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hey ljp' date=' who did you sleeve in Acuna? I had my band done there and loved it. I found the town such a fascinating and cultural enjoyment ever

And yes I'd love to know about TT etc in TJ also[/quote']

Dr. Cruz did my sleeve. Is that the same doc that did your? The hospital is a few blocks from the border. Yes the town is lovely.

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I'm in the UK! So' date=' probably not an option...lol! Good luck with your research.[/quote']

For some reason I thought you were in Australia. Everytime I read one of your posts I played it with my best Aussie accent in my head. Damn...oh well, now it will just be an English accent.

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For some reason I thought you were in Australia. Everytime I read one of your posts I played it with my best Aussie accent in my head. Damn...oh well, now it will just be an English accent.

*gasps in horror* ... No! Not an English accent, a Welsh accent...lol! I can cope with an Aussie accent...hehe, at least that is exoctic!!

My hubby is English and he has picked up a bit of a Welsh twang!

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Hello Coops! I'm so happy for you! I'm doing great and thanks for asking! I think my recovery has taken longer than the average. I can finally stand completely straight without feeling any muscle tugging on the inside. I love putting on jeans, pants AND swimming suit bottoms and seeing a straight tummy with no bulges!!! How are you doing now that it's been a couple of weeks since you had your TT? Isn't it fabulous not to have that belly roll?!!!!!!! I will be scheduling a consult for a BL with new implants and AL. Will be having those surgeries done as soon as possible to try to beat the worst heat of the summer here in Texas. Then in Dec. I'll be scheduling to have a TL in January. Hope this finds you doing well with little pain!

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Hey frumpynomore,

Soooo pleased you are well and getting the benefits- you're nearly 3mths post op now? And check you out in those jeans and swim wear! How long did it take for the swelling to go down? I'm still really swollen in the tummy, just above the waist, gets worse in the evening, but I'm only 11 days out so I'm hoping this will get better.

I've been too scared to put 'normal' clothes on, still in leggings and joggers!

Oh, and look at your to do list...lol... I would love an arm lift, but it ain't gonna happen, I've spent enough on this body and can't justify anymore! The belly was my biggest problem and I'm so pleased that its gone!

Thanks for the update... Keep us informed!

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So frumpymore and Coops, after the procedure was done, how much weight came off? I know that frumpymore looks extra HOT and SEXY and I'm waiting to see Coops! I'm so happy for you and know that these were great choices to make...... Love the results! :)

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Coops, the swelling stayed for about 4 weeks. You are going to LOVE the final results! Occasionally, I look at my before TT pics and then I REALLY appreciate the results! It's funny how soon and easy it is to forget where we came from (i.e.: overweight, loose skin). I'm going to make it a monthly action to view my before VSG and TT pics to remind me to appreciate where I've been and what it took to get from there to here and what I look like now versus then. I believe it's human nature to take important things for granted and I don't want to ever lose sight of where I've been. I don't want to "forget" the tears, struggle, embarrassment, loneliness, and pain so that I will always and forever appreciate what I have. The road has been a long one and my journey is still not complete BUT it will be soon!

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Hi Ms Skinniness! WoW! Thanks for the compliment! A year and a half ago I would never have dreamed that someone would be calling me SEXY and HOT!!! OMG! Thank you!!!!!!! I only lost 3 lbs total. I actually started putting on weight near the end of the 3 weeks recovery from my TT. I am still battling getting the weight off that I put on but with some new supplements, Glutamine-Butterthebean recommended, and watching the carbs at night I'm finally seeing the numbers drop again. It's all about keeping it in check!

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Where did you have your surgery if you don't mind me asking? Cost?

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I had my TT done in Roundrock, TX which is just outside of Austin. Dr. Troy Thompson was my surgeon and I absolutely love him! He will be doing all my other cosmetic surgeries as well. The TT cost was right at $6k but the cost is determined by each individual's needs. I had 4 consults for my TT and Dr. Thompson was right in the same realm of costs as the others quoted. I am very happy with my results!

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The costs are not bad at all. i also believe that we will be fluctuating in weight from here on in and losing 3 lbs from removing the excess skin is fantastic.......Heck I went to Las Vegas and I am up 3 lbs too. Did a lot of walking also and got dehydrated. So I'm just waiting to get back to my norm now..... :)

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Yes, I believe you are right Ms Skinniness! I should be very thankful that I lost 3lbs! Just wish I hadn't gained 5 more! It's o.k. though because I'm back on track with my eating and will soon be back where I was. I thought the cost for my TT was very reasonable too. I can't wait to get the quote and to set a date to have the rest of the cosmetic surgeries that I want done!

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Thank you so much for the info.

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Frumpynomore I really hate the word should....it's so defeating to us....I already see and know that you are so thankful that you lost 3 lbs! Great job.....I believe that we are going to be extra aware and monitor our losses and gaines and get back in perspective really quickly bc we love our beautiful bodies today...... I am working towards getting a face lift and perhaps a TT in the near future even if I have to finance it...... :)

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The good, the bad and the ugly! Pictures posted as promised! :huh:

Just wondering which surgeon you used for your TT?

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