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I truly don't have a grand expectation as of yet....
SoldierTuckNovember 7, 2013
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I truly don't have a grand expectation as of yet. I truly want my apron gone and a flat stomach. I will work and exercise the rest away. I met with my ps and the consult was awesome, he answered all my questions. I had a nice list for him. I will ask additional questions prior to the surgery and post pictures day before and day of and day after and every week.
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October 2013 Vacation
SoldierTuckNovember 10, 2013
Two weeks ago ---- The start if the journey.
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November 10, 2013
I too feel the same way, remove my fat and the extra skin, I can work the rest off at the gym. Good luck to you. I'm scheduled for Nov 22nd ...13 days away!!!
November 10, 2013
Good luck darling, I'm 4 days post op now. Read this site and all the tips it contains. I've learned lots and am having a better recovery because of it. I'll be thinking of you and following your story. x
November 10, 2013
Thanks. A little nervous, but not as much since this site. My family is very nervous. I haven't told a lot if people just family, boss and a friend and a co-worker. But, I am so ready. Went food shopping yesterday and bought a lot of juice and small items like rice cakes, wheat thins, and plenty of veggies. I may need some more vitamin C and D so making apt for my primary dr to make sure.
November 10, 2013
I read your posts and you give me a lot of encouragement thanks. I will survive, I'm a soldier.
November 10, 2013
How much are you weighing Hun?
You will be fine this site is great!!
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SoldierTuckNovember 11, 2013
I am really antsy. I am so addicted to this site. I looked at pictures of people my weight size and same type of built this morning. Yes it is 4 am est. I am up and working. I work from home. So, that will help with my laptop in my lap as I heal. So, most likely just a week off of work. Yes indeed. But, overall this has a been a long time coming. I remember when I had my C-Section with my son. I had an infection in my excision and the nurse had to come up everyday to pack it and clean it. I just don't want to go through that again. The doctor said there was nothing that I did to cause it or could have done to prevent it. It just happens I was very skinny at the time. So, being overweight was not the issue. I see in the pictures and reviews it is 50/50 in success stories. Some have really scared me. But, I do noticed that most people who have drains have the most problems. I hope that works in my favor. Because my PS doesn't use them. I truly like my doctor you should check out his site. He is honest and funny and the staff that I have met have been awesome. I checked every site and every review and verified his credentials. He even wrote books and does work other than cosmetic procedures. When I was at his office a gentle hurt his finger on the job and they sent him there to fix it. They saved his finger. I couldn't be in better hands. More so the prayers of the righteous availth much and I am just prayerful that all things work together for the good for them that love the Lord and are called. So, I am in the best place and that right time. I bought all these new bra and panties and they are pretty sets, but will not wear them until week 8 po. YA.. Well the pictures above taken 1 week ago, not much difference now. I will post more the day of the surgery after he marks up my body and see if they can get one after he is done. Be bless ladies.
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November 11, 2013
I'm worried sick Hun as I was 14lb lighter when had my consults and got married in Cyprus in July and I can't shift the damn weight!!
Hope your ok
November 11, 2013
I'm fine. I wear a size 12 and 14... My weight as you can see above is in my stomach. I also have it in my butt, breast and thighs and I really don't want to loose any of that. My husband and I both love it. I like being curvy with meat. I was a skinny chick in my younger years. I just want to get in a healthy size 8-10. Which will require loosing an additional 40lbs and I have lost several times. But no matter how much I loose my stomach is here. I have had 12 surgeries and my muscle is shot to smitherins... LOL My gallbladder gone, apendix gone, full hysterectomy, C-Section and several cyst removed and exploratory procedures. I know he will find scar tissue, but never the less that puppy is getting off of me. I go to the gym and my legs get small first but that belly will not move... Jzzzz So, my dr says this is what needs to be done, Im all in. After weight watchers and The WeightDr and a personal trainer... LOL
November 11, 2013
Hello. At 59 I had my surgery by a PS in Columbia, MD. I think I was very realistic in my expectation...to eliminate the double apron I toted most of my adult life. I never really had that 'board flat' expectation. And truthfully, 7-months out, I would be disappointed if I had that expectation. Don't get me wrong..I am close to flat but not completely. But that darn apron is gone and because of it and my diligently working out and watching my food intake, I am still down 14 pounds from my morning of surgery weight. My surgery was uneventful but recovery was a trip! My first ever reaction to the anesthesia delayed my release by a few hours. Got sick again once I got home and after the 3rd bout of throwing up...it passed. I was only on pain meds 2 days. Slept in my recliner for 2 weeks! The support of my husband and daughter made it all so easy a recuperative period. After drain removal..developed a seroma in week 3 I believe and has three aspirations - completely not painful or uncomfortable. Had no infections, no pain...just followed post-op instructions and breezed through it all. I also have what I consider dog ears (but doctor never called it that). where the skin on each side had to be sewn together and leaves a 'puckering'. Mine have actually shrunk (probably because of my exercise efforts) and I have not pursued a revision with my Dr. I don't know if its worth the cuts and healing them. (Being diabetic and have no infections is major...do I want to throw the dice again...). The biggest adjustment is knowing what size clothes to buy when the old ones began to fall at the hips. It's been funny. I have gone from a 20/22 to a 16. I am in PG County..where will you have surgery? Wishing you the best!
November 11, 2013
Plastic Surgery Specilist in Annapolis - My Doctor: D. Paul Buhrer, MD... I spoke with the office today. I will buy the creams and the pills, but I will not take them or do anything extra until my dr says it is ok. Because if you use the creams on your stomach prior it can cause more harm than good. So, I am glad I asked.
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