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5 Month Update! New Photos!

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Okay folks, my journey is about to begin. My...

niptuckgrlDecember 12, 2012
WORTH IT$10,000

Okay folks, my journey is about to begin. My surgery is scheduled for next Wednesday, 12/19/12. As expected, I'm freaking out a little....mostly about the swelling, not being able to excercise and going back to work after two weeks.

Anyhoo, here are some lovely photos. I'm 49, 5'4" and 115 lbs. As you can see, although I don't have kids, weight gain/loss has trashed my stomach. And I've never had a great core...even though I workout 5-6 days a week.

Today, while I was having a momentary panic attack about my TT, I took these photos and I'm GLAD that I did. Looking at them re-affirmed my decision to move forward with the journey.

Stay tuned...I'll be posting as I move through the process.

niptuckgrl's provider

Jeffrey Antimarino, MD, FACS

Jeffrey Antimarino, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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molson14
December 14, 2012

Good luck! I am having mine in 6 weeks!=)

niptuckgrl
December 14, 2012
Based on other's comments, I decided to rent a power recliner. I think it's a wise decision...
Kimmers25
December 14, 2012

Deep breath girlie!  You will do great and this will all be over soon:)  Keep us up to date on how everything is going.  

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Metal Momma
December 14, 2012
I just looked at your photos. I think you are going to do great! You skin kinda reminds me of the way mine used to look, except I did have kids & my muscle protruded. I never had a core either, but I could see obliques trying to show...but that was as far as it would have ever gotten. So here's to having a 6pk in the new year!!
niptuckgrl
December 14, 2012
Thanks all...I'm in the pre-surgery freak out phase. The glass of wine that I'm having right now is helping. Of course you already know this but I am so glad that I found this forum. I have a feeling that y'all will be my sanity over the next few months. Thank you, thank you, thank you already for the kind words and support.
UPDATED FROM niptuckgrl
4 days pre

Four sleeps until my surgery! Today is my official...

niptuckgrlDecember 15, 2012
Four sleeps until my surgery! Today is my official "day of beauty" with a mani, pedi and arch; tomorrow is my final pre-surgery deep tissue massage. I also have the major run to for all my recovery items.

Off to workout since these are the last ones for a while. Cardio and weight lifting are in order for today. Trying to eat lots of high quality protein over the next few days and drink a ton of water.

I can't believe that I'm on the countdown to something that I've been waiting so long for.

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UPDATED FROM niptuckgrl
2 days pre

I spent the weekend buying all sorts of lovely...

niptuckgrlDecember 17, 2012
I spent the weekend buying all sorts of lovely recovery items including the granny panties and the WalMart Moo Moo's. *Delightful.* I also bought a ton of gauze pads, gauze rolls and tape. I had no idea the variety of gauze products available! I probably over bought. Gads. The power recliner should be delivered tomorrow, so I'll be all set when I return home on Thursday.Just need to pack my bag for Wednesday morning. The surgical nurse will be calling today to confirm my surgery time. So excited and nervous!

Yesterday, I put on my skinny jeans to say good bye to for the next month (?) or so. They fit so well in the ass BUT they are low riders and my little muffin top just rolls over the edge like cookie dough being sqeezed out of a tube. I will be so freaking happy to be able to wear LOW RISE jeans and undies. Oh, and not freak out if my shirt rises up and my tummy is accidentally exposed. This entire process has helped me come to terms with my life long, deep seeded issues with my stomach. Well, say goodbye to those issues (eventually).

Trying to remain calm, cool and collected today and tomorrow. :)

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