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Getting a Mini Tummy Tuck with Lipo - Evansville, IN

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Spent: $6,000 in Evansville, IN

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Updated 2 May 2012

Posted 13 Nov 2011

I am 46 and have had 2 C sections . I finally lost the baby fat, after 24 years. But still have the belly , and wanted to get something done.



I went to a local PS and he is great. Told me what we needed to do to get a flat tummy and a girlish figure with lipo. He took before pictures and we set a date. Dec. 19 at 8:30 .



I have put up my before pictures of my tummy. I have never had a flat tummy and told my husband its time. I am glad I found this website and have learned alot from all of you.



Will keep you up to date on this great Journey!



Will have my pre op appt. a week before surgery.Updated on 28 Nov 2011:Just got a phone call from my PS office and I will be having my surgery done on Dec. 22 at 7:30 am . They had to change it on me. Alittle close to Chirstmas, but what a great gift!!Updated on 13 Dec 2011:I go tommorow to PS for pre op. will get my meds and blood work done. Also get pics taken and drawn on again. Starting to get nervous. Surgery will be on the 22 at 7:30! Count down begins! Yes, paying last payment!Updated on 18 Dec 2011:Well, had some concerns on the going under part, but my PS answered all my worries. Will be going to have my surgery on this coming Thursday. First one out so, I am happy about thatUpdated on 22 Dec 2011:Just got home, all went well. After taking a Valium Everything was great. Now drinkIng like a crazy person. No drains, so I get to shower in 48 hours. Not much pain so far.

Updated on 25 Dec 2011:
Chirstmas Day, 3 days post op. took off bandage today, almost passed out. But looking good. Will put up pics soon. Feeling better everyday. I found out you need to eat, even if you don't want too. Started eating and feel much better. Go to PS on Friday. Will see what he thinks. Having trouble putting in binder by my self. But figuring it out

Updated on 31 Dec 2011:
I am 8 days post op and went to my PS , said every thing is going great, have swelling and will improve over time. I have had alittle blues promblem , but got some meds for that. I am sore where he did lipo, got alot of fat out of me, so my tummy is sore . I lost 5 inches from the before and after pictures. I am putting up after pictures of day 8.

Updated on 4 Jan 2012:
Going on 13 days and started my period. So I am alittle swollen, but seeing a big change in my tummy everyday. will post more pics soon. Love all the ladies out here , helping me get threw this!!

Updated on 15 Jan 2012:
I am at my 3 1/2 weeks, and feeling better. I go to work on Tuesday and will be on my feet for most of the 5 hours that I work. I have bought a garment to wear to work in. Hope it works, I was wondering what you mini tummy tuckers, wear now that you are going to work or at this point. I feel like I have had this done for a long time , but it is only going on a month. I don't go to my PS until next week. I have been walking on treadmill for 20 to 30 minutes a day. Days 2 so far! Hope you all are doing great!

Updated on 12 Feb 2012:
It is almost coming up to 2 months . It seems like it has been longer. My PS told me to slowly take off the binder. I still wear it to work in. I stand on my feet all day and pick up heavy things. It helps. I have my good days and bad days of swelling. I was very swollen on my last check up and my PS , said that will happen. I am back to the gym doing what I can and feeling good with that. I have put up new pictures. I didn't know had so many scretch marks, couldn't see them before. HaHa. Oh , well , those are my couger stripes!!

Updated on 2 May 2012:
May 2, I am having a set back, I have for the past 2 weeks developed a hard ball size lump at the scar, saw PS and he didn't think anything of it, thought it was odd!!! So upset, about this .. I looked good last month and then now I have this wierd lump and my PS doesn't seem worried. I was looking forward to swim suit now, I am not. If it doesn't go away , in a few weeks , I am back to PS!!

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 14 Nov 2011

Thank you for posting your story and photos here on RealSelf! I hope this gives you the bod you want and deserve! I'll be following your journey with interest.

