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Tummy tuck with lipo and breast reduction/lift

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I am a 30 year old woman, married with two kids...

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I am a 30 year old woman, married with two kids aged 3 and 1. I have been fat since my adolescence and always struggled with weight and body image issues. I tried so many diets and attacked the gym but apparently my relation with food was pathological. Anyway, I decided to get a Mini gastric bypass in 2007 because i couldn't look at myself anymore. I was 100 kgs for 1.64cm. Nothing fitted, i looked awful. The surgery was not successful and i only lost some of the weight and I couldn't keep it off. It was a post-op mistake because i was not well informed (despite all my researches) and the dr was not the kind that explains everything, u had to litterally pull out the words from his mouth. Now, 2013, i weigh 85kgs and most of the fat and ugliness is concentrated on my belly area (2 consecutive pregnancies+overweight+fat= 0 self esteem). So i have been hearing about the tummy tuck and coming to this group and reading the reviews and taking more and more info each time, made me seriously think about having one. I KNOW that this procedure is NOT for weight loss...That is why I started a diet (AGAIN) with a dietician and i am planning to loose 15 kgs before really going through this. I am lebanese and live in Lebanon. I had several Drs names and i am trying to get in touch with one soon (maybe this month) just to get an idea about the cost and the pros and cons etc. I am really scared this won't work just like my bariatric surgery (the bypass) and i am REALLY REALLY REALLY in NEED of feeling better. and for me feeling better comes from looking better. Don't get me wrong i am SO blessed to have my husband and kids and my lovely life but i don't seem to enjoy this because i am not satisfied with the way i look.......I don't know what more to say...I will update when i see the dr........any help will be good.....i couldn't find someone with the same body as mine here..help :S

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Dr Imad Kaddoura, PS

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Experienced, sure of himself, sharp and answers my questions even before i formulate them. Takes his time in every single detail, great bedside manner, follow up is acute. His techniques are not within the norms he has a special way of doing things that are personal to him and i loved that. I am still waiting to see a bit of results before i continue with this review

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December 3, 2013
I understand that need to feel better about yourself. Good luck in your journey!
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December 3, 2013
Hey ExTheFlab....thank you for your message. I really need that...except i am still very hesitant and scared (besides i have to figure out a way to get the money to do so) and my husband is not very supportive for this operation....he says: u had a bypass and it didn't work and u were miserable afterwards...so :( ... u are going for it soon eh?!
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December 3, 2013
I sent payments for 8 months to my PS. I just pretended it was a regular bill. My husband was not supportive either but now he is. Thank God. I prayed a lot. Yes my time is approaching. I am a lil scared but very excited too
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December 5, 2013
After you get all the facts straight from the dr you will feel better for being informed. You can then make the best decision for you. Its very hard to compare the 2 surgerys.
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December 5, 2013
It s because i feel that this will fail too :( dunno why!
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December 5, 2013
You will be more then fine you will be fabulous and you deserve this! Just do as i do when your feeling unsure just read some of the fantastic reveiws from the lovely ladies and gents here. Gives you great motivation and such inspiration..
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December 29, 2013
Ya you are right this is what i do....thank you really ur awesome...its amazing how pple who dnt even know me support me...thank u
August 7, 2016
I really relate to your story. I too did everything including bariatric surgery to lose weight but my weight always ends up climbing back up to 250lbs. After my lapband failed I thought I had no hope of ever being comfortable in this body. I did eventually reach a point where I decided I had to try one more time. I got a trainer and took a nutrition class. I promised mystic would work as hard as I could and at the end I would have body contouring surgery regardless if I lost weight or not. Well I didn't lose weight but I did gain strength and stamina. I found a surgeon who didn't bat an eye at my weight and I'm currently 2 months post op with a new pair of perky breast and while my stomach isn't flat it is drastically improved and I'm free of the hanging belly that caused me so much anguish.
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1 year pre

Can't. Believe it!

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After a long period of thinking reviewing and checking this site, i finally gathered my courage and took the appointment. I am going to see my PS on the 6th of January 2014. I do not have the money yet, i saved the first 1000$ i think i might need some 3000$ more (my friend did the TT last july and told me about the cost). So, i am a bit confused scared excited and a bunch of feelings i cannot define hehehe i guess because it s still not real. I am thinking of doing it when i take my summer vacation (July 2014). I have 2 months off work and i cannot do it any other time and in case i decided i will not waitfor the summer after i want this now i am fed up with my looks. One more week and i will update my review. Please God i really need this to work :(

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1 year pre

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Ok see the ugliness....i dont know how i ended up like this...this is awful. My husband still manages to tell me i am pretty though...

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December 29, 2013
Hi LumLum - you sound like you have a very loving and supportive husband. My hubby never once made me feel unloved as I' ve struggled with my weight and tummy over the years. When I left the hospital, he had a smile on his face and said 'You look good'. I wish you all the best on your journey.
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December 29, 2013
Ps to the previous message - I think our men folk find it hard when we are in pain or miserable. You will need to work out your approach to this together.
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December 29, 2013
Hehehe he is scared i guess because he did not want me to go throught hat gastric bypass and i did and it was a complete failure and now he s afraid i d go through the same thing...i hope things will be fine!!thank you for taking the time to write .... Im feeling down so any words help at this stage
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December 29, 2013
You have to remember that he fell in love with someone who was already struggling with their weight, you and your body gave him beautiful children. Why would he not love you now exactly the way you are. This is something you will be doing for you. We need to remember that. Of cause he will benifit simply from you being a happier more confident you!
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December 30, 2013
Yes you are 100% right ... Let s hope i can raise the money
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December 30, 2013
It can definitley cost a fair whack. Im having mine overseas. Its half as much as here in australia. I mean seriously half! But i also know people who have done it there as well so i feel at ease with my decision to have it done out of the country.
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December 31, 2013
I am too afraid to travel to do this no one can come with me. U know in my country its unsafe at the moment