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Stag 1 - Post 102lbs Weight Loss, Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift with Fat Transfer In Tunisia with Dr Hamza.

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Cost at the top is actually Euros, so approx...

sjharvey75
$10,000
Cost at the top is actually Euros, so approx £7,800 GBP Lots cheaper than the UK.

As like all you others I have been reading and spying on you all for the past few months...lol. I have finally found my surgeon, I had a few in mind and have seen one other In the UK. Now today I met with Dr Hamza in Harley St, London. I came across Dr Hamza via Linda Briggs website, having various telephone calls and emails with Linda it appeared that Dr Hamza was the one to speak with. Surgery will be carried out in Tunisia and I will stay in their clinic for 1 week and then fly home for a further 3 wks off work to recover. I had such positive session with him and he gave me all the time I needed to ask questions, discuss the procedure and hopeful results and all my concerns over the post op care. My husband was with me and although he would prefer me not to have surgery, he fully supports my desire to have it done. He agreed completely with me that Dr Hamza was the right one to go with, and Linda Is lovely, very helpful and full of info and support. So to fill you in on my story... I'm 43 yrs young and have lost 100lbs over the last 20 mths, all thanks to a healthy eating plan with "Slimming World" still want to lose a further 14lbs, so whatever I lose before surgery then great, and then there is the further mahooosive chunk of lard and skin being chopped off, so what the hell will I weigh when it's done???. Why it has worked for me this time I really can't say, lots of support from my nearest and dearest and my head was just in the right place. I have been overweight for the majority of my adult life and tried so many different "diets" that I lost count of the attempts and failures a long time ago. This time I have changed my lifestyle so very much it's crazy, I now eat totally healthy all the time and truly struggle when we go out to dinner as I only want certain things, no fat and very little sugar,,,,etc etc, suffice to say that I am now healthy and ready to finish the job with some smoothing and tightening and a little lifting, then I will be sooooooo happy to see the ultimate results of the journey of getting myself this new body. To quote another RS'rs, "it's time to feel about the outside like I do about the inside"! Another piece of information is that I have MS, was dxd 5 yrs ago and wanted to lose the weight even more ever since, whilst my life is somewhat changed, I am very lucky and still pretty healthy, my legs are the problem as when I get tired which is typically a problem with MS, my legs will get stiff and not want to work well, but hey ho, I am still living laughing, working, driving and having fun every day. Obviously it makes my health a little better being this much lighter, however it's not a cure, but I love how it makes me feel. So now I'm just waiting for the date for surgery to confirmed, should be end of October.

Whist I write this first time I must say a huge thank you to all you lovely ladies for writing, sharing and advising on all the pros and cons of the surgeries.

I plan to have a second surgery In Jan 2015 on an arm lift and thigh lift, then my world will be complete

Ok, so now I am very bravely going to post this with some before pics....Eeeeek!!!!!!

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Replies (21)

