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Hello ladies, I have been lurking on and off here...
Hello ladies,
I have been lurking on and off here for quite a while. I have read so many stories on here, it has been really enlightening, i have been wanting a TT for about three years now. Every time i think that i am ready something pops up, like that same year i ended up having a partial hysterectomy because i had so many fibroids that they were pressing on my uterus and also attached to my right ovary so that was the best decision for me but now i regret that because of the hot flashes that keeps me up most night because of the excessive sweating. Do anyone have any suggestions regarding that? i am trying my best not to have to take HRT but i might just have to don't know what else to do....
so this year i am making it my year to do me. My kids are grown(31,25,23 and 17) and just the baby at home. I just made my consultation for February 11th at NYEE to speak with Dr. Abdul. I also inquired if they do fat transfer but i will get more details when i go to see the PS.
I am so excited and scared at the same time, i am hoping to have my surgery done on April 15th. I would like to loose some more weight before surgery, right now i am weighing 190lbs and my height is 5'7.. i am looking into juicing for the next 60 days with breaks inbetween to eat. How is everyone doing?
Any suggestions for weight loss will be welcomed. I have recently stop smoking and it is so hard not to light up but i am taking it one day at a time.
I am so happy that this site is here for us to express our feelings and know that there's others out there that know what we are going through. Hope everyone have a great day. I will upload pictures at another time when i get more comfortable with putting my pics up...
I have been lurking on and off here for quite a while. I have read so many stories on here, it has been really enlightening, i have been wanting a TT for about three years now. Every time i think that i am ready something pops up, like that same year i ended up having a partial hysterectomy because i had so many fibroids that they were pressing on my uterus and also attached to my right ovary so that was the best decision for me but now i regret that because of the hot flashes that keeps me up most night because of the excessive sweating. Do anyone have any suggestions regarding that? i am trying my best not to have to take HRT but i might just have to don't know what else to do....
so this year i am making it my year to do me. My kids are grown(31,25,23 and 17) and just the baby at home. I just made my consultation for February 11th at NYEE to speak with Dr. Abdul. I also inquired if they do fat transfer but i will get more details when i go to see the PS.
I am so excited and scared at the same time, i am hoping to have my surgery done on April 15th. I would like to loose some more weight before surgery, right now i am weighing 190lbs and my height is 5'7.. i am looking into juicing for the next 60 days with breaks inbetween to eat. How is everyone doing?
Any suggestions for weight loss will be welcomed. I have recently stop smoking and it is so hard not to light up but i am taking it one day at a time.
I am so happy that this site is here for us to express our feelings and know that there's others out there that know what we are going through. Hope everyone have a great day. I will upload pictures at another time when i get more comfortable with putting my pics up...
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February 3, 2016
I'm from Brooklyn and work there as well but now reside in Queens. I'm having a mommy makeover consult but would settle for a tummy tuck!
February 4, 2016
I lost 60 lbs initially started as a diet but became a lifestyle change. Paleo - high protein - I've also changed to no processed food, no grains(wheat belly) trying to find an alternative for meds for inflammation and it works for me. Dropped all of my meds, BP down as well. It is hard at first but after you see and feel the results it gives you more desire to stick to it. I am nearly 4 years from the change in diet. The most difficult part now is in social situations - like dinner with new friends who made a cake from scratch - the last time I have in it made me so sick that I will never do that again!! I did have some success with weight watchers but there was too much to think about :) and I put all the weight back on plus. But I know a few people that it has worked for. I do drink smoothies instead of juice - just juice has more calories and nothing to keep you full. There are a lot of good sites and recipes for smoothies - get a good blender though. I got the one Montel Williams sells(LOL) - it was cheaper than the vitamix - but I hear the higher end Ninja's are good as well. Ok last Tip get My Fitness Pal to track your food! Awesome app. Good Luck!
February 7, 2016
Hey 2doornot2do..thanks so much for your insight and information regarding dieting...I also have a ninja and do smoothies sometimes but I really prefer jucing...so far I have been juicing for 5 days and already lost five pounds but I do eat my fruits and yogurt, and refuse to give you my one cup a day coffee.
