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Oh Dear Lord What Am I Getting Myself Into - Lake Charles, LA

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Mother of twins that are 11 and a 5 year old...

TaraP
WORTH IT$6,000

Mother of twins that are 11 and a 5 year old daughter. Lap band surgery in July of 2008. I lost about 60lbs total and now I have a mud flap (aka fat gut) I am a size 16 in Gap and Old Navy. I recently bought some 14's from Target but they hurt my belly bulge. I am scheduled for a combination of Fill Tummy Tuck and Hysterectomy on March 2nd 2012 and I am so nervous. Here are some before pics and as soon as I get some after pics I will share. I am so greatful for this website

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My Doctor is great. He is funny and personable.Post opp care is wonderful. As soon as I walk in the door I am shown to a room and seen in moments. He gets me in and out so that I am not there in pain waiting. I would recommend him to anyone. Nurses and staff are AWESOME!

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February 28, 2012
My sister had lap band two years ago this May and has also lost 60 pounds. She wants to lose 20 - 40 more and then thinks she may want a tummy tuck. I'm having mine done this Friday, too. Good luck!
February 28, 2012
Good luck. I am so excited
February 28, 2012
Yes we do seem to have similar belly. Good luck with your surgery! Looking forward to seeing and reading about it.
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2 days pre

Today I have pre op for one of my surgeries and I...

TaraP
Today I have pre op for one of my surgeries and I have been all morning. I have not updated the worth it rating yet since I have not had surgery, but If it get this gut off my lap I will be thumbs up all the way!

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February 29, 2012
Are you confident in your dr? I'm in Lake aCharles also and am searching for a surgeon. Are you having lip too?
February 29, 2012
Keep us posted!!!! I am a couple weeks behind you and cannot wait to get rid of the "skin flap"..... Super exciting time for us!!!
March 7, 2012
I am excited for you. You will be happy to get rid of the mud flap. Its no cake walk but carrying around 10lbs of fat around my belly button was worse. Take it easy as hard as it may be.
March 7, 2012
how long will it be before I can stand straight?
March 1, 2012
I had a TT, lipo of flanks last week by dr hanemann in baton rouge and am amazed by his work @tomiefox. I have a few friends that used colpits as well but not for TT.
March 2, 2012
May I ask how much it cost you? Are you feeling good?
March 7, 2012
I am feeling ok. I guess as good as expected it was a total of 5900. I did not have lipo due to blood loss from Hysterectomy.
March 3, 2012
I'm getting better. Stopped taking my pain meds yesterday. Still can't stand up straight nor for long periods because my back hurts from leaning over so much. Just the tt cost about $7000. I had some lipo done as well which made my total $9000.
March 7, 2012
My back is killing me also. I am ready to stand straight.
March 4, 2012
Good luck I'm going in for my tt end of this month mother of 4..but im looking thru these pics and loving the body contouring what's the difference betwn contour and full tt with lipo?
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5 days post

Day 5 pre opp Ewww.. I am miserable. I am tired...

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Day 5 pre opp Ewww.. I am miserable. I am tired but can not sleep. It is impossible to get comfortable.I have dropped 11 pounds of water weight since pre opp. I am in and out at times because of pain medicine. I also had an abdominal hysterectomy so I can not tell which pain is which.

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March 7, 2012
I was ok after 1 1/2 weeks. still swollen. I remember the first week thinking this will NEVER go away but it will. Tara you already look like 1/2 the size you were. Hang in there!!!!
March 31, 2012
When will I b able to stand straight
March 31, 2012
Around week 2. But you will notice when you stand up straight it will exhaust you for a long time. I am 4 weeks 2 days and I no longer get tired in the shower or have any issues just swelling, and this hole in me. Oh and oIstill
March 31, 2012
Yes omg I've noticed I do get so fatigued and that's not like me at all shaky etc...
March 31, 2012
It will get better. I had a hysterectomy along with the full ft so I may not be normal circumstances. But sleeping in the bed is still hard at a month out. I feel like a baby elephant is sitting on my side. I had alot of meat removed so it was pretty extensive. I still can not get in my pre opp clothes and I have lost almost 17 lbs since walking into the or a month ago. It must be an optical illusion.
March 9, 2012
Oh sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Hang in there. That's 2 tough surgeries all at once. Did they take your ovaries too? You are still really early in recovery. Stay on top of your pain w/ your meds. Hope you feel a little better soon.
April 3, 2012
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March 11, 2012
:( Sorry to hear that you are uncomfortable and in pain, i hope that you feel better soon, it'll all be worth it. I'll send happy thoughts your way.