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42 and in Need of a Tummy Tuck. Tulsa, OK Best Decision EVER! AND now, I get my BOOBS!

Name: 42 and in Need of a Tummy Tuck. Tulsa, OK ***Best Decision EVER!*** AND now, I get my BOOBS!
Item: Dr. Kevin Kunkel
Rating: 5
Author: RustyWilson

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I only have just recently have started my search...

RustyWilsonOctober 25, 2014

WORTH IT$5,300

I only have just recently have started my search into plastic surgery. Pretty sure who I want to do my surgery and have a consult scheduled for January 8th, 2015 and I have a "penciled" in date for surgery on February 4th, 2015. I work in the hospital setting and am VERY familiar with this surgeons work. What keeps holding me back you ask???? I feel guilty about the money! I have worked my ass off (literally) to get rid of 82 pounds, and after all that hard work my new wardrobe does not fit me like it should because of all the loose skin! I feel deserving of this surgery but I also know that I should be getting out of debt instead of making more... Ugh...Does anyone else out there see where I am coming from?? Part of me says "you will make more money and just keep paying on that card until its paid" the other part of me says "you really should wait and get your other debt paid off first" I want to be able to wear my clothes now and not years down the line...What are your thoughts on this?

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Dr. Kevin Kunkel

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Dr. Kunkel has done an amazing job! He is a very talented plastic surgeon and I have never heard ANYTHING negative about him. He has a true talent for what he does. Anyone around the Tulsa, Oklahoma area interested in plastic/reconstructive surgery I would highly recommend!

Replies (12)

Janseptember

October 26, 2014

I am scheduled for a hernia repair and tummy tuck in December. I have those same feelings, as I have two teenagers ( one is in college), and credit card debt. On the other hand, I have lived with this disfigured looking stomach for 16 years, I feel like I deserve to be able to look at myself in the mirror and not cringe! I work full time, work out three times a week and I am 48 years old, 5,5 and 130 lbs. So my reply to you is what I keep telling myself. "You deserve to do something good for yourself"!

RustyWilson

October 26, 2014

Whew! So glad to hear someone shares the same feelings as I do! I also workout 5-6 days a week, work full time, I have a son who is grown up and on his own, and credit card debt! Hahaha! I am pretty sure my husband would prefer I wait until my credit cards are paid off but I just cannot wait any longer. And ever since I have called and made my arrangements for consultation and surgery now that is all I think about these days!!

3kmom

October 26, 2014

I have debt and 2 kids in private school. Tomorrow is not promised and I will always have bills and kids.

jodinewme

December 18, 2014

HI RustyW I have guilt too. Money and the fact that this is elective surgery. I am not telling anyone about my procedure other than a "surgical procedure". Some folks close to me have their own real life health issues, Cancer and this surgery in my mind seems very selfish! I have maintained a 115 pound WEIGHT LOSS! Yes a whole person. I know what the loose skin and effects of large weight loss does to your body. In a way we should proud we have the means and the strength to do this! Good luck to us both.!

UPDATED FROM RustyWilson

4 months pre

Here is my transformation

RustyWilsonOctober 26, 2014

Thought I would show y'all my transformation and now you can imagine the saggy skin that comes with that! Once I get closer to my surgery date, I will get brave and post belly pictures!

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Smile15

June 13, 2015

You go Girl!

UPDATED FROM RustyWilson

4 months pre

My Stats

RustyWilsonOctober 28, 2014

My current weight hovers around 154 and I am 5'4". I work out 5-6 days a week and 2 of those days are 2 hours in length. My workouts consist of Zumba, Tabata, Step 360, and weight lifting. My ultimate goal would be to go into surgery weighing in at 145. I just find it hard to lose weight lately. But I will never give up!

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Nicky10blue

December 18, 2014

Hi Rusty. Just seen your weight loss and girl, you have done great. Just wondering if you are definitely scheduled for TT on 4th February? I remember you mentioning it was penciled in for th 4th. Still so? Also how are you getting along with the prep? I highly recommend seeing awake2014 profile and journey. This sister has really inspired me and I love her positive attitude. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

RustyWilson

December 19, 2014

Hi Nicky! Yes I am still "penciled" in for February 4th. I actually do not have my "meet and greet" with my PS until January 8th. Now, you ask why!?! Here is the info... I work within the same facility as my PS, I am very familiar with his work and THIS is who I want to do my TT. I called his office and scheduled my consult with him and went ahead and had his nurse put me in for February 4th as my surgery date so that I could go ahead and get my time off approved. So... unless something major was to happen I should be good to go! As far as prep... I am waiting until after Christmas to start buying things that I may need. Thanks for the advice on awake2014, I am going to check her journey out! I am finally getting more excited than nervous these days!

ttluv

February 6, 2015

I feel like I'm where you're at, weight loss is at a complete stall. It's so frustrating. Hoping getting the TT will help get things moving again.

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