I never tried weight watchers because I always thought its a lot of one to spend. Thanks again, take care
I never tried weight watchers because I always thought its a lot of one to spend. Thanks again, take care
February 12, 2016
Started the Paleo way of eating and with regular excercise, already see weight loss. Had my tummy tuck over 4 months ago and after holiday eating did not like how my upper abs looked big. Realize I have to stay in shape and lose some weight to achieve the best outcome. Would be a waste of money, recovery time, pain.
UPDATED FROM SueMJ01
Consultation Outcome
Hello ladies,
I had my consultation this morning at 10am. I arrived about 5 mins early, waited in the office for someone to come in and give me some paperwork to fill out. After filling out the paperwork, had to return to the waiting area for the doctor to come and get me, Dr. Gil Nardini came in after 10 mins..He is very nice looking, very warm and his spirit spoke to mine and instantly i knew that i would want him to do my surgery. We sat and spoke for about 15-25 mins and he asked if i had any questions but all i could think about at that moment to ask him was will the scar be the exact spot that i have my hysterectomy scar. He informed me that he would first have to examine me..dah!!!! lol
So he gave me a gown and a tiny g-string, changed and came back out and his hands were freezing...anyway he examined me and told me i was a good candidate, he would like me to loose 10 lbs but i will be going hard for about 20 instead. Have to return the last week of march probably around the 28th, not sure yet because susanna the office manager ( i guess) will have to call me to confirm for that appointment and also i have a tentative date of April 14th...she also will be calling to let me know if that date is available. He is there until June that will be the end of the rotation, he will be moving on not sure where but will ask when i go back. He also said that he will be taking my pics when i go back. He will do the TT and also aggressive lipo on my flank and from my bra line down, he was also surprise about my previous scar and he stated that i healed really nice and that's good, will be staying overnight in the hospital and then release next day. So, taking a deep breathe and here is some of my pics before..Oh, forgot. My name is Sue, i am 51 (bday was yesterday) and i have 4 daughters, did put in my first post their ages...
I had my consultation this morning at 10am. I arrived about 5 mins early, waited in the office for someone to come in and give me some paperwork to fill out. After filling out the paperwork, had to return to the waiting area for the doctor to come and get me, Dr. Gil Nardini came in after 10 mins..He is very nice looking, very warm and his spirit spoke to mine and instantly i knew that i would want him to do my surgery. We sat and spoke for about 15-25 mins and he asked if i had any questions but all i could think about at that moment to ask him was will the scar be the exact spot that i have my hysterectomy scar. He informed me that he would first have to examine me..dah!!!! lol
So he gave me a gown and a tiny g-string, changed and came back out and his hands were freezing...anyway he examined me and told me i was a good candidate, he would like me to loose 10 lbs but i will be going hard for about 20 instead. Have to return the last week of march probably around the 28th, not sure yet because susanna the office manager ( i guess) will have to call me to confirm for that appointment and also i have a tentative date of April 14th...she also will be calling to let me know if that date is available. He is there until June that will be the end of the rotation, he will be moving on not sure where but will ask when i go back. He also said that he will be taking my pics when i go back. He will do the TT and also aggressive lipo on my flank and from my bra line down, he was also surprise about my previous scar and he stated that i healed really nice and that's good, will be staying overnight in the hospital and then release next day. So, taking a deep breathe and here is some of my pics before..Oh, forgot. My name is Sue, i am 51 (bday was yesterday) and i have 4 daughters, did put in my first post their ages...
Replies (11)
February 11, 2016
Glad to see it went well. I'm all about following your instinct so I'm sure it will work out. I have a consultation on the 22nd for a mommy makeover. I also have 4 kids, 2 girls and 2 boys! Happy Belated Birthday Sue. God willing next year you celebrate in a even more knockout body!!!
February 11, 2016
Thanks for the birthday wishes. Yes, always good to follow your instinct...oh wow..I always wanted a boy but no luck in that department. Mommy makeover wanted to do that but I changed my mind to just the tt...will do my breast maybe next year and probably a bbl if finances permits...good luck on your consultation will be following you
February 11, 2016
Congratulations!! Good luck with everything!!
February 12, 2016
@bajangirl50 I hope all is well with you can you share with me how much did he say your tummy tuck would cost because I'm considering him too hum but I would love to see if I could get a march date
February 12, 2016
@vitamin Leondoll...he did not quote the price because the office manager first has to confirm my dates for surgery and post op..but last i heard it was around 4500.00 hope that it is still that price...you should see him, you'll like him.
