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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...
sjharvey75September 26, 2014
$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!!!!!!
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!!!!!!
UPDATED FROM sjharvey75
1 month pre
My 15yr old sons response on hearing about me booking the surgery
sjharvey75September 27, 2014
"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 28, 2014
Best Wishes!

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.

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.

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......
sjharvey75September 29, 2014
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!

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
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