9 month update: At medical goal/Tummy Tuck in one week.

My primary care physician set my medical goal to be between 160 and 165. I am there.  

 

I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck on January 4, 2012.  That procedure will take off more weight.  I do not want to lose any more weight, but we'll see what happens.

 

I had a neck lift in October, bcos I looked horrible.  That was where my lose skin showed up.  But, now I have it on my tummy.  I am looking forward to having the surgery done.  I will take 3 weeks off from work, and it is covered under FMLA.  The cost is a little over $8,000.  Mine will be an inverted T.  The doctor does that to give your body definition.  

 

The truth is... the only place I have weight is on my tummy.  I have PCOS, so that is where the weight gathers and sits.  Everywhere else I am petite.  

 

I reached medical goal about a week ago.  

 

I am so thankful for the sleeve.  The sleeve is what made this all possible.  

Hey girlie : ) Great job. How exciting. I bet you feel so good. Can you post some before and after pics? That's always motivational. I am 12 days post op. Just began my journey but I hope to have the same success you did. Any tips?

My tip is to know you made the right decision.  There will be times you will get discouraged, but those moments will pass.

 

Everyday make smart choices for your health.  Do not weigh more than once every 2 weeks.  This is not about the number on the scale.  This journey is about a new lifestyle change.  The weight will come off.  My surgeon and doctor said do not count calories.  Just make smart choices, and you know what they are.  I never never counted calories, and my focus has never been on pounds lost.  Just live your life, and it will happen.  

 

You can use the search feature here and see people's pictures from plastic surgery.  I am a very private person.  I won't do it,  But, I greatly appreciate those who did.  

Congrats - my tummy tuck is on February 6th. I cant wait!