February 12, 2016
Good luck and Happy belated. Did you have to pay for the consultation and how much?
February 12, 2016
Can you please give me the number please thanks. I need to get liposuction to my back it's horrible. lol .I need to see him ASAP.
I went to Lexington plastic Surgery they are asking me $10000 come too find out Dr Jones is not good.Thanks in advance for the number. If you need the place to get the FAJA bobysuit I can send it too you.
I went to Lexington plastic Surgery they are asking me $10000 come too find out Dr Jones is not good.Thanks in advance for the number. If you need the place to get the FAJA bobysuit I can send it too you.
February 23, 2016
Hi! I also had a consultation with him, he answered all my question, the only thing is that he just two years experience, I'm trying to do my breast augmentation with him, but I'm not sure
UPDATED FROM SueMJ01
Reschedule TT
Hello ladies,
Hope you guys are doing well and those who recently had surgery are recovery. I have not been on here for a long time, was trying to concentrate on dieting and getting my head wrapped around the surgery. Dr. Nardini had initially scheduled me for April but had to reschedule for May 12th,2016 and i found out today that he overbooked himself and i will no longer be able to have surgery with him.
Right now, i will be scheduling my surgery for July, ugh..Dr. Nardini will be leaving the fellowship at the end of this month and someone new will be coming in and the earliest surgery date that they will have will be in July.
I have been on a rollercoaster ride, having to deal with some much emotions and worrying that my head has not been in a good place these past months. I realize that this is a blessing from god, i have so much things to do before i am laid up. I have to get my driver's license, take a mini vacation, get ready for my daughter's high school graduation and the list goes on and on. My husband has been very understandable, encouraging and really supportive of this decision, i could not ask for a nicer spouse. Right now, i am still dieting, and exercising, I am also hopeful that by next month my body will be 10 lbs lighter....I will keep you guys posted,,,
Hope you guys are doing well and those who recently had surgery are recovery. I have not been on here for a long time, was trying to concentrate on dieting and getting my head wrapped around the surgery. Dr. Nardini had initially scheduled me for April but had to reschedule for May 12th,2016 and i found out today that he overbooked himself and i will no longer be able to have surgery with him.
Right now, i will be scheduling my surgery for July, ugh..Dr. Nardini will be leaving the fellowship at the end of this month and someone new will be coming in and the earliest surgery date that they will have will be in July.
I have been on a rollercoaster ride, having to deal with some much emotions and worrying that my head has not been in a good place these past months. I realize that this is a blessing from god, i have so much things to do before i am laid up. I have to get my driver's license, take a mini vacation, get ready for my daughter's high school graduation and the list goes on and on. My husband has been very understandable, encouraging and really supportive of this decision, i could not ask for a nicer spouse. Right now, i am still dieting, and exercising, I am also hopeful that by next month my body will be 10 lbs lighter....I will keep you guys posted,,,
Hey girlie welcome to the community. I also had a hysterectomy and struggled with the hot flashes for a while. I tried everything under the sun on the natural route but it didn't work. I ended up on Premarin and it's been a life saver. I started wearing the patch for the first year but then needed to change over to the pill due to a skin allergy from it. I have been on it now for 18 years and have been great. No issues at all. The next problem will be getting off it, UGH.
As far as the diet goes, I lost 70 pounds on Weight Watchers and have kept it off. I follow the maintenance program and have done well. It teaches you how to eat while allowing you to eat any foods. You are not restricted to certain foods. I don't do well with that LOL.
Good job with the stopping smoking, it's hard as hell but well worth it in the long run. Keep up the good work.
Update us often on how everything is going for you.
Congrats on the weight loss...you're like me hate the restriction diets but I figure with the juicing it'll help me loose weight and also the benefits of drinking my veggies, not really a big veggie person.
Yes, my lord the smoking is so hard to stop I'm trying to take it one day at a time, but better I stop now months ahead, so at least the nicotine will be out of my system. I'll update after my first visit to 0s which is next week.
Sounds great, I will watch for your updates! Stay strong with the smoking, it is hard as heck so just take it one day at a time, and some days it may be one hours at a time. It's a hard habit to kick. Just think about all of the money you will save:)
Yes giving up the carbs is very hard but we must do what we can to get the best results...What procedure are you planning to do?