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39 years old, 4 Mega Babies Via C-Section - TT, MR, Hernia Repair & Lipo - Nov. 2014 Surgery
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I've gone to two consults and have chosen to have...
ChristieTAugust 5, 2014
WORTH IT$15,585
I've gone to two consults and have chosen to have surgery with Dr. Cayce Rumsey of. Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery in late November or early December. Dr. Rumsey was attentive, professional, and extremely encouraging about my expectations.
I'm 5'5" and currently 180 pounds. I plan to lose 10-15 between now and my surgery date with clean eating and exercise and my ultimate goal is 145. I've had four ten-pound plus babies and then developed Hashimoto's Thyroiditis at some point between the last two that took a couple of years to diagnose. With proper treatment (Armour Thyroid) I feel alive again and have energy to live!
I'm back to exercising daily and it feels great! I do the T-Tapp basic plus workout (17m) daily and either jump on rebounder (30-40m) or walk 1 hr 6/7 days. I see differences in my physique and my weight is coming off, but the only thing to fix my belly is a TT.
I will have a TT with extensive muscle repair, umbilical hernia repair, lipo to hips, medial thighs and possible flanks, I think. I'm going to have another consult with Dr. Rumsey in a couple of months to evaluate where I am then to make final decisions.
I'm excited and nervous all at once.
I'm looking forward to chronicling my journey.
Christie
I'm 5'5" and currently 180 pounds. I plan to lose 10-15 between now and my surgery date with clean eating and exercise and my ultimate goal is 145. I've had four ten-pound plus babies and then developed Hashimoto's Thyroiditis at some point between the last two that took a couple of years to diagnose. With proper treatment (Armour Thyroid) I feel alive again and have energy to live!
I'm back to exercising daily and it feels great! I do the T-Tapp basic plus workout (17m) daily and either jump on rebounder (30-40m) or walk 1 hr 6/7 days. I see differences in my physique and my weight is coming off, but the only thing to fix my belly is a TT.
I will have a TT with extensive muscle repair, umbilical hernia repair, lipo to hips, medial thighs and possible flanks, I think. I'm going to have another consult with Dr. Rumsey in a couple of months to evaluate where I am then to make final decisions.
I'm excited and nervous all at once.
I'm looking forward to chronicling my journey.
Christie
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UPDATED FROM ChristieT
3 months pre
Next consult scheduled
ChristieTAugust 7, 2014
Final consult with Dr. Rumsey scheduled for 8/25/14 when we will discuss the amount of lipo needed and I'll pick surgery date and pay.
It can't come quick enough.
It can't come quick enough.
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August 7, 2014
I'm planning on TT in November or December too. It will be fun to see your results.
August 7, 2014
Yes, I'm trying hard to be in excellent physical shape before the surgery because I know afterwards will go easier.
August 8, 2014
I had an over 10 pound baby too, hypothyroidism, PCOS. Doing the same, shaping up before surgery :) im trying to drop about 15 pounds to. Its easier when I know it will result in an awesome tummy!
August 9, 2014
I think a lot of us do. It seems like most of us have figured out how to manage it with diet. It's about choosing the right carbs and focusing on proteins and produce.
UPDATED FROM ChristieT
3 months pre
Surgery is Scheduled!
ChristieTAugust 25, 2014
I had my second consult and paid my deposit today. Dr. Rumsey has his own surgery center and patients stay overnight. I'm scheduled for 5.25 hours of surgery - tummy tuck with extensive muscle repair, umbilical hernia repair, lipo to hips, medial thighs and possibly flanks depending upon weight loss prior to surgery.
I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and PCOS that make weight loss a challenge, but with proper thyroid treatment (Armour) , clean low-carb eating, and 30-45 minutes daily exercise (T-Tapp & Rebounding are AWESOME), I've lost 9.4 pounds and 11.75" in 4 weeks. I'm currently 175.8 and plan to be 160-165 by surgery day. My date is Tuesday, Nov. 25th, right before Thanksgiving. After surgery, I plan to continue to lose 20 more pounds, but the motivation from losing the belly will be terrific! Dr. Rumsey expects me to have fabulous results.
I'm very excited!
I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and PCOS that make weight loss a challenge, but with proper thyroid treatment (Armour) , clean low-carb eating, and 30-45 minutes daily exercise (T-Tapp & Rebounding are AWESOME), I've lost 9.4 pounds and 11.75" in 4 weeks. I'm currently 175.8 and plan to be 160-165 by surgery day. My date is Tuesday, Nov. 25th, right before Thanksgiving. After surgery, I plan to continue to lose 20 more pounds, but the motivation from losing the belly will be terrific! Dr. Rumsey expects me to have fabulous results.
I'm very excited!
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November 25, 2014
Yay, by the time you read my reviews you will have had your surgery... so excited for you! Praying for the loving hand of the Father to guide your surgeon's hands and that you will only be encouraged by your results!!
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