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Can't Wait for my TT! - Southfield, MI

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I'm super excited about getting my TT and lipo...

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mary3August 15, 2010
WORTH IT$5,850

I'm super excited about getting my TT and lipo. I'm 21 years old, 5'4 170lbs. I've been overweight my whole life. In high school I tipped the scale at 205 and lost a big chunk of weight and got down to 130, but of course keeping weight off is extremely difficult to do and over 3 years I gained some weight back here and there. I've been staying at the weight I am now for 2 years. I've been talking about getting a tummy tuck ever since I was 16. I've never had any children. I don't see myself having any either. My PS isn't going to do any muscle repair due to my age and the whole child thing. When I went in for my consultation I didn't know I was going to be so emotional. Threw my eyes I'm a fat girl. I have always been one even when I weighed 130 I still had fat rolls around my tummy. It was so hard to show my PS my tummy cause not even my mom has seen my stomach..but when my PS told me you are not fat and you need to realize that I wanted to cry and that my tummy is just mostly extra skin and a little fat. It's still hard to believe her. This whole thing is just sounds to good to be true. This person and stomach is all I know. I cant wait to feel comfortable with my self and other people. I go in for my pre-op appt Nov 12th and my surgery is Jan 3rd. It seems sooo far away.

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Michelle Hardaway, MD

Michelle Hardaway, MD

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Angie_M
August 16, 2010

I'm so excited for you! 

You never know how you'll feel at 28 or 33 about having children, but it seems like a tummy tuck is something you really deserve. I think, with a full Tummy Tuck, your expectations are realistic. I've seen some amazing results. Just be sure you're really happy and comfortable with the plastic surgeon you've chosen and have seen his or her Before and After shots.

And, when your treatment is done, please come back and tell us how it went and if it was worth it!

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mary3
August 16, 2010
Thank you! :)
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FarwellLove
August 16, 2010
He is right your not fat in 12 days post op surfing post On My phone when I'm well I will post pictures I thought I was far too I kept my mouth shut and both nurse n PS at different times told me I have alot of loose skin I'm talking loose I weight 170 I'm 5'6 I am seeing results every day that extra loose skin is gone! Please think it through that's alot of money n pain n Your so young your going to have kids one day I would wait n save your money if your not married by the time your 25 and still want it Do it. I am very Happy But I'm 40 n done having kids the pain was awful n with every surgery their is a risk after reading alot of stories most women over 30 with kids are very Happy because we are stretched n sagged for years younger girls Who get it done want perfectiin Remember even though I'm very Happy you cannot achieve perfection u will have a scar Good Lu k
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mary3
August 16, 2010
Thanks for your comment. I've thought about it for years. Kids are great and everything but they are just not for me, lol. I have a little niece and nephew and that's good enough for me. I'm well aware of having a pretty big scar. That doesn't bother me. I just tell myself, I'd much rather have a huge scar then the stomach I have now. I'm trapped and haunted by my tummy everyday. I'm young and I just want to enjoy life. Again thanks for the comment!
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Adonis Narcissus
August 18, 2010
I can relate to you with the children thoughts. I never wanted children I have always heard that "as you get older you will change." The older I get (now 28) the more my view cements. If you are set on not having children, go for it. The surgery is uncomfortable, but at 8 days post op today, my view is already brighter
Kimmers25
August 18, 2010
Very exciting...the time will fly by and your surgery day will be here before you know it. You will feel like a new woman in a few weeks and be happy you went through with the procedure. Look forward to seeing the after pictures. Keep reading up on RealSelf...you will find a large amount of really good information and tips from other patients and surgeons. Best site I ever found to research my procedures.
Dimples11
March 14, 2015
You look great, I have a consultation on the 25th for full tummy tuck and lipo your total cost was only 5,850?
UPDATED FROM mary3

One week from now I'm going to go for my first...

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mary3October 12, 2010
One week from now I'm going to go for my first physical in about 6 years. It's a very long time, I know. I'm excited for it though. Hopefully everything will go well so I will be a-okay for the surgery.

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I'm all clear for surgery! yay. My procedure...

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mary3October 20, 2010
I'm all clear for surgery! yay. My procedure had to get rescheduled for a sooner date. It's now November 17th. It's just around the corner. :) The only thing I'm nervous about is going back to work. My job involves lifting large and small dogs(grooming/asst). I guess I'm just going to have to take it extremely easy.

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