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New Lease on Life - Troy, MI

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I have exercised my entire life and no matter how...

ttismeFebruary 23, 2013
WORTH IT$8,500

I have exercised my entire life and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't get rid of the fat on my stomach. I will be 60 in June and thought that if I didn't do it now I never would. What a wonderful gift to give myself! I am very happy with my results. I wish I knew beforehand that it takes 3 months to recover and to start exercising again and being "normal". The doctor tells all of us 6 weeks but it took me 3 months.

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Michael J. Schenden, MD

Michael J. Schenden, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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SweetMahogani
February 24, 2013
Good for you! You look great!
ttisme
February 24, 2013
Thanks SweetMahogani! You too will look amazing! Give yourself time to heal. Stay on this Realself site and connect with others that are having their procedures done around the same time as you. It has been wonderful having all these other woman to chat on line with and be able to go thru it all together!
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SweetMahogani
February 25, 2013
Thank you! Thanks for the advice as well.
lpk
February 24, 2013
You look great!!
ttisme
February 24, 2013
Thanks lpk! I'm sooo happy I did this. I just read your profile and saw that you had tt a week after me. I've had same problem as you with swelling after I exercise. I've just started back and although I am still swelling, I don't have any pain that I can't deal with.
BuffyR
February 24, 2013
Amazing !
ttisme
February 25, 2013
BuffyR - you look fantastic too! Didn't see your before photos thou. Mine were hard to post, hard to believe I looked like that just 3 months ago. You've been thru a lot, congratulations!
Kimmers25
February 25, 2013

You look fantastic!!  It took me 6 months to get back to a full hard core work out plan.  But this is not a rush so baby steps are helpful.

ttisme
February 25, 2013
Thanks Kimmers25! Thanks also for your inspiring profile and all the help you have given us on this site. If someone would have told me I'd be going to my computer for inspiration, motivation, and direction I never would have believed them! I've connected with some wonderful woman on RealSelf and we have encouraged each other thru this entire journey. Thanks!!!
Kimmers25
February 26, 2013

Thank you, I am very happy to have you here with us:)

Oldermomof2
February 26, 2013
Thank you for sharing. You look awesome!! I am 59 and was scheduled for 2/11 but was taking antibiotic for a sinus infection and the PS sent me home. I am rescheduled for August 14.
ttisme
February 26, 2013
Oldermomof2 - you will not believe how happy you will be after your tt! My only regret is that I didn't do it when I was younger. I have fought belly fat my entire life, even when I was super thin. I got so fed up with exercising and eating right and still having all that blubber around my middle so I took the plunge. Prior to my tt I couldn't wear any of my clothes and walked around in long tunic tops and tights. Now everything fits and I feel so much better. I am not a heavy person but I was so out of proportion with my big stomach. Sorry you couldn't have surgery when scheduled. Get in the best shape possible prior to your surgery. Stay on this site!!! It has been a bible to me and I have met some wonderful, very supportive woman. Let us know how you do. :)
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