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So my pre-op is this Tuesday. I need to decide if...
WORTH IT$6,400
So my pre-op is this Tuesday. I need to decide if I can settle for a regular TT or get the Body Lift which will smooth my back fat as well. It's a 3k difference plus larger area to care for while healing.
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UPDATED FROM Apple2518
16 days pre
Pre-Op appointment
This morning I had my physical, blood work, and then pre-op appointment. I just decided to just go with the regular tummy tuck. The doctor told me that I could smooth out my back with working out and weight loss so decided to just go ahead and save the money. The Dr specified that the TT will address my biggest concerns so that was good to know enough. I him that I'm deciding not to get a belly button, he was at a loss for words even though I had mentioned previously. He said that most people will find it abnormal didn't recommend it but, but in the same sentence said it made his job easier so I if that's what I want then he"ll do it. I just had to sign a consent form which I'm totally okay with, I just really don't feel like I want to deal with a belly button and I don't plan on wearing a belly shirt, but if I do then I just won't have a bellybutton so oh well. Lol. I paid my balance and reviewed all my instructions and prescriptions. This is real you guys!
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March 26, 2014
No belly button at all? I didn't even know that was an option...
March 26, 2014
Yep, you can have them not add your old one or create a new one ( if that was option that needed to be explored). I'm so fussy I just rather not risk not liking the look and less to worry about.
April 8, 2014
I liked my belly button until my second baby tore my muscles and gave me an umbilical hernia. I can.not.wait to have a cute little belly button again! Then again, I have a long torso (3.5"-4" between bottom of last rib and top of hip bone) so I'd look strange with that huge space and no hole there.
April 8, 2014
I'm only 5"1 and torso is pretty short too but now you have me thinking!!! I'm so torn. One of the VS models doesn't have a belly button and it doesn't look unsightly I though. The only think is my lack of BB will be a dead giveaway I had a surgery ( not that I paticuliarly care though)
April 8, 2014
Think really hard about it. Once he closes you up without one, you can't turn back. If you later decide you miss having it, and I'm sure it will be cute if done by a good surgeon, it's going to cost you thousands in anesthesia and surgery center, plus time off work and another recovery to get your belly button back.
UPDATED FROM Apple2518
14 days pre
When it rains it pours
Had some plumbing issues at home when I'm trying to save leave at work so that was a mess including my liability with the association for water damage to my neighbor below. Had to appeal a grade in a class so that was another battle. My mom will be coming to help out so I'm doing major spring cleaning and am pretty consumed with all the above emotionally . She doesn't support the surgery, says I'll have a ugly scar and I just need to lose weight ( despite me explaining extra skin can't be removed with weight lost). I'm not sure it's even a good idea to have her come considering it might turn into a " I told you so" situation if I voice any dissatisfaction along the way. I am taking the Friday of surgery and Monday off and working from home for about two weeks so I lucked out my boss approved that. I'm excited about my surgery and doing my best to stay grounded because stress is the last thing I need considering the physical trauma my body will soon endure. I need to update my paperwork ( Will, who can make medical decisions in case of emergency etc since I'm separated and don't need an ex having rights when we are estrange) so that my daughter is covered in case of anything ( she's 13 and I'm a single parent). Does anyone have recommendation on temp disability insurance in the event there are complications- like AFlac ( better safe than sorry right?)
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