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A New Beginning for Me! Bye Bye Tummy and Scars! - Nashville, TN

Name: A New Beginning for Me! Bye Bye Tummy and Scars! - Nashville, TN
Item: Bryan D. Oslin, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Tbears13

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Hello, I am 42 years old, 5'5 and current weight...

Tbears13June 6, 2013

$12,495

Hello, I am 42 years old, 5'5 and current weight is 213 lbs. I am scheduled for my TT with Lipo & Breast Mastopexy. I had a Breast Reduction 15 years ago and things didn't heal good. I originally went in to see Dr. Bryan Olsin to see if he could fix the first Breast Surgery and then we talked further and decided to do the Tummy Tuck while he had me under.

A little about me. I have been "chunky" most of my life. Even before I had my twin boys who are now 20 years old. I have had 4 knee surgeries and was just recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. So my exercise is limited. Over the last year I have lost 45lbs and then the weight just stopped coming off. Its frustrating, but I think that I am just going to have to live with the fact that I will never be a thin person. Even at my current weight I wear 16 sometimes a 14 but it would be really nice to see a 12. Fingers crossed. I carry most of my weight in my middle section, so hopefully this will be a nice change. I have never had any confidence in myself. I have alway been the brunt of the family fat jokes. It would be really nice to feel good about myself for once in my life. I have been happly married for 22 years, and even though he is happy with the way I look, I am not. I pray that this works.

I'm really happy I found this site. I have spent of lot of the day today reading the reviews. It has made me feel a little less aniexty. I think you all look amazing and I hope I look that good after mine.

I will post some presurgery pics later. I have to get the nerve to take them first. :)

Any words of Wisdom that anyone wants to send my way would be GREATLY appreciated!

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Bryan D. Oslin, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (13)

Jules007

June 7, 2013

Hello Tbears welcome to RH I was to wearing a 14-16 in jeans and after my surgery I went for. 202 down to 184 not sure of my weight right now but you will get where you want to be and then some I'm sure..... You can read my review and view my photos for more information. How ever I choose not to go with a state side doctor because they aren't as aggressive with the procedures and I didn't think I would get the results that I have currently. I also wouldn't have gotten all the procedures done together had I done it here in the states. What ever your decision I wish you all the best but consider looking and researching a little more before committing to paying that 12g's you could spend half that amount and get 4times more for your money and go shopping for a new wardrobe with the other 6stacks.... Please keep me posted in your journey

Tbears13

June 8, 2013

Hi Jules007!! You look beautiful!!! Thank you for the info about Dr. Yily and the DR! I wish that was an option for me!! Because WOW!!! Sadly it's not.... I only have 2 weeks off of work so this is going to cut it close for me as it is!! I pray I look even half as good as you do!!! Congrats!!!!

Jules007

June 9, 2013

Thanks sugar......think long and hard

time4me2013

June 16, 2013

Only 10 more days of waiting for us Tbears! I have been very nervous the last few days even eating junk I never eat! So ready for this to be over with and on the reoad to recovery. I'm sure we will both be very happy with our results :)

Tbears13

June 17, 2013

Omgosh! I have been super nervous too!! I made the BIG mistake of looking at tummy tuck videos on Youtube. If you haven't done that, don't. Kinda of scary! And yep, eating junk too! Just ate a darn candy bar! I hate that you are feeling that way too, but I am so glad that I am not alone! I hope these next 10 days don't drag by, I'm ready to have it over with too!!! I think we will both be happy with our results also!!! :)

time4me2013

June 17, 2013

I've also watched numerous YouTube videos of the proceudure lol. There's one I've watched a few times. I think the thing that scares me the most is the risk of blood clots but I guess that's really a risk in all surgeries. I'm normally a very positive person, I think I'm letting the unknown get to me. Doing much better this week tho! What time do you have to be there next Thursday? My surgery is at 7:30 with a 6:30 arrival.

Tbears13

June 18, 2013

Which one did you watch? I'll have to look that one up also lol! The blood clots are a concern of mine too. My PS didn't say anything about giving me a blood thinner, but I am going to ask him to make sure that he is. I think my husband is the reason I'm not so positive this week. He isn't very supportive of my decision to do this... He only told me Friday that he is going to be there the day of the surgery :o/ I have to be there at 10:00 am, but they said for me to get there early because he only has one other surgery scheduled before me and that I will more than likely go back early. 9 more days till we join everyone on the flat side!!! :)

Jules007

June 18, 2013

Best wishes T

Tbears13

June 18, 2013

Thank you Jules! :) How are you doing?

4mommy46

June 25, 2013

Hi time4me and Tbears ... I'm tomorrow and nervous too! I just want to tell you I read that eating kiwi really helps with blood lots. I'm also trying to do a liquid diet today to clean me out and watching the salt. Last night I totally cheated at ate 2 bbq hotdogs yum! Lol. Good luck to both of you!

Tbears13

June 25, 2013

Hi 4mommy46!! Omgosh, the nerves are something else! LOL!! I'm just ready for it to be here!! Thank you for the info about the Kiwi!! I have been trying to be careful about what I eat also, but I was bad today and had Nachos... I only ate about 1/4 tho so I think that was ok... I seem to want to just stuff my face.... It's the nerves I think! I'm gonig to do a liquid diet tomorrow as well... I have to work so I am hoping that it wont cause me to much trouble. You are going to amazing tomorrow, so no worries! :) Let us know how you are and I will say a little prayer for you tonight as well!!! Good Luck!!!

time4me2013

June 23, 2013

Wohoo!! 3 more full days of waiting for us!!! Going to be here before we know it, so excited!

Tbears13

June 24, 2013

Omgosh! I'm getting excited!! I'm ready to do this!!! LOL!!!

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2 days pre

OMGOSH!

Tbears13June 24, 2013

I can't believe my day is almost here! I am really getting nervous, but thanks to this wonderful forum and all the amazing ladies on here, I know I am going to be fine!! I can't wait to be on the flat side... I was thinking the other night and I am not sure that I have ever really had a flat belly... I have always been a little on the plump side, so if my results are half as good as what I've seen on here and I will be so happy!!!!

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Cheryl56

June 24, 2013

Good luck sweetie!!!! Enjoyed your story, you will do great!!!

Tbears13

June 25, 2013

Thank you honey! I'm so nervous excited! I can't wait to join you on the flat side! You look amazing!!

Cheryl56

June 26, 2013

Thanks! I finally feel great, just at 3 weeks :) Little sore but no big deal! You will be fine!!!

Tbears13

June 26, 2013

I'm so glad you are feeling better!! I have to be back at work on July 15 and I am nervous that I am not going to be ready... I have a desk job so I am hoping that I will be ok. Thank you so much for being so supportive, I see your posts on the forum and you are just wonderful! You have really helped a lot people!

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