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10 Years and Counting - New Zealand, NZ

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Hi, I'm Melissa I'm 29 yrs of age from New...

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MelissaKiKyTa
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Hi, I'm Melissa
I'm 29 yrs of age from New Zealand, I had three beautiful daughters (nearly 10,8and nearly 6).
when I was 12 I started to notice stretch marks on my hips, thigh and the back of my calfs, and later on my boobs, and because of these early signs when I fell pregnant at 19 I knew I wasn't going to stretch graciously.
My first pregnancy I ballooned to I don't know how much (I remember 10kgs by 20 weeks) when I got pregnant the second time I remember having a big round belly and a hanging flap underneath from my eldest.
I lost around 15 kgs and got married to my wonderful hubby (father of my girls) 17 months after at 64kgs
now another child added to the mix and after different methods I am back down to 66kgs at the moment and have excess skin and stretch marks that go from 1/2 way through my public hair line to 20cm above my belly button.
I had previously booked and paid a deposit for a tummy tuck and breast augmentation for Sept 12 in Thailand but after much disappointment (I think my mum was pleased though)this fell though because of $$ and my state of mind .
so here we are again, but this time I'm planning a NZ op... Im undecided on the location, I have a app for a consultation with a surgeon on Feb 3rd 2014 in Wellington Nz which is 7 hrs drive from my city, so the next update will prob be around then.

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October 7, 2013
Good luck with your consult
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October 13, 2013
Thank you, I'll post update post consult, I'm planning on seeing a surgeon in my area too so I can weigh up my options
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October 7, 2013
Good luck on your quest
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October 13, 2013
Thank you ☺
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October 8, 2013
Good luck! I am sure you will find the emotional support and information you need here on RS!
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October 13, 2013
Thank u, I actually chose my perspective surgeon because two reviews on this site... But it's quite addictive lol
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October 8, 2013
Good luck sweetie. You should ask your ps if they have a financial care plan where you could make payments on your surgery like a car. We have that here in the USA
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October 13, 2013
Thank you for the advice, I'll ask him that at my app, but if its not pos hubby said we'll put it on the mortgage
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October 14, 2013
What a wonderful hubby!
November 27, 2013
Hi. Who is going to be your surgeon? I am currently trying to find one but can't seem to find any reviews for the nelson area so am wondering whether to go further afield (although that might not be so convenient for follow ups)