POSTED UNDER Male Tummy Tuck Reviews
1 week
UPDATED FROM Johnnyboy89
2 years post
Nervous
$2,700
Well, the time has come. I haven't posted in a while. I will post tomorrow updated pictures. Just so I keep everyone in the know the original surgery never occurred. Couldn't stay off smoking long enough.
Since I last posted the weight has stayed roughly the same. I enlisted in the US Air Force attended training, though, struggled with the sit up portion of the PT exams.
I have stopped smoking and have been penciled in on the surgery. Thursday 24 March 2016! Ah. I can't believe it.
I will completely update my profile and postings tomorrow including photos of problem region.
Since I last posted the weight has stayed roughly the same. I enlisted in the US Air Force attended training, though, struggled with the sit up portion of the PT exams.
I have stopped smoking and have been penciled in on the surgery. Thursday 24 March 2016! Ah. I can't believe it.
I will completely update my profile and postings tomorrow including photos of problem region.
UPDATED FROM Johnnyboy89
2 months pre
Random thoughts
A one week update:
Well, the operation date is nearing, this is still just my second post so bare with me as I figure everything out.
Not much has happened this past week. Although I do feel much more confident. At first I was very hesitant about going for a TT.
I consider myself a very strong willed and motivated individual and always like to do things the "hard-way," which to me simply means doing it all on my own---like--loosing 100 plus pounds without Gastric Bypass, quitting smoking cold turkey without medicine, things like that, so it took me a long long time to come to terms with the fact that I would have to finally opt for surgery.
For the longest time opting for surgery to me seemed like--I'm not sure how to phrase it--I guess, well, cowardly?
However, I realized that no matter how hard I pushed myself some things I just could not change: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."
Well, every since starting my diet nearly three years ago, I've tried to build the courage I need to tackle the obstacles and demons from within--I started eating healthy, jogging, taking my vitamins, being a more social and respectable guy to others and myself, and just live to my true nature if you know what I mean...
Ohh I forgot, the TT compression garment arrived in the mail the other day!!!! I tried it on and realized its super small...is that a good thing? I was thinking it probably is because once the skins gone I'll be able to squeeze right in but then I started to think maybe I wont be able to fit in it right after surgery because I'll be swollen.
I guess I'm not to nervous just yet, I probably will be when time gets closer. Right now just getting a little anxious/excited. Still off smoking!! Well over a month now.
Lets see....was also thinking of maybe getting a tattoo in time to cover the to be scar?
Well, the operation date is nearing, this is still just my second post so bare with me as I figure everything out.
Not much has happened this past week. Although I do feel much more confident. At first I was very hesitant about going for a TT.
I consider myself a very strong willed and motivated individual and always like to do things the "hard-way," which to me simply means doing it all on my own---like--loosing 100 plus pounds without Gastric Bypass, quitting smoking cold turkey without medicine, things like that, so it took me a long long time to come to terms with the fact that I would have to finally opt for surgery.
For the longest time opting for surgery to me seemed like--I'm not sure how to phrase it--I guess, well, cowardly?
However, I realized that no matter how hard I pushed myself some things I just could not change: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."
Well, every since starting my diet nearly three years ago, I've tried to build the courage I need to tackle the obstacles and demons from within--I started eating healthy, jogging, taking my vitamins, being a more social and respectable guy to others and myself, and just live to my true nature if you know what I mean...
Ohh I forgot, the TT compression garment arrived in the mail the other day!!!! I tried it on and realized its super small...is that a good thing? I was thinking it probably is because once the skins gone I'll be able to squeeze right in but then I started to think maybe I wont be able to fit in it right after surgery because I'll be swollen.
I guess I'm not to nervous just yet, I probably will be when time gets closer. Right now just getting a little anxious/excited. Still off smoking!! Well over a month now.
Lets see....was also thinking of maybe getting a tattoo in time to cover the to be scar?
Replies (3)
B
September 2, 2013
Congrats on your weight loss and upcoming TT :) You'll have great results! Looking forward to seeing updates! :)
L
S
UPDATED FROM Johnnyboy89
2 months pre
Shirtless photos :/
So I've posted some shirtless photos to give you guys all an idea of what it looks like.
Replies (4)
A
July 11, 2013
Whoa! Just saw the new photos. I wonder how much that skin weighs? You might be in your 150s after surgery.
J
A
July 13, 2013
How you look now Hollywood would be calling YOU! Huge congrats on the weight loss, it shows what dedication you have, I'm very impressed. No amount of working out will remove the loose skin though, and why shouldn't you show off your hard work? Lastly HUGE congrats for becoming an ex smoker, that's money toward the op, this is just the start for you, I'm sure!
S
A
July 18, 2013
I am one year post op TT. Quitting nicotine was a non-refundable requirement of my surgeon.
I had a handful of loose skin like you did. My belly is flat, there was no problems at all. I am so happy that I'm going to have the excess skin of my flanks and upper butt removed now, which won't require the muscle placating the TT did. Don't skip on any of the options available.
J
July 19, 2013
ABDCAPE...congrats!! skin from your upper butt? I have some flub around my lower back...I bought one of those back extension machines to see if I can tighten it up...you think its possible to tighten that up with exercise or should that be something to discuss with Dr?
T
July 26, 2013
Hey Johnny-Boy. I am also a male, and am now 51 hours post-op. I feel really good, and am well on the way to recovery and more. I had TT with lipo of the flanks. It was done in Toronto. Best of luck!
A
August 2, 2013
Talk to the doctor, it might be more affordable to have it all done at one time, I believe its called a circumficial ?
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