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Just wanted to reach out and tell someone that can relate to my feelings right now that my Tummy Tuck is scheduled for tomorrow morning, Jan. 3, 2013, at 7am! I'm soooooo excited but getting nervous and anxious. I was doing o.k. until the anesthisiologist called me a minute ago. I am not at goal weight which was originally set at my personal want of 140lbs. I really don't think I can maintain 140 as the last time I was that weight was 10 years ago and prior to my open heart surgery, full hysterectomy, hypothyroidism and Hoshimoto's . I could probably get there if I tried extremely hard but I know that realistically I won't be able to maintain that weight and if I could it would be a constant struggle. I'm at 157 and my plastic surgeon believes that 150 is a more realistic and maintainable weight for me since for the past 4 months I have maintained from 153 to 157 (I'm 5'71/2"). Therefore, since I'm within 10 lbs of my goal weight my surgeon says it will be perfectly fine for the TT operation. My VSG was one year ago on Dec. 13th.

I've already ordered the silicone sheets for after the scabs have fallen off to help the scar look better. If anyone is curious or wants more info. on them go to silon.com. I bought the abdominoplasty shaped sheet that is made for TT's or C-section areas. I watched a Youtube video where a woman had a TT and used the silicon sheets and her scar came out beautifully!

Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Good luck! You'll have to post before and after pictures so we can see how it turned out. I'm super excited for you, relax and enjoy your new body!

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Good luck!

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Best of Luck to you. I have already had a TT and am going for more plastics on the 10th!!

No worries!!

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Good luck!

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Good luck! Keep us posted!

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Good luck! I don't think I'll ever be able to afford plastics, but I am researching a panniculectomy (covered by insurance). Did they let you know how much weight would come off because of the procedure? My flabby stomach must weight a ton...

Best wishes to you for a complication-free recovery. Post pics!

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My surgeon said that a TT only takes off minimal weight. The doc said only 3-5 lbs. Oh well,better than nothing. I will post before and after pics soon. Thanks everyone for the support!!!

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Are you doing the surgery locally? How did you go about choosing a surgeon? Just in the past week I've become very aware of how much I want this same thing. I'm getting close to my docs goal and everyday I think if I didn't have this belly roll I would be very happy with my body.

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Good luck...I also will have Tummy Tuck when I reach my goal. I only have 38 lbs to go!

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I'm excited for you:):). Can't wait to see your results....I'm definitely going to need one. Good luck, prayers.

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I'm so excited for you! I can't wait to see your before and after pics. I am so looking forward to getting some new 16 year old boobies when I lose all my weight and a tummy tuck!

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is htis covered by your insurance

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Good luck! I am curious how I will look when I hit goal

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Good luck and congrats! I am so jealous. I want a TT and Boobs so bad. I have lost 108 and I am so thankful but its depressing with my clothes off. :( I can hide it with my clothes on.

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