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Tummy Tuck W/Lipo & Loving It! - Columbus, GA

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I am seven days post-op of a tummy tuck with lipo....

Loving Me even more Now!September 24, 2010

WORTH IT$4,800

I am seven days post-op of a tummy tuck with lipo. I was an unlikely candidate due to my height & weight. (5'6 @ 283lbs) wow...I know that is a lot. I have tried for the last nine years since my last child of three to get my "body" back but only continued to gain. I consulted with a plastic surgeon five years ago about a possible TT but was frightened @ the thought. I tried for another five years to attack this weight on my own. One day I realized that I like being "thick" I just wanted my mid-section to be flat again.

I am so glad I went through it! I saw my body 3 days post-op & couldn't believe it. The surgeon told me that I wouldn't have perfect results because of my size but I tell you...I am still swollen & I have come down 10 inches in my waist already, he took out 15lbs of fat and I have no bruising, very minimal pain & looking great already!

I went to my follow-up yesterday & he showed me my before photos & that looked like a stranger to me...lol! I am loving it and can't wait for the months to pass so I can see the final results! Thank you God!

Loving Me even more Now!'s provider

Sumanth Pagadala, MD (retired)

Sumanth Pagadala, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (26)

Loving Me even more Now!

September 25, 2010

There was an error on the weight I listed, I went in @ 263lbs. Thank you for listening...I will keep you all posted!

October 22, 2010

Congrats on your success!!!! You look amazing!!! I want a TT so bad. I am 24, with one baby girl. I have NEVER, EVER had a flat tummy, and that is my MOST insecure area. I have done tons of research. I am very scared the dr will tell me to lose more weight before he/she will do it. Losing weight is so hard for me. I am 5'3 and 228. I am thick..haha! Big boned....I have curves, and hips...and of course my belly... I honestly feel like a TT would motivate me to get healthier. I do exercise atleast 3x a week or more, but as you know its just hard to lose. Your story is very inspirational. Thanks so much for sharing it!

November 2, 2010

Your surgery went great I plan on having mines soon once i lose more weight im 5"6" and currently weigh 218 lbs after seeing your story along with pictures im considering doing it as soon as possible. In african american woman I think the tummy tucks are truly beneficial especially after having kids. It appears your body respondeed well no keloids minimum scarring any suggestions you would want to share?

August 30, 2011

Girl, be thick and proud!!! I've NEVER had a flat tummy either. If you want to have more kids then wait. If not, DO IT! You will be so happy you did. Confidence is the key to happiness!

Loving Me even more Now!

August 30, 2011

Thank you, Tamika... you are so right (Thick & Proud)

September 27, 2010

Congrats on your successful surgery! I too am a thick black woman and while I appreciate my curves, I definitely want to get rid of my stomach. Your doctor did a great job. Were there any risks with you being @ the weight you were? How was your recovery? 7 days after you look like you're standing straight up which is awesome considering it was hip-to-hip (or so it seems). Keep updating with your progress reports!

Loving Me even more Now!

September 28, 2010

Thank you dear! Oh yes, it was hip to hip...I am on Day 11 now & my suture tape is beginning to come off. When I looked close with a mirror, I can barely see a scar. It looks like a thin long scratch. (Great!!!) I am standing up pretty straight and I am so happy with the initial results that I am walking 1 mile per day with a DVD I bought from Wal-Mart called "walk @ home." I will post those before pics before the week is out. I am in Law school so I am always busy on the computer doing my homework!

Loving Me even more Now!

September 28, 2010

I forgot to address your question about any risks. I didn't have any because I have no health issues, no high blood pressure,etc. I do not smoke, drink, etc & never have. It was just more of me but Dr. P took care of that! Yes, ye he did! Will keep you posted!

August 30, 2011

How much weight did you lose with your surgery overall? It is so refreshing to see you another black woman who likes being thick (I'm 5'1 , 190) just wants to get rid of the stomach. They don't know, black folks love meat, we appreciate having extra lol.

Loving Me even more Now!

August 30, 2011

Tamika, :) So far, I have lost 25 lbs since the procedure. Still thick with it (don't ever want to lose that) just toned more!!!

September 2, 2011

Can you give me info to where you went and got it done..Thank you

September 27, 2010

Curves are good! And you look amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your story (and photos) with us.

Loving Me even more Now!

September 28, 2010

Thank you Angie......love my curves.....oooohhh...weee....

September 29, 2010

Hey you look amazing! Nice job by your doctor. Women should have curves - they are sexy according to my hubby!

Loving Me even more Now!

September 29, 2010

Thank you Kim...take a look @ my before photos...wow!!! Curves are great!

September 30, 2010

Wow...great pics you look wonderful! It is really fun to take monthly pictures and see the changes as they happen. I will get my six month pictures done on October 11th! Yahoo..

Loving Me even more Now!

