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7 weeks PO and shrinking belly button!

Name: 7 weeks PO and shrinking belly button!
Item: Harvey Bock, MD
Rating: 5
Author: paulianna

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I'm 54 and finally got off the couch about 3...

pauliannaNovember 19, 2011

WORTH IT$9,800

I'm 54 and finally got off the couch about 3 years ago. After raising two kids I had time for myself. I've learned to swim and scuba dive. I've competed in 3 sprint distance triathlons and 1 olympic distance. I'm in the gym 5-6 times per week, meeting with a personal trainer, spinning, running, stairmaster and lifting heavy things.

I had two pregnancies (1 was a vertical C-section). I'm happily married for 33 years and my husband loves me "just the way I am." The one thing I've always thought to change about me is my very flabby stomach. I like the rest of me, just hate the pooch and roll appearance I have no matter what I wear.

So I'm taking the plunge and getting some help fixing up the parts of me exercise can't tighten up. I hope to return to my current level of physical activity by spring so I can enjoy the next race season and lot's of swimming, biking and running. I also look forward to seeing pictures of me running and looking as fit as I feel.

Pre-tuck/lipo pictures soon.

paulianna's provider

Harvey Bock, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM paulianna

1 month pre

I've been reading the Q&A's, as well as the posts...

pauliannaNovember 22, 2011

I've been reading the Q&A's, as well as the posts in the December TTs group. Feeling that I had some unanswered questions, I called the doctor's office and set up another appointment. I'm really focused and decided on this, however I want to be sure I don't leave any unanswered questions on the table. My husband has been super and I'm looking forward to getting this done.

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Bellanocha

November 24, 2011

Hi Paulianna,
My story is very similar to yours- minus the children & running part-Lol! It's very frustrating to work out soo hard & not see the results-due to age in my case... I love exercise because of the way it makes me feel mainly-but still... I'm scheduled for Dec. 22 I'm having tt with a 'small' vertical incision (said it was in order to be able to pull the skin tight enough & not lower my bb position)Best of luck to you-I'll look forward to your updates!

UPDATED FROM paulianna

1 month pre

Thanksgiving feast yesterday and today I'm...

pauliannaNovember 25, 2011

Thanksgiving feast yesterday and today I'm thinking it's all just fat. I had my husband take pictures to post and I am once again convinced that no amount of exercise will cure this skin issue. I'm making the right decision to have this done. December 27 is just around the corner. Looking forward to shifting my thinking from anticipation to positive thoughts about recovery.

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paulianna

November 25, 2011

Thank you Bellanocha! Best to you as well. I was thinking about my BB the other day and wondering if I'd mind having it reconstructed. Least of my worries, I'm a one piece suit girl, but still it's an odd thought.

Bellanocha

November 30, 2011

Paulianna I know what you mean re: BB! That was another reason my PS said for the small vertical incision in order to keep my BB in the same place-otherwise it would have been lower-and I'm pretty happy with its location lol! Gosh the time is fast approaching and being the wimpy girl that I am- pain is my #1 concern (have never had kids)!But just going to try to concentrate on having a good end result (hopefully)! One thing's for certain reading all these posts-everyone's different as far as experiences and while it's good to be aware of the possabilities I think the best advice is to be positive and knowing others have gone through it and survived and had some truly AMAZING results!! The tips & support on this site have been invaluable-now it's pretty much the waiting game...

newmeat30

December 3, 2011

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that we have a great group of girls on the Forum page and I'd love for you to join us. Check for the sticky at the top of the forum page for December Tummy Tuckers. You can find a lot of support there and several other gals that are going through the same thing. :)