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69 Yrs young . Getting TT with Lipo and Fat grafting and later BL
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I know if I don't do it this year I won't. I have...
WORTH IT$7,500
I know if I don't do it this year I won't. I have always been active and healthy until this past year I was really sick with sepsis from kidney stone and UTI. Somehow I survived. They found a cyst on kidney that is borderline malignant, I now have to get ct scan every 6 months to watch it but everything I read on net says most of the time they don't change. I had a hysterectomy prior to sepsis and then was separating from husband as he has a problem. I kind of went Mano running around packing, lifting and doing What I was not physically supposed to do and my bladder prolapsed . The MM kept getting set on back burner. A few days ago I finally had my bladder fixed with robotic surgery. I'm here at home recovering. I have 6 incisions on my belly. The incision on my right side hurts a lot. I am managing the pain with pain pills and hope to be off them soon.
I have had 3 consultations since last year. I thought the third PS was the one because of everything I heard but I think I expected too much, and I wasn't clear at our meeting. They ask what are you not happy with and I told him everything and that is not realistic at my age. I think he tried to back me off from my high expectations and of course the amount of money all those things would cost . I do have one more consult where I will only talk about belly and boobs . I have saved wish pics and of course they are pics of women much younger. It just ain't gonna work with what he would have to work with. I see many good results from women with similar bodies but there are variables and a big one is skin elasticity which I lack. I am hoping to have it done in July right after they release me from my recovery now. They said 3 months.
I was thin all through my 20s 30s and part of 40s. Never weighing over 118# I starting putting weight on in late 40s then menopause my belly goy saggy my arms got big, my boobs went south more and more in 50s and then the creppy skin in 60s. It's not fair, it's just not fair. The most I weighed was 162 and that freaked me out. It's been a constant struggle over the last 20 years. It's mostly loose skin now and I am determined to get it cut off. Thanks for listening to me ramble. I am so happy for all the women here who have gone over to the flat side and I can't wait to join them in the sisterhood.
I have had 3 consultations since last year. I thought the third PS was the one because of everything I heard but I think I expected too much, and I wasn't clear at our meeting. They ask what are you not happy with and I told him everything and that is not realistic at my age. I think he tried to back me off from my high expectations and of course the amount of money all those things would cost . I do have one more consult where I will only talk about belly and boobs . I have saved wish pics and of course they are pics of women much younger. It just ain't gonna work with what he would have to work with. I see many good results from women with similar bodies but there are variables and a big one is skin elasticity which I lack. I am hoping to have it done in July right after they release me from my recovery now. They said 3 months.
I was thin all through my 20s 30s and part of 40s. Never weighing over 118# I starting putting weight on in late 40s then menopause my belly goy saggy my arms got big, my boobs went south more and more in 50s and then the creppy skin in 60s. It's not fair, it's just not fair. The most I weighed was 162 and that freaked me out. It's been a constant struggle over the last 20 years. It's mostly loose skin now and I am determined to get it cut off. Thanks for listening to me ramble. I am so happy for all the women here who have gone over to the flat side and I can't wait to join them in the sisterhood.
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January 8, 2017
I can so identify! It is hard to give up the bodies of our youth but we are blessed to have these procedures so let's rock on!!! 67 and going strong!!!
May 16, 2018
You are a strong woman. It hasn’t been an easy one for me. At 70 I underwent the breast reduction and tummy tuck. Six weeks later, I developed a seroma which could have gone septic, and had another surgery. After 6 months out of work, I finally went back to my part time job. I will have another ultrasound in. August. I may have to have a third surgery in October. Even though I did not expect to go through all of this, it is just a complication from surgery. Dancinglady67
UPDATED FROM goodlookin
3 months pre
Another Consultation
Hello Everyone, I have another consult. Scheduled for the 17th of this month. I have to go in with realistic expectations and be happy with what can be done with the amount of money I can spend. If I go to a PS further away from Bay Area I could save money but not sure about peace of mind. That doesn't mean those PS aren't as talented I just would not like being far away from home. The best to all of you in whatever stage of your journey you are on.
I am recovering from my surgery from last week, maybe when I have my TT they will get rid of these little scars they made in my belly.
I am recovering from my surgery from last week, maybe when I have my TT they will get rid of these little scars they made in my belly.
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UPDATED FROM goodlookin
3 months pre
Consult.
I made a mistake my appointment is on this Tuesday morning the 19th. It is an hour and half away. I hope I do ok driving after this surgery.
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April 17, 2016
Please take care during your drive to the consult. The 19th is almost here. You are an inspiration for me. I'm 67 yrs old, 5'3" tall and weight 145. I lost 130 pounds and have kept it off for over a year. I feel being 67 that I must get rid of the excess skin now or I will not do it. You will be in my thoughts on Tuesday.
April 17, 2016
i am so happy for you too. have you had some consults yet? i read and read reviews until I finally made the commitment to get consults. I think it all has to happen in stages and you become more sure as you go through those stages. Finally putting up my profile last week has put me closer to my end goal to be on the flat side or at least close to it. you have the same mind set as i do. Its either now or never baby. I think I said my hope is for July when it will be 3 months of recovery behind me from this surgery. Thank you for your encouragement hope to hear from you as we go along this new journey.
April 17, 2016
I had a consult and got scared and cancelled the appointment. My husband said to me...If this is bothering you this bad, go get the consult and I'll come with you for moral support. I am looking into Dr Peter Fisher in San Antonio. I live in Kerrville TX about 60 miles from Dr Fisher's office. I've always taken care of others and am having a hard time making me a priority. I have been reading and reading on this website for a couple of months now.
April 17, 2016
Why dont we go on this journey together. We dont live close but cyberspace makes it seems so. I have read so many updates on women connecting and going thru the journey together thru comparsion, rooting each other on and lots of good healthy support. I have all of a sudden become alone and only have my dogs to care for. it is an adjustment, kids all gone, one married and two grand babies then no husband. It was a shock for this last year but have now decided heck with him I am special. I should have made myself a priority before, maybe he would have appreciated me more...maybe not. Take a chance go for it. Sounds like you have a good supported husband and all these women on Realself. You go girl and let me know what you decide.
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