Surgical scars, excess skin and cellulite be damned!
I am over 3 years post-op from my DS (open) and post 3 plastics procedures (LBL, arms, breasts), so safe to say I have a lot of scars and still a lot of excess skin (2 asses and elephant thighs and legs) but BE DAMNED I am going on a vacation with my 4 girlfriends and I am wearing a 2 piece bathing suit! My friend Jill inspired me, she just got back from Cuba and her mantra was "I 100% embraced it (the imperfections we see in our own bodies)...god it was liberating." She's right.
This is my first 2 piece EVER! When I was trying on suits on today I noticed how much my scars have faded, so that's some piece of mind for some of you out there. I didn't have the option for lap surgery, mine had to be open, so I still have a few train tracks from the staples ;) They are battle scars and I will wear every one of them with pride, they got me to where I am today.
This is my first 2 piece EVER! When I was trying on suits on today I noticed how much my scars have faded, so that's some piece of mind for some of you out there. I didn't have the option for lap surgery, mine had to be open, so I still have a few train tracks from the staples ;) They are battle scars and I will wear every one of them with pride, they got me to where I am today.
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I am so scared of that once I have my first plastics in July. I will definitely come to you for advice if I find myself in that situation.
Your bikini looks awesome and I can't wait to see pics. Have a fantastic trip!
Your bikini looks awesome and I can't wait to see pics. Have a fantastic trip!
“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.? --John “the Penguin? Bingham
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela
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HW: 247.5/SW: 228.5/CW:135/ My GW: 140/SGW: 151
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela
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HW: 247.5/SW: 228.5/CW:135/ My GW: 140/SGW: 151
So true. I went topless at a resort a couple of years ago on the beach, just to **** off the self-righteous people on our trip. hahaha Being naked in front of strangers is pretty easy.
Karen
Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/
I'll agree with Bev here... i wore my bikini with fear and pride in FL last November (2.5 mths post-TT) and you won't catch me in it locally... one thing to be away from home. :)
Urban Poling Instructor, 5K runner & soon to be CanFit Pro Personal Trainer
HW339/Lowest Wt 175/CW210/GW175 Plastics done (TT & BR) 8/31/10
In my dreams perhaps. lol
Have a wonderful trip :)
Have a wonderful trip :)
Karen
Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/