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Looking and Feeling Good 1 Day After TT-updated with 6 Week Pic

Name: Looking and Feeling Good 1 Day After TT-updated with 6 Week Pic
Item: Janet Turkle, MD
Rating: 5
Author: sonya47

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I've waited a long time to have my tummy tuck done...

sonya47April 16, 2009

WORTH IT$6,000

I've waited a long time to have my tummy tuck done. I found a board certified plastic surgeon who was great. I would do it all over again. The scar is low and my stomach has never been so flat. I'm 35 years old and had 2 kids that stretched my belly skin. No matter how many situps I did my abs would never get any smaller I have one drain and so far it's not bothering me. I'm so thankful for this site. I've lurking here everyday up to the date of my surgery. Find a good surgeon and go for it!

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Janet Turkle, MD

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UPDATED FROM sonya47

sonya47April 16, 2009

Replies (12)

QueenC

April 17, 2009

WOW, your results are dramatic and astounding!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! And you got a fair price.

Senorita13

April 17, 2009

Your results are fabulous. I had my TT on April 13, 2009. I can't wait to see the results.

Reina

April 17, 2009

I also had a tummy tuck in medellin, colombia I am very happy but i still have lots of complications, should it done it here in the USA

(unregistered guest)

April 17, 2009

that scar is huge, i never want anything like that. i'm doing smart lipo. good luck in a bathing suit. sorry it's so big. maybe it will dissapear soon.

scared2death

May 11, 2009

Hi, I went in to have a consultation for Smart Lipo. I was told by the plastic surgeon that SL does nothing for loose skin or stretch marks. I hope that you have a good doctor willing to tell you the truth & not just take your money. I don't know what your problem is, but i wish you the best.

nomorebigbelly

October 7, 2009

Don't listen to wow...your scar will fade and lipo cannot repair muscles or tighten excess skin. Your before and after picture shows incredible improvement. You look fabulous! Even one day after! I have a simaler body type and after 2 c-sections (and a 9lb 11oz baby) am finally taking the plunge in a couple of months. Thanks so much for sharing your pics and story it has given me encouragement to process with my plans!

judynq

April 18, 2009

forget what "wow" said, smart lipo DOES NOT get rid of the hanging skin like the tummy tuck does, it may tighten it but it will never fully go away. a waste of a few thousand dollars i say. congrats though! your body looks great! and the results are amazing!

lace05

May 17, 2011

I definitely agree here. Good luck to wow in a bathing suit, haha. From everything I've read, SmartLipo is exactly that - a waste of a few thousand dollars. The scar is the trade off when you have a tummy tuck, and you get a nice flat tummy out of it and by the way YOU LOOK AMAZING!

sonya47

April 18, 2009

I knew going into it that I would have a scar from hip to hip. My PS did a great job keeping it low and I'm extremely happy with the results. The scar will be covered with a swimsuit.

QueenC

April 19, 2009

I can't wait to see your 1 week pictures. Your results are incredible and I can't believe you looked so 'sexy' after a day!! It was three or four days before I could stand up very well but three weeks post-op I'm doing back-over flips :) I'll post 4 week pictures this Thursday!!

UPDATED FROM sonya47

It's been 5 days and I feel great. ...

sonya47April 20, 2009

It's been 5 days and I feel great. I stopped the pain medication after the 2nd day except at night right before bed. My follow up appt is tomorrow and I think the drain will be removed. The output is supposed to be 30 cc's or less for the whole day and yesterday it was 40 cc's and it's only been 10 cc's today. Tomorrow will be the first time I get to see my new belly button without the gauze. I'm in love with my new body. For so long I hated what I saw in the mirror it's hard to get used to and I feel really vain because I keep looking.

Good luck to everyone counting down to their surgery.

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MOONHEART

April 21, 2009

I had my TT in S.A. Ecuador by my uncle who's a certified surgeon...I had two drainage and was up the very next day and have stayed up. I too am so happy my only regret is waiting so long. My oldest child is 20 and my baby is 14. I wish I had done it a lot sooner. My scar is also hip to hip but I agree is nothing a sexy panty and bathing suit wont cover. I know what you mean about being vein, I cant get enough of the mirror. FYI - I payed $2,500...I would've payed a lot more ....

Kaydodo

December 17, 2011

Hi Moonheart I am in SA an would like to go for TT, any advise and how much in rands did it cost you?

Julie1325

April 24, 2009

WOW! You look Fabulous!

thekister

April 24, 2009

You go girl!!!!!! you look fantabulossss....Huge differnce. Im having my TT in May of 09 and I cant wait...