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I am 5'4 and weigh 165lbs and have a bra size...

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I am 5'4 and weigh 165lbs and have a bra size of 36D (breast aren't being done). I am 21 years old with two children 5 and 20 months.

With my first daughter I had toxiema and pre pregnancy weight of 115lbs and time of delivery was 260lbs. 3 days after delivery my daughter I dropped 90pds.

After a couple months I weighed 145lbs consistently.

My second daughter added on the other 20 pounds but the pregnancy didn't have much weight gain but re stretched out everything, and added 4 more strecth marks above my belly.

My Consultation:

Dr bashioum advised me I would recieve "better" results if I were to lose some more weight. I am happy with the remaining body and my weight. So I am proceeding with the surgery.

My incision is quite different and that is why I decided to chose him.

Dr Bashioum's incisions fall in the natural creeases in my thigh lines and a cresent shape above the private part.

He by passes some thing "" so that drainage tubes are not needed which also helps healing go faster. He uses stiches that disolve on the inside and surgical glue to close me up.

We will find out the rest tomorrowUpdated on 20 Dec 2011:Today is the day and I am adding some (horrifying pictures). I have to be there at 6:45 so it is an HOUR away! It only takes 30 minutes to get their from my house through.

I did not sleep very good. Even taking a lorezapam. So my anxiety/excitement is extremely high!Updated on 21 Dec 2011:Today is day two and I am way more sore and uncomfortable. I took a shower today which was horrid and I almost fainted. I am having some discharge from my lip that leaked through my compression girdle and the girdle is a bit annoying. My muscles are extremely tight and are having spazes. It is EXTREMELY hard to get out of bed and need assistance to get out of bed. I had a second peek today and the appearance of my stomach is much flatter but I still have a lot of stretch marks which upset me a little. I am trying to say positive and look forward to the coming days.

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Ralph W. Bashioum, MD

Ralph W. Bashioum, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (9)

December 20, 2011
Good luck to you!! Hope all goes well. Be forewarned, your boobs are going to look even bigger with a flat tummy. You might have to carry a stick to fend off all the men. :-)
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December 20, 2011
Thanks I am out for almost there hours !!!! I am feeling great updating my profile now! I haven't got to see results yet because I'm bandaged in good but I already look skinnier
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December 21, 2011
Hope your surgery went well and you are doing okay! I just saw your before pictures and I think I look very similar to you. My surgery is on Thursday. I can't wait to see our after pictures :)
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December 21, 2011
I'm very sore but I just got my first peek and I will post pictures tomorrow. ! My belly button looks amazing and the pain isn't has bad as everyone says. It hurts and is just hard to get in and out of bed and you WILL need assistance! My stomach looks like Aaliyah a but I still have stretch marks which is ok but everything is tight and so defined !
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December 21, 2011
Hey!! I see you are doing ok!! I wish you the best recovery!! I am thinking about having this surgery soon maybe like feb. or march....I will be discussing it with my Ps next week for Br post op apppointment. Keep me posted on your recovery journey!!
December 21, 2011
Did you have lipo of the flanks? Just curious b/c it seems that most of the pain is from the lipo. Some have said that pain wasn't too bad if no liop. Can't wait to see your pics. So glad you are feeling good. :)
UPDATED FROM babycbanks
9 months post

Today it has been almost 8 months and I can't...

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Today it has been almost 8 months and I can't imagine having the stomach I used to have. I still have stretch marks and a little lose skin my stomach is far from perfect but it is as perfect as it could EVER be and I am extremely happy with my results. The pain SUCKS it's painful for about 10 days

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September 18, 2012
WOW! You look GREAT! And so confident! You are rocking that new body!
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September 18, 2012
Wow you look great! Your befores look a lot like my current self. It makes me hopeful for my results in December:)
November 13, 2014
Dr. Bashioum did my tummy tuck too. It's been about 4 years and my stomach still looks great. I can hardly see the scares anymore. I'm so happy I did it but it was painful.