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35, 2 Kids, Large Weight Loss. Mommy Makeover and Arm Lift - Thailand, TH
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Ok so after reading plenty of other reviews, I...
GoingBatty44May 24, 2016
$17,500
Ok so after reading plenty of other reviews, I thought that I might also share. My surgery is scheduled in Bangkok next month and definitely feeling nervous. There seems to be a wealth of positive and also negative reviews. So seeing as my mind is made up, surgery booked, flights paid for, I guess this is really happening.
I have had some moments of fear and panic and other moments where I am excited and looking forward to it being behind me.
I am going through Destination Beauty with Dr NJ. DB have arranged all the necessary transfers and surgery bookings etc. I think that this helps take away some of my worry.
Having previously had a gastric sleeve in 2010, and 2 c-sections, I like to rationalise that going into this surgery will also be ok. But I am having all 3 procedures at once, 2 surgeons, 6 hours on the table. Arm lift, extended TT and breast lift with implants. This is no minor surgery. I will be in Thailand for 16 days in total and will ultimately only be away from work for about 2.5 weeks. Am I crazy? God... I hope not. I really do intend to be back at work soon after returning home.
So just briefly, as I mentioned I had a sleeve in 2010, lost approx 38kg, but regained on and off between 3-5 kg since then. But generally my weight sits in mid 70's. I have noticed that there has been some skin retraction over time, but for the most part I still have excess skin and flab that I couldn't shift. If the weight wasn't enough for my body to cope with, my kids finished it off... my first (10lb7oz) whilst preg I reached my highest weight, 115kg) (pre sleeve) ensuring mummy tiger stripes were well etched into the contours of my hips and belly, then by the time no. 2 was done, they'd sucked out any shape which was once my proudest asset, bouncing bosoms, leaving in their wake the classic tennis ball in a sock trick... Needless to say, I am hoping that this op can give me a taste at what it is like to be inside a "normal" body. Having lived most of my life as overweight, when I did loose it I was then faced with the stretched skin ans sand bags. My arms to me are the worst. I see them in photos and all I can see is fat arms on a smaller person. Whilst I debated the lift for a number of years, I am well aware and now accepting of the fact I will have large visible scars on my arms.
I suppose I just hope that all the scars heal well, no infection or complications, good placement etc. These are the real fears I have. I am confident that I am in good hands and safe, well with a hint of fear in that too...
So anyway I will post some b4 pics soon and otherwise post updates again as this journey plays out it's course.
I have had some moments of fear and panic and other moments where I am excited and looking forward to it being behind me.
I am going through Destination Beauty with Dr NJ. DB have arranged all the necessary transfers and surgery bookings etc. I think that this helps take away some of my worry.
Having previously had a gastric sleeve in 2010, and 2 c-sections, I like to rationalise that going into this surgery will also be ok. But I am having all 3 procedures at once, 2 surgeons, 6 hours on the table. Arm lift, extended TT and breast lift with implants. This is no minor surgery. I will be in Thailand for 16 days in total and will ultimately only be away from work for about 2.5 weeks. Am I crazy? God... I hope not. I really do intend to be back at work soon after returning home.
So just briefly, as I mentioned I had a sleeve in 2010, lost approx 38kg, but regained on and off between 3-5 kg since then. But generally my weight sits in mid 70's. I have noticed that there has been some skin retraction over time, but for the most part I still have excess skin and flab that I couldn't shift. If the weight wasn't enough for my body to cope with, my kids finished it off... my first (10lb7oz) whilst preg I reached my highest weight, 115kg) (pre sleeve) ensuring mummy tiger stripes were well etched into the contours of my hips and belly, then by the time no. 2 was done, they'd sucked out any shape which was once my proudest asset, bouncing bosoms, leaving in their wake the classic tennis ball in a sock trick... Needless to say, I am hoping that this op can give me a taste at what it is like to be inside a "normal" body. Having lived most of my life as overweight, when I did loose it I was then faced with the stretched skin ans sand bags. My arms to me are the worst. I see them in photos and all I can see is fat arms on a smaller person. Whilst I debated the lift for a number of years, I am well aware and now accepting of the fact I will have large visible scars on my arms.
I suppose I just hope that all the scars heal well, no infection or complications, good placement etc. These are the real fears I have. I am confident that I am in good hands and safe, well with a hint of fear in that too...
So anyway I will post some b4 pics soon and otherwise post updates again as this journey plays out it's course.
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23 days pre
GP visit done
GoingBatty44June 1, 2016
So I went to see my GP. I had blood tests done to check my iron and immunity for things etc. I was relieved to see some improvement in my iron level, which was very low in Jan.
I am also now getting hep b vacc course.. over 21 days... only just enough time before I leave. OMG.
I am also now getting hep b vacc course.. over 21 days... only just enough time before I leave. OMG.
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