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Hello everyone! I am Paula from NC.  I am almost 7 years out.  I have had very good results.  Had a scare when I gained weight, but lost some of it once I got more active and ate healthier.  The surgery still works!  I'd like to lose about 10 more.  I went from 214 to 107 to 156 to 139.  This is over the space of almost 7 years.  I would like to get some plastics done if I ever get the bucks.  Clothes do wonders to hide the flab lol.  Anyway, hello!

Hi Paula and Welcome! Wow, 7yrs, that's fantastic! It sounds like things have gone very well for you and its good to  know that the tool still works even after 7 yrs!!! I know what you mean about clothes doing wonders to hide flab, LOL, I'm right there with ya!!!!!

Haha!  Embarrassing moment.   I am into Irish Dance.  I hadn't been dancing for about a year and started up again.  Well, we had this really  high stepping class and I came out of it with a very sore butt.  Anyway, I was complaining about it and my hubby, sweet thing that he is, decided he would use my massager.  For the next 15 minutes, he is running a verbal commentary on my flab LOL!  Marriage is a marvolous thing!   Paula

Hi Paula, welcome tothe Grad's Board!!!   It's great to know the surgery can still work for us after 6+ years!  I've recently lost (or re-lost, I should say!) five pounds in preparation for my last round of plastics (thighs).  It really feels good to see the weight move down again. Don't be a stranger! Hugs, Connie -147#

Welcome, Paula!! Thanks for your positive feedback 6+ years post-op!  Very reassuring to know that there are many long-term success stories out there!

Glad to have you to the Grad Board!

Hugs!

Kristi

 

Hi Paula, welcome to the group. You have done so well. If you have rashes underneath your belly, you can have insurance pay for your tummy tuck. It takes a lot of documentation. Keep up the good work. Mona

Hi, Paula - I wondered where you had run off to!  When did you move to Durham?  I lived there in 87- 90.  Hope things are going well for you down there!  I too am hoping to have plastics done in the near future!...and yes clothes are a wonderful thing right now! Many hugs! Jill

Hi, we moved here in October.  Found a beautiful farm house that was renovated out int the country.  It is just great.  The weather is going to be in the 60s all week! Paula