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I'm Really Going to Do It!!! - Overland Park, KS
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I am 34 years old and the mother to 4 beautiful...
ShadyKDecember 9, 2014
WORTH IT$8,000
I am 34 years old and the mother to 4 beautiful girls. Two are biological and two are from my husband's first marriage. I got pregnant with my eldest daughter when I was 18. I'm 5'5 and went from weight 120 to 210. It was my own fault. I was depressed to be pregnant as a teen and I was doing it without the father, so I turned to food. After her delivery I weighed around 155-160 for five years. I managed to drop the weight but my stomach never recovered. I dreamed of a tummy tuck but I wasn't financially able and I always dreamed of having another child. Fast-forward to present day. I had my youngest daughter in 2012. I gained about 40 lbs in that pregnancy but dropped in the year after delivery. (Thanks to nursing!!!) So here I am 34 years old, happily married, financially stable and done having kids. I decided that 2014 would be the year I stopped saying "I wish" and started taking action. I went back to college to get my diploma and I finally decided to go ahead with the tummy tuck. I've never had surgery before so I am super nervous! Luckily I am so busy with finals and getting ready for Christmas that I haven't had too much time to dwell. I will post some before pics later this week.
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December 10, 2014
Welcome! I am in Independence, mo...right next door. And I'm having my TT w/ lipo on the 19th. I actually had a consult with Dr. Hall and I loved him but he was the most expensive consult...kinda regretting not going with him! I'm definitely interested in hearing about your experience. It's right around the corner...good luck!
December 11, 2014
I had two consults and Dr Hall was the least expensive. I am doing inner thigh lipo too!
UPDATED FROM ShadyK
5 days pre
It's getting more real..........
ShadyKDecember 10, 2014
I just got a call from the surgery center!! I have to be there at 6:15 on 12/16. I am so glad it's earlier in the day. Even though I have already paid in full, this makes it seem so much more real. It seems so strange to be so nervous one minute and so excited the next. I haven't really done anything to prepare. No supplements, no medical accessories. The only extra thing I purchased for the sx is Dial soap. My Dr says I don't need anything else. I just plan to take it day by day and if I need something my husband can pick it up. I am posting before pics below and I have to say that taking these and putting them online is one of the hardest things I've ever done.
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December 11, 2014
Congrats! Can't wait to see pics! I am also going to the same doctor a week later! Good luck!
December 15, 2014
Agree with posting the before pics! Just wait until you have the afters! I did not much to prepare either and my bp was perfect day of surgery! The nurse even asked why I wasn't nervous?! I had no idea because I had visioned myself crying my eyes out as I was wheeled away from my hubby! Wasn't the case :) best of luck! I look forward to your journey!
UPDATED FROM ShadyK
4 days pre
Short List
ShadyKDecember 12, 2014
Just a short list of hints I'm looking forward to post tuck....
1. Not always wearing two shirts. I always wear a cami for an extra fat guard
2. Wearing a fitted shirt.
3. Not constantly pulling my pants up over my tummy flab
4. Not stiff-arming my hubs if he accidently touches my stomach
5. Not wearing a tankini!!!!!
6. Not constantly sucking in my gut
1. Not always wearing two shirts. I always wear a cami for an extra fat guard
2. Wearing a fitted shirt.
3. Not constantly pulling my pants up over my tummy flab
4. Not stiff-arming my hubs if he accidently touches my stomach
5. Not wearing a tankini!!!!!
6. Not constantly sucking in my gut
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December 18, 2014
#4 made me giggle. I didn't realize how much I look forward to that. It's just a reaction. Can't wait!
Thank you for joining us and starting your journey. You have come a long way and overcome many bumps but you are doing great. Life can be funny at times but now it's time for you. Can't wait to see your after pictures.