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Massive Weight Loss and 2 Babies.. Now It's Mommy Time! - Tucson, AZ
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I'm sort of nervous writing this, but here it goes...
WORTH IT$10,000
I'm sort of nervous writing this, but here it goes. At my heaviest, I was 264lbs. and my smallest was 150lbs. I'm currently 160lbs, up from 155lbs due to weight training. I'm looking to get a lower body lift with fat transfer to the buttocks to get rid of the excess skin due to being obese and two pregnancies. I'm pretty excited about it and I can't believe it's almost 6 weeks away. I chose Dr. Taki, because he did my breast augmentation w/ lift and I love the results. So, I'm going back for Stage 2: Lower Body Lift. Stage 3 would be the inner thigh lift and arm lift and then my transformation will be complete.
At this point, I've started shopping for the items I will need for recovery and focusing on building up muscle to aid in recovery. I've gone through several revisions of the list trying to make sure that I just have things that I absolutely need. My biggest worry is how comfortable I will be trying to sleep only on my sides. I found a couple of suitable alternatives, such as the inflatable mattress with the butt cut out, but we'll see.
Anyways, I just want to get the first awkward post out the way lol I'll post Before pictures with the after pictures. I'm weird, so I feel more comfortable posting the pictures when the before pictures are not my current pictures.. if that makes sense.. if not, just chalk it up to me being weird.
At this point, I've started shopping for the items I will need for recovery and focusing on building up muscle to aid in recovery. I've gone through several revisions of the list trying to make sure that I just have things that I absolutely need. My biggest worry is how comfortable I will be trying to sleep only on my sides. I found a couple of suitable alternatives, such as the inflatable mattress with the butt cut out, but we'll see.
Anyways, I just want to get the first awkward post out the way lol I'll post Before pictures with the after pictures. I'm weird, so I feel more comfortable posting the pictures when the before pictures are not my current pictures.. if that makes sense.. if not, just chalk it up to me being weird.
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January 20, 2016
UPDATED FROM sweetdreams4u
1 month pre
Shopping!
Yesterday, I thought I would start acquiring items needed after the surgery a couple of items at a time, since I do have over 5 weeks left. However, I got way too excited and ended up getting all of them. I had $220 left in my FSA account and bought a lot of the eligible items using that including things such as walker and a toilet seat riser. I have about $50 left on my card for the prescriptions and any other last minute items. I also bought white wash clothes and bath towels, pillows, and lots of other stuff. I'll probably post the list when I get back to my computer. I still have a handful of items I need such as snacks and protein shakes, but I'm pretty much set. I have an appointment with my doctor next week to get labs. It wasn't ordered by my PS, but I figured it couldn't hurt.
Since my consult, I have gained at least 4lbs of muscle, which should aid in speedy recovery.
Since my consult, I have gained at least 4lbs of muscle, which should aid in speedy recovery.
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UPDATED FROM sweetdreams4u
1 month pre
Before Picture
So, I decided to post my before picture. The crease on the right is due to my appendectomy scar.
Stats:
31 years old
5' 5 1/2"
Currently 158 (includes 4lbs of muscle gained since this pic)
Stats:
31 years old
5' 5 1/2"
Currently 158 (includes 4lbs of muscle gained since this pic)
Not weird at all. We're all about confidence here. If you don't mind my asking, how old are you? I'm starting my own weight loss journey and at 48, sometimes I think it's too late.
Since you've had PS before, you're probably familiar with everything you'll need but here's a checklist, just in case:
http://www.realself.com/forum/checklist-for-before-your-surgery
Looking forward to your updates as we get closer to your date. Take care!
I haven't told many about my upcoming surgery because I'm so excited that I don't want to take the chance that they will insert their judgment or negativity. I sent my brother my "before" shots to photoshop so that I could see what I "may" look like. It wasn't nowhere near professional quality but I still felt that it was better than the current state.
In addition to excess skin, and stomach muscle separation, my lower stomach seems deformed due to gaining a lot of weight after my appendectomy, so it looks lopsided. If I get up the nerve, I may post them. Tomorrow, I'll be six weeks away from them being official "before" pics
Surrounding yourself with positive energy is important. I haven't told many people about my journey either. Definitely keep us updated and take care of yourself.