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3 weeks post op today!!!

Name: 3 weeks post op today!!!
Item: Renee Burke, MD
Rating: 3
Author: Christyy27

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Hi ladies, I'm getting a TT with lipo and MR on...

Christyy27March 13, 2013

WORTH IT$9,800

Hi ladies, I'm getting a TT with lipo and MR on march 28th and I'm so excited!
I'm a single mom of 1 incredible 7 year old boy. I had him vaginally but I a gained so much weight with him! I'm 5" so all my weight usually goes to my belly and booty! My highest weight has been 192lbs. I did lose a lot of weight and went down to 130 but the belly never changes! Then I got the Mirana IUD and gained almost 50 lbs. so as of today I'm close to 174 on a good day. When bloated I can reach180 and I look 8 months prego! I work out 5 days week and eat healthy. So I'm very conscious about the way I look. Im so tired of being fat! I just want to wear whatever I want again and not worry about looking prego! I love everything else about my body but the tummy!! I'm very nervous about the TT because of my BMI I hope I don't spend 10,000$ to still have a pouch.. If any of you ladies have any tips on what I'll need post op I would really appreciate your input! I'm going for my pre op 2moro!!!!!!yay..:) good luck to everyone...

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Renee Burke, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (7)

blessedmama04

March 14, 2013

Good luck at your appointment. We are close to the same size so I have the same fears. I am 5ft1 and 173. My highest was 188 which I was able to lose some but the rest is still hanging around. I love the rest of my body but want this extra skin gone for good.

Christyy27

March 15, 2013

Pre op appointment went really good besides the really rude office manager who made me almost cry lol I wanted to know why I had to pay for labs when my ins would cover them. Her answer was well you already paid for them! You got it? Do I have to spell it out for you? Really? OMG I had to walk out of the office! I would cancel my surgery and go elsewhere but I already paid them 9800$ cash for the TT with lipo on my flanks and overnight stay at the hospital. And then 122$ for a CG! The surgeon seems nice and I've heard good things about her. I hope this turns out the way I want it too. Maybe I have cold feet. I think I'm overexcited and that office manager just totally put me in a mood! Blessedmana04 when is your surgery? Mine is in 2 weeks;)

blessedmama04

March 15, 2013

Mine is April 26th. That was very rude of her. I would have to say something to the doctor. I wonder how much business she lost due to her?LOL

neshanestle

March 20, 2013

Hey Christy....girllllll I do understand.....the staffing at these plastic surgeon can make or break ur experience, it seems after they get there money the mood changes...not cool...I had to realize the samething u did , if it wasn't for my doctor I would have canceled. Rude staffing only = more nerves!! I do plan on writing a letter about customer service ,they have to realize that as a patient ur spending your hard earned money and I can ask any question I want rather it's silly or not!!.... Just remain positive and preyed up don't let anyone steal your joy!

Christyy27

March 23, 2013

Thank you, no one can steal the joy! Trying to stay pisitive and ignore all the negitive. I plan on writing the ps a very good letter after all is said n done. I'd do it sooner but I want good care. Have yoy scheduled your tt yet?

Talented

March 15, 2013

Hi Christyy27, thank you for sharing your story! It's so good to read about others dealing with their bodies and we all seem to have the same goal! I know I just want to be happy with my body and the clothes I wear. I am not asking for perfection, just want to get rid of the flappy flabby hang down. I'm nervous and jittery but want the surgery more than the fear. I have 4 days to go and I'll be on the flat side. Good luck to you!

neshanestle

March 20, 2013

Hi ladies , all of your stories have helped me in so many ways....thanks for sharing.....my surgery is on the 25 of March....i prey we all turn out fabulous!!!!

UPDATED FROM Christyy27

11 days pre

2 weeks to go until I'm flat!!!!! Omg I'm so...

Christyy27March 17, 2013

2 weeks to go until I'm flat!!!!! Omg I'm so excited! And I can't help but think about the what if's.... I read somewhere that 0.05% people die during TT. But it's rare... I'm just a mess.

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Talented

March 18, 2013

Oh Christyy, you are just starting to go through all the normals now. There will be ups and downs from here on out, but use this site and there are so many good people here with great advice and help. Stay as positive as you can, ignore the negatives and focus on how you deserve this. Good luck to you! I'm going in tomorrow morning 7:30 for my TT and am really excited to be on the flat side! Hugs to you!

blessedmama04

March 18, 2013

Good luck today!

Talented

March 18, 2013

Thank you! Off I go........

natalie20

March 20, 2013

Good luck hun

Christyy27

March 19, 2013

Good luck today Talented! I'm staying positive:)

UPDATED FROM Christyy27

9 days pre

I got my CG today by Marena.. Tried it on and it...

Christyy27March 19, 2013

I got my CG today by Marena.. Tried it on and it fits good although it reminded me why I'm having this surgery!!! Also having a hard time finding a lift recliner so I'm going to have to adjust without one... 8 more days until surgery I can't sleep I'm so excited.

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Moglid

March 20, 2013

Good luck. I just had my tt 7 weeks ago. And it went well. I read to many reviews and freak myself out.. it was a peice of cake.. your going to love your new tummy. I Cant stop looking at my tummy.. Best thing ever..