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53 Year Old Ready for my Outside to Match How I Feel Inside - Rockwall, TX
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Hello! I'm a 53 year old with two grown boys and a...
WORTH IT$14,000
Hello!
I'm a 53 year old with two grown boys and a 7 year old step daughter. Like most of you, I've lived my life thus far for my family. Sacrificed my needs and desires for everyone else.
I've been unhappy with my body for years, though I've taken fairly good care of myself, time inevitably takes its toll and once you start down that slippery slope it's hard to bounce back...
I've had a consultation with a PS and discussed having a TT, BA and lipo on my hips and flanks.
Not sure about a BL, was hoping just the BA would do...will need to discuss that with my PS at my pre op appointment on Aug. 2nd.
I have been pouring over all of the posts and I am so thankful for this site. The RS community is so awesome, so supportive.
I'm a 53 year old with two grown boys and a 7 year old step daughter. Like most of you, I've lived my life thus far for my family. Sacrificed my needs and desires for everyone else.
I've been unhappy with my body for years, though I've taken fairly good care of myself, time inevitably takes its toll and once you start down that slippery slope it's hard to bounce back...
I've had a consultation with a PS and discussed having a TT, BA and lipo on my hips and flanks.
Not sure about a BL, was hoping just the BA would do...will need to discuss that with my PS at my pre op appointment on Aug. 2nd.
I have been pouring over all of the posts and I am so thankful for this site. The RS community is so awesome, so supportive.
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5 weeks from today
In 5 weeks from today I'll have dropped my 7 year old off for her first day of 2nd grade and headed to the hospital for my MM!
Seems so far away.
I'm like obsessed with this site. Constantly reading reviews and looking at pictures. I took some nude pics of myself to post and when I look at them I get so discouraged, thinking my body is too far gone to get the result I dream of. Then this morning I'm doing my ritual of sitting on the porch drinking my coffee looking through RS and I see these amazing transformations and my hope comes back. Of course I'm trying to find people who are about the same age and body type...I'm 53, 5'2" and about 155#. I get comments all the time that I look younger than I really am. I feel younger than I am and I want so much for the rest of my body to match how I feel.
My husband thinks I'm going through a midlife crisis. He thinks the $14k I'm spending for this surgery is selfish and unnecessary. He doesn't feel like I need it. Says he loves my body and wishes I would not think so negatively about my appearance. Thinks I'm too vain.
I do care how I look. I always have. My hair and makeup are always done.
I wish he would be as supportive and show even a little bit of enthusiasm or interest like some of the husbands I've read about on RS. I can't even talk with him or ask his opinion on anything.
As far as the $14k goes, in the last 9 months his purchases have been a Mercedes, a $25k Indian motorcycle, a $40k truck and $5k trailer to haul his motorcycle...He feels that since he's the breadwinner...
I'm going to have this surgery...I need this for ME.
Seems so far away.
I'm like obsessed with this site. Constantly reading reviews and looking at pictures. I took some nude pics of myself to post and when I look at them I get so discouraged, thinking my body is too far gone to get the result I dream of. Then this morning I'm doing my ritual of sitting on the porch drinking my coffee looking through RS and I see these amazing transformations and my hope comes back. Of course I'm trying to find people who are about the same age and body type...I'm 53, 5'2" and about 155#. I get comments all the time that I look younger than I really am. I feel younger than I am and I want so much for the rest of my body to match how I feel.
My husband thinks I'm going through a midlife crisis. He thinks the $14k I'm spending for this surgery is selfish and unnecessary. He doesn't feel like I need it. Says he loves my body and wishes I would not think so negatively about my appearance. Thinks I'm too vain.
I do care how I look. I always have. My hair and makeup are always done.
I wish he would be as supportive and show even a little bit of enthusiasm or interest like some of the husbands I've read about on RS. I can't even talk with him or ask his opinion on anything.
As far as the $14k goes, in the last 9 months his purchases have been a Mercedes, a $25k Indian motorcycle, a $40k truck and $5k trailer to haul his motorcycle...He feels that since he's the breadwinner...
I'm going to have this surgery...I need this for ME.
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July 25, 2016
Thanks for sharing your story with this community. I hope you'll be able to find all the support and feedback you need here. Please let us know how we can help!
July 26, 2016
Hey Hun! I'm also 40 - 5'2 with three kids (24,19 & 17). I tried to speak to my husband as well and rec'd no support. However he did purchase me a treadmill and elliptical machine so that I can work out at home once he seen that I was going to continue to workout. Since then I have lost 19lbs but was told my bmi is still to high for sx per Duran and my weight needs to be about 170-175lbs. I'm going to continue my journey to lose weight and hopeful have my sx middle of next year because I'm doing this for me and only me. My husband is not a big spender but to have his support would be great. He seems to think once I have sx- tummy tuck, BA and Lipo of inner/out thighs and upper and lower back flanks that I would be looking for someone else. Which is far from my mind since we've been together since high school.bYhe stories on RS has been very helpful and I look forward too following your journey! You are not along!!
July 26, 2016
Hey Red,
Thanks for the words of encouragement. It does help to know I'm not alone.
Thanks for the words of encouragement. It does help to know I'm not alone.
July 28, 2016
Sounds like he is having the midlife! Thankfully my hubby is ok. He's not trilled with the cost since my simple BA exchanged turned into this big surgery. I think deep down he too feels this is crazy but he said if that's what I want... I am getting so nervous that's the worse. He is not the best care giver so I know there will be crying ( me) and harsh words. I will all be good in the end. Yours will come around. You got my email do anytime you need to vent I'm listening. My preop is August 4. Kind of don't have a warm fuzzy today. Called PS office for the first time with a question and they never called back.
July 30, 2016
Hey! I'm excited about my pre-op this Monday. My hubby has agreed to go with me. We had a heart to heart and he's trying to be more engaged in the process. All I've been looking at are BOOBS! My hubby thinks I'm thinking about it too much. He thinks that unless I say I want [RS bleep] Star boobs, my PS will just pick implants that fit my body size.
It's hard to believe my surgery is NEXT WEEK!
It's hard to believe my surgery is NEXT WEEK!
July 28, 2016
Sometimes other people just don't understand, but I bet afterwards he will enjoy the results!
He may be intimidated and feeling insecure too. Maybe he is concerned that a lot of men will be checking you out. Or maybe he thinks you'll want him to lose weight or work out more once you're super lean.
Who knows. Men are weird! Ha.
I encourage you to be patient with him, but also to do this because it's important to you. :)
He may be intimidated and feeling insecure too. Maybe he is concerned that a lot of men will be checking you out. Or maybe he thinks you'll want him to lose weight or work out more once you're super lean.
Who knows. Men are weird! Ha.
I encourage you to be patient with him, but also to do this because it's important to you. :)
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July 26, 2016
It wont be long !!! time will fly and it will be here before you know it!! Congrats on beginning your journey! Im scheduled in Oct.. keep us updated!! ;).
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