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My Personal Decision Transition - New Orleans & Baton Rouge, LA
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Hey y’all I’m back!!
WORTH IT$7,200
It’s been quite awhile...Well I’ve decided to have yet another PS, yet ANOTHER PS! This time it’s a BBL in Miami w/Dr. Alvarez, scheduled 7-10-18! My goal that I must achieve prior to is losing 25lbs! I will be documenting my journey, therefore, whatever questions or POSITIVE comments that you may have, please feel free to post. I’m overly excited and looking forward to this experience.
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UPDATED FROM LivingOnPurpose
June 19, 2012 Hello everyone, it's been 1 month &...
June 19, 2012 Hello everyone, it's been 1 month & 2 days since I've had Brachioplasty, incision of back folds, and lipo procedure. The surgery was almost 6 hours, nearly 10 lbs were removed from my back and 5 lbs from my arms. Today is my 1st day going back to work, I am feeling great! Still healing and recovering, of course. My surgery was performed by Dr. Lindsey East Jefferson in Metairie, LA 504-885-4508 He did a fantastic job considering where I came from!
I am still not doing my normal exercising routines (elliptical, zumba, jogging) however, I am walking 3 times a week for 30 mins. The incisions on my back are tight & I have a tab bit of pain occasionally. I am no longer wearing the garmets, my stitches are desolving on their own. I am now been allowed to only use Palmers coconut butter w/Vitamin E oil on my incisions twice a day massaging 2-3 mins. Feels a bit awkward bc I am numb in those areas. Overall, I can not wait to see my final results in 5 months w/exercise.
Again, as with my Tummy Tuck on last year, A strong support system & my belief in God is what got me over the hump!! I could not have made it through without those persons HE has placed in my life...I am Abundantly Blessed & Covered!
Until next update, check out my photos & continued Blessings to you.
I am still not doing my normal exercising routines (elliptical, zumba, jogging) however, I am walking 3 times a week for 30 mins. The incisions on my back are tight & I have a tab bit of pain occasionally. I am no longer wearing the garmets, my stitches are desolving on their own. I am now been allowed to only use Palmers coconut butter w/Vitamin E oil on my incisions twice a day massaging 2-3 mins. Feels a bit awkward bc I am numb in those areas. Overall, I can not wait to see my final results in 5 months w/exercise.
Again, as with my Tummy Tuck on last year, A strong support system & my belief in God is what got me over the hump!! I could not have made it through without those persons HE has placed in my life...I am Abundantly Blessed & Covered!
Until next update, check out my photos & continued Blessings to you.
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June 19, 2012
Great decisions. It might be a painful recovery but I'm sure looking at yourself in the mirror makes you smile :-]. I'm really happy to see how much you did for yourself. You look fabulous. I hope I can do my TT this year.
LivingOnPurpose
June 19, 2012
Thank you Zizi. I never thought I would be at where I am today. Keep your faith & all will work out for you. Also, keep me posted!
June 19, 2012
I'm new to this and a little confused. I tried to leave a message and don't see it. Well anyway you look great. Your motivation is real big. You just pushed me to do better. Hope you feel better.
June 19, 2012
Thx so much Ronnie, I appreciate all the uplifting, motivating, positive comments from every one of you. I wish I would have discovered this site prior to my TT on last year. I am recovering & feeling great!
June 19, 2012
You look amazing!!! I am on my way there. I had lipo in March, I am a bit swollen, but have seen a huge transformation. I have an appointment to see Dr. Lindsey for a tummy tuck consult. You have encourged sooooo much --- I get lots of negative feed back from my "so" called associates and co-workers. I love me, but I want to look better and you have given me the hype I need to move forward.
June 19, 2012
Cee, I thank you so much, let Dr. Lindsey know about me. He does not do too many of my surgeries often so he will know exactly who you are referring to. He is awesome, very patient & thorough!! He also did my mom's breast reduction 15 years ago!!
What I have learned is, you can not share your plans with everyone or those whom you think are friends. I have had MANY who say this & that, ppl whom I adore, when your mind is made up, you carry out that plan. At the end of the day, you are doing this for you!!! 1 thing about it & 2 things fasho (in my New Orleans voice) if they could afford it, then they would have done it too...BOOM!!
Best of Luck to you sweetie, update me soon! Give Dr. Lindsey & Erin my love.
What I have learned is, you can not share your plans with everyone or those whom you think are friends. I have had MANY who say this & that, ppl whom I adore, when your mind is made up, you carry out that plan. At the end of the day, you are doing this for you!!! 1 thing about it & 2 things fasho (in my New Orleans voice) if they could afford it, then they would have done it too...BOOM!!
Best of Luck to you sweetie, update me soon! Give Dr. Lindsey & Erin my love.
July 4, 2012
I had a tummy tuck and lipo. I didn't tell my friends because I realized that their responses would have more to do with how they felt about their own bodies and not about supporting me. You have to do what is right for you. Don't let them pull you down!
June 19, 2012
Oh My Wow you have come a long way! You should be the poster child for us thick curvy woman that consider these procedures but think it wouldnt make a difference(I went through that for 2 years)....and Yes we have to give thanks were it is due...GOD!....Now dont get yourself in no trouble with that new Body Honey ;-)
June 19, 2012
Hahahaaaaaaa!! Thank you for all the compliments! I am not seeking to be a size 4, or 6, I Love being Chunky Healthy Fine, I just wanted to be more healthy & Contoured. Now I am going to do Zumba when my DR. gives me permission. For now, I am walking and trying to eat better. I am looking forward to seeing your PostOp Fab pics in a few months!
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May, 21, 2012 Hello everyone, I am ow 4 days...
May, 21, 2012
Hello everyone, I am ow 4 days post op from brachioplasty of arms, icision to back folds, and lipo on sides/buttocks. I am still in pain & alot swollen. This surgery was not as bad as my Tummy Tuck last May, however, this was still very painful. My ars are vert heavy & my back is reall tight. I am still wearing my drainage tubes, usually 65-70 cc's every 8 hours.
Before & after pics are uploaded. Good luck everyone!
Be Blessed
Hello everyone, I am ow 4 days post op from brachioplasty of arms, icision to back folds, and lipo on sides/buttocks. I am still in pain & alot swollen. This surgery was not as bad as my Tummy Tuck last May, however, this was still very painful. My ars are vert heavy & my back is reall tight. I am still wearing my drainage tubes, usually 65-70 cc's every 8 hours.
Before & after pics are uploaded. Good luck everyone!
Be Blessed
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May 22, 2012
Your transformation is awesome. I wish you the best and a full speedy recovey soon take care you look great..
May 22, 2012
You have come such a along way....and Still seem so down to earth...GOD Bless and congrats on the weightloss and the extra positive attitude! I am getting a full TT. MR, Hernia Repair and Lipo (flanks) on 6/11/2012...I am hoping ot maintain the same poositive attitude and make true life sytle changes 9concernign diet and exercise) after surgery...(although I have already begun)
June 19, 2012
Thank you, I am still the same person w/less skin & fat. My personality hasn't changed. I thank you so much & I wish you the best! God will keep you covered my girl!!
May 24, 2012
Girl you look amazing!!! First off, congratulations on the weight loss...shows so much determintion....so proud of you!! You look amazing and I wish you continued blessings!!
June 19, 2012
You look great! I love the motivation you have. Wow is all I can say. Hope you feel better sooner than later. Take care
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