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1 YEAR!!!! post op
UPDATED FROM chunkynomore
3 years post
3 year post op!
WORTH IT$5,800
I started my journey at 307lbs. My TT was after losing a significant amount of weight, and wanting the skin to be removed. I've gotten in much better shape since getting my TT, and am very happy with my investment in my body, and ultimately my confidence. I live in the middle of nowhere, but anyone that visits knows that I prance around nude while gardening, farming...and I LOVE working out in shorts and a sports bra! I don't mean baggy shorts, I mean those cute ones that makes your butt look FANTABULUOS!!! The last 2 years I've seen more of a change than I was expecting. I'm sure my countless gym sessions has helped with that, but I think even after a year post op I was still swollen.
UPDATED FROM chunkynomore
11 months post
One year later, still feel amazing! I'll admit...
One year later, still feel amazing! I'll admit getting a breast lift/reduction helped a lot, but the TT made the big difference for me! I've been running 5ks and am training to do a half marathon, hopefully a full by fall! I couldn't be happier with the results, yes there is still a scar, but it's easily hidden by panties, even a bikini bottom, so I really dont care. Besides, the whole pint was to feel good again in clothes without having to tuck the excess skin into my pants like a permanant under shirt!
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Thanks for posting pics at your one year mark. So many stop posting early on in their recovery process. I am 8 weeks PostOp and looking forward to hitting my six month mark! You look awesome and happy.
Wow!!! Thank you for sharing your story with us!! I enjoyed it!!! I did the full tummy tuck with Dr. Benjamin Dunkley in 2013 (flawless scar). I just did lipo on the hips, inner/putter thighs, saddle bangs, flanks and knees!
U look awsome! Good for u!
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6 months post
Still very happy with my results! Working out 5...
Still very happy with my results! Working out 5 days a week, hoping to be able to run a marathon in 2 years. I would def do it again-I think it looks better after having my breast lift + reduction and thigh lipo
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You look fabulous. I'm researching and looking into getting a full tt done myself. Don't have enough money right now but hoping soon enough. Plus, I have a 2 year old who just got diagnosed with Autism so not sure the timing is right.. Anyways your story is inspirational. I'm really happy for you!
Thanks, and congrats on your decision! My son also has autism, it's certainly not a show stopper. I look autism as having an easier way to communicate with my child with all the research out there! He may be lacking on social skills, but is extremely smart and outgoing! Don't look at autism as a bad thing. Most schools and daycares count a special needs child as two kids for the purpose of student-teacher ratio, so it means he'll be in smaller classes! Money is hard with something like this, but definitely a life altering decision-for the better. My looks finally fit my vain personailty! lol Good luck, let me know if you need any advice-I need to post more pics since it's almost been a year!
Oh no, never a bad thing, she is such a character and i love it.. just time consuming with all her therapy and schooling. I don't mind at all, It's just going to be hard post surgery. If I'm able to get it done. When would you say you we're back to your old self again? Able to run around with your son and what not?
I hired an aide for the first 48 hours since I dont really know anyone out here. Just to get my son from the bus stop, cook meals, and help me re-position. You'll def need help from sitting to standing, and standing to sitting. Going to the bathroom is a [RS bleep] because you have to stand up, get to the bathroom, sit on the toilet, then stand up when you're done, then sit or lay back down. My PS said I was the toughest patient he had seen, I was feeling great after a week, most aren't able to stand up staright for 2 weeks. I was stubborn and trying to cook meals the first night home. When you first get it done the meds will kind of make you feel like superwoman with arthritis, but dont push yourself! You'll be kicking yourself in the ass the next day if you do. Same goes when you get back to the gym. Take it slow or you'll end up paying!
I have a consultation with Dr. Dunkley tomorrow and them 2 more consultations with two other surgeons in the next 2 weeks, I'm extremely nervous and a bit scared. I feel really selfish because I never spend money or time on myself, so, I'll probably end up backing out of it. Im glad you are doing well I'm hoping for a big change as well and I want to feel good about myself again. My boyfriend of 4 years hasn't seen me naked since before I was pregnant, that's about 3 years. Not during sex, shower ect..
I felt the same way about spending the money....thoughts lke, this could be a down payment on a nice car, a good chunk for my son's college fund, a fun vacation....now a year later when I look at myself in the mirror I think wow this was definitely worth it! I will say that I had confidence before the surgery. The mental part of it takes more time to heal than the physical. It sounds stupid, but start giving yourself compliments in front of the mirror everyday. That's what I did before the weight loss, and slowly started to believe it.
Dr.Dunkley is amazing, as well as his staff. I had 3 different consults as well, and Dr. Dunkley was the best decision hands down. Be open about any questions you might have, he'll be honest with you about the results.
Good luck! feel free to pm me if you have any questions or need any help with anything since you're close!
I did, indeed, send you a pm. lol. second consultation today with Dr. Sonntag at Sonntag Plastic Surgery. :)
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