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NEW PICS!!! Hot Beach Body Here I Come! (Drainless TT 7Wks Post Op) - Dallas, TX
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So I've been waiting...wishing...praying for what...
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So I've been waiting...wishing...praying for what will soon be a reality for me! Nearly 12 years & I'm finally able to have a Tummy Tuck! I'm the mother of soon to be 12 year old twins. I had my twins when I was only 17 yrs old. Before my pregnancy I was a size 3 & although after I was able to get bk to & maintain a size 5 my poor belly never recovered:( I'm 29 now 5'4 & weigh 140lbs. I exercise about 5 days/wk & eat fairly healthy. I'm really happy with my figure with the exception of my tummy. I've tried everything but can never achieve a flat tummy. Im so thanful for this opportunity & for the support of my family & friends. My husband & I have sacrificed a lot & done an amazing job of raising our two amazing children! Everything that I do is for my family so this seems so strange to be doing something so major for myself(I'm sure that many of you can relate) but I'm so excited have the flat stomach that I'd never be able to achieve on my own.
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I'm 4 weeks away from my surgery & getting so...
I'm 4 weeks away from my surgery & getting so excited! I'm not nervous at all yet but I'm sure I will be the closer it gets to surgery. I had 2 consultations last week. The first was with an very highly rated top Dr in Dallas TX who had a state of the art office & very high end everything. I loved the atmosphere & staff, however wasn't that impressed with the Dr when he came into the room to do my consult. I don't know exactly what it was but something just felt off to me. I'm sure that he would have done a great job, but I just want feeling it. That afternoon I had a second consultation. This one was perfect start to finish. Dr. Nakumara has his own surgical center which was very clean & had a great atmosphere. The entire staff was very welcoming & friendly. The entire process was very smooth & comfortable. I was so impressed with Dr. N! He made me feel so comfortable. He sat down & went through everything step by step. He took his time & answered all my questions. He was very confident in the results that he can achieve for me. I know that he will do a phenomenal job! I My pre-op date is July 9th & my surgery is set for July 23rd. I'm having a full tummy tuck, muscle repair & hernia repair. I'm hoping that he will do a bit of lipo on my flanks as well but he says I don't need it(although I feel like i do so we will see). My TT will be drain-less. I'm curious if anyone else has had a drain-less TT who wouldn't mind sharing their experience with me. I haven't' been able to find many reviews about this & from what I understand its a newer procedure. I'm still researching on my own but my PS assured me that my TT will heal much better this way. I'm so thankful to everyone for sharing your stories on here! Realself has been such a great resource! I feel like I've been able to learn so much from reading everyone's experiences. Its also nice knowing I'm not alone going through this process. I don't know many other women who have been through a TT so this site has been a Godsend! I'm going to try to add my before pictures with this post.
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June 27, 2012
Welcome!!! Â So glad to have you here with us on RealSelf and I look forward to following your journey. Â Â
Twelve years is a long time to wait but here you go girl!! Â How exciting. Â
I was happy to hear you had a couple of consults and that you listened to your gut. Â Works every time! Â I will be so excited to see your after pictures.
June 28, 2012
Congratulations on ur soon to be tuck, i will keep u in my prayers and hope that u get the look that u want. Before u know it u will be on the other side. I been blessed so far to only have discomfort to be at a 3, maybe 4 when walking.
June 29, 2012
Thanks Denise! I'm so exited I can barely stand it! I have less than a month to go! I have been reading everyone's reviews & have found them so helpful! I don't know many people personally who have been through this procedure so it's wonderful to have a glimpse into other peoples tt experiences. It makes me feel so much better to know that you would put your pain level in the 3-4 range. I've never had surgery so I have no idea what to expect. I'm a little worrie because my Ty will be & I haven't come across many people who have had this type of tt.
June 29, 2012
I meant tt will be drainless(autocorrect deleted)& I haven't come across may reviews for drainless, I know my PS is very skilled & has plenty of experience but would feel more at ease to talk to other who have done drainless. May call the office to see if they have client references that I can ask questions.
