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ONE YEAR today....best decision ever :-)

Name: ONE YEAR today....best decision ever :-)
Item: Na
Rating: 5
Author: 49in49

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I am a 49 year old mother of 3 (17, 15, and 13). I...

49in49October 21, 2012

WORTH IT$11,000

I am a 49 year old mother of 3 (17, 15, and 13). I was quite overweight before and during my child bearing years but have lost a considerable amount of weight and kept it off now for many years through diet and exercise. I currently weight 145 at 5' 10" but because of loose skin, a c-section scar and stretch marks I still see "the big girl" in the mirror.

I considered this procedure when I was in my mid 40's but it just wasn't the right time for me mentally. Now it is and I am actually very excited for next Monday morning. I know that I will have a long recovery and I never underestimate the gravity of a surgical procedure but my brain just knows that this is the right thing for me at this time in my life. I have come to realize that all of my work to maintain my health deserves to be rewarded-does that makes sense?

I am also getting a breast life at the same time but my brain is very much focused on the tt and recovery.

I have been watching this site now ever since I made this decision in June and I have absolutely loved how supportive everyone is. I'll try and get some before pictures up.

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Replies (16)

chicamonita

October 22, 2012

Big girl??? From where? Besides the tummy area, you look great for being 49 years old! Your surgery is about a week after yours! We need to keep in touch! Good luck and don't cry over the pictures, by the time you know it you will be crying tears of joy :) Good luck!!

chicamonita

October 22, 2012

* after my surgery....oops lol

chicamonita

October 22, 2012

Ok I'm lost lol My surgey is a week after yours... there lol

49in49

October 22, 2012

Thanks for the kind words. You can live the first week of your own recovery a week in advance through me and I promise you I am quite positive. The next 6 days are going to seem soooo long-I honestly haven't been this excited about something in a long time

Blonde in bluffton

October 22, 2012

Hey! My surgery is oct 29th also!! I am nervous and excited!

49in49

October 22, 2012

I'll be spending a lot of this week at my local gym and running with the dog. Keeping myself busy and tired so I don't keep over-thinking this. Monday can't come soon enough. Do you know your time?

ttkk97

October 22, 2012

My surgery is Oct 29 as well! can't wait to share our stories. I need to learn how to add pics. My internet sucks in my room so I'm not sure when after my surgery I will be able to check in.

49in49

October 22, 2012

When I booked this in June, October seemed like forever. Now the days are just speeding by. It is a real leap of faith to post before pictures. I think that was what was stopping me from getting on here earlier...it seems to look worse in pictures than what I seem to be used too but also makes me glad I have made this decision now. Looking forward to hearing from you in the next week and then while we recover.

TwoPlusOne

October 22, 2012

Just found your review. You look great already! I's obvious you work out hard! You're, like, the perfect candidate for a TT. I can't wait to see your results. Just one more week and tour belly and boobs will match the rest of you! Keep us posted!

TwoPlusOne

October 22, 2012

Ugh, hate writing on mobile deviced! I's = It's and tour = your *headdesk*

49in49

October 22, 2012

Thanks. I can tell from your pics you also find the gym your "happy place". I loved the picture of yourself fully clothed when you comment about what you can hide with clothes. I feel exactly the same way and that is why I have told very few people because I don't need the "you don't need a tt" comments. I am done with trying to hide part of me and I want to be more comfortable in my skin. The stretch marks are from kids and I could live with that but my loose skin---that, I'm so done with!

TwoPlusOne

October 23, 2012

Maybe "you don't need a tummy tuck" is their way of saying you look fantastic considering what your body has been through, and that they wish that was good enough? But really, for some of us, looking fantastic _considering_ is not enough. Who wants to have to explain why we work so hard and only look so good, when we could look as good as people expect when they see us work? Don't know if that came out well, but after this op, people will only see your six-pack and not your kids. The leftover stretchmatks can be your tribute to the kids :D. If anyone deserves this op, it's you!