September 26, 2014
Congratulations!!! Great job and on your own. Most impressive
September 26, 2014
Thx Alexie...
September 27, 2014
i wish you every success with having a new body , you certainly need it and deserve it! It is very difficult to look in the mirror when we have so much damage. Your mental outlook will change so much, right along with your new body.
September 27, 2014
Thx pain
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September 27, 2014
Congrats, you can do this! You've done the hard part, so good for you. This site sure is helpful and so FULL of wonderful, sharing women. I know they've helped me immensely in my journey. Keep us posted and ask lots of questions, someone is bound to have the answer. Best wishes for a safe surgery and speedy recovery. :-DSuzy
September 27, 2014
Thanks Suzy, I can't wait to get this going, 5 wks and I'll be joining all you lovely people with the after pics. I am incredibly lucky to have such a fab supportive husband and so many friends and family that are rooting for me...
October 24, 2014
Well firstly well done to your weight loss you have done brilliantly. Good luck for your surgery on 31st I am also having surgery with Dr. Hamza on 30th in tunisia. Hope all goes well xx
October 24, 2014
Hi there, fab that you found me and we'll be there at the same time, excellent. How long are you staying post op? Also I read a quick bit of your personal posting and yes to arnica tablets and cream, start taking the arnica tablets a couple of days before surgery, apparently it is better that way rather than starting on or post op. :-)
October 24, 2014
By the way I'm Suzanne
October 24, 2014
Hi Suzanne, I'm Serina and will be staying 3 days post op. Thanks for advice on the arnica tablets will start taking from monday I will be leaving for tunisia on Tuesday and fly back home Sunday.
October 24, 2014
Hi Serina, well you'll be more mobile than me, so if you fancy a chat then you'll need to hunt me down.. Lol apparently Sonja is the person to ask in the clinic for things, well according to Linda, I'm presuming that you have gone through Linda Briggs? So come find me and we can gas. Good luck with your journey, travels and op and let me know how you go xoxo
October 24, 2014
Yes I have gone through Linda Briggs who is so helpful. I will come and find you and we can have a chat all the best with your op xoxo
October 24, 2014
Looking forward to it, good luck and I'll see you there post our amazing new bits... Xoxo
October 24, 2014
Of they don't tell you what room in in I'll message you on here, we can do a stealth move right under there noses! Lol hope to see you soon xoxo
October 25, 2014
Ok I will do the same and message you here and let you know which room im in xoxo
October 25, 2014
I am so happy for you! Congratulations on your perseverance !
October 25, 2014
Thx Sherrie x
UPDATED FROM sjharvey75
1 month pre

My 15yr old sons response on hearing about me booking the surgery

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"Oh cool" ..... So simple and positive, love my boys!! ????

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September 27, 2014
Wow, what an awesome job you've done losing so much weight! I'll follow your story to see how you go. Best of luck, it'll be sooo worth it!
September 27, 2014
Thx Ozzi, look forward to updating you soon
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September 28, 2014
Best Wishes!
September 28, 2014
Thx Bella
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September 28, 2014
YW :)
September 28, 2014
Hello!!! My mm is on Oct. 16, 2014, so I'm just a couple weeks before you! I too, lost 100lbs. I hope to keep up with your progress and can't wait to see the new you!! How tall are you and are you getting a breast Aug along with your lift? Best wishes!!! xoxoxo
September 28, 2014
Hi, in 5ft 11" and yes I'm having a breast lift with fast transfer to create some natural fullness and nice cleavage. What about you, what and where are you getting it done?
September 30, 2014
I'm in Western Colorado. I'm getting a MM i.e. breast Aug and Tummy tuck. Minimal lipo which is what my PS always adds to her TT's in the hip area and not because I have requested it. I'm getting Allergan round smooth 339cc under the muscle and incision in the crease.
September 30, 2014
And you're only a little over two weeks to go now, on excited for you and wish you well, looking forward to seeing how things go with you.
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September 28, 2014
Too cool. Gotta love that unconditional love from our kids! Your son is right, it IS cool...and you are brave and strong for doing this! Remember, it takes courage to do this and dare to change ourselves for the better. HUGS :-DSuzy
September 29, 2014
Yes Suzy we are brave to do this, I truly hope that the smile on my face out weighs the craziness that's running crazy in my head!! Need to get this done asap.
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September 29, 2014
Awww, "Oh cool". Love that! Thank you so much for starting your story here on RealSelf. Here's a list of pre- and post-op tips for you. I'll be thinking of you on All Hallows Eve. :)
September 29, 2014
Angie you're a star, thank you for the link, brilliant! Here's hoping Halloween will be less spooky than normal for me... Lol ;-)
UPDATED FROM sjharvey75
1 month pre

Date confirmed......

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Just had a call confirming my surgery date is the 31st October...Eeeek, massive mix of excitement and fear..Eeeeeek!!!!! :-)

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September 29, 2014
Halloween Day! Don't be scared this day in Mexico is actually a celebrated day of the dead and not looked at as scary :) It's a good Day!
September 29, 2014
Mwah ha ha ;-)
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September 30, 2014
:) OXXO
October 1, 2014
I bet you are getting excited :) I will follow your journey and look forward to seeing your afters. I am sure you will not regret the surgery x
October 1, 2014
Thx Camelina, just in discussions with my PS now regarding fine details. x