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tired of being a skinny fat girl
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Seven years ago I started a series of very...
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Seven years ago I started a series of very challenging losses with the death of my spouse, a stroke from a chiropractic adjustment- and breast cancer. Thankfully I've come out on the other side -I'm still here and I know that I want to live the best life possible. Throughout all of my challenges my activity level really decreased and I've seen my body changing due to that lack of exercise and age too I suppose. I try and eat cleanly but when I'm bored or depressed I hit the sugar!
Wow did all that catch up with me! I've tried wraps, I have tried T-25 and for the last 5 months I've been seeing a personal trainer twice a week. The trainer has helped me with my strength (a lot!) and I'm so happy about that but it has done absolutely nothing for my midsection.
Seeing a picture of myself from just the right angle with just the wrong shirt on recently really prompted me to say enough is enough! I am getting liposuction! After doing some research I figured out that I wanted smart lipo. Yesterday I had a consultation at SonoBello, today I pulled the trigger and made an appointment for the procedure!
I'm attaching some before pictures because as hard as it was to even take them I know that this will help me see my progress through this process as well as hopefully help someone out there.
Thank you!
Wow did all that catch up with me! I've tried wraps, I have tried T-25 and for the last 5 months I've been seeing a personal trainer twice a week. The trainer has helped me with my strength (a lot!) and I'm so happy about that but it has done absolutely nothing for my midsection.
Seeing a picture of myself from just the right angle with just the wrong shirt on recently really prompted me to say enough is enough! I am getting liposuction! After doing some research I figured out that I wanted smart lipo. Yesterday I had a consultation at SonoBello, today I pulled the trigger and made an appointment for the procedure!
I'm attaching some before pictures because as hard as it was to even take them I know that this will help me see my progress through this process as well as hopefully help someone out there.
Thank you!
UPDATED FROM beaglesmom
17 days pre
not sharing this decision...
I've always been small, I am 5'2" and 129. I don't gain weight in my arms or legs so people tend to not take me serious when I complain about my midsection. Plus I have a wardrobe to disguise it- I was truly horrified to post the before pics- it made me look hard at what I knew but rarely look at. Also it made me feel totally justified in my decision. I am not letting anyone know with the exception of my closest friend and daughter. So I am really banking on it not being too difficult of a recovery that I can't conceal it. How many of you hid it from the people you live with? I feel embarrassed to share this with my circle of friends, it's a very personal thing for me.
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March 23, 2015
Hi. Everybody heals differently. I was able to hide it from most of the people I know, but not from my son, who lives in my house. I was sick the first day, I was sore for almost two weeks, and I moved slow up until day 9. I had a lot of fat removed so my first few days were rough. I would not have been able to hide it to anyone inside the home, but that doesn't mean you won't.
March 23, 2015
My cover is going to be migraine (I suffer from those) they keep me down for 2-3 days sometimes...I don't want my 11 yr old son to know, it doesn't send the best message to a kid that age. But I will get a back up plan incase I feel awful for too many days, thanks!
March 23, 2015
You may need another cover story because of the initial swelling. I had a lot that I couldn't hide from day 2-10. I took medical leave the first week and I worked from home the second week. Continue to read posts from others so you can see the good, the bad, and the ugly. Each case may be somewhat different, but it's hard to tell how your body will respond.
March 23, 2015
I had my smartlipo and mini TT on a Thurs and was able to go to work on Mon. But, I was still very swollen and very sore. Especially when I was in 1 position for a while and needed to get up and move. I told my Co-workers I was having an outpatient procedure, but didn't give any specifics. My family knew. It would've been very difficult to conceal from them. Even though I could move around, my body was stiff (kind of like when you have an extreme workout and you're really sore). Maybe you can use a torn muscle or something as your cover. Wish you the best!
March 24, 2015
We are very similar in stats, so I can't wait to follow your progress! I go in one week! I'm telling no one at work or family, except my husband. I'm currently struggling with what to tell the kids. My son is 14 and don't think he'll ask many (if any) questions. My daughter, though, is almost 18 and I'm petrified to talk to her about it! How crazy is that? I can't go in to it not telling them that I'm having surgery. I just don't feel right about it. I'm sure my kids won't understand at all, but it's my decision that I'm doing something that will make me happy. I really don't think I can surgery from those living in my house. When I had my tummy tuck, I told everyone (family and kids) that I had a hernia repair. It worked out perfect. I don't think you can hide surgery at home, but can definitely say it's for something else. I took a 5 week "vacation" from work and they never knew I had surgery. So, that's doable. My husband is supportive. He wants to tell his mom (because we see her lots) but I'd rather he doesn't... It's tough...On one hand, I'm like It's MY decision, I don't care what people think, yet I'm not very comfortable sharing it with everyone. I just don't think everyone needs to know. Best of luck to you!
March 31, 2015
I've told no one but my husband and a long distance friend who is also on this site. I have three kids, one grown and two still at home (10 year old twin daughters) and none of them know I did this. I told them I hurt my back and have to wear a compression garment for that reason. I'm 6 days post op and they're none the wiser! I haven't told any of my friends at all.
UPDATED FROM beaglesmom
12 days pre
Pre-op appointment
I had my pre-op appt yesterday, it was scheduled for 10:30 and I waited for about 30 minutes to be called back and then for about 30 minutes in the exam room waiting to be seen by the doctor. The staff is all very nice and I really like Dr Hendrix so I will overlook the delay. Sometimes that happens.
I asked the questions I had, and he told me about the procedure in detail. Then the nurse took pictures and gave me my prescriptions. I walked out feeling very positive about the whole thing. Especially because he said that I was an excellent candidate and that I should see great results.
I asked the questions I had, and he told me about the procedure in detail. Then the nurse took pictures and gave me my prescriptions. I walked out feeling very positive about the whole thing. Especially because he said that I was an excellent candidate and that I should see great results.
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March 29, 2015
Good luck! We have very similar body types so I'm curious to see your results.
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