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38 YO Forever Athlete Looking Flab After Multiple Births -TT/MR/Flank Lipo - The Woodlands, TX

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Seven day countdown, hold my purse, ish is getting...

crimsonandclover
WORTH IT$7,825
Seven day countdown, hold my purse, ish is getting real!! I've had all this time since my May consult to prepare and now its crunch time. The family is beginning to arrive from out of town for Christmas so these last few days are going to fly by. Thankfully, I have my amazing hubs to pick up any slack and fill in the gaps. He is going to be the best nurse ever (good to look at too)! I have scripts to pick up, a recovery room to prepare, a family of 10 to cook for and enjoy over the next week etc. There's not enough time! Next thing I know I'm going to be dreaming during surgery about my Sports Illustrated bikini photo shoot with my new fab belly, then I'll wake up with a big smack in the face from reality. I dread the pain, I'm really trying to separate myself from it and act like its not a thing. Gotta cope somehow, right?! So far I have acquired way too many post op supplies and a ton of confidence in my doc, his post op pics and reviews are stellar. I have been through seriously critical emergency surgery before to fix a crushed limb, so I am hoping my mental fortitude will see me through this experience as it did before. Current stats: 5'6" 160 lbs, down from 168, I eat clean and consciously, strict water drinker at a goal of 3 liters a day, ex-smoker and major outdoor/adventure/extreme sports lover. I have immensely enjoyed reading all of your reviews and it is all of you that have given me the courage to go through with this. Once all is said and done, I feel I am going to finally be the carefree old me that doesn't need to buy multiple margaritas for everyone sitting near me at the beach to feel comfy in my own skin clad in a bikini again.

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Paul Gill, MD

Paul Gill, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 22, 2015
Dr Gill is an amazing surgeon, I live me some him. He did my BL in July. They are soooooo beautiful. I thank God that I chose Dr Gill. My scars a barely noticeable, pain was at a low and recovery was a breeze. If I had to do all over again he most definitely be my go to guy. I had seen 4 others and had decided on one, so I wax going to cancel my consult with him. But something was telling me to go. I did and paid right then and there scheduled for surgery 3 wks later, lol. July 2nd consult July 30th BL. That's how comfortable and confident with him. I can truly say he changed my life. I'll will be following your journey. Congrats and God bless. You are in blessed hands
December 23, 2015
Thanks for the encouragement, he def did a great job with your BL!! I am hoping for a positive life changer with this surgery too, fingers crossed for a quick recovery and amazing outcome!!
December 24, 2015
Congratulations on the upcoming procedure that will result in being on the flatter (tummy) side! My procedure is scheduled for May and I can't wait. ^5's sent your way and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
December 26, 2015
Thanks ma'am, l'll keep ya posted on the progress!
UPDATED FROM crimsonandclover
5 days pre

Pouch Pics

crimsonandclover
I am so thankful and amazed that I was able to grow beautiful, smart, perfect humans inside of my body. Not so thankful for the aftermath on my abdomen. Time to say our goodbyes and part ways...

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December 29, 2015
Yup, kiss that old belly goodbye :D
December 30, 2015
I can't wait to see your follow up pics! Good luck on everything!
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4 days pre

"The Call"

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Just got the confirmation call from Dr.G's office confirming Monday's surgery, I think my heart just skipped a few beats!

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December 23, 2015
You'll do great. Dr. Gill is AWESOME! I Had the TT with my hysterectomy and honestly, the pain was not that bad. I was off pain meds after a few days and on Xtra strength Tylenol. My only regret is that I didn't do it years ago :).
December 24, 2015
Thanks for the kind words, you look amazing!!! The pain is scary because I remember it being so awful when I had the reconstruction surgery on my left side after an athletic blooper. There is no way this surgery can be as bad as crushed bones, right!?!? The continuous comments I see about the single regret being that ladies wish they had done it sooner is one of my biggest motivators in not chickening out :)
December 24, 2015
Holy smokes, the hospital called and they also confirmed my arrival on Monday!!!! Everybody is ready for this, am I???
December 29, 2015
How did your surgey go? I had mine yesterday..would love to follow your recovery