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41 Yrs Old 2 Kids, Gastric Bypass 2003 Loss of 115 Pounds Ready for my Tuck!

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I am so excited to finally get my tummy tuck! Ive...

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Jubii41
WORTH IT$9,200
I am so excited to finally get my tummy tuck! Ive waited 11 long years...I have lots of loose nasty abdominal skin and am tired of clothes fitting poorly,I've kept it off for 11 yrs so I feel I deserve this ;), after losing115 pounds my breasts could use some work too but my tummy is my top priority! When I was heavy I carried most of my weight in my stomach area so this is the obvious worst spot. I'm so curious to see how much skin and fat will be removed,a friend of mine had a tummy tuck a few years ago and the Dr took 7 pounds off of her and she didn't have the extent of weight loss I had...but she DID have 5 kids!

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Enrique Armenta, MD

Enrique Armenta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 10, 2014
I jus t had my TT 10 days ago....I had gastric bypass 4 yrs ago . Lost close to 100 lbs. carried all my weight in my stomach also. Doc removed 8 lbs of skin plus 2 lbs of fat from lipo. Best thing I've done for myself!
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May 10, 2014
Thank you so much for replying..So you lost 10 pounds from surgery? That's awesome! I hope I lose at least that much!of course I'm not getting any additional lipo, he said I don't need above what is normally done with full TT how's your pain level 10 days out?
May 10, 2014
Yes but I'm sooooo swollen it's not funny! The scale only shows I've lost about 5 lbs but I'm sure the swelling and fluids are why. I overdid it on day 7 and had to take it way easy the last couple days. My back hurts more than anything but I'm walking almost upright now. I'm taking a couple of pain pills A day still. You can check out my profile to see before and after pictures.
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May 10, 2014
I already did!lol you look great!im getting really excited now! The swelling must suck! Hopefully it'll lessen for you soon! That's why they say not to weigh yourself for awhile!
UPDATED FROM Jubii41
24 days pre

Less than a month away now..getting psyched! Goodbye saggy nasty skin!

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Jubii41
I'm really getting excited now feel like I'm in the home. Stretch! I'm posting some before pics, as you can see in them my pannus hangs and is nasty...I have loads of stretch marks too. I realize I will still have lots when I'm done but getting rid of this skin after 11 years makes me sooooo excited!

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UPDATED FROM Jubii41
13 days pre

Pre-op appointment

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Jubii41
I had my pre-op yesterday 5/28. Dr. Armenta was great! They will rpovide me with a binder but showed me a cataloug with suggested stage 2 garments, im all paid up now and getting excited! Surgery is only 14 days away!! :)) He gave me prescriptions for antibiotics, anti-anxiety (in case i have trouble relaxing and sleeping after) and tylenol with codiene(lortab). Hopefully that'll be strong enough! I usually dont require too many pain meds after surgery..we shall see!

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June 10, 2014
Can't wait to read your updates! So close now!!!!!
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June 10, 2014
Thanks! Ill post a post op pic over the weekend! Same for me with the breasts, Bras help a lot! Tummy is def a priority!
June 10, 2014
I also think my breasts could benefit but they can wait and I'll use nice bras. Stomach is priority for me tooooo!