I am so happy with my Tummy Tuck! Nearly bikini ready - Port of Spain, Republic of Trinidad
Hi I am so glad that I have found this site. i...
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I am so glad that I have found this site. i am booked to TT & lipo on 1 Dec in Trinidad. My first consultation will be the week before. The surgeon was recommended to me & I have emailed pics. Two years ago I saw 2 surgeons in UK for same procedures, one quoted nearly 10,500 pounds & the other quote was from a clinic where they expected me sign up for op there & then without any idea of which Dr would do the surgery! (they are one of the ones that advertise in back of womens magazines)
This summer I decided to go ahead with first Dr but then got recommended this new one inTrinidad by friend of my sister. As i am traveling there anyway later in the month I deciced to go ahead. Now I am so excited. I am buying compressions pants etc in UK before travelling so that I will be prepared for post op.
I have a very good feeling about op & am looking forward to being able to wear a bikini. The last time I wore one was 24 years ago before my son was born. Every year I say "On the next holiday I will be able to wear one" But wobbly, jelly belly is still here.
Forlast 5 years I have struggled in the gym with apersonal trainer twice a week & while I feel fitter my middle section doesn't look any better. The amount of money that I have spent with him would fund a complete top to toe makeover with a PS!!!!!!!!
IMy son is very anti cosmetic surgery. My exhusbands sister had very bad experience with bypass surgery 30 years ago & he blames tat for her death, therefore my son & his step sisters & brother have been indoctrinated against surgery by ex & his Mum. I am not telling son what I am having done for this reason. At last I feel free to make my own choices &be myself. ( divorced 5 years)
Sorry for rambling on & on but this is the first time that I have written about what I really want & how I feel. This is a wonderfu; site & I am so glad that I found you.
Having now read therest of the form, I hope that I am posting in correct section as op not done yet. The form says I need to fill in all sections to let me post so I guess I can update it when surgery done. I really want to write my TT diary. Never written a diary before. sorry if I've done this wrong.
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This morning I ordered the compression pants. I...
My appointment is not for 22 more days & surgery for 27 but I am so excited! Its like having christmas early.
The replies from this site & reading other posts are so encouraging. I start reading on here in the morning & before I know it, hours have gone past!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you for sharing and finding so much value from RealSelf. Our team loves hearing this!
When you researched your doctor, did you verify their credentials, training, and education? For instance, on RealSelf we only allow doctors to participate in the Tummy Tuck Q&A if they are board-certified plastic surgeons (ABPS), or equivalent.
Great site by the way!
I told my son last night that I was going to have a little "tweak" to my hips before his wedding in 2012. Bless him he accepted it very well & said I was perfect as I am. I am relieved that he knows that I am having something done.
Ritrit what size were you before & after surgery please? I find it hard to imagine what size I would be without my belly & am slightly scared. I have used food as a comfort for many years & always sort of self sabotage when I come close to goal weight or look.
Thanks for reply.
Glad that you are doing well. 90lbs is a fantastic amount to lose. well done.
I am 50 & want next year to be my first in a bikini in over 24 years!!!!!!!!! Plus my son is getting married in May 2012 ( they are good at planning) & I want to look good then.
Yes, posting your pre-op diary here is absolutely fine! In fact, we encourage it. I'm looking forward to reading more of your story!
Well, My sexy compression pants arrived yesterday....
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The sexy pants look about right! How do they feel?
How are you doing? I will know more about what the surgeon is going to do after I have consultation face to face on 25 Nov. So far I have only coresponded with him by email & I don't want to drive him mad before we even meet. My sister (the paeditrician) has worked with him previously & highly reccommends him. I just want to be prepared & buy any stuff like the sexy special pants & scar serum etc before travellingto Trinidad. The selection of stuff available there off the shelf is not as good as UK.
Are you going to post new pics now that you are compression pants free? Best of luck!
I know what you mean about being conservative, but since turning 50 & finding this site I've written & posted more on the internet than ever before. Also so many people post pics on here that I am happy to share my journey.
I look forward to hear how you get on with the scar sheet. I haven't ordered it yet but have bought bio oil & some scar serum from Boot's the chemist expert range.
Glad that your recovery is going to plan.
I have been doing a diary before surgery too and it just makes it a little easier on me because it is all I can think about. I am sure my friends are getting sick of hearing about it so this does help because it is all I think about.
Can't wait to see your results I am sure it will be fabulous. I go in on Dec 8 so I won't be far behind you.
I know what you mean I am driving the people who know crazy because the surgery is the only thng on my mind at the moment. I am more prepared for this than I was for the birth of my son 24 years ago. Mind you I was pretty naieve then.
Good luck & I will be looking out for your updates.
I couldn't sleep last night, my mind was going round & round. I really want this surgery but my old self sabotaging way is coming to the front. I have had lots of therapy & seen counsellores etc & know why I do it but sometimes it gets the better of me. I had a very difficult childhood (brought up by a grandparent, didn't see parents until a teenager, off the rails for a bit,unhealthy relationship with food,etc, etc) but now I am a happy well adjusted 50 year old. so why do i still overeat & binge when I am so close to what I really want. I do the same thing whenever I nearly reach my target weight & stuff for a few days until I rein myself in. Therapists say I'm scared. Well not this time. I am nearly target of 130-135lbs & am exercising like a lunatic. I will not fail at this. Rading other peoples experiences on here has been a saviour. I know so much of what to expect & so much good feeling on here. It is brilliant.
Sorry for rambling & ranting. I have discovered that when typing on here that thought that I never shared before "pop' onto the screen!!!!!!!!!!!!
You just stay strong and know that you can do this! You are a strong woman and deserve this. Please keep s up to date on your process. Will be thinking about you :)
Anyway, just wanted to say that I am in the lounge at Gatwick Airport (UK) waiting for flight, there is no going back now! ( not that I was thinking that anyway) I don't feel nervous about the actual operation but mainly about recovery. God, I love airports! because of the reason for trip, I thought blow the expense & there was an upgrade to club available thsi morning when I dropped bags, I did it. Normally I wouldn't dream of doing it but have decided that I am now on "me time" I never think twice about expense etc when it comes to stuff for my son & would normally rather go without myself so that I can do more for him. But its TT time! & I am going for it.
Will post more pics ater seeing Dr Blackburn onFri. If anyone can tell me how to do update on my review, I would be grateful.
xoxo
Ahh, the elusive "Edit" button... :) Right above the tummy tuck photo at the top of the page is an "Edit" link. This is where you can update your review and we'll post it in approx. 12-24 hours.
Good luck with your surgery! We'll all be thinking about you.
chinababe - log into your account, open your profile and you will see the edit button. You will be able to do all of your updates under there.
How exciting...you are on your way! Hope your flights are smooth and all your packed goodies arrive safely. Did you have any pat downs or baggage searches in the airport!!! That would be funny :)
Let us know when you arrive safely and how your appt goes on Friday. Thinking of you and anxious to hear how you are doing.
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