September 30, 2010

Thank you again...I am so "elated" & this website is so informative...it truly kept me sane & on my toes for any possible set-backs! I also checked out your page and I must say your results are stunning...keep enjoying your body!

April 9, 2015

you look great congrats.

April 10, 2015

You inspired me

UPDATED FROM Loving Me even more Now!

Today I am 12 days Post-op. (Sept 29, 2010) Per my...

Loving Me even more Now!September 29, 2010

Today I am 12 days Post-op. (Sept 29, 2010) Per my Doc...he says I am healing great. He removed my sutures & stitches from my belly-button today. My swelling has gone down tremendously. I am feeling wonderful. I have been getting my walking done daily and it has drastically improved my flexibility even my Doc was impressed. I am finally posting my before photos. (You all will be shocked!) Feedback please!!! Be blessed & never discouraged!

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October 1, 2010

Girl look good! love the positive energy. I am scared like you were. I want to have mine done in June when I will be off for six weeks. Many say that it is that painful and you will need that time to heal. What was your experience as far as pain. You look as if your standing up straight. You look really good for 2 weeks. did you use general anesthesia?

Loving Me even more Now!

October 2, 2010

I just made two weeks today, the photos you see above were @ 1 week. I used local anesthesia. don't remeber a thing other than them starting the IV. My Doc said I sang & hummed gospel hymns out loud the entire 3 1/2 hours but I had no knowledge of any of that. Keep mr informed of your status & stay tuned for more of mine. Be Blessed!

October 3, 2010

wow thats great because I wasn't sure about local anesthesia. some dr's on this sight say that it does'nt produce the same results as general. they say that general is better. did your dr give you a choice or explain why he would use local?

Loving Me even more Now!

October 6, 2010

My Doc didn't give me a choice on the anesthesia, he only explained the difference. The local one is like you are in a deep sleep, the general one is like you are in a coma.

October 7, 2010

wow! do you think that the anesthesia makes a difference in the recovery process.

Loving Me even more Now!

October 8, 2010

I am not sure, I just know that my recovery has been going quite well. I went in skeptical but if I had to do it again, I would run to the op table in a heartbeat. No regrets!

October 8, 2010

thanks, I'll do some research on that. will you post recent pictures with the scar showing? I would love to see how thats coming along.

October 11, 2010

wow thanks, thats amazing!!

October 1, 2010

You look great! Glad to see you are doing so well!

Loving Me even more Now!

October 2, 2010

Thank you Ma'm...for taking the time to read my posts! I feel great!

October 2, 2010

You really do look great!! Your PS did an awesome job. :)

Loving Me even more Now!

October 2, 2010

Thank you Ma'm! He added a different levwl of extreme to my encouragement!

Loving Me even more Now!

October 6, 2010

Thank you Dear!

puttingmyself1st

October 3, 2010

Hello, I am so glad to see another women of color on here. I am getting a tummy tuck and I was told to loose the weight 1st. I started out 225lbs.. now I'm down to 160.. I'm more worried about the scar.. I know there will be a scar ,has your scar lightened up? DId it keloid?

Loving Me even more Now!

October 6, 2010

All I want to know is how you went from 225 to 160. Losing weight became the hardest task in my life that I have been unable to conquer. You did great!!! (Already) Do you really need the tuck now??? As I states in my initial review, I was an unlikely candidate due to my weight but as the Lord would have it, I came out of surgery looking wonderful & feelinf 10x's better than I did going in!!! You should have no worries. I am now on Day 18 and my scar is healing fine. My skin did not keloid at all. In my prior research (taking precautions in case i did keloid) I found that Scarguard & Mederma would be the best products to use to shrink &n fade the scar (old & new). Keep me posted...When is your surgery scheduled?

October 4, 2010

Thank you for sharing your story & pictures. I have an appointment for a consultation with Dr. P in a couple of week. I'm really looking forward it.

Loving Me even more Now!

October 6, 2010

Great!!! Let me know what he says & what you decide!!!

UPDATED FROM Loving Me even more Now!

Just wanted to add some updated photos. I am doing...

Loving Me even more Now!October 8, 2010

Just wanted to add some updated photos. I am doing fine & healing well!

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SlimWaistFlatTummy79

October 30, 2014

You look Great!!! My surgery date is March 27th yAy! With Dr cochran. what are you using for scar treatment? How long was it before you could wAlk around?

April 13, 2015

great i am so happy for u boo

April 16, 2015

Wow amazing I'm so happy for you I'm glad i seen it post because i want out done bad..but keep hearing the same thing you heard from doctors I'm 5'5 and275 and i believe my results will be the same just need to find the right doctor for my budget..thanks for sharing GOD bless

June 10, 2015

You look fabulous!!!!! I too am plus size and only want to get rid of my mid section but I've been having a hard time with these surgeon's. Ugggh

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