June 29, 2012
25 day to go! Been reading lots of reviews & checking out lots of before & afters. I know that my recovery/results will be unique to me but I find a lot of comfort in reading other people's stories & seeing their results. I'm freaking out a bit about work. I own a salon & work as a hairstylist. I don't know what I'll do if I have to take off more than 2 wks. I rarely ever take off from work & have never taken off more than 1 wk at a time. All 3 PS that I did consults with assured me that I'll be ready to go bk after 2 wks so we shall see...
June 29, 2012
I think you'll be surprised on how well the body heals. Most women are off pain killers by a week sometimes less. I was off mine in 4 days. Although you will notice more swelling being on your feet all day but it will get better as the weeks go on. Just try not to focus on the swelling, even though it can be very discouraging at times it will get better.
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24 days to go...technically 23 since its 1am. I'm...
24 days to go...technically 23 since its 1am. I'm so thankful for this site & all you awesome ladies for sharing so much good info & your experiences. Im sooo counting down the days! I don't know why but I've really let me diet/exercise routine go lately. Gotta get bk going since I'm only a few wks away from surgery. Although I'm extremely excited about the surgery I do have some concerns:
1.) Results overall
I know there's no guarantees & I'm totally putting this in the hands of God & my PS. I do feel like I made a good choice with my Doc! I'm just hoping he can give me the results I want.
2.) Color/ thickness/shape/ location of scar
I usually hyperpigment so I'm hoping he'll be able to place my scar low enough that it'll not show in a bathing suit or cute panties. I know this will depend on how much skin he can remove. I'll hope to know more after my pre-op. also a little worried about my belly button. I've seen some great ones...& I've also seen some not so good ones which scares me a bit. I think I'll ask to see pics of what he predicts my bb will look like.
3.) going back to work
This is probably stressing me out the most. I hope I'm up to working after 2 wks since my job is physically demanding...there's really no way to predict how that'll be. I guess I'll just have to cross that bridge when I come to it:)
So much to look forward to but lots to think about & research too:)
1.) Results overall
I know there's no guarantees & I'm totally putting this in the hands of God & my PS. I do feel like I made a good choice with my Doc! I'm just hoping he can give me the results I want.
2.) Color/ thickness/shape/ location of scar
I usually hyperpigment so I'm hoping he'll be able to place my scar low enough that it'll not show in a bathing suit or cute panties. I know this will depend on how much skin he can remove. I'll hope to know more after my pre-op. also a little worried about my belly button. I've seen some great ones...& I've also seen some not so good ones which scares me a bit. I think I'll ask to see pics of what he predicts my bb will look like.
3.) going back to work
This is probably stressing me out the most. I hope I'm up to working after 2 wks since my job is physically demanding...there's really no way to predict how that'll be. I guess I'll just have to cross that bridge when I come to it:)
So much to look forward to but lots to think about & research too:)
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June 30, 2012
Thanks for the advice Jaimelynn. It's going to be weird taking meds. I hardly ever even take Tylenol but I know I'll need them after this surgery. Will probably buy one of those pill boxes to make things easier & so I don't forget. Maybe set a timer on my phone so I remember;) Denise you're right! I'm trying to wrap my mind around what the pain will be like but it's hard to imagine so your crunches analogy helps:) sunny smile thanks for the compliment! I can't wait to be able to wear it in public at some point without the belly! Lol
July 7, 2012
I don't want to scare you but believe me. you will remember to take the meds.. Especialy the pain ones initially. But no pain, no gain, right? It doesn't last that long. But yeah, I had to remind myself the antibiotics and arnica montana in the beginning.
July 8, 2012
Its alot of medication, i have a notebook that I write out each pill, how many and how many times a day and with or without food. It helps, especially if you have someone helping you. When my help left, I set my phone because its all hours of the night. I have a friend having a TT and breast implants in 10 days! Needless to say, I'll be helping her!
July 1, 2012
Good luck with ur surgery!!!!!!
July 4, 2012
Thanks so much girl! I'm trying to be patient but the date can't come fast enough!
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