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Tummy Tuck Done Where I Work! - Phoenix, AZ new pic added!

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My name is trish I am 39 I am a mother of one I...

trish39July 26, 2011
WORTH IT$1,000

My name is trish I am 39 I am a mother of one I work for a plastic surgeon she is awesome I have worked with her for over 8 years and I had my boobs done with her 3 years ago and I now have decided to get the tummy tuck!

The benefit from working for a plastic surgeon is you get free procedures! But I have to pay 1000 for anasteshia I get my tummy tuck free but my boobs were not free lol!

The pics I posted are from my first consult with her when she made some light markings on me and I have seen tummy tuck patients come and go from our office so I know the work she does as I help in the OR Also as I am a surgical assistant and rn.

I am going in on auguest 11th! I am excited but anxious and a little scared as it is surgery lol but I know I'm gonna look hot! I can't wait to talk to you ladies before and after my surgery! I will update more!

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UPDATED FROM trish39
15 days pre

I am so excited for the 11th! This Saturday my...

trish39July 27, 2011
I am so excited for the 11th! This Saturday my surgeon\boss and two other of my co workers we are going out to get pedicures and go for lunch that is how close I am with my surgeon she is the best boss to have especially for surgery purposes! But did any of you have your toes painted when you went in for your tummy tuck she hasn't told me yet that I can't have them painted for surgery but were any of you told that you had to take the polish off? I always have the french white tip on my fingers but I mix it up with my toes. I am having a tummy tuck,liposuction of my tummy,thighs inner and outer and my back after 6 months she wants me to go back in if I have the dog ears issue a lot of our patients comeback with that issue, I am usually next to my surgeon during the surgery when I assist I help close insiscions and I suction some extra fluid if needed but I am not nervious at all to have this done even though we do tummy tucks 3 or more times everyweek but I am just nervous about afterwards with the drains and insicions and the scar eventhough I see it a lot I now will be living it but I am so excited and everyone of our patients says it is 110% worth it! The liposuction swelling I'm not too concerend about everyone says the lipo is the least thing they worrie about when having a tummy tuck,I also am having the muscle repair.so I guess I'm completing my MOMMY MAKEOVER new boobies and a new tummy! Lol I will be a hot mama soon! When I had my breast augmentation 3 years ago I never thought about a tummy tuck and it just hit me about a year ago and I have now find enough time to work surgery in my schedule! But ill kepp everyone updated!

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anon5059
July 28, 2011
I am 41,and I am scheduled to have lipo and breast implants. Can't wait until it is done, and I hope I do not get cold feet. Can't wait to see you and hear all about your experience.
Kimmers25
July 28, 2011

How awesome that you have a total inside loop:) 

Only a couple more weeks and we will get to see the new pictures.  I would say that is a pretty good price you are having to pay. 

Keep us up to date in posting your journey.  So do you think you are more nervous because you work in health care and actually see that whey do during this procedure?

trish39
July 28, 2011
Not really nervous but it is surgery me and my boss,surgeon who is doing my tummy tuck and lipo we are very close and I am ready for this! And yes I have inside loop only having to pay for the anesteshia that is the best part of it all I just can't wait to get rid of this buldge!
Kimmers25
July 28, 2011

Oh I totally understand that:)

trish39
July 28, 2011
I just saw your pics and wow you look amazing! That tummy girl omg is so flat! Can't wait for mine to look like yours!
Kimmers25
July 28, 2011

Thank you:)

I have to say that it is pretty exciting.  I still look at it and can't believe that it's mine. 

You will be so amazed and excited the first time you see your new tummy.  Only a couple more weeks.  How long are you taking off work?

trish39
July 28, 2011
4 weeks off with pay! I just updated my post please read!
trish39
July 28, 2011
But I won't be back in the operating room assiting surgerys until I am 8 weeks post op!
trish39
July 28, 2011
You go! Just lipo and new boobies?no tummy tuck? I am having lipo along with my tummy tuck but I had my breast augmentation and lift three years ago! When will you on the table?
trish39
July 28, 2011
The last comment I posted was for annon5059 it didn't go to her replie even tho I clicked it to go there!
trish39
July 28, 2011
Kimmers25 When did you have your surgery?
Kimmers25
July 28, 2011

I had the breast reduction and lift in January 2009 and then the tummy tuck and lipo in April on 2010. 

