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Tummy Tuck/ba &bl - New York, NY

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So today, nervous as ever I made my way to my...

Flattummy33April 4, 2013
$5,999

So today, nervous as ever I made my way to my consult appointment at Lenox hill. I am happy to say everything went well. I originally wanted a tummy tuck but asked the doctor about BA as well just in case hubby says its okay and do everything at once. I don't want to be bigger just fullness as my main concern.As for the tummy i just want to be flat again and not constantly look pregnant :(! Anyway from the front desk to the nurses and doctor were all super friendly and full of great advice and knowledge. I did ask the doctor to show me pics and he was willing but I totally forgot to remind him before I left to see them. I scheduled a tentative date with the doctor and just need to speak with y husband about everything. Im so excite and nervous... Lol
 

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Buying me a body
April 5, 2013
I'm seeing so many ladies post that they are or went to Lenox Hil!! May I asked why that was your choice?
Flattummy33
April 6, 2013
Ms.RLB, i choose lenox hill after reading reviews here and decided to make an appointment for a consult. They were not my first consult appointment and by all means I would advise you to see more than one doctor so that you can make an informed decision. I went on 4 consult appointments, 3 private surgeons and lenox. I decided to go with Lenox because I feel comfortable with the docotor, he has performed the same surgery on others and the staff was really nice and helpful. At the private surgeons I felt more like the staff was nice but it wasnt the same. I even tentively booked with one of them but I went online and found a bad review! changed my mind real quick. At lenox the nurse and the doctor each gave me their cards in case I had questions and was unable to reach someone. The price was also much better than the private office.By all means you can read up here it is super helpful but ypu should also do your own research, higher cost does not always equal better results and this site can attest to that. Hope I helped you.
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Buying me a body
April 6, 2013
Flatummy33, I know exactly how you felt. I have consults lined up and all day everyday I'm researching. I do agree with more $$ don't mean better body!! So thank you for your honesty. I really want to stay in the U.S. and for a reasonable price. But I will be calling Lenox back on Monday to get a consult, I have to weight all my options at this point so I can choose the right place and Dr. For me.
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Deyi9671
April 7, 2013
Hi flat tummy, sounds like it went well on Thursday. When's your surgery? What did he say and other than tummy, are you getting anything else done? What did they end up telling you it will cost? I want to all details girl! I'm so happy for you!
Flattummy33
April 8, 2013
Hi Deyi9671, Yes, thankfully it did go well on Thursday, thanks for asking. My surgery is tentatively scheduled forMay 3rd, the dr was going to double check his schedule. Well I wanted mostly my TT but decided to ask him about the BA anyway because well I hate my chest..lol. I mean I went from a DD when I was pregnant to a small B cup...you can just imagine right! Everything comes to about 6K including the nurse and overnight stay at the hotel. I definitely am going to go for the TT but I have to discuss the BA with BL with my hubby because of the additional cost so cross your fingers for me on that one. I am still nervous because I have little ones and all the time it will take to heal and I haven't told anyone in my family yet and I am going to need their help! I will definitely continue to keep you posted, I need positive thoughts.
Lindzee36
April 8, 2013
Hi flattummy33:) I have my consult at lenox next week. I'm curious which dr you saw? Did you know who you were seeing in advance?
Flattummy33
April 8, 2013
I saw Dr Kurkjian, I didnt ask which dr I would be seeing but I have seen people post about Dr Nienstein. Actually I havent read any posts about the Dr I met with but I felt comfortable with him.
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Buying me a body
April 8, 2013
I just made my consult for June 6Th. Lenox Hill is becomng popular and that is always a good thing. :)
Lindzee36
April 8, 2013
I am confused bc the doctor names on the Lenox hills website are different from a lot of the ones I see people posting about on here. Do they tell you if the dr is a resident or fellow? Thanks:)
Flattummy33
April 8, 2013
Im glad you were able to get through to them! Be sure to write down questions to ask before your appointment. ;)
Flattummy33
April 8, 2013
Zabette, the dr do rotate so you have to keep that in mind. The dr I have will be finishing and I am one of his last patients. Bring a list of questions with you to ask its the only way you will get 100% right answers. The nurses are super helpful too. Try not to be nervous like I was, just be prepared.
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Buying me a body
April 8, 2013
Were you able to see photos of the work that your dr. did?
Lindzee36
April 9, 2013
Thanks for the advice flattummy33:) I go on April 17th, so I'll let you all know how it goes...
Flattummy33
April 9, 2013
Buying, I did ask and he was going to show me pics but I forgot to remind him when we were finished with our consult.
Flattummy33
April 9, 2013
Zabette, Let me know and I hope it all goes well!
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Buying me a body
April 9, 2013
Oh ok
Flattummy33
April 24, 2013
HI Zabette, so how did you consult go?
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Buying me a body
April 8, 2013
Hi Flattummy33, I'm still trying to make an appointment at lenox Hill but Victoria (the girl that schedules the appointments) never answer. How long did it take for you to speak to someone?
Flattummy33
April 8, 2013
Buying me a body, I actually got in touch with someone right away, both times I called. Try calling about now. I think I made my call around 11ish or so. If not you can try emailing for an appointment I did that the first time I made an appointment but I had to cancel it, I received a call back in a about a day or so from the email. Just be sure to answer when you see the number.
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Buying me a body
April 8, 2013
ok thanks. I did email on friday no response yet. Let me try to call now.
Flattummy33
April 8, 2013
Buying me a body, I thought about going out of the country for a little bit too but I was just to scared and being away from my family for 2 weeks is just impossible for me. Plus I was outweighing the cost and a teaching hospital just seemed like the right choice for me so I took a chance and booked a consult. This is a great place to gain knowledge and advice but ultimately what works for you is the best choice.
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Buying me a body
April 8, 2013
Flattummy, My thoughts exactly with the out of town. Im more scared to be in another country having surgery, and the cost i was given sound like it will be the same at Lenox Hill. I know we all want good results and thats why i keep researching and the more i do the more i see ladies posting about Lenox Hill and the good work that they have recieved. Lets face it surgery is taking a chance no matter where we go, so like you said we just need to go where we feel comfy and i feel more comfy being close to home.
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Buying me a body
April 8, 2013
Flattummy, I understand girl, i have a 2 year old whos always climbing on me. So i dont know how this will play out when its my turn.
UPDATED FROM Flattummy33
13 days pre

