posted July 18, 2000 12:23 PM            

If you ever want that eyeliner done let me know I do it and so does my sister. Always go very very easy on permanent eyeliner. I think the best is when you have it done only on the bottom and very close almost between the lower lashes. Most want it to look better when they don't have make up on. Not to look like Bette Davis. Hee Hee I did make myself a little mole which was kinda fun. Near my eye so it would bring attention to my eyes.

posted July 29, 2000 07:33 PM            

Plus she got bad strech marks, she is awsome in the gym, has a great structure but her stomach is ruined. She was two days away from her date at the hospital to have the abdominoplasty and backed out. She now regrets it and wants to do it again.

can you tell me how bad it was before and what to tell my wife about what to expect results and recovery. Did they lipo your stomach as well?

posted July 29, 2000 10:56 PM            

And NO - I did not have any lipo! I earned my six pack the old fashioned way - I grew 'em and diet down and PRESTO! - there they are!!

I wanted lipo on the back of my thighs. You know where the glute-hamstring tie-ins are - I hate that area! When I gain fat that's wher it goes, but my hubby says he likes it when I'm smoother - GO FIGURE! He said my cosmetic surgery days were over and I would have to lose this the old fashioned way! ..The Meanie ! But, I did it and it is all good.

Tell your wife if she has a competent surgeon and she really wants to have it done to GO FOR IT! I must tell you though, my surgeon warned me against doing any weighted ab work - hell, my stomach would be flat forever (as long as I didn't get heavy of course) why would I even want to do another sit-up? Because once I had flat, it wasn't good enough - I wanted more. But I am EXTREMELY carefull and even with this I have busted one or two sutures in my lower abs - I do have permanent sutures holding my abs together. When I get down to competition weight you can actually see them with the naked eye - freaky stuff. You can feel them even now (16%bf or so). Just a disclaimer weighted ab work is contraindicated for people who have had this procedure!

Oh yes, and the doc did such a beautiful job that you can not see the scar under the teeniest string thong bikini! Yes, I do have stretch marks but they have faded considerably and with a good tan they are hardly noticeable. When I compete you can not see them from the stage and when I do shoots if the lighting is proper you can hardly see them. I like my stretchmarks though. I feel like they make my abdomen look more "real" - I mean after all I have had a few children so if I didn't even have one mark more people would question the "authenticity" of my work. God, if I had a dime for every time somebody said, "I just knew it! I could look like that too if I spent a few bucks!" True, I have had some "work" done but only things that I nor anyone could have achieved naturally without surgical intervention. I never hide this because I do not want to give the false impression that what I have achieved is possible without some help. You can buy a flatter stomach and a set of breasts, but you can not buy a ghetto-bootie, triceps that do not wave along with you or gymnast's legs!

posted July 30, 2000 08:22 AM            

I saw the one of you and your husband on the beach but your stomach didn't look bad at all. I know that may be too personal but if you don't mind maybe you could e-mail them at [email protected]. again, thank you for your time.

posted July 31, 2000 10:47 PM            

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Nam Et Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est!

posted August 02, 2000 10:47 AM            

Now for the questions: How does one find a good surgeon? Seriously asked. I fully realize there are a lot of skilled, ethical, and consciencious experts out there, but how do I find them? I do not know of many people in person who readily admit to having procedures done. And the rare few that I have encountered have presented a mix of views. ie. about half had no major difficulties, and another half had nothing but trouble -relapses, permanent numbness.

Suggestions?

How does one differentiate between a practitioner who is skilled at 'marketing' vs. one who is skilled at surgery? My previous and ongoing experiences with so-called 'endocrinologists' have been Most disappointing in this respect.

For Bikinimom: are the sutures strong enough to support bodyweight during gymnastics? Could you do inversion sit-ups?

posted August 03, 2000 12:46 PM            

Started working out again after a long time away from the gym. This time around my boobs have gotten almost flat it really doesn't bothr me but my husband is obessed with it. He wants me to have a boob job done and I am very afraid because of all the negative things I have heard that can happen. I would also love to know which technique is the best. Having them put in through the bottom, through the nipple or ender the arms? In front or behind the muscles? Which one leaves less scaring?

posted August 07, 2000 12:45 PM            

I'm definitely well-proportioned now!!!

I went to a FULL C! I love the results! My husband loves the results....sometimes, I think more than me!