Weight Loss Journey for Optimal Bbl & TT Results - New Date confirmed 11/18/13...YAYYYY!!!- Suwanee, GA

Hey again. I wasn't sure how this stuffed posted so I made the 1st one very short. So I have been stalking this site for over a year. I initially had a phone consultation set up with dr. Jimerson January 2012 but had to cancel. The desire was still haunting me so I rescheduled and saw him on 10/11/12. Valerie was great. She was very sweet. Actually the whole staff was. The office is very upscale and cozy. Dr. Jimerson came in after Valerie took all of the pictures and asked all of the questions. He was very nice & professional. He gave me a very honest assessment of my body. I asked him if I could just get lipo on my stomach or would I need a TT. He said in order to get a flat stomach I would need a TT. The stretch marks would still be there and the skin would not retract because of the stretch marks. He also stated that my hips fall a little flat so he suggested fat transfer to my hips. I told him I work out & run a lot. I would like to lose weight but Valerie didn't think I should because I would need fat for the bbl. He looked at me up and down then suggested I lose 15-20lbs. He said that would give me optimal results. I also asked about upper bra roll and inner thigh. He wasn't convinced about the inner thigh. He suggest we wait until after the weight loss. The upper bra roll, he said should be done because once he lipos the flanks and lower back it would be more pronounced. I truly appreciated his assessment & honest evaluation.

Then later that month he was on TI & Tiny. I called the next work day and the lines were busy. I finally reached Azizza a few days later. She remembered me from the office. She gave me so many compliments :0). She told me at that time that his prices would be going up in Feb 2013. So I needed to put my deposit down in order to hold my quote. I called back early Nov set my date for March 18th and paid my deposit...woohoo!!!

I've been even more obsessed with this surgery. I've only told I friend that I am doing this. She is so excited that she wanted to come take care of me...I love her! I will tell my mom & dad (who live with me) & daughter about a month out. I will put my time off request in at work at the end of the month.

My goal is to lose about 20lbs total by my preop appt date which is 2/27/13. Which will take me to about 150lbs. That way he can tell me if I should lose more or stay there. Well this is all for now. I will post as relevant information/events come up. I am so excited!!!!!

Info about me:
Age: 32 (42 according to my birth certificate lol)
Height: 5'2ish lol
Current weight:166 (the holidays were very festive lol)
Current measurements: 35-33-42
Measurement goal: 34-29-45 (I think)

My weight loss regime:

Meals:
Green smoothies- Twice/day
Lunch - protein, veggie & salad
Snacks - fruit, almonds & carrots
After workout - protein shake

Workouts:
Boot camp style cross training 5x per week (weights, kettlebells and cardio)
Run 3x per week one 4mi run, one hill training & one long run (training for my 4th half marathon)

Today I learned a collegemate of mine passed away. It has me thinking about this procedure & the possible dangers...is it worth it? While I know ppl have come through it fine all the time, I'm just thinking about the what ifs. I know this feeling will pass and I will be excited again. I know this is random lol. It was just something on my mind. Have a great day my bbl sisters!

I put in my time off request...approved! Time to work on the financing and getting my out of pocket money together. I will start purchasing my items next month. I'm so excited!

Good Morning Ladies! I just wanted to post a weight loss update:

Weight: 165.2
Measurements: 34.5-32.5-41

Slowly but surely! I will get there. Btw that measure goal is my after surgery goal. I didn't make that clear before.

I updated my quote because apparently it didn't include the hips...ugh. They say beauty hurts. Well apparently not only physically but financially too.

Oh yeah! I do have an update. Friday I worked late and guess who called my work phone? Aziza. She said since we hadn't spoken in awhile & my surgery was coming up she wanted to touch bases. Well y'all know she's mad cool. We chopped it up for a bit. I was able to ask her questions. That's how I realized that the hips weren't in the quote.