49in49

October 24, 2012

That made total sense and you are wise for someone so young :-) You actually have me thinking I need to come clean to my sister but I will start by telling her that my decision has been made and I need her support or nothing at all right now She had a bird when I suggested 6 months ago that I was thinking of it. I am actually dying to see what's under there but by the time the swelling is gone I'm afraid I will have lost a lot of muscle. I have been doing some seriously heavy weights for the last 6 weeks so I have some left after my extended rest. It's going to drive me batty -thank god for all the shows on Netflix I have never watched

TwoPlusOne

October 24, 2012

I'm just starting my heavy weight journey. I started with squats but hoping to add deadlifts and presses as well. Inormallydo mostly bodyweight stuff. But today I have a cold and I have to rest. My period seems to be coming very early? You made me think a lot about the whole telling people thing. And then I wrote a whole treatise about it on my review. There are definitely some people I wouldn't tell. But they're the same people I don't tell all kinds of things to, and we've already grown apart, so.... It's different with family though, for so many reasons. Could you handle it if she reacted badly? Could you handle keeping it secret?

all4me1213

October 22, 2012

You look fabulous for a 49yr old mom of 3.....Excited for you & can't wait for the pics....Good Luck

49in49

October 22, 2012

Thanks and you need to post your before shots also. I love looking at the difference for everyone after they are "finished"

UPDATED FROM 49in49

6 days pre

Thank goodness for realself when you dog gets you...

49in49October 23, 2012

Thank goodness for realself when you dog gets you up at 4:30 and you start thinking too much. I am a little obsessed with looking at before and after pictures. I wish more people would post 6 month and 1 year and further recovery pictures as I feel better when I see that the scars really do fade. I have a 17 yo c-section scar than you would have a hard time finding except for the unmatched stretch marks and shelf of skin but I'm 49...I don"t really want to wait 17 years :-)

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Blonde in bluffton

October 23, 2012

I look at pcs all the time:-) u can't believe we are so close!!!

49in49

October 24, 2012

Just think, next Tuesday we can post our scary pictures. I just bought milk that expires AFTER I am Sharon 2.0 :-)

Blonde in bluffton

October 24, 2012

I can't wait!!!! I can't believe it:-)

Armywife72

October 23, 2012

You are going to look absolutely fabulous!! You already have accomplished so much by losing the baby weight and then some from 3 kiddos! Just think positive thoughts....no more sagging skin! You'll be the you, you have wanted to be for years!!

49in49

October 25, 2012

Thanks and trust me, i cannot wait to lose the saggy skin and if I look half as good as I feel on most days I will be very happy. These last few days are a killer- I-just-want-to-get-it-over-with

nomoreflap

October 23, 2012

I am also 49 and lost 67 pounds after 3 c-sections (who are now 25, 22, and 17) and a complete hysterectomy about 8 years ago. I am so happy about being smaller but continue to focus on the lovely skin flap on my stomach and deflated breasts. I know exactly how you feel. I have wanted this for a long time but wasn't in a position mentally or financially to do this before. Now I too feel this is the right time. I know people don't understand that this is something that I want for myself. It isn't about what other people think about me. Good for you for doing this for yourself. You do deserve a reward for all your hard work. We are so used to taking care of our family that we feel guilty for doing something for ourselves. Don't feel that way. I am so excited for you! I can't wait to go through this with you. My surgery isn't until Nov 20th but I will follow your progress and pray for you to have a speedy uncomplicated recovery.

49in49

October 23, 2012

November 20'th will sneak up on you very quickly. I think this week before is the toughest although my house has never been so clean. Busy body-calm brain. You are right that it is not about what others think--it was most certainly a decision I had to make for me. I need to be okay with my body at this stage in my life. It really is the start of so many new things on the verge of 50. I have a list of 49 things I want to do while I am 49 and this is most certainly the biggest.

nomoreflap

October 26, 2012

It really is sneaking up on me fast. I'm excited for you and can't wait to read your post op posts. I'll be praying for you!

Mytime50

October 23, 2012

I'm actually going for my consult on the 29th. Must be a good day for us! I have given this much thought too. Three C-sections, sagging belly, turning 50 end of November, I finally gave myself permission to give this gift to myself. My husband is totally behind me on this too, naturally! LOL. Good luck can't wait to see the results.

49in49

October 23, 2012

I love your attitude and look forward to hearing how your consult goes. I will have plenty of time to read about it next week so keep me posted and best of luck. I hope you hear everything just the way you want it

UPDATED FROM 49in49

4 days pre

I should have know that when I bought Halloween...

49in49October 25, 2012

I should have know that when I bought Halloween candy for 100 kids but I know I'll only get about 40 that the carnage would be bad. And it was. Feeling a little sugar hangover this morning but I will try to be better today. Ha.

I will get the call tonight about my time for Monday. I'm hoping for first thing but I'll deal with whatever I get. Not a lot of choice at this point except maybe another trip to Walmart for just a little more candy.

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Jill13

October 26, 2012

Can't wait to here how it goes. You will do great! I'm 9days PO and would do this 100 times over again. Although I'm swollen and bloated I'm now "flat" :) and once again have nice full perky breast :). Keep us all posted!