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All's good, all's well, I'm happy, no swell!

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Thank goodness I found this site! I went in to...

TalentedFebruary 28, 2013
WORTH IT$7,000

Thank goodness I found this site! I went in to talk about lipo, and my PS said (gently) lipo isn't going to give me the results I wanted. He introduced me to TT procedure. Watched a video ~ not sure that was the smartest move ~ and after getting the funds together, I scheduled it! That was last November! I never thought March would get here, but here it almost is. I have had many sleepless nights, dreams, and anxieties about it, but I keep reading how happy everyone is once the recovery process is behind them. So, last November I was wishing it were March, and now that March is here, I wish it were June! I can't wait to get rid of this flabby, loose skin ~ not from having kids, but from weight loss. Still is just gross and it seems no matter how hard I try to firm it up, it just isn't happening! I don't know how to post pics, but I have some before shots that I want to compare when I get through surgery.

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Robert M. Jensen, MD (retired)

Robert M. Jensen, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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B.B.
March 1, 2013
Talented, you are going to be SO HAPPY that you are doing this!!! Like you I waited a long time before deciding to have this done and now I could kick myself for waiting!!!As far asthe recovery process, while everyone's experience is different, mine has been easy, easy, easy. I didn't have any of the pain some people say is a level 12 on a scale of 1 to 10. Sure there was some pain but nothing I couldn't handle or take care of with Tylenol or Motrin. It thelps to have a trustworthy PS to do your surgery. I am lucky to have found mine. He is truly the best in my area of the country. I, too had skin laxity from leight loss and no amount of exercise was going to change it. This surgery is absolutely the best thing I have ever done for myself. I only wish now that I wouldn't have waited so long to have it done. This site is GREAT!! Here you will find stories similar to yours and support from the ladies who post here. So, congrats on your decision to go ahead and as they say here,....see you on the flat side!!!
Talented
March 1, 2013
Oh B.B., you are wonderful for passing on your knowledge and insight! I am excited to have this TT, and from what my PS tells me, they have a method now that helps with pain and being able to stand straight right away. I guess nothing can be as bad as my mastectomy and reconstruction ~ done at the same time~ so I guess mostly I am just anxious. I already wish I hadn't waited so long, but nothing I can do about that except just be glad I finally am doing it. I am also having lipo, but I guess that comes with most TTs. So, yes, (I love this) See you on the flat side!
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B.B.
March 2, 2013
Talented, a mastectomy AND reconstruction? You are brave!!!!!! I had lipo on my sides and flanks, neither was too bad. When I went to my PS for my first check-up I was told that I should be hunched over, but I felt fine to stand pretty much straight,go figure?!? You've been through worse surgery, this should be a piece of cake for you! Good luck and please keep us informed!
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SocialButterfly27
March 2, 2013
BB your story help calm my nerves for my upcoming surgery..,I jus keep thinking of the recovery! I'm such a punk wen it comes to pain! Lol n smh but I pray that my recovery is as smooth as yours...I'm literally 2 days away...can't wait to be on the flat side! ;)
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B.B.
March 2, 2013
Congrats SocialButterfly27! Can't wait to see you join us on the flat sde! I,too was very nervous before my sirgery, I even considered backing out! Thank God I didn't!!! Truthfully the worst problem I had was when I got a headache from the narcotic pain meds and took too many Tylenol on an empty stomach, cause then I had an upset stomach AND a migraine! So, DON'T take Tylenol on an empty stomach! If your pres. pain meds cause headaches, similar to a very bad hangover ask your PS to prescribe a non-narcotic med. Trust me, if an old lady my age (53) can do this, I know you can' too! Good luck.!!!
Talented
March 3, 2013
SocialButterfly, I agree! So happy to have BB on here. Lucky us!
Talented
March 3, 2013
B.B., just have to say...you're a spring chicken! I turn 60 this year! And I will bet you act, look, and feel as young as I do! Thanks for the medication heads up. Good info! I'll be careful about the empty stomach and pills.
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LadyBlu
March 2, 2013
I completely agree with BB! I had my tummy tuck a week ago today, and although I've got a ways to go before I'm fully-healed, this is by far one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself. Good luck with your journey!
Talented
March 2, 2013
Thank you LadyBlu for your encouragement! I hope you continue to do good and am sure you will! I was wondering if you have some advice on what foods have been best for you after your procedure? I keep hearing about pineapple, definitely low salt foods, no sodas. I'll put the question out there on my updates before surgery, but nothing like getting it from someone who just went through surgery. Good luck, happy healing, thank you, and see you on the flat side! (love that)!
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LadyBlu
March 2, 2013
Fresh fruits and vegetables... period. Stay away from salty, fried-foods, and foods high in carbs. The surgery will produce swelling, the foods I mentioned to stay away from will aggravate/prolong this. I'm not so much interested in WHAT is supposed to speed-up the healing process, as I believe the body will do it's best naturally, when you make a habit of putting good things into it. Afterall, getting into the habit of healthy diet is in your best interest before, during and after your healing process!
Talented
March 3, 2013
LadyBlu, You are wise! I will absolutely heed your advice. I actually like fruits and veggies, and prefer those. So, I will stay away from processed foods and salt....ut oh, just remembered my chips and salsa fetish ~ ha! And do the best I can with the good foods. Thank you so much! Let's keep talking! So glad to have you here and will send good juju you keep doing good!
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LadyBlu
March 3, 2013
I love it! You're gonna do well!
UPDATED FROM Talented
15 days pre

