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Scared but Skin Gotta Go.. HELP! New York City, NY
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HI ALL!! First off let me show love to all the...
HI ALL!! First off let me show love to all the brave women and man on here who have found the courage to make a difference in their lives by going thru with surgery. I admire u guys. So, I'm 36yrs old 5'7" and 177lbs. My weight has gone up to 200 to as low as 160lbs. I have diet, juice, fast, joined the gym, had a personal trainer and tried bootcamps. Although they have all help me with the weight and inches, my gut, pouch, apron, butt gut just doesn't budge. I been battling the bulge for 10 yrs now. Believe it or not I have let it stop me from having a social life because of the insucurities and low self esteem. Because clothes are no longer my friend I have chosen to not participate in social events. I have allowed my image to put me into depression. It's hard to admit but it's true. I wear long shirts to hide my stomach and I'm tired of hiding. I'm not saying I wanna walk naked in the street but I wanna at least be able to wear my shirt tuck in or wear a nice fitted dress without having to wear a blazer or something over it. I JUST WANNA FEEL SEXY! I'm just really scared that the turn out may not be what I expect it to be or that I might get sick, lose too much blood or get blood clots. I knew two people that had PS and both died from blood clots. I'm currently suffering from pain in my calfs due to varicose veins and wonder if that will cause post op problems. I been Looking for reviews for nyc teaching hospitals like Lenox Hill and Mount Sinai. Also Dr Michael Salzhauer from miami or any other reviews from NYC. Seems like everybody is going to DR for their PS. For me that's not an option. Any recommendations would help big time. THANK YOU!
UPDATED FROM BeautyWaitingToBeFreed
Thank You to REAL SELF!
Not much on an update but I wanna thank u guys for teaching me and sharing ur stories with me. I hate to sound like a loser but I honestly have no one to express how this thing hanging on my belly makes me feel. My so called friends look at me like I'm crazy when I mention the word tummy tuck. They tell me "work out more" like really? What part how loose skin ain't going nowhere don't they understand!!! If there's any workouts or any other way I can get rid of this loose skin, PLEASE guys share with me. Cause I so far haven't come across anything. So it feels good to finally show my fanny pack to u guys and how ya can relate to my feelings. Anyhow, I called my vascular doctor up and made an appointment 2/3/15 to express to him my concerns of the pain I been feeling in my right calf and also to talk about how and if my varicose veins will effect me in anyway during and after tummy tuck surgery. Posting more pics of the Fanny Pack!
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January 24, 2015
Yeah, unfortunately that fanny is there to stay honey just like mine. I have been determined for years that it was my fault for not working out hard enough or not crunching my guts away enough. Until one day I laid on my back after passing out from Shawn T workouts. And noticed my stomach where my belly button is sunk in! "Disgusting". I almost barfed at my own stomach! It looked like someone had carved the middle of my abdomen I n half and sunk it in. I screamed and told my husband, he ran in the room and said "I don't know what that is but I love you anyway". Smart hubby lol. Eventually my doctor explained that after childbirth via csections. Cutting through the abdominal wall had caused my muscles to separate more and more overtime. Something that's permanently here to stay. No workout can ever get rid of it. Then it all made sense. I'm only 117 pds so you can literally see the separated muscle when I lay on my back. And he also explained that's what causes my tummy to bulge out constantly! It sacked hearing it but at least now I know it's not my fault! Now I don't have any loose skin but I can say. You know how when overweight folks loose hundreds of pounds like on "The biggest loser" but afterwards there stuck with a bunch of saggy and loose skin. Where do you think all that skin goes. It has to be surgically removed. Muscles can be repaired and so can loose skin. How you ask "Tummy tuck" ;) I used to think TT were for really vein people who were lazy. But after 3 kids and my self esteem taking a plunge I've realized that that's still true lol. But we are not one of those people! Your body looks great now sweetie and you have nothing to be ashamed of! But just remember this site was created for the sole purpose of why you and I and thousands of other moms are here. Comfort, advice, non judgment and understanding! Don't listen to people who either don't have children or never had more than 2 by csection lol.
January 24, 2015
I heard that time and time again. Which is why my review is "NO THE SKIN DOES NOT SNAP BACK" bc that was the last thing i heard from my husbands cousin. I had way too much skin hanging off of my frame and I was not going to let anyone convince me that it was my problem to fix without fabulous medical intervention. Best thing i ever did for myself. I LOVE my tummy now. And you will soon, too!!
February 3, 2015
Life is too short to be miserable!! You have to feel good to do good girl so congrats. Its a lil process finding surgeons and making sure you're in good health for surgery. Best of wishesvon your journey!!
February 5, 2015
I only shared with a few people because I knew I would be judged. I made my first appt 4 years ago and let fear stop me. Something hit me in December getting ready for Christmas party and squeezing into sparks so my belly would not hang over and decided I was done. I got a physical with regular doctor ,met with referred PS ) I has met with 3 back in 2010) and did research on him and he has never lost a patient and scheduled appt. I am a week post op and the only thing I regret is waiting. I guess we all have to go through our own process. I wish you well on yours!
UPDATED FROM BeautyWaitingToBeFreed
Appt Monday 2/9/15 With Mount Sinai
I met with my vascular Dr and explained to him my concerned. He said my varicose veins will not effect my post op healing in anyway and that blood clots can happen to anyone who's been in the same position for a long period of time. I'm currently waiting approval to laser my painful veins. In the meantime, I have been told to wear compression knee-hi. Compression knee-hi with a fanny pack (my hanging stomach) might as well just start calling me grandma!! I have been spending my days reading RS reviews from all across the states. Still searching for a PS. I know for a fact iam not going to consider going to D.R. I really want to stay in NYC for my procedure but love the work Dr Salzhuer in Miami does. It's been a struggle. So I reached out to Dr Salzhuers office and still haven't recieved a call back so I will try again next week. I also called Lenox Hill teaching hospital and left a message with them and so far no call back. I called Mount Sinai and someone actually answered. I explained to her that I was interested in a tummy tuck and she ask me my weight, height, if I smoke, drink and if I have any health issues. I do not smoke or drink and have no health issues. I'm 5'7 my weight is 177. I ask if there is a consultation fee and she said the magic word "NO". So my appointment is Monday at 3pm. I honestly don't know what to expect, who I'm gonna speak too and what exactly they are gonna tell me. I haven't come across any teaching hospital reviews which is kind of discouraging. I'll keep u guys posted.
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February 5, 2015
Make sure you go on multiple consultations! We are VERY lucky to live in NYC where there are SO many amazing surgeons...When you meet the right surgeon you will know it! Good luck and keep us posted
February 11, 2015
How was the consultation???
February 11, 2015
It went well. I meant with the fellow surgeon and he look me over. He said I'm a good candidate for a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo of the flanks. He believes I will have great results. He was a bit concern with my upper ab area. He said the skin there is tight and thick and he may not be able to stretch it far down enough to give me a low incision. Anyway, looks like I won't be getting surgery done no time soon cause I'm switching jobs and won't be able to get the time off I need. It's always something.
February 12, 2015
Awwwwww I'm glad it went well... Well until then... Get situated and don't give up... Your gonna have ur sexy back really soon! Good luck with everything!!!
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