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You Saved My Life!!
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femfrankie
Shrinking For Sophie
Same back at ya chyna .. Hope you have a fantastic 2015 hun xx
ChynaDoll
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mwahhhh, thank you for everything you've done for me the past couple of years. It means more than you'll ever know. Wishing you health and happiness in 2015 xxx
ChynaDoll
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ChynaDoll
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Right guys. This is my back 4 weeks ago compared to a week ago. It's still a tad swollen but the improvement is big and the scar is right on my bra line so you can't see it. Also my stomach pics now the swelling has gone down quite a bit. There is still swelling in the lower abdomen and sides that I'm told will go down over the next few months but this was after not wearing my binder for a few hours which is naughty of me but I'm honestly feeling suffocated by it now. Only one more week til I can start only wearing it at night although I do feel more supported when I'm wearing it so might suck it up for a full 6 weeks. That's when your scar tissue is at full strength and I've read some horror stories about incisions reopening. You can also see the creases in my arms which are still there despite my arm lift. And my scar isn't completely straight as the creases caused some tension but that's fine I've been wearing surgical tape on them to give some support. My surgeon basically said the skin I have is longer than the length of my arm and that's what's causing it but we're going in for another surgery in April that will fully correct it. It's not another arm lift but I'll have a more visible incision due to the skin he'll have to remove to get a smooth result. My arms were always the thing I hated the most and I hated not being able to wear vests so for me the scar isn't an issue plus he said I heal really well so eventually it won't be noticeable. He suggested the same for my stomach as 10lbs of skin was removed and he thinks I can get a flatter result but I don't feel the need. I'm an extreme case and my skin elasticity ended up shot to pieces so given that he doesn't specialise in weight loss patients and therefore isn't as experienced as other surgeons I think he did a brilliant job. I chose him because he was honest and realistic with me and the results I could achieve and he really cared about my safety and wasn't just after my money. I took a risk but we've built up such a good relationship and I'd never go to anyone else now. I know if I had lost more weight I'd probably have a better result but I feel healthy at the size and weight I am now. For me and I'm sure you guys can relate, losing weight was never about me becoming a supermodel. I just wanted to live in a "normal" body. I had the option of liposuction with my procedure but I chose not to have it as I plan on going to the gym to achieve the contouring I want on my waist and lower back so the excess fat should come off by itself. I won't bore you with any more waffling but as you can see I'm still not done with my journey but I'm alot happier and I actually LIKE my body now. Who would have thought it eh? I hope you all had a brilliant New Years Eve and are going into 2015 with a positive and determined attitude. Wishing you all loads of happiness and health and of course weight loss! 
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lynseyscott
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Wow chyna you look amazing!!! You must be so happy xxxx
femfrankie
Shrinking For Sophie
:wow: chyna you look absolutly stunning. Well worth all that swaddling & you will be well ready for exposing the flesh in summer ... Mega jealous!
... Mega jealous!
Lilacglittergirl
Fit and fantastic!
That's amazing Chyna! You must be so thrilled with these results - and it is still early days. SS15 is going to be awesome for you. bring on the skimpy clothes hun xx
Lookingforabetterme
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Looking Fab xxx
Yvessa
Well-Known Member
You look absolutely stunning hun, and it sounds like you're on that more difficult path of self acceptance already. I think by the time you have been through plastics, you will be untouchable You are so much stronger now than when I first heard from you - it must make you so proud of everything you ave achieved on this journey. You truly are a different woman.
You are so much stronger now than when I first heard from you - it must make you so proud of everything you ave achieved on this journey. You truly are a different woman.
ChynaDoll
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ChynaDoll
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:wow: chyna you look absolutly stunning. Well worth all that swaddling & you will be well ready for exposing the flesh in summer
Hahahaha I do hope so!! Thank you so much
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ChynaDoll
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Loool I'm obsessed with clothes right now it's crazy I just need a new job so I can afford it all
Deffo early days I can't wait to see results in a few months! Thank you so much and happy new year xx
ChynaDoll
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On the nhs you have to get down to a "healthy bmi" and maintain for a year before they'll give you your body lift surgeries. For me the skin was getting in the way too much so I decided to get it taken care of early, I had my bypass in September 2013. I need to lose 2 more stone before they consider me a "healthy" weight but I'll take my time if I decide to go further.
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ChynaDoll
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You look absolutely stunning hun, and it sounds like you're on that more difficult path of self acceptance already. I think by the time you have been through plastics, you will be untouchable
Yves it really hasn't sunk in yet honestly! Can you remember I was pulling my hair out about the wait initially and now it's all happened in what seems to be a blink of an eye. I still have my days where I'm insecure and not sure if I want to lose more weight or not but the main thing is I'm a lot happier overall so for that I'm grateful. I'm really proud of myself especially when it comes to my depression/anxiety I pick myself up so much quicker now. I will learn to accept myself and give myself a lil more credit eventually but now I know the journey never ends! Happy new year to you and you're looking amazing yourself
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