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On 01/19/2021 at 14:56, GreenTealael said:






I have plastics greed, I want more 😩




And these threads are fueling this new obsession 😏


Lol they say once you open the door....
Already told my husband maybe in ten years I’ll do this or that...😳
I’m sure he is like omg 🤑🤑🤑🤑

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27 minutes ago, Kris77 said:

Lol they say once you open the door....
Already told my husband maybe in ten years I’ll do this or that...😳
I’m sure he is like omg 🤑🤑🤑🤑

I hope he’s ready 😝
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3 hours ago, Kris77 said:

Here are swimsuit pics. Still swollen but I’m happy w my results so far!!

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You look amazing! 😍😍

I want a waist! 😭

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Thank you so much!
The black one I got at Walmart actually. I bought it last year and had it in a bag to return at some point bc my stomach looked awful once I got home and tried it on (bc of COVId you can’t use dressing rooms)but they wouldn’t let me return it due to COVId. So since I ended up w a TT I can keep it now. Top is a little small now w the girls being bigger.

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Woot woot! You look AMAZING!!!!! (Starts savings account immediately...no more new clothes)

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On 01/19/2021 at 17:58, kellym1220 said:



Woot woot! You look AMAZING!!!!! (Starts savings account immediately...no more new clothes)


Thank you!!😊

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This is my before/after sleeve pic. [emoji322]Down 100 pounds [emoji322]image-0.0050067901611328125.thumb.jpg.ef90b2e8e3c7af48c33725ce2be00c04.jpg
Oh my goodness u look amazing!! I am so proud of u and happy for u!! I cant wait to see the post op ps pics!![emoji16][emoji16]

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Day 6 post PS:
Days 2,3,4 were the most painful I’ll say. Doing great today. Calling surgeon w my Fluid out take and he will decide when I’m coming in for my next appt based on that. Since I have a almost 4 hour drive he doesn’t want me coming in unnecessarily. Hardly have anything coming out of them so I bet I go in this week.
Abdomen has very little pain now. Breasts feel swollen and sore.
Think I need a better supported bra to hold them closer. Im in a fruit of the loom front button sports bra. My body is smaller than the cup size so the around part doesn’t fit secure but the cup area I’m def filling that part up.

Not sure what I would do without this forum. Everyone has been so helpful w tips and encouragement. [emoji169]Thanks everyone!![emoji169]Wish we all lived closer and could do a yearly get together!
So glad to catch up on ur updates! Prayers for a quick and healthy recovery! [emoji847]

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Here are swimsuit pics. Still swollen but I’m happy w my results so far!!image-0.007987022399902344.thumb.jpg.8623555a45237f71a3e71bae6ee58e21.jpg
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Wow! I am so happy for u! U look fantastic!

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On 01/19/2021 at 19:46, regina r said:


Wow! I am so happy for u! U look fantastic!

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Thank you!! I still have swelling but I am very happy with my results!
The surgeon I went to is amazing!!

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13 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I have plastics greed, I want more 😩

And these threads are fueling this new obsession 😏

Agreed! I'm making a list! Actually, I saw on another site a lady even had her earlobes made smaller! I think I'm ok there!

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7 hours ago, Kris77 said:

Thank you!! I still have swelling but I am very happy with my results!
The surgeon I went to is amazing!!

Your results are amazing! I think I'd live in a bathing suit if I were you!

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I need to ask surgeon. Is there a length of time you have to sleep on your back.??
I read on another post from someone you need to sleep on your back initially until your implants settle into place? Anyone know anything about that? I plan to ask him tomorrow. Just seeing if anyone else has heard that?

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It’s doesn’t matter anyways bc I’m on my back whether I want to be or not in that darn recliner. 🤪

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You look amazing! Who is your doctor if you don’t mind sharing?

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