Nicole Chavez

Congratulations Nicole!!!! I get mine done on saturday and I am super nervous, scared excited and everything else. Lol glad ur doing good.

I'm sleeved! I did it!!! Just drowsy for the pain meds. Not in much pain thank god. Just happy. My new beginning is starting!
VSG Date: 2/13/13

I'm sleeved! I did it!!! Just drowsy for the pain meds. Not in much pain thank god. Just happy. My new beginning is starting!
VSG Date: 2/13/13

WARNING - SEMI NUDE - GRAPHIC - EXTENDED Tummy Tuck PICS
Well just saw the doctor today and he took my binder off and checked my surgery and everything is healing up great. I am very pleased with the results and its only 5 days post op. Its gonna look smoking hot when everything heals up. Today is the first day I got to actually see the results. Its like a Christmas present being unwrapped. Its not as common to see pics of guys having a tummy tuck so this should be good to give you obesityhelp guys an idea of what to expect in results from and extended tummy tuck. Oh - And I got to say the scars look far more painful than they actually feel. Yes Im taking my pain meds so Im sure that helps but it definitely doesn't feel as rough as the pics look.
BUT FIRST THE BEFORE TUMMY TUCK PICS!

My belly button was VERY sad indeed!

Nice side tummy roll!

LOTS OF SKIN!

LOVE HANDLES GALORE!
AND NOW THE MOMENT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!
Here are the pics of my extended tummy tuck:

Above is a closup of my new belly button. Im in love!

Very Pleased with my new tummy!

It is definitely an extended tummy tuck - no more love handles!

Bye Bye excess Skin!

Drains - a necessary evil!

I'm sleeved! I did it!!! Just drowsy for the pain meds. Not in much pain thank god. Just happy. My new beginning is starting!
VSG Date: 2/13/13

I'm sleeved! I did it!!! Just drowsy for the pain meds. Not in much pain thank god. Just happy. My new beginning is starting!
VSG Date: 2/13/13

I'm sleeved! I did it!!! Just drowsy for the pain meds. Not in much pain thank god. Just happy. My new beginning is starting!
VSG Date: 2/13/13

I'm sleeved! I did it!!! Just drowsy for the pain meds. Not in much pain thank god. Just happy. My new beginning is starting!
VSG Date: 2/13/13

I'm sleeved! I did it!!! Just drowsy for the pain meds. Not in much pain thank god. Just happy. My new beginning is starting!
VSG Date: 2/13/13

About to be sleeved. It's scheduled for 7:30am but we'll see when they send me back. So far I got the IV in and they gave me a shot of heparin (blood thinner) and an anti nausea patch.
VSG Date: 2/13/13

About to be sleeved. It's scheduled for 7:30am but we'll see when they send me back. So far I got the IV in and they gave me a shot of heparin (blood thinner) and an anti nausea patch.
VSG Date: 2/13/13

Good luck all you 2/13/13 sleevers!

So glad to hear everyone who had surgery today is doing well!! Mine is tomorrow and they want me to be at the hospital at 11 am and surgery is scheduled for 12:40! Getting a little nervous but I kinda of just want to get it over with at this point!
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I would not put a tampon in...just a pad. Inform your doctor and nursing team that you have your period. They may chose to not do the catheterization as it requires a sterile field....they may chose to just place you under a chucks (like a big padded disposable blanket) good luck.... Btw, I did not get a catheter, even though they stated that they would.

I'm just looking forward to a feeling similar to about the 0:32 mark of this clip:
(Warning: content may be offensive to those who don't appreciate good old fashioned tasteless humor)

Yeah! Today is the day! I am so excited! Long journey I'm 5'2" in
October 265
Pre-op diet 255
Day of surgery TODAY 237!!!
Future??? A LOT LESS!! Lol
Good luck to everyone!

Wow that is fantastic!
VSG Date: 2/13/13

I was in the same boat. I finally decided to eat a bit more - I am between 800 and 900 calories a day and I have lost 5 lbs in one week. I am down from a size 24 to a 20, almost an 18 and I am feeling better than I have in 25 years. I can't believe the process, and the frustrations.

My parents were big into the love beyond your means craze of the 80's and 90's. I watched things fall apart financially for them and swore I wouldn't let that happen to me. I got a job when I turned 14- worked almost full time and had enough cash to get a 'typical' first car. My grandpa (a product of the greatest generation and the depression) was so proud of me for saving my money he put the rest of the money down to buy me a new version of the car I was looking at. I 'paid myself' a car payment every month and at 22 bought another car- cash. I'm still driving that car and I will admit it's not the coolest or most functional car at this point as far as room goes- I'm driving it until it dies . My ex was another live above your means type and ultimately it was one of the main issues that started the road to divorce with us. Now- fiancé and I are in a position where we need more space house wise- we have 3 kids and a German shepherd living in an awkwardly laid out 1500 sq foot house. So- we are looking at an upgrade and because we see eye to eye financially- we are able to put down a pretty substantial down payment and will actually be saving quite a bit of money every month all while living in a much larger home. And we can start planning out next kiddo.
Sorry- my rant is over. So no- I'm not some crazy person that doesn't drive or lives in my car. I just didn't want to let myself go crazy and wind up in the same position as my parents. I figure the generation before my parents knew a thing or two back then

My surgery is in less then 16 hours away and I am calm cool and collected. Last week I was having panic attacks, the week before I was second questing, the week before I cried alot and the week before that I was terrified. Just goes to show you go through the whole gamut of emotions before the big day but I am so ready now!!! I'm excited and ready to move on to the next half and the better half of my life. For all of you who have supported me the past 5 weeks thank you from the bottom of my heart. I couldn't have done this without you all. God bless you and continued success for a healthy and happy life. Talk to you soon!!!

HI, I was the same way, then the night before surgery I slept great, the morning of laughing and joking and very calm. Then when I got taken back to pre-op in hospital to get set up for surgery still very calm. I did ask the nurse if anyone ever hops off the bed and runs out? She said yes and most people that do it just come back another time but sicker!! She told me I should be very excited about this and I am going to do wonderful!! The worst part of the whole day was getting in the iv,because my veins are deep and small. The nurse told me this was going to be the most pain and uncomfotable I will feel all day and she was right!!! So don't worry everything will be alright!! Heather

I have paid cash for every car I have owned. I also. I got married young and my ex had a house- so- I moved in with him. Currently- I'm living with my fiancé. We are in the process of buying another house so I will actually have something there.

Monday is my big day. I report in at 6am, surgery at 7:30, I pray this is the right decision for me. I started at 316ish and am now 294, I'd love to reach 290 by Monday but that's not going to happen.
If anyone is bored Monday, I'd love some prayers, good vibes, air high fives or anything else you can do for a successful surgery.

I am almost 8 months out ad have had a sip here and there. I went on vacation when I was 5 months out and was gonna drink a diet pepsi while the kids were roasting marshmallow for smores, had about 2 sips and then dumped it, it was soo gross and I was a HUGE pepsi/diet pepsi fan.