Sharon S.

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I had my Lower Body Lift on March 23, and everything went smoothly.  The first week post-op was a little difficult, but it has gotten better and better since.  I took 3 weeks off of work, which was the right amount of time for me.  I would say I started feeling like myself again as of last week - I've gotten back to my daily walking routine - and my energy level is back to normal.  The results are amazing - I can't believe it's my body!  My stomach is flat, my butt is non-existent, and my hips are slender!!!  My boobs are cute and perky!  Dr. Kaufman is amazing - and SO nice - I HIGHLY recommend him!!!  I'm so glad I had this done - I don't feel fat anymore!!!  I'm hoping to get back to my weight lifting classes in another couple of weeks.  And I can't wait to go swim suit shopping!!

Well, I had a last minute "surprise" surgery on February 13!  My plastic surgeon had an opening, and I had my breast reduction/lift (and yes, I chose to do this on Friday the 13th!).  Originally I was planning on having this in the summer, after my lower body lift, but given the opportunity, I grabbed it (the insurance had already approved the surgery).  The surgery went perfectly, and I'm SO happy with the results!  The "girls" are darling - cute, perky, and hey, they're even the same size!  The pain was really pretty non-existent, and the recovery has been great.  I'm almost a month out, and feel great.  I took a week off of work, and that was just right.  I'm now back to my pre-surgery walking schedule, although I haven't gotten back to my weight lifting classes yet.  I'm still going in for the lower body lift on March 23, and I can't wait!!  I'm planning on taking 3 weeks off of work for that one, since I know the recovery will be more extensive for that surgery.  All in all, I'm SO glad I'm able to have the plastic surgery - it just feels like I'm finishing what I started!

My how life changes!  Since I wrote this, I had weight loss surgery (on April 4, 2007).  I had absolutely no complications, and recovery was a breeze.  I've lost over 150 lbs. since then, and feel better than I have in decades!  I now am able to be active, and my lifestyle has changed drastically!  I work out every morning - either walking 3 miles, or doing a 1 hour weight training workout at the gym.  I also got a bike, and started riding for the first time in almost 30 years (and I love it!).  I'm able to keep up with my incredibly fit husband and kids - something I couldn't dream of before.  I do have a lot of excess skin, and I have the first of 2 plastic surgeries scheduled for March 23, 2009 with Dr. Kaufman in Folsom, CA.  I'll be having a LBL (lower body lift), and hope to have a breast reduction/lift in the summer.  I'm not looking forward to the recovery period, but I'm looking forward to the results!