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Ready to Get Going April 15th - New York, NY
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I am almost 50 (will be by surgery) and after...
New York7516March 30, 2011
WORTH IT$13,000
I am almost 50 (will be by surgery) and after years of a big stomach I finally decided that I was going to try to get rid of it since working out is not doing it. I am apprehensive but have put a deposit on it and am ready. I will have a full tummy tuck and liposuction of my flanks and back. I will post before and after pictures, anxious for feedback.
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16 days pre
I have been going over everyones story and...
New York7516March 30, 2011
I have been going over everyones story and backround and am wondering if I need to lose weight first. I have been trying, working out 5 days a week. Although I have lost some weight (I am 165, 5'5")I look at my pictures and I just look fat!! I have no waist and I have a permanent "pants mark" around what would be my waist. I know I have a hanging stomach but I really want feedback. Honest feedback please. What should I do?
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March 31, 2011
I would really trust your dr. Did you see more then one dr. to get thier opinions? Best of Luck!
March 31, 2011
Hi, I had three consultations and was actually scheduled for two more but I really liked the one I saw last, as he has great reviews consistently. The doctors said they would do the surgery and I told them that I was about 15lbs heavier than i wanted to be. They said I was a good candidate for both a tt and lipo. I guess it's my vanity in action when I look at the pictures. But realistically, if I lost more than 15lbs I wouldn't look right anymore, I don't think. Thanks for your reply
March 31, 2011
Your surgeon who has examined you and deemed you in good health should definitely be the authority on this. But from what I've read, it's more important that you be at a healthy and maintainable weight than being downright skinny. I have no idea what your height and weight are, but here's what some doctors have to say about getting a tummy tuck when you're not at your ideal weight. Hope this helps!
March 31, 2011
Thanks! The answers given really help me alot. I feel much better since i am under 30bmi at 165 and 5'5". I work out everyday and have worked out all my life with breaks in between but never far away from a good workout. I guess the reason why I want to have the operation is the same reason I second guess myself..vanity.Thanks for your help. I'm really looking forward to "not" having my stomach hanging or my pants tight around my waist when they fit otherwise. I'll keep you posted!
March 31, 2011
I had my tummy tuck two days ago. I also had lipo on my inner thighs, flanks. I am in a full body girdle. The pain is not terrible...it is not fun either. You want to stand up straight, but you feel like there is not enough skin to stand up. The spots that hurt me the most is the start and the end of the cut. Turning sideways is painful. The biggest thing is that you tire out within minutes. I will post some preop pics, but I have to ear this girdle for a week. I am going back in 6 weeks to have lipo on my lats, back, outer thighs. When I schedule the tt, I did not know how much lipo was needed. Having my own business, this was the only time I had to heal. I will try to get some pics up along the way. I have to say...I just love it!
March 31, 2011
Wow, I was going to ask my PS if he could do my inner thighs while I am already on the table. It's nice to know that it is possible. I wonder how much more he will charge for that. I;ll see. I would love to see your pre and post pictures. I will post mire.
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April 1, 2011
To upload photos first you should store them on the computer. Write down the drive (c) and the folder (pictures). Then, in the area for uploading select browse, then select the c drive and the picture folder. Select the picture, one at a time and press enter. If you don't understand inbox me your # and I'll walk you through it.
April 1, 2011
The pre op pics are posted. It says it may take 24 hours before you can see them. I scheduled the tt without knowing I would need lipo, so they only got so long at the surgery center. When I saw the doctor, he told me about the lipo if I wanted it. For everything I want it is another $6000. I could not have it at the same time because I am self employed and I would have had to reschedule to have it all at the same time. He did manage to get my inner thighs and my flanks. I will finish up in 6 weeks. I love everything he did. You can see by my pics, I was thick, thick, thick.
April 4, 2011
I too am having my TT,flank and arm lipo on April 15th.. I very nervous about having a lot of pain afterwards.. I am 31 years old, I have one child and a horrible abdomen that is stretched out and I hate the muffin top...I want to feel better and look better than my twenties... Good Luck.. I willkeep my progress posted..
April 20, 2011
Hi there. How did your procedure go? I think mine went well but I haven't had my post op appointment. It is tomorrow. I don't feel like I needed to go so I am not complaining. I am anxious to hear what the dr says. Have you been to your post op yet?
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1 day pre
Ok, today is the day and I am vey anxious, more...
New York7516April 14, 2011
Ok, today is the day and I am vey anxious, more because of the pain and inablity to funtion than the procedure itself. I am very active and I pray this doesn't permanatly interfere with it. I'll keep you posted. I guess I should go to sleep.
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April 15, 2011
Good luck today! You ate going to be amazed with the results. I'm on day 3 postop. It's a little tough, but manageable.
I'm keeping my eye on the prize though! It will get better and I will wear a skirt this summer. With the blouse tucked.in. With a belt! And not hide underneath a boxy jacket!
I'm keeping my eye on the prize though! It will get better and I will wear a skirt this summer. With the blouse tucked.in. With a belt! And not hide underneath a boxy jacket!
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