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

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Spent: $4,800 in Columbus, GA

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Updated 29 Dec 2010

Posted 24 Sep 2010

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!

Updated on Sep 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!

Updated on Oct 8, 2010:
Just wanted to add some updated photos. I am doing fine & healing well!

Updated on Oct 15, 2010:
I had Surgery 4 weeks ago and I am doing great!!! More photos to come in a few weeks. Scar is healing wonderfully!!!

Updated on 29 Dec 2010:

3 months Post-op & standing strong! I feel that i am sexier, free & happy! This experience has opened up new opportunities for me to explore life in a different way. Since September, I have traveled more, I have smiled more, I have laughed more...I have enjoyed more! I used to feel totally uncomfortable when I'd put on my socks, shoes or even shave my legs but now I can flex everything with ease! (A great feeling in itself) I have been motivated to get out & walk because there's nothing jiggling! (I am not ashamed of what my body had turned into...it has been improved) Three month photos soon!

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Loving Me even more Now! 24 Sep 2010
There was an error on the weight I listed, I went in @ 263lbs. Thank you for listening...I will keep you all posted!
jessicaMclark 21 Oct 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!
valenciagao 1 Nov 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?
atlmommytamika 30 Aug 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! 30 Aug 2011
Thank you, Tamika... you are so right (Thick & Proud)
Classic1 26 Sep 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! 27 Sep 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! 27 Sep 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!
atlmommytamika 30 Aug 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! 30 Aug 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!!!
Ronishia 1 Sep 2011
Can you give me info to where you went and got it done..Thank you
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 27 Sep 2010

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

Loving Me even more Now! 27 Sep 2010
Thank you Angie......love my curves.....oooohhh...weee....
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 28 Sep 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! 29 Sep 2010
Thank you Kim...take a look @ my before photos...wow!!! Curves are great!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 30 Sep 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! 30 Sep 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!
creampie 30 Sep 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! 1 Oct 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!
creampie 3 Oct 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! 5 Oct 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.
creampie 7 Oct 2010
wow! do you think that the anesthesia makes a difference in the recovery process.
Loving Me even more Now! 7 Oct 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!
creampie 8 Oct 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.
creampie 11 Oct 2010
wow thanks, thats amazing!!

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