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6 weeks PO! - North Carolina
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I am 39 years old, married for 16 years with 2...
jennregiSeptember 23, 2011
WORTH IT$7,600
I am 39 years old, married for 16 years with 2 beautiful boys ... 12 and 5. I had gastric bypass surgery 5 years ago and lost 140 pounds. With such a big weight loss, I naturally have loose skin in the stomach area. I have loose skin in the thigh/butt area as well but it's no where near as bad as my stomach. Ideally I would of loved to have a TT, thigh lift and breast lift/aug. but a girl has to prioritize and my stomach is my biggest concern.
I started consultations about a month ago and finally decided on a doctor. I just paid my deposit and received a surgery date of Oct. 24th. Can't wait!!! I'm so excited. I feel like this is the final step in my weight loss journey.
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UPDATED FROM jennregi
26 days pre
Totally having a fat day ... or should I say fat...
jennregiSeptember 28, 2011
Totally having a fat day ... or should I say fat week. I'm so ready to have this skin be gone. My birthday is Sunday and I'm trying to figure out what to wear to dinner. Everything just seems to emphasize my stomach. Ughhhh!
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September 28, 2011
It seems like I can't get enough information too. I am reading daily. I can;t wait for it to be over I think the waiting is the worst part.
September 28, 2011
I totally agree Shaila!!! I also cant wait for it to just be over. All I do is google or youtube things about the surgery.
September 29, 2011
Girls, yes, it is very exciting to have the surgery, I agree! I would encourage you to read as much as possible and have a good idea of the downsides so you will be prepared. The recovery process is LONG, months and months, changing each week. At any point in the recovery, something could happen and you need to know that. I flew through surgery and the first 3 weeks, no problems, very little pain and mild discomfort. Then at 3 weeks I got an infection. Many of us have setbacks at some time or another, BE prepared for that so you won't be stumped. We will be here to support you through it all!
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24 days pre
Went to the health clinic at work earlier this...
jennregiSeptember 30, 2011
Went to the health clinic at work earlier this week and had all the blood work and EKG done. Everything came out great. The doctor's office called and said everything was good and see me at the pre-op appointment on 10/14. Can't wait!!
I got on the scale today. I haven't been weighing every day ... maybe every other week. I weighed 156.5. Pretty good! I've been really stressed at work and didn't get great news today at work so I feel like I haven't been eating the best. So I expected my weight to be higher. I guess I haven't been doing as bad as I thought. I need to start exercising again. Much better to work the stress out exercising rather than eating. Of course easier said than done.
Birthday is Sunday. We ended up cancelling dinner out and opted for a nice family dinner with husband and kids. I actually prefer it that way so I'm really looking forward to it. Tomorrow is Oct 1st ... surgery date is coming up fast!!!
I got on the scale today. I haven't been weighing every day ... maybe every other week. I weighed 156.5. Pretty good! I've been really stressed at work and didn't get great news today at work so I feel like I haven't been eating the best. So I expected my weight to be higher. I guess I haven't been doing as bad as I thought. I need to start exercising again. Much better to work the stress out exercising rather than eating. Of course easier said than done.
Birthday is Sunday. We ended up cancelling dinner out and opted for a nice family dinner with husband and kids. I actually prefer it that way so I'm really looking forward to it. Tomorrow is Oct 1st ... surgery date is coming up fast!!!
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