Ok, another somewhat sleepless night. Seems...

TalentedMarch 2, 2013
Ok, another somewhat sleepless night. Seems between 2 and 4am, I am in a slight dream state, going through surgery in my mind, talking silly to the nurses, running around naked afraid I'll see myself in a mirror, and trying to find clothes that fit! LOL! I get up to go to the bathroom and start pushing my belly fat around, trying to flatten it out, lifting that awful flab that is going to go by the wayside, and imagine how it's going to be. I'm really getting excited about this! And hearing from you all is such a comfort, so thank you! My question for today is, anyone have suggestions for what foods are good after surgery? I keep hearing about pineapple. Any advice from anyone is so appreciated! Thanks :)

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SocialButterfly27
March 2, 2013
Hey Talented! I'm happy that you just like myself have decided to take tht step to true happiness! I'm praying for a safe and speedy recovery! N ur right...our stories are so similar! N just like you I wish I would have done this sooner...but everything works itself out at right time...keep me updated n I will def be following your story! Good luck! :)
Talented
March 3, 2013
Thank you so much for the good wishes! I feel healthy and fit, except for the flab you know, so I too am hoping for a speedy recovery. I'm lucky enough to be able to take all the time off I need, so that is a real comfort. I don't have to push myself. And I agree, everything works itself out at the right time. And I certainly am ready for the right time! Thank you!
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SocialButterfly27
March 3, 2013
@Talented @B.B thank you so much ladies...I'm feeling more confident already! N you know how the saying goes, "you are as young as you feel" and I can tell u ladies a bunch a fabulous, great looking women! I hope I can be as vibrant as you too if I'm ever blessed to see over 50! Congrats Ladies! ;)
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13 days pre

Counting down! 2 weeks from today and I am wishing...

TalentedMarch 4, 2013
Counting down! 2 weeks from today and I am wishing the day were here. It's so hard waiting. I keep having thoughts what the weather will be like (I hope it's raining) and how nice it will be to have nothing to do for a week except take care of me. Then I switch to how bad I will feel, how much pain I will be in and hope I have nothing to do. I haven't told anyone what I am doing and will try not to. I don't know why I don't want anyone knowing (of course my husband knows!) maybe the opinions. Plus it isn't a cheap surgery, so it sort of feels funny spending this much money on me when there is so much need in my area. Guilt.
Well my friends, I have a question today...and I haven't heard anyone comment... But are stairs hard post op? I have 17 of them to maneuver ~ one way! Happy healing to everyone, love you all for your acceptance and understanding and sharing!

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