.
I tried to reach my doctors office...I am not worried about a heart condition AT ALL but now I'm worried I'll have to jump through more hoops to get cleared for surgery. Getting anxious that the date will have to be moved when I have everything set for march 6th...and the assistant called me wednesday that she was waiting to see the doctor yesterday, but no news yet. I hope I'm set before the weekend.
So that's all. A bit of a speed bump but I hope it's only that! Have a great valentines day everyone.
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March 3, 2014
Best of luck with your surgery. I am also 42 (middle aged, I guess!!). I'm going in April 4th. I'm excited and scared - don't know what I'd do without this site! I'm a fitness nut also and losing my strength and tone is a big fear of mine. Although my knees will probably appreciate the time off! I'm getting into the preparing stages - bought some loose fold-over yoga pants, figuring out what I can cook & freeze (I don't usually do that), and trying to figure out who to tell - that's the most stressful one so far!
March 6, 2014
I hope they can get you in for another evaluation and clearif from your primary care provider. You are going to look awesome after! EKG's are hit and miss. Mine always say I'm ok but I do have extra heartbeats that they never detect and it's a minor thing. Honestly I'd never have know till I saw a cardiologist. Even my primary never detected it.
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