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Tummy Tuck - Mexicali, Mexico

I have always had problems with the looks of my...

  • 7 Mar 2012
  • 4 days pre

I have always had problems with the looks of my tummy. Even when I was down to 110 lbs I still had flab there. I am now heavier than I have been since I was pregnant. I am 67 and I do not want to lose weight in other parts of my body because I already have a saggy skin problem on my arms & legs. I can live with that but I don't want it to get worse.

I am having a TT with Lipo and a facelift done at a hospital in Mexicali, Mex. Two of my children had weight loss surgery there and the staff & hospital is great.

Going shopping today for last minute supplies....

  • 8 Mar 2012
  • 3 days pre
Going shopping today for last minute supplies. Plan to purchase "granny panties" and Palmers Vitamin E Therapy Oil as suggested by some of the PO gals (Kimmer?). One of the benefits of going to Mexicali for my surgery is the fact that I will be in the hospital for 8 days! I will feel much better being there during that time and not having to have my hubby take care of me. Sure, he wouldn't mind that but this way he won't have to see me in pain as much. Maybe I'll be one of those that don't have much pain afterward :) !!
I love being pampered so kinda looking forward to that aspect of the surgery. SInce I am older and retired I don't have all the responabilities with kids etc that you younger gals have so being there for 8 days won't be a problem!

I go to Mexicali tomorrow to meet with my doctor....

  • 10 Mar 2012
  • 1 day pre
I go to Mexicali tomorrow to meet with my doctor. My TT , lipo and facelift is scheduled for Monday March 12th! I'm ok right now, hope I stay this way and don't get too nervous.

Met my doctor today. He has a great bedside manner...

  • 11 Mar 2012
  • 1 day pre
Met my doctor today. He has a great bedside manner and 32 years of experience. I feel very comfortable going ahead with my TT & facelift tomorrow. The only thing I'm a little dissappointed about is that I was wanting a forehead lift but he is only going to do an eyelid lift. He says my forehead would be too high. I have scowl marks between my eyes and a forehead lift would get rid of them. He plans to give Botox in those areas. That will be fine for a temporay fix but it means I will have to continue with the botox to keep the lines away. Oh well, I am hopeful everything will look good. Also he is not tightening my stomach muscles. He said that he doesn't do that for anyone over sixty because of breathing issues. I hope that I will be satisfied with the looks of my tummy. A little worried it will not be as flat as I would like. At this point though just about anything will be an improvemnt! HA!

Wow! I am so excited mu surgery is over....

  • 16 Mar 2012
  • 4 days post
Wow! I am so excited mu surgery is over. Everything went great! The doctor did a fabolous lipo job, Tummy Tuck and face & necklift. Of couse, right now I look like death warmed over!!! My face is swollen and back and blue but gets better everyday. My TT has been a breeze so far. Knock on wood! I had a spinal for the lipo and TT. Have vague memory of the suctioning under my arns and my back but otherwise remember nothing. My doctor said he showed me the skin he removed and I commented on it but I really don't rememberI He said I would have amnesia of the surgery once I woke up. I had some other anesthesia for the face work. Finally had a BM yesterday after taking a laxative - now today I'm on an anti-diarreal!! Yhe hardest thing for me right now is trying to keep the darn elastic bandage in place. It is constantly rolling up. I get to shpwer tomorrow. I will post pictures later.after I'm home.
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Comments (8)

marylu 8 Mar 2012
WOW!!! i live in mexicali, that same doctor did my mom facelift 20 years ago and it turn really good!!! if you need anything feel free to ask, God bless you!!!
no bad days 11 Mar 2012
I tired posting a comment yesterday but guess it didn't go through. Happy to hear from someone knows from a personal vewpoint how well the work is that my doctor has done.
Ramseur 17 Mar 2012
Hey-how ya doing? Still in the hospital? I am doing well-have updated my review if your interested. Still taking meds every 4 hours on the dot to stay comfy. I can walk upright (if I am under influence of pain pills).

Sleep improves every day-if I brace my back with a pillow I can almost sleep on my side. Drains are a pain and am hoping they will be out Mon-we'll see. Keep me posted on your progress-praying you are doing well too.
Vero89 10 Feb 2013
Ok ... How much does he cost for a TT ONLY ...??? Im not fat just have loose skin :) and deppresed
Ramseur 8 Mar 2012
Congratulations on your decision! I am 63 and scheduled for surgery the day after you. We will have to stay in touch. 8 days in hospital would be nice-I go home hours after the surgery. Really I figure I will be happier at home with my dogs around me. I doubt my husband will be much help-but I am independent have meals for myself (low carb) all made up so I will be fine.

Stay happy, think positive thoughts and keep in touch.
no bad days 10 Mar 2012
That is great! I am so glad to have someone else in my age group having surgery the day after so we can keep in touch and compare issues if we have any. Good Luck!
no bad days 16 Mar 2012
Hey there. How did your surgery go? My TT & Lipo went smoothly and so far all is very well! My face is ugly for awhile but I am confident it will look great,
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 8 Mar 2012
Good luck I'm sure you will have great results!

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