Had my tummy tuck,the right choice for ME. <3
DevonLigotti
Posts: 56 Member
Well, after about a year and a half long journey, i lost the weight and was "thin" for the first time in my life. Unfortunately being heavy for 25 years took its toll on my 5'2 frame and i was left with a generally fit body with a small stretchmarked gut in the center that was composed of mostly skin and would NOT go away with any amount of working out.
I consulted with a great plastic surgeon and had abdominoplasty on Jan. 24th. Im only 3 weeks out so the swelling is still bad and the scar is red and nasty at times (lol) but i cant tell you how amazing it feels to get rid of something so demotivating (try staring at the mini-belly dangling down mid push up and not get discouraged)
Its not for everyone, and i know that. but it was the right choice for ME, and for the first time i think thats whats important.
BEFORE in 2011 (around 190 pounds):
BELLY AFTER: (around 125 pounds)
NOW (3 weeks post tummy tuck):
I consulted with a great plastic surgeon and had abdominoplasty on Jan. 24th. Im only 3 weeks out so the swelling is still bad and the scar is red and nasty at times (lol) but i cant tell you how amazing it feels to get rid of something so demotivating (try staring at the mini-belly dangling down mid push up and not get discouraged)
Its not for everyone, and i know that. but it was the right choice for ME, and for the first time i think thats whats important.
BEFORE in 2011 (around 190 pounds):
BELLY AFTER: (around 125 pounds)
NOW (3 weeks post tummy tuck):
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wow!!! that's amazing!0
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Congrats on the weight loss, the tuck looks great!0
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Amazing! You look great! Good for you!!0
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thats awesome! I'm usually not for surgery but that's great!0
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Wow nice! I'm super jealous. My body got wreaked by my babies
Congrats on the weight loss too, you're looking great!0 -
Congratulations! You look amazing!0
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Yep. I have to agree that was the right choice for you. You look incredible! :flowerforyou:0
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wow, great results! You look amazing!0
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Holy cow!!! That looks great! So many times I see tummy tucks that look "weird". I don't know how to explain it, pulled...stretched... just not natural. But yours looks 100% natural and so awesome!!! Can I ask how much it cost? (Don't answer if you prefer not to!)
Awesome on the weight loss too!0 -
Wow! I've been thinking about doing the same thing. Congrats on the great results!0
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Holy cow!!! That looks great! So many times I see tummy tucks that look "weird". I don't know how to explain it, pulled...stretched... just not natural. But yours looks 100% natural and so awesome!!! Can I ask how much it cost? (Don't answer if you prefer not to!)
Awesome on the weight loss too!
I'm an RN, so i got a bit of a discount, would've been 7800, did it for 6700. My PS is AWESOME. Thanks so much, i was terrified of having a "franken-tummy" lol but i trusted him completely and i knew if anyone could do it right,he could.
Dr. Anthony Youn: www.dryoun.com0 -
Wow that is amazing you look incredable!! If I can get down to around your weight I would definatly get a tummy tuck if I have dropping skin0
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You really look great! congrats on your new body!0
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I think it's great when you make a personal choice and it turns out so WELL!
Nicely done!0 -
Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!0
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Thanks for sharing your success! I appreciate it as I have over 100 lbs. to loose and am curious about all the extra skin I'll have. Your results are fantastic....I pray that you keep up all your good work by maintaining the weight loss. Love, Light, & Blessings to a wonderful new you.0
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That is awesome! And the perfect reward for yourself for all the hard work you put in to get there!!0
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Wow. Congrats on all your hard work, and so glad tummy tuck worked out best for you.
You look fantastic!!0 -
I have the same pre surgery belly as you and would LOVE to get rid of it and have a flat stomach for the first time in my life - but I just can't justify the expensise
I'm so happy for you that you were able to get it done and have had such great results with it
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You look great! I agree, when you work that hard, and are for it, and can afford it, DO IT!
I had one several years ago, and haven't regretted it for a second, even after regaining weight a few years later!0 -
I did the same thing back in 2006. Good thing I did because I found out I had a 4 inch wide muscle gap from my rib cage to my pelvis bone. No amount of diet or exercise would fix it. So glad I went through it! You look fantastic!0
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You go girl! You look awesome!0
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Your new belly looks fabulous. I'm lucky that my husband has already told me that once I've lost all of my weight that I can have the skin removal surgery because I know I'm bound to have some due to having been overweight for the past 20 some odd years and 2 kids. I've just got to get myself down there first.0
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Damn, you look great! Amazing. I bet you feel AWESOME.0
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You look great! I'm curious to see your scar.0
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i tell ya what...GOOD FOR YOU!!!! if at 125 it was still being stubborn??? cant knock you using your brain..tuck tuck snip it!! you spent money very well here..and I assure you i am generally one for NO SURGERIES!!0
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For those curious about the scar:
If youd like to see it, feel free to PM me in a week or two and ill let anyone whos curious about a TT see!0 -
OMG you look amazing!! do you have a big scar?0
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You look fantastic! I'm giving myself until August of this year & then I'm headed for some surgery myself!0
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I do, but with mederma and good care in about 6-8 months it should get pretty faded, ive seen some turn almost non-existant. Right now its pretty gnarly and red, but im willing to wait it out. PM me in a week or so if youd like a pic!
I just see it as my "victory scar"!0
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