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Two months post op! So glad I did it!

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So glad I found this site! I am a 42 year old...

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WORTH IT$13,000

So glad I found this site! I am a 42 year old single mom. I have been living with depression,anxiety, diabetes and heart disease, I'm ready to make a change in my life and it may sound like whining, but I just want to be able to look in the mirror again...it's been so long...I'm scared.

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John S. Alspaugh, MD, FACS

John S. Alspaugh, MD, FACS

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May 30, 2012
Good luck on your upcoming surgery!
June 4, 2012
I am going for a Full Tummy Tuck - Breast lift with augmentation...Talk about scared YUP that is me but I am taking it day by day..this site had really helped me... Hope you decide to do what is the best for YOU. Keep us posted.
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June 4, 2012
Well my dr will not do the breast part because he said it is too risky for me to be under anesthesia for 6 hours, so I can only get the full tummy tuck...still very scared. Anxiety is getting very bad now.
June 5, 2012
Well.... My doc (primary) said that 5 hours is not a long time to be under....however... I am going to get mine done in 3 1/2 hours... This is because he works with his partner and gets his patients out as fast as he can. I like this a lot better then 5 hours. The 2nd PS said he can do it in 5 hours with lipo....I am going with the 1st PS I seen because of the time involved and NOT getting the lipo..VEECEE how old are you if you don't mind me asking...NOT that age has anything to do with it but just wondering... I am 50 going to be 51 on the 19th of June...
June 5, 2012
OH DUH ME! sorry VeeCee... i see you are 42.. See I am just as nervous talking about this....LOL
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June 5, 2012
Well, my employer said if I have this operation done and have to take off work then I will be "replaced" So, very, very down right now...don't know what to do.
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June 12, 2012
Tackle one body section at a time...then as you heal start planning your next procedure.
June 11, 2012
Did you already Schedule the date? You should have told your work you are going for a hernia. Kept us posted.
UPDATED FROM VeeCee

Finally putting some "before" pics since surgery...

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Finally putting some "before" pics since surgery is in 3 days. I's gonna be a "big" surgery as you can see.

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June 12, 2012
My employer accepted my leave request so thats a good thing. My surgery is this thursday the 14th. Getting scared of going under for 4 hours. My health isnt real good so kind of worried about making it through. Also my 13 year old daughter asked me "wont you look off balance with a flat stomach and big legs and arms?" Yea...that really boosted my confidence...NOT! : (
June 12, 2012
I have a 13 yo too... I don't listen to a word he says. You won't look off balance you'll be an hourglass... To me that's the idea female shape. Good luck to you!
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June 12, 2012
That made me laugh, thanks! And yes I never thought about being an hourglass, that might work : )
July 20, 2012
hey what all wrong w/your health my hemblgohim is low but goin up i have to wait
June 12, 2012
Are you getting any lipo? I am sure you got Clearence for the surgery right......you will be fine just think at the end results... My pre op is the 14th... I will be thinking about you... Let us know how you are doing.. What time is your surgery scheduled for?
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June 12, 2012
only getting lipo around the hips doc said so it will match up with the stomach, this is kind of a standard thing i believe. I got clearance from my heart doctor, but he was reluctant about giving it, and i have sleep apnea. my surgery is at 8:45am...
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June 12, 2012
When I get closer, I'll put up my before pics as well. The one thing I've learned from Real Self and the web in general is..."there are NO perfect bodies!" And as far as men go...it really doesn't matter once the clothes come off...as long as your naughty bits work...lol. Gurl do this for yourself as part of your healing and....you are just fine!
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June 12, 2012
I am definitely doing this for myself, but i feel like im risking my life for it...and i have a daughter to think about... and i'm afraid the results wont be very good because im so fat. Thank you for the encouragement though, it helps.
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June 12, 2012
You will be fine. Sure all surgery has risk....but so does life. Just do you!
June 12, 2012
You come so far! You will look so much better both out the Tummy tum!
Can't wait to see what you look like after....keep us posted and God speed!
June 12, 2012
Ve beach? Cool who's your doctor?
UPDATED FROM VeeCee

Posted some after pics but they are only 3 days...

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Posted some after pics but they are only 3 days after so there is a lot of swelling and bruising and draining tube. And yes I am definitely glad I went through with it!

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June 17, 2012
WOW WOW WOW you look amazing!!!!! Are you happy??? Wow what a wonderful result! Imagine what you are going to look like after the swelling goes down!! So happy for you...
June 17, 2012
Keep on the road to recovery! You look great, and I hope the pain is lessening and there were no complications. Please be thinking of me tomorrow. Surgery is at 7:30 for 5 to 6 hours of being under.
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June 21, 2012
Thinking of you Kapilani, hope you're doing ok on your 3rd day post op.
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June 17, 2012
Will definitely be thinking of you and sending strength your way. You close your eyes, then open them and it's DONE! You will be OK! No complications so far with me. Took my first shower today since the op on Fri, felt GREAT! Now you do what you gotta do!
June 20, 2012
Hey there.... Where have you been. Let me know how you are doing...... I want to know you are ok.....
June 17, 2012
You look great! Can't wait to here if this also improves your health! It sounds like it is helping your depression! I went through a major depression about 1 1/2 years ago to the point I wanted to die. It was before I lost the weight. I finally managed to shake myself of the depression and lost the weight! I couldn't be happier! So happy for you!
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June 21, 2012
Loving the transformation!