chandleranch 14 Nov 2011
Thank you for your comments! I am excited and nervous about this and with all of your comments on this. It is going to be easy!
dorothyk 15 Nov 2011
Good luck! Will you be able to get the scar removed with a mini tummy tuck?
chandleranch 15 Nov 2011
He will try to clean up the scar, but will have a little left. But I am so wanting a flat tummy , that that won't matter! Maybe get a nice tattoo or tummy ring to cover it! Haha!
3liz4 20 Nov 2011
PLEASE post how it goes! I just scheduled for a mini tuck and lipo on January 3rd. I am sooo nervous! I need to post my before pictures. I am excited to have a flat tummy after 3 kids but so worried what if it doesn't come out how I want and such!
Hummelstown5016 20 Nov 2011
what determined mini vs full tummy tuck? I've been to two physicians both with different opinion. Now i'm confused and concerned???
chandleranch 20 Nov 2011
I will post pictures of the after tummy! I have been looking on this site. It helps I also look on tummy tuck forum They have alot of ladies going before us. It helps to hear their stories and before and after shots. I really enjoy this site and it has will keep up with you!
Hummelstown5016 20 Nov 2011
I am scheduled for January 14th...for mini tuck with lipo and brow lift....I'm concerned if a mini is the right choice. I had two opinions both different...I don't want to be unhappy or have to redo something...
3liz4 20 Nov 2011
me too! I am scheduled January 3rd and am soo nervous. I have had 3 different opinions! 1 says just lipo it, another said full tuck but he wouldn't do it if he was me and this 3rd one says mini with no moving the button....I am so scared I could puke, but I am so excited too. I had 3 kids in 38 months. Have been at my "regular" weight for over a year, but this skin on my stomach is gross. I do so much and am fit. I even just finished the 60 day Insanity series, but when I do push ups my stomach just hangs...so even if it isn't 100% better, I would take 70% and be happy!
DebbyG 26 Nov 2011
I had a mini exactly one week ago. I had a large umbilical hernia removed and lots of muscles tightened back up. My reason for the surgery was a small amount of loose skin from gaining and losing 75 lbs during 2 pregnancys. At 120 lbs, and a runner it wouldn't go away on its own. I was so scared about the recovery that I stayed on top of my pain meds. I figured after the numbing medicine wore off I would be really sore. I never had any real pain and 48 hours after surgery I got off the painkillers and started taking Tylenol. Not being able to shower until drain tube comes out, and wearing a binder 24/7 is well worth the results. I did have pain in my back from having to walk bent over for the first few days and my dr told me I could take Aleve. My results were instant even though I was swollen. Totally flat! My incision is about 6 inches, very low and can't be seen in my bathing suit bottom. ( they told me to bring it on the day of surgery to wear while he marked me). I can't wait until the swelling is gone and I can stop wearing stretchy clothes. I suggest wearing loose cotton skirt to surgery. It makes going to the bathroom so much easier. I also suggest taking dulcolax a few times a day for a few days to avoid the constipation most people get from surgery, and pain meds. I hope that eases some minds of those of you who are nervous. The results are so worth it.
chandleranch 26 Nov 2011
Thank you so much for telling me how you did. Not very many ladies get mini tummy tucks and knowing you have great results helps me alot. Do you have before and after photo?
chandleranch 26 Nov 2011
How long was your surgery?
DebbyG 26 Nov 2011
I forgot to take the before, but will have my PS email it to me. Its only been a week, I still have my drain tube, and am very swollen. But the pooch that has bothered me for years is gone and I'm flat. I was hoping that the loose skin would be totally gone,( it wasnt obvious until I bent over, then it would hang there and I was very self conscious about it whenever I was in my bikini. Now when I bend over nothing hangs, but there is a very small amount of loose skin right above my incision, but I can live with that. My PS said he removed as much as he could do with the smaller incision. ( I would not of had the full tuck) He also left my belly button. It's still a 100% improvement from what it was, and it's only going to look better in a few months when I'm totally healed. I was never a fan of crunches, because I knew it wouldn't help get rid of the skin, but now I can't wait to start doing them again knowing I will see results.
DebbyG 26 Nov 2011
I went in at 9am, and remember them waking me up and it was almost noon. I was groggy for awhile, but was not in any pain at all. Within the hour I was ready to go home and get in the recliner. My husband has a weak stomach so I had her give me the instructions on the drain tube before hand in case it was something that would gross him out. If it wasn't for the fact that I couldn't get out of the recliner by myself, I really could of taken care of myself. Though it was nice to relax and have my family take care of me. I have a desk job, and could of gone back to work on that Monday, but I took the entire week of Thanksgiving off because I expected it to be much worse.
chandleranch 27 Nov 2011
Thank you for all of your advise on this, I go on the 14 to my pre op. I will get my meds, pay the balance and get pictures taken again and tell how he will mark me. He said he will lipo the top of my tummy and that's why I am not getting a full tummy. But like you, I have lived with my fat tummy for years and when you lose weight it looks worse. Can't wait to see it gone!
chandleranch 19 Dec 2011
Do you have any pictures of before and after? thanks for the advise of taking duloclax Will get some .
chandleranch 20 Nov 2011
My PS told me I only needed a mini tummy tuck and do lipo on my upper abs. My skin was good enough to just have that. The lower half is another story! Haha! He is putting the scar low and fixing my c section scar. He was very concerned and wanted me to know everything about the surgery. Didn't want to move my belly button. I don't mind if he doesn't get all of the old scar. But he will try too. I just want a normal tummy, I never had one! Good luck and find a PS that you can ask all the questions that you need to know. I have a great one! Will be looking for your profile!
chandleranch 20 Nov 2011
On this website there are doctors who will give you advise also, just post your picture of your tummy and they will give you their thought on it. This may help you ! Good luck with your surgery! Can't wait to see your before and after pics!
Hummelstown5016 27 Nov 2011
so do you feel the mini was/is sufficient???
DebbyG 27 Nov 2011
Yes, For my particular issues, I do believe it was very sufficient.
Rimaamir 2 Dec 2011
Your pics are similar to my current situation...I carried the weight after my pregnancy for 10 years and finally lost it within the last 2 years and now I'm toning with weights, etc. I have nice definition everywhere but that darn stomach area. I wear a size 8. I am scheduled for a mini with lipo also in December. Price is $6,000 in Pennsylvania. I am excited and nervous about doing this but that hanging skin and fatty deposit is not going anywhere no matter how much exercise we do. Good luck to you!
Hummelstown5016 2 Dec 2011
i am also in PA
Rimaamir 2 Dec 2011
Hi Hummelstown5016...I just read your comments above...I had two opinions also both were willing and said I would do well with a mini...avelar technique with lipo. I chose a doctor in Bucks County over a Mainline doctor. I may start my own page with pics and my journey. I'm new to this site. Good luck with your procedure!
chandleranch 2 Dec 2011
I am so glad you got in this website. I didn't see alot of mini tummy tucks. But alot of the ladies that have have responded and showed their before and after pictures. It helps so much to see them and get a idea how it will look. My surgery has moved from the 19 th to the 22 . That is alright, I am on break from work. I have wanted this for a long time. But very nervous about going under. When is your surgery?
Hummelstown5016 2 Dec 2011
you are also having a mini??

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