Finally! Time for me!! TT w/360 lipo. 44, two kids (c-sec) 5’4/159 lbs. apple shape & slender limbed.

I’m 25 days pre-op, I’m going back to Dr Hedieh Arbabzadeh for a tummy tuck with lipo. I went to her in 2010 for a breast reduction and could not be happier. Even eight yers later. She and her staff are very attentive, professional and kind. The new office is stunning.
Consultation and pre-op went well. She is very clear about what can realistically be achieved. Which is great because my own expectations are realistic as well. She is also very well known for her attention to detail and making women look natural. Meds are purchased, time off approved, and immediate family informed. Now its time to hurry up and wait.

I’ve poured over these pages and youtube for hours searching for TT before and afters of my body type of average height, weight and shape. Apple shape, thin limbed, narrow boy like hips, not much out there. I’m hoping my post will be helpful to someone.
I wanted to do ‘this two years ago, but she suggested some weight loss. Unfortunately despite my best efforts, the scale barely moved and the doughy squishy middle never improved. Yet my legs, butt, arms and shoulders showed my hard work. Little did I know that made me n excellent candidate for the surgery.
In the last five months, my husband and i have become far more diligent with our diet and fitness. Yay for CrossFit. I’ve also taken Phentermine to help take a few lbs off and help stop anxious eating before surgery. So far, 8 lbs lighter. I’ll take every bit I can.
I’m excited to have this done and get on with recovery so I can post my before and afters.

I stopped all supplements and over the counter meds. Bought day of surgery clothes and started getting some things together. It’s getting real now! Sooooo excited and can’t hardly wait. Hubby and I got some pointers and support from my bff and her hubby. Hope it all goes well.

I have to be at the surgery center in four hours. We live about thirty minutes away. I’m as ready as I can be. I believe I’ve mentally prepared myself as much as possible. I have my recovery “nest” all set and now I just have to let the doctor do her magic.
I told my husband and bff I’m excited like I’m king to Disneyland today. That’s how I feel. I’m nervous but I managed to sleep just fine. Just an early riser.
I only wish I could take the stress of today from my hubby. I’d do anything for him to not stress or worry. But I know I’d do the same if I were him.