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“TT & Lipo November 18th, 2011 - another pic :)”

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Spent: $6,800 in Grand Lake, OK

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Updated 12 Apr 2012

Posted 4 Jan 2012

Full TT with Lipo on flanks and back November 18th, 2011. I've always had a lower ab pooch but then had four children including twins! Complications with a appendectomy in 2003 then left me with the "butt in the front". I really just wanted the appendix scar and fat removed but the only way to do that was a full tummy tuck!

I asked for a skin only but every surgeon I consulted with (5 total) with the exception of one said that I needed more (muscle tightening). Finally, my PS also recommended the lipo... I was really reluctant to do the lipo as I felt like if/when I lost weight my flank area would look fine... did it anyway since I was going to be out and off work.

So far, I think everything looks great! Waiting to see what time will do as far as fading the scar.

Updated on 5 Jan 2012:
I guess I should add that I am 44 years old. I am 5'8" tall and weigh about 170 lbs. I was sooooo nervous about this surgery and probably would've backed out if I hadn't told everyone I knew I was having it done!!! The week or two prior to the surgery I was in some kindo of fog...seemed surreal. My husband was not in favor of me doing this but didn't stop me... we're still struggling thru that part of it. I think my Ps did a super job! All my stitches were internal (even around my belly button). Tape was used externally. One downside is that I had to wear my drain for a full month...so I had to deal with that as I returned to work after two weeks. It was a pain in the rear but after reading about seromas(?) I am glad my PS didn't remove it prematurely.

Updated on 23 Mar 2012:
Today is just not a great day!! Just when I think I'm really healed up I get sore all over again..not sure if it is related to overactivity or lack of activity. I love the way this tummy looks! Just not liking the way it feels! I wonder if I will ever feel normal again instead of that feeling like I have a sheet of cardboard under my skin!?!

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Jolee 5 Jan 2012

Hi I was wondering if the price listed included the lipo. Also it looks really good.

privatetoday 13 Jan 2012

The lipo was an additional $1,800 and Thank You!!!

privatetoday 5 Jan 2012

The lipo was an additional $1,800 and Thank You!

newmomat37 5 Jan 2012

You look awesome!! It was so worth it. Your tummy was never going to change on it's own..now you have a great sexy tummy to match your chest!! :)

privatetoday 13 Jan 2012

Thank you!! I am so relieved my results were so good! It was definately the scariest thing I've ever done!!! "The Chest" had better stop looking south or it's gonna be next! lol.

privatetoday 5 Jan 2012

Thank you!! I am so relieved my results were so good! It was definately the scariest thing I've ever done!!! "The Chest" had better stop looking south or it's gonna be next! lol.

Flat abs soon 7 Jan 2012

You look great!

privatetoday 13 Jan 2012

Thank you "Flat abs soon"! I hope you are happy with your results as well. :)

privatetoday 9 Jan 2012

Thank you "Flat abs soon"! I hope you are happy with your results as well. :)

ouija123 13 Jan 2012

You look absolutely wonderful. I'm not ready for the tummy tuck yet, need to lose about 90#s, but next year is my year. Can you post pictures of your back and your physician name?

privatetoday 13 Jan 2012

I will see if my daughter can get a pic of the backside, in my opinion the lipo on the lower back was the most painful (but it might be because I stayed on my back alot because of the tt !! idk).... My surgeon was Dr. Jeffrey Swetnam.

privatetoday 22 Jan 2012

Hi ouija123, I just posted a pic of my backside...my daughter says it doesn't look as lumpy/bumpy in person as it does in the pic...lol.

newmomat37 13 Jan 2012

Congrats..looking great!!

privatetoday 13 Jan 2012

Thank you newmomat37!!!

Erie9410 15 Jan 2012

i;m 5'7'' and weigh 170 thanks for your comments

slimsoon 21 Jan 2012

wow what a nice belly you have now. Im jealous
:)

privatetoday 22 Jan 2012

Thank you slimsoon... you will love yours also I am sure. It really is weird not having a lower belly pooch and not having to "suck in" my gut 24/7...takes some getting used to believe it or not!!!

Iceyblue 21 Jan 2012

You look awesome

privatetoday 22 Jan 2012

Thank you Iceyblue...your surgery looks great too! Don't push too hard... I thought I was a tough ol broad but the recovery has definately been difficult! My abs are still sore to sneeze and turn over in bed....and anything jarring...(like bumps while riding in my husband's truck) are a little uncomfortable. I'm 2 months and 4 days post op. Hang in there...:)