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4 Kids and 4 Yrs Later..Finally TT and Neck/chin Lipo Here I Come! - Ohio, OH

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Hello! I'm scheduled for Oct 24th... Gosh where to...

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ohiokids
WORTH IT$6,600
Hello!
I'm scheduled for Oct 24th...
Gosh where to start!?!
I'm a happily married mother to 3 great sons (17,16,8) and one wonderful daughter (6).
I'm 40yrs old and 5'4 and weigh 168lbs. I wear a size 12 or L some days I can squeeze into a 10,lol
I started my tummy tuck and neck/chin lipo journey in 2009. I had two different consultation with two different PS. Was going to go to a 3rd PS consultation. Good thing I didn't go as we were hit with a big blow as my hubby lost his job we almost lost everything.

Been back on our feet since 2011 so fast forward to today.
Started the tummy tuck journey again so I went back to the first PS. He remember me and my awful childhood scar from my gallbladder/ appendix surgery. His staff was nice back then and still nice today, So I'm going with him and bypassing seeing the other two PS again.
My pre-op is set for Oct 11the and SX on Oct 24th and post-op on Oct 28th.
Thought I would finally share my pics as you all been so nice to let me obsess over yours ,lol

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Steven S. Carp, MD

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September 30, 2013
Congrats on your upcoming surgery, that's so exciting!
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October 1, 2013
yes it's exciting yet nerve wracking too!
October 1, 2013
Good luck! Can't wait to see your after pix!
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October 1, 2013
me either, ol And thx!
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October 3, 2013
Hello, 1st Thanks for the Thank you....I got an email....telling me :-) Wow October 24....your on the countdown.....I am so happy for you...it's amazing and you've had this desire....it's a long time coming..... Ya just know when you find your
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October 3, 2013
....take 2 ....my finger failed me and posted to soon LOL After you research, When you find your surgeon, it feels right.....it's a gut feeling... I know your probably read my reviews..... .I must of read reviews 100' s here on RealSelf for a month before I even went for my consult...and then another month before I felt comfortable enough to join.... Well look at me know...I'm an addict......RealSelf has been so instrumental in my healing...keeps me on my butt sitting to (((heal))) i spend my days playing with my devices.... Ya learn so much...it's such a reinsuring feeling to know we are not alone..... any question no matter how serious or trivial you will get feedback.... Welcome..... I know I am quite the blabbermouth on my profile page...quite long winded, I yam who I yam. LoL Can't wait to follow your journey. Stop by my profile...I'd try to answer questions ...anything...anytime. Your body type is similar to mine...you are going to gave amazing results.... (((Hugs))) LiveLoveBelieve
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October 3, 2013
Thx livelovebelieve
UPDATED FROM ohiokids
20 days pre

3 weeks from Today

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ohiokids
Holy Cow!!!! Three weeks from today, I'll have my lovely Apron of fat and skin removed...not sad about that just sad that I let myself get there...But I'm finally able to do something for me.
So my middle son who is 16 says mom why are you having surgery? You have always been FAT all my life and you and dad have been married for 19 yrs it's not like you need to be skinny for him anymore...lol kids or should I say boys.. thinking he wants a car instead of me having a TT? Way to get on my good side,lol

I may have not lost any lbs this week but I can tell I must of lost some inches. I could wear a size 10 today without it feeling super tight on me, first time in months since trying to lose the last 10 lbs which is SO SO Hard to do,ugh!

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UPDATED FROM ohiokids
18 days pre

Rainy day..good excuse to stalk Realself site,lol

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ohiokids
I'm stalking everyone's profile who has the same belly as mine,lol especially if they weigh around the same as me. Love seeing the awesome post pics too gives me hope that I could also look like that down the road.

Trying to lose the last 10lbs will be the death of me...the numbers on the scale isn't budging. Would love to be under 160lbs on my sx date.

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October 5, 2013
You may be able to lose after the surgery. It's happening for me, I'm so motivated not to put "extra" in my mouth. The CG actually helps, feels hard to eat much!
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October 6, 2013
Thx! Hope your recovery is going along well....good to hear about the weight loss!