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I am 38 years old. I had two kids as a teenager...
WORTH IT$12,000
I am 38 years old. I had two kids as a teenager and then had another 19 months ago. My body didn't spring back this time.
I'm nervous and excited at the same time.
I will post my before pictures soon.
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UPDATED FROM lnf
7 days pre
Ok, I'm 1 week from my surgery. I have been on...
Ok, I'm 1 week from my surgery. I have been on my vitamin regimen for 1 week now. What I'm looking forward to the most is not having to wear a tight tank top under my shirt to keep the jigglies hidden. I'm also hoping the Slim Lipo will have some affect on my love handle stretch marks, obviously the lipo itself will make them less stretched but I hope the skin tightening will help give them a diminished appearance.
I ordered two new swimsuits from Victoria Secret. Woohoo!!
Posting up my before pics. fyi, my butt pic is because I'm having lipo done on my love handles, inner and outer thighs and right above my knees that the Dr. so graciously pointed out I have some fat. :)
I ordered two new swimsuits from Victoria Secret. Woohoo!!
Posting up my before pics. fyi, my butt pic is because I'm having lipo done on my love handles, inner and outer thighs and right above my knees that the Dr. so graciously pointed out I have some fat. :)
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April 19, 2011
Hey, you will look great after surgery. I can't wait to see your results either!
I have my shopping cart full @ VS online...I have some coupons so I was going to buy a nice bra/panty set for my post op body! I can't wait to wear a bikini. I am nervous that my belly button will be wrong or something, but I've seen my doctor's work and I am confident everything will be blow my mind in a good way. So this time next week you'll be a new person and 1 week from tomorrow, I will experience the same!
I have my shopping cart full @ VS online...I have some coupons so I was going to buy a nice bra/panty set for my post op body! I can't wait to wear a bikini. I am nervous that my belly button will be wrong or something, but I've seen my doctor's work and I am confident everything will be blow my mind in a good way. So this time next week you'll be a new person and 1 week from tomorrow, I will experience the same!
April 19, 2011
Good luck, hurry up April TT, so May can come!!! What is all in you vitamin regimen? Im collecting lists to determine what i will need. Peacoxx has a pretty good list on her review that i copied as well! I cant wait to see your results!!
April 21, 2011
I'm checking on the Vitamins. It's they gave me two bottles at my consultation. So it's something the Dr. has given me to take, not just off the shelf stuff. Not really sure if it's sold in stores or not. I'll get back to you.
April 22, 2011
http://vitamedica.com/
He gave me the Energy Support for the morning and Bone Support for night. I'm assuming he knows which is best for healing.
He gave me the Energy Support for the morning and Bone Support for night. I'm assuming he knows which is best for healing.
April 20, 2011
Hello, I live in grand rapids as well. Do you mind sharing your doctors name? I have had 2 consultations. One at the amway and the other with a doctor Cullen. I also know someone who had their boobs done with a dr. brundage. Just wondering how you made your decision and what your experience have been in finding a dr. thanks
April 21, 2011
I went with Dr. Bradley Bengston. I also went for 2 other consultations. One with Dr. John Iacobucci and the other with Dr. Francine Vagotis. Dr. Bengston is the only one who would cut from my belly button and give me a new belly button, the other two would just cut and stretch some skin and leave the belly button where ever it happened to be, which I thought would look weird if my belly button was near my pubic bone and he does lipo in conjunction with TT, but I needed some extra areas done too. Pricing was all about the same. He does have a beautiful office, they give you your vitamins when you schedule so you dont have to go to the store and try to figure out what to take, and bonus...I got a free facial skin care treatment up to $125.00. I went for that a couple days ago, loved it!!
You should have a consultation with him. I don't think you would be disappointed.
You should have a consultation with him. I don't think you would be disappointed.
April 21, 2011
Is he in the amway? Or on michigan street. I've heard things about vagotis from 2 different people, 1 said she did great on tt and the other said she did horribly on her breast. I found out about Dr cullen from an RN whose sister worked for him in the past and said that he was a perfectionist and he did really good work, but i will check out the dr you mentioned. thanks
April 28, 2011
I have the vertical sutures as well...curious to see how it heals since I'm only 1 month post-op. A little envious of those that have enough skin to pull all the way down :0/ Oh well, it still looks 100% better than before TT, right?
April 21, 2011
wow...12,000 seems really expensive. Is that the norm in MI? Overnight in hospital Im excited to see your updates, im still goin back and forth with my decision. Sue
April 25, 2011
I've had a couple consultations and they were all about the same price. It does include lipo of the abdomen, flanks, inner and outer thighs and knees. No overnight stay though. Am I paying to much???
April 25, 2011
Maybe the prices are different, I am in Ft. Lauderdale. BUT my PS said be very very leary of a dr., that does not keep you in hospital, and that is just for my tt, and muscles sewn together. He told me that it is Major surgery, and needs to be monitored. He also said def. general anesthia, and no IV sedation. That is one of the reasons i liked him so, he is the head of PS in the hospital here. I went to three diff. drs, and everyone, had a different story, it was scary to see how different it was. I still have not put down a deposit...i am thinkng of 9/14/11 to do it, but i keep going back and forth....did all your dr's..say outpaitent. There were some dr, that did it in there office too....gulp.
sue
sue
UPDATED FROM lnf
1 day pre
Tomorrow is my day!!!! Surgical Center called...
Tomorrow is my day!!!! Surgical Center called with my check in time. I was scheduled for 1:00pm and she told me I had to be there at 6:30am!! My time changed to 8:00am. Now I'm all kinds of nervous. Hope I can sleep tonight. I want to get more before pictures, too, not sure why. OMG...I feel like I could throw up right now.
A whole new body before summer, huh? Very exciting! Many women (most, I'd say) report lots of nervousness and anxiety before a tummy tuck. It's very normal. Try to take deep breaths and keep your eyes on the prize. We're here for you.