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Full TT After Kosher Gallbladder Removal...it is Possible and Affordable - New York

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I had my gallbladder removed 12 years ago. A few...

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ZOLMO1July 31, 2011
WORTH IT$4,500

I had my gallbladder removed 12 years ago. A few years after I went for a consultation for a TT and was regected, twice. I was devastaded. I had 3 c-sections and needless to say it wasn't pretty down in that part of my belly. Those of you that had their GB removed Kosher know what I'm talking about. Open gallbladder surgery (Kocher) scar would severely decrease the blood flow to the lower tummy skin causing posible necrosis. SCARY!!

I want to say I found a way. I had my TT done 3 months ago. My full TT was done in New York city and total cost was $4500. It was incredible how painless it was. Never touched my pain meds, just the Valium at night. It felt like the day day after of doing 200 abs at the gym for the first time. Thight and sored. The draining tubes were taken off 4 days later. I was expecting huge amount of pain. I had 3 c-sections and my recovery time from all of them was horrible.

I lost 14lbs since the surgery and its looking better. I didn't had any lipo done. So even thou it's flat when I stand up I see my love handles when I sit. It's all good.

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Steven M. Lavine, M.D.

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Here is the link for the hospital. Any questions you might have please inbox me here (zolmo1)in Real Self. I'll be happy to help. http://www.lenoxhillhospital.org/departments.aspx?id=336

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Angie_M
August 2, 2011

You could always go back and have lipo later if you decide to, yes?

I'm glad you were able to get this done and that it went so well and was relatively painless.

Thanks for sharing your story on RealSelf!

APMama
August 2, 2011
I think you look perfect! And I think the curves that you have are feminine and beautiful. How nice to have a flat tummy again, but not look like you've had work done. Enjoy your body!
Puggymom
August 4, 2011
I think you look pretty awesome too. Your curves are just right! We are women and that is part of our charm :)
Kimmers25
August 7, 2011

You are looking beautiful:)

Bronx3543
August 10, 2011
Was this price the total price or the difference from Insurance?
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ZOLMO1
August 11, 2011
There was mo insurance coverage. That was the total cost.
UPDATED FROM ZOLMO1

Going Back Under The Knife

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ZOLMO1July 14, 2013
Well after a successful TT done at Lenox Hill, I decided its time to tackle those love handles left behind during the procedure. With my new found confident I have since started a new relationship and started motorcycle riding. The other day someone took a picture of me on my Harley and while my belly looks flat I could see love handles peeking out. I've been doing Bootcamp 3 times a week and on a diet of protein shake and salad for the past 2 months and the only happy result noticeable its been my reduction of butt cellulite. The handles keep on hanging. I'm hoping to get this done at the end of August 2013.

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Vee in Cccounty
July 14, 2013
Wow!! U look great! I have a huge scar and was devastated at some consultions too because of the gallbladder scar. So glad to have had this done.
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ZOLMO1
July 14, 2013
Yeah, many doctors refused me. It took a student to have the courage to fix me and he did.
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Went Under the Knife Just Dog Ears

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ZOLMO1August 14, 2013
Today was my "dog ears" removal surgery. I had a hard time (like i always do) taking the local anesthesia. I felt half of the procedure so thank God I have high pain tolerance. The doctor was wonderful and patient. He wanted to make sure I was happy at the end. It took about 2 hours.

After I was done, I got up, took the F train to 34th st then the Path to New Jersey and a bus home. That simple, no pain at that moment. Now two hours later I'm felling a little burning sensation in the area but nothing crazy. Will post pictures after it heals.

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Vee in Cccounty
August 15, 2013
You look great!
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