Friday, May 15, 2009

Oh my goodness.... befores




















Okay, so here's the clothed before. I'm wearing Old Navy crops (size 12) and Old Navy cami and top. I wear a lot of these kinds of tops because they're loose around my belly, but this picture is a great example of why they are sometimes not flattering. Six months pregnant anyone??? Yea, not so much, I'm having those parts REMOVED actually ;)




Here is the beloved "over belly" Not much to say other than that..... It's so beloved. And yes, I got a nice sunburn yesterday. CJ called it a "collar" this morning.... ROFLMAO




Also, note the snugness of the lower belly area in the crop pants. I will make sure to wear these for later "afters" to show a true comparison.







Here I SWEAR I'm wearing underwear. They're nude colored, and you can hardly see them due to the beautimous apron I'm sporting. Yes, the apron of fat and skin. Note, my legs are pretty decent, only a tiny bit of fat left to come off of them, and if it stays I'm not gonna be upset. I actually kinda dig my legs.

















Evidence I'm actually wearing underwear LOL. I actually like the side shot because I feel like it's most effective to show what the doctor is going to do. My c-section scar is below my apron at the top of the pubic area (where most c-section scars are). They're going to cut there, and cut at my belly button (the crease between what I refer to as my upper and lower bellies) and just remove that entire "loaf" of skin..... Yes I have some odd terminology. I'm trying to entertain myself and not gross myself out too much. So, that loaf is being removed, then the top bit is going to be pulled down and connected. At that point he's going to move my belly button so it's in the right place. I asked about the bit of substance that's still there in my upper belly and the doc said he's going to "thin out the bit of fat that's still there" -- I was concerned I might have this annoying thing sticking out there, and he said that's NOT going to happen if there's anything he can do about it.

If you have any questions about the pics or the surgery plan, please feel free to leave a comment and I'll answer it.

Hope I haven't grossed you all out that much....

7 comments:

  1. Sara ... you are such a brave soul. And no, it isn't gross and it isn't nearly as bad to someone else's eyes as you think that it is. In fact, I don't think it is bad at all!

    I wish you all the best of luck on your surgery and can't wait to see your after pics. You are already amazing ... now that will really show even more than it does now. Hugs to you ... and prayers to your surgeons.

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  2. I can't wait to see your after pics! I bet it will be a lot more comfortable too...without the "apron" in the way! I wonder how many pant sizes you will lose??! *counting down* lots of hugs and luck for the big day!

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  3. Thanks so much for your sweet words Erin. They really made me smile and feel great. I appreciate all my friends so much!
    And Maria, thanks for your sweet words -- I'm wondering about the pants too -- I'm hoping I might get to an 8 (12 now) but I'm not holding my breath.

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  4. Sara,
    I love your blog! I will be following you to see your afters. I think it is great you are doing this for yourself.

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  5. Good luck with everything, Sara! I am so impressed by you - you're so brave to post these pics....I can't wait to see the afters!!! :)

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  6. Thank you both so much Jeanne and Kate. I really appreciate your kind thoughts and words more than I can express here. :)

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  7. Sara, you are beautiful no matter how you look!I wish you all the luck during your surgery and a speedy recovery! I'll be thinking about you! What an amazing journey you are taking. I can't wait to see the 'afters'!

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