Journey Towards My Rebirth - Indianapolis, IN

Hay!! Sorry, I am just now seeing this. So I actually consulted with Dr. Linderman last summer. I knew I wanted to get this surgery for a very long time. I just completed my grad program and figured this was the time to do it before I move out of state. So I had a whole spread sheet of doctors to consult with and even looked into a plastic surgeon in Carmel that my friend went to when she got her BA done. I read alot of good reviews about Linderman, made sure he was board certified, really became a researcher on his work, experienced, etc. When I called and made the appointment the staff was lovely and are to this day! So SO nice. I met with Dr. Linderman and my mom August of 2011 and I loved him. I knew that he was the doctor for me. He spent such a great amount of time explaining the surgery and the risks and benefits. What really sold me on him was this: I wanted to go in thinking that I only needed to get liposuction. I wanted to stay away from the TT because I knew that it was a much more invasive procedure, etc. I will never forget that Dr. Linderman looked me in my eyes and said: "You could go somewhere else, and they'll do lipo and make a quick buck off of you, but you need to get a TT, all this is excess skin"-- and then proceeded to explain to me the difference. No only did I respect the directness of his approach, he really made me feel not crazy for not being able to loose that tire around my abdomen. Of course I couldn't! It was skin!

I am doing well, I am just really ready to have these drains out--but don't want to rush it. I am going to try very hard to not do anything at all. Like not even make food for the next few days in hopes my right drain will slow down. I know the body hates spaces but sheesh!! I think the best part of this procedure is being able to look down and see my lady parts-- would you believe that I have never been able to do that!!!; even at my lowest weight.

I am so excited for you! What are you getting done? You are seriously in good hands. I know what it's like to need an accurate representation of the same procedure. Our skin totally heals, scars, bruises, everything differently. Let me know if you have any more questions and please keep me posted. It's so nice to have a friend! LOL!!

xx summer

PS--

you get the binder at the hospital, I received alot of supplies at the hospital-- they were SO nice and gave me a huge bag full, even an additional binder! I would def get alot of your gauze and bed sheets from there, it will save you oodles.

invest in arnica gel for stiffness, good god it is amazing.

cook 2 weeks worth of food before hand and freeze it

purchase miralax!

Thanks for the info. I consulted with a few docs in my home state and also here in Indy. I did not do a consult with Dr. Linderman because once I saw Dr Slatton's work I felt he could give me the best result for my tummy shape. Dr. Linderman was right, before I came to Real Self, I saw some not so good results by ps that came highly recommended.
A good surgeon is not a good cosmetic surgeon and every cosmetic surgeon has their own aesthetic.Dr. Slatton does the High Lateral Tension tuck which was developed for people with massive weight loss. It places the tension on the fascia and tends to give a more pulled in look. The scar can be higher....depending on your situation.
I haven't got the nesting bug yet, but I've been buying tons of salmon, tuna, shrimp, etc and freezing it. I will most likely cook the weekend before my procedure. I really do need to get on it.
I haven't seen my lady parts either....can't wait!!!!

Thanks so much!! I just feel like a bump on a log. =/

thanks girl! I am pleased, still swollen and exited to get back into the gym. but i am happy. and ready for these drains to come out!!