I also asked her about the different areas of the back and if I should get my middle /upper back done vs. my upper bra roll (apparently they are two different things). She said no. As you know, the section that is lipoed for the bbl is the area right above your butt and below your waistline. The upper bra roll is actually the area on your back, over your bra that bubbles over when your arms are down. So there's an area of your back that's left untouched. That's the middle/upper back area. I want to make sure that is smooth because I have this looooowwww cut dress I want to rock (my inspiration for the bbl/TT lol.) She told me that that area has a lower % of success and that Dr. J will sculpt to make that area proportionate. She also suggested that since I am working to lose a considerable amount of weight, it would be best if Dr. J reassesses me at my preop so he can make some finally suggestions (ie inner thighs & back).

I also talked to her about my wish. I want a slope from back to a bubble (like my girl Mz Chicago & ForeverBooty to name a few). She said that was realistic. She said wish pics are good because while they show the doc want you want. It also let's them know if you are being realistic with your wish. So that way they can help bring us back to reality if need be lol (my words not hers). She also suggested to start taking the Vitamin C about a month out. It really helps with recovery.

Oh yeah, I also asked about scarring because I had a cyst removed in 03 which left no scar really but my breast reduction in 09 did. So she put that in the notes for Dr. J to look at as well.

We also talked about financing. They don't have in house financing but there is another option outside of the ones on the website that you can inquire about ($5000 max; have to pay off in a year).

If there's anything I left out, I will update again. Have a happy Sunday!

So I had a day today. On my way home from work a tree almost fell on my car. I saw it coming down and stepped on my brakes. I slowed down just it time. The tree fell right in front of my car. This is actually my 2nd close call God saved md from this year. I am a little shaken up but Im okay.

So of course my mind went allover the place. This is where it ended...after it is all said and down God is in control. Today I wasn't doing anything "questionable" and my life was in jeopardy, but God had me. There was a hot second where I questioned the surgery but then I said, God's got me! He's proven that.

God bless!

Hey Ladies! It's been a minute since I've updated. Well I just left my Doctor's office for my medical clearance. My blood pressure was good 110/78. My EKG was good as well. I will get the results of my blood work next week. My preop appt with Dr. J is on Wednesday. I am excited. I am disappointed is myself bc I took my eating too far and gained 6lbs back but my girl Bklynbeauty has given me some tips to lose the weight. I am confident I will be at my goal by surgery. I just wanted to be close to it by my preop. Oh well. I will let you know how things go.

So I just learned my back up plan to finance my procedure is a bust!!! I was planning on borrowing from my 401k to pay for it. Well it turns out I can't take out another loan until October. That's even with paying the current one off early. I am going to try to take out a personal loan. If that doesn't work I will be looking for someone to switch with who has a Nov date. So inbox me if you are interested. :0(

While I am disappointed, I know God is in control and everything comes together for our good. I will keep my head up and press forward. I will keep you all updated.

I called office yesterday. I ended up leaving a message for Aziza. You know how that goes so I called back and got someone on the nurse line. She wasn't able to change appts. She transferred my to the front desk. She wasn't able to change appts either but said she would leave a msg for Aziza to call me. You know how that goes lol! Since my preop was tomorrow, I didn't want to take the chance that no one would call. So I tried twice today. Guess what...persistence over resistence. I spoke with Michelle today. I got both my preop& sx changed. 10/28 & 11/18 respectively. Yay me!!!

I asked about switching dates. she said they can't do it because they have people who have paid and are on the waiting list. So yes money is power lol!

I am happy about my new date. My girl BklnBeauty helped me to see it is better overall.
1. It gives me more time to prepare.
2. It gives me more time to get to get to figure out my goal weight and gain for the sx.
3. I won't have to be hot & uncomfortable in the cg during the summer.
4. I won't have to worry about additional swelling due to the hot weather.
5. A better way to gradually transition from flat to DAT AZZ.
6.

I will bring in the new year with a brand new me.

So my dress will have to wait until next summer. In the mean time, I am back to eating right & continuing my workouts. Later I will post my new starting point pics taken yesterday. My starting weight this go round is 168.2lbs. I will remeasure later as well. Well that's all for now ladies...TTYL!

I appreciate all of you for your encouragement through this journey!