Okay so my date has changed the 3rd was tentative...

Flattummy33April 20, 2013
Okay so my date has changed the 3rd was tentative because he had booked other surgeries. Now im freaking out a bit because my husband will be out of town for work and I need to find someone who can take me home, my mom will be home with my kids. My new date is 5/7. On a happier note finished my labwork now time for clearance...

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UPDATED FROM Flattummy33
6 days pre

Went for pre op visit and pictures yesterday. This...

Flattummy33April 27, 2013
Went for pre op visit and pictures yesterday. This visit I was much more calm. I think it help to talk to people you trust. I was so nervous before and considered cancelling the whole surgery thinking am I being selfish? I could do something else with this money. Thankfully I confided in a friend about my procedures and her response was "Girl your lucky I know so many people that have had it done and I want to have surgery too!" What a relief. I felt so much better after talking to her. So Pre op visit went smooth dr went over everything again but a bit more in detail. I asked some more questions about after care and the Nurse is awesome she answered a lot of my questions as well. Have my scripts to get filled and then I went over to get my pics done. My photoshoot (lol) was schedule for Monday but I decided to call to see if they had any openings and luckily they did and at the perfect time. Literally I finished my pre-op then drove right over to get pics done. There is a Parking garage right next to the photo office since I didnt have time to look for parking thats a definite time saver. The pictures took about 10 minutes between waiting for her to get ready and finishing pictures. Some people complain about Lenox because you have to go get pictures elsewhere but honestly it was so quick it didnt seem like a nusance at all. Im just a little bit closer now and the hard part is telling my mother because I have to ask her to watch my babies and help me for a week. I know she will do it but I dont want her to worry so im kind of scared to ask but I have to do it soon.

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