Tummy Tuck Count Down Begins! - El Paso, TX

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Frank Agullo, MD
Frank Agullo, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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I've been thinking about having a tummy tuck since...

  • 5 Oct 2013
  • 1 month pre
I've been thinking about having a tummy tuck since the birth of my daughter. When my son was born 2 years ago I was certain. I'm 34 yrs. old, 5'3" & 138 lbs. I recently dropped 12 lbs. & though I continue to exercise & eat well my stomach will never be "normal" without the surgery. My skin sags & my belly bulges out especially on top of my navel. I always wear a garment over my belly to reduce the bulge even during sex with my husband. I feel better after the weight loss but my skin sags even more now.

My PS is offering a "recovery package" for $500. They don't specify what it is except that they are vitamins, creams & stuff. The surgery has been a financial burden as it is. Are there any suggestions in easing the recovery? I've read about some people taking Arnica & Tumeric. Also, the pain pump is another $500. If you didn't have a pain pump, how long did it take before you were no longer in excruciating pain?

Did everyone have lipo as well?

  • 6 Oct 2013
  • 1 month pre
Thanks everyone! It puts me at ease to know many of you have managed without the pain pump. My 2nd c-section was much more painful than the 1st & I survived it obviously. I'm sure I can survive this.

3 weeks away!

  • 25 Oct 2013
  • 23 days pre
It turns out I do have an umbilical hernia that will be repaired during my tummy tuck. Good news is insurance may cover the pain pump. My husband will be unemployed the Friday before my surgery so he'll be able to take care of me. Unfortunately we had to pull the kids out of day care so he'll also have to watch a 2 & a 4 yr. old. I'm nervous about having the kids home all day the 1st week after surgery. I purchased a compression garment, Scarguard MD, and a supplement surgical package from Vitamedica which includes, vitamins, Arnica, and bromelain. Will get my labs done in 2 weeks. I'm so ready!

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Frank Agullo, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1387 George Dieter Dr , El Paso, Texas
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  • 5 Oct 2013

Dr. Agullo is very friendly and professional. He is willing to answer any questions at any time. He did an amazing job with my tummy tuck & seems more concerned with the outcome than what he can charge for, i.e. sent me home with a larger compression garment than I had originally purchased. His staff is also very nice & professional. It is a new office so staff is still learning the process. I have and continue to feel confident in my decision to have Dr. Agullo as my surgeon. I had several consultations for my tummy tuck & as soon as I met Dr. Agullo I knew he was the best. He is confident without being arrogant, has a great bed side manner, and his medical background is impressive.