Gymrats and plastic surgery...

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Gymrats and plastic surgery...
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Fri, 05-13-2005 - 9:16am

I've been on this board for over a year now and those of you that have been here since I came know how much I've struggled with my weight. I've been a gymrat for several years but only in the year or so have I really changed my eating habits in a positive way. When I lost my 85 lbs, I did it through strict portion control but the quality of what I ate was very poor. I have dramatically increased my intake of fruits, veggies and lean proteins. It has been very frustrating to make such changes and not see ANY results.

I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon this week and in his office, I felt vindicated. The jiggly wiggly stuff that I have been trying so hard to lose is NOT fat, but extra skin. I have no means of making extra skin disappear so I have opted for a few procedures at the end of June. It's going to be a long procedure and it's going to be very expensive and I'm sure the recovery will be quite uncomfortable, but I feel like I deserve it. I have worked really hard and have accomplished everything I can possibly accomplish on my own. I know that this is really and truly a last resort and my doing this isn't because I'm lazy and don't want to work hard.

There is a part of me that feels superficial for going through with this, but I remind myself that I have spent thousands of dollars on my home, my car, jewelry.... why wouldn't I spend money on myself? I'm expecting to have this body for a good long time and I might as well enjoy being in it (which I haven't for quite some time). Additionally, I think it will improve some my activities (like running).

So, at the end of June, I'll be getting a tummy tuck, a thigh lift and some lipo (which the surgeon said I just need a little bit of and that was GREAT news). I'll have to be a vicarious gymrat for at least two weeks and probably a bit longer.

Just wanted to let you all know. :)

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 05-13-2005 - 5:10pm
Hey, I support you 100%!! I want lipo so bad, but unfortunately with 2 moves over the next year, I will have to postpone for a while. I look forward to reading your story though, good luck.
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 05-14-2005 - 8:00am

Those newly wed days...


I thought she was getting married in the summer but she could easily be busy w/ planning and all.

Jean,






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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 05-14-2005 - 8:04am
And, superficially, you'll look much better 6 weeks later than if you had just kept working out for those 6 weeks.





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