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New pics!! 3 weeks PO..Spanx? Feeling lumpy and bruised... Still! - Boston, MA

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I am a mother of 2 children and ever since the...

Ellie13February 4, 2013
WORTH IT$12,000

I am a mother of 2 children and ever since the birth of my daughter (now 6) I have been longing to have this extra skin REMOVED! I have been on this website so many times but never got the courage to move forward. One question I have that I can't seem to find the answer to, is how important is it or is it worth it to have an overnight hospital stay following your tummy tuck? I really feel like this time I am going to do it. I work hard, eat right and it is just not paying off!

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Peggy J. Howrigan, MD (retired)

Peggy J. Howrigan, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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lili69
February 5, 2013
I was just asking my sister if its worth it?
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MizM
February 5, 2013
Well, I looked into it because I am a big wuss about pain but it was going to be an extra $1,500 for me to do it so I opted out- turns out, I didnt need it at all. After surgery I got a ride in the car, went home and felt great. I got online and updated my blog and everthing. I had only minimal pain for my day after check up, so it's very manageable. I didn't have any real pain until about day 3. You will be just fine without it. :)
Kimmers25
February 5, 2013

Welcome to the community!  

An overnight stay is not really required.  Each doctor is different and not all offer this as a choice.   I had mine done in a surgery center and went home the same day.  The first night was rough but it would have been the same no matter where I was.

Can't wait to hear more from you:)

Ellie13
February 5, 2013
Wow that's great to know. I think there was a part of me judging the quality of the PS based on the fact of them working out of a large hospital and offering an overnight post surgery. I have some great support, including my best friend who works in a hospital in the recovery of post surgery. She has already offered to help me out, so I guess I can cross that off my list of necessary things my PS offers. My goal is to make 2 appointments by the end of the week. I am just having trouble picking 2 out of the thousands that seem to surround the Boston area!
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janeellie
March 31, 2013
here in the UK we stay overnight for 2 nights, no idea how you ladies cope at home the first 2 nights xx
BuffyR
February 6, 2013
I spent the night, but could have easily gone home!
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I have been to one consultation 2 hours away and I...

Ellie13February 13, 2013
I have been to one consultation 2 hours away and I have another consultation in a few weeks. My question is how do I pick? The man I had the consult with seemed nice enough and definitely gave me good hope on how much change I will see. The price was right too. The negative is he is 2 hours away and the surgery is not in the nicest town.
My consult in a few weeks is with a woman who has a lot of the same positive reviews as the man, is an hour closer and from what I understand the the facility is beautiful. The price will probably be an extra 2-3 thousand from what they said over the phone.
I don't know how to decide?! Do I go with the woman who is closer, in a better part of town yet more expensive or to the man who is farther away, not the nicest facility yet 2-3 thousand cheaper...

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FitChick45
February 16, 2013
It's funny because my friend who went to my surgeon did Not stay overnight and her procedure was more extensive than mine. I was. recommend the stay
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FitChick45
February 16, 2013
. didnt get to finish above .... i have no health issues and am in excelllent physical shape. think it might have been recommended because of my age.
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So, I finally paid for and booked my surgery with...

Ellie13March 19, 2013
So, I finally paid for and booked my surgery with a surgeon who I like very much! She had so many pictures pulled of past patients who had similar body types so I could get an idea of what to expect.
I am getting lipo done on my flanks, parts of my stomach and inner and outer thighs. My surgery is 10 days away!! I am not staying overnight but my best friend happens to be a nurse in a post surgery unit in a hospital and will be staying over with me on my first night. I am just so nervous because I have never had surgery of any kind nor have I been under general anesthesia. BUT I am so excited to put this behind me.

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