Just read your review update and all I can say is you go girl!

I did not have to remove any of my polish for surgery.  I had it on the fingers and toes and it was not a problem.  The nurse had told me if needed they would just remove it off one finger if necessary.

Kimmers25
July 28, 2011

Glad to hear that!  I think it is really important to have this time for proper healing.

Kimmers25
July 28, 2011

This is better yet:)   My sister is a Surgical Tech and she always waited 8-10 weeks after her surgeries before returning to the OR for work.

trish39
July 28, 2011
Kimmers25 Yes because we stand for long periods of times and tommrow we have a case that should last 3-4 hours a tummy tuck,liposuction,and a male breast Reduction on a 15 year old boy so I want to stay out of the or for atleast 8 weeks or longer if needed! But you look great!
trish39
July 29, 2011
Did your sister have a tummy tuck? Does she have a realself?
UPDATED FROM trish39
14 days pre

Wow what a day! Thinking about just about a week...

trish39July 28, 2011
Wow what a day! Thinking about just about a week until I'm on the table and under anesteshia! Today we had two cases and both were tummy tucks and I explained to the one patient that I am gpsoon to be in her situation soon and that calmed her down she was upset about going under as it was her first time having a surgery on general anesteshia. It really calmed her down. But today was a long day I was in the OR most of the day and I came home and took a dive in the pool and lol whenever I am on the diving board my 15 year old step son luaghs at my jiggly tummy bouncing around but I told him that its about to change real soon lol! So my surgery is in our office we have a fully equiped certified operating room and my surgery is the first surgery that day only two are booked that day mine and another tummy tuckers! We have been hoppin! On the tummy tucks lately! But my surgery is at 9:00 am sharp! But we never start on time I don't think any surgeon is ever on time but I'm so excited o have to be there at 6:30am before surgery but I'm gonna get there about an hour earlier I am going to have my co worker who is assisting my surgery she will take me in and take me home with her! I am going to stay with her for a week at her house and then come home to my husband an my three kids!(2 came with my husband but I birthed one) lol that is why my tummy is in the shape its in!but has any one been afraid about the drains I always have hated them even putting them in during surgery I can't imagine wearing them.and lol I never have gotten the point of a mini tummy tuck they usually are the same price as a full but a lot of people aren't happy with the results and my office does not offer them!but I just cannot wait for my flat tummy!

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trish39
July 28, 2011
I love my son but I need this tummy to go! But the surgical field has been my love for years!
Kimmers25
July 29, 2011

I understand that!

trish39
July 29, 2011
Kimmers25 what kind of clothes or shoes did you wear to your surgery most of our patients come in in sweats an flip flops but I am just curious about other people also lol!
Kimmers25
July 30, 2011

I wore a zip up hooded sweatshirt, stretchy capri workout pants and my slip on sketcher shoes.  Very comfy and easy to get back on over the bandages and binder. 

When my hubby was dressing me to go home we skipped putting the bra, panties and sox back on.  It was difficult so we did the basics:)

 

Mominaz
July 29, 2011
Hi.. Me too in Az having my tummy tuck and lipoprotein aug 30 th I'm a nervous wreck! Never been under and never any type of surgery! I'm a mom of two small children and I'm So scared! But I look 7 months pregnant... I have this nasty tummy and I just can't take it anymore! Xanex here I come for an entire month. Is it true the anticipation is the worst part? :-)
trish39
July 29, 2011
Whoes doing your tummy tuck? And good luck
Mominaz
July 29, 2011
Sorry it's liposuction this iPad is driving me nuts. This is my first time on this site, it's great and I need support and a push in the right direction... Thanks
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Kate R Hebert
July 29, 2011

I'm curious who is doing your surgeries in Arizona?    I am sure your tummy tuck will look awesome! :)

Mominaz
July 29, 2011
Scottsdale Marc Malek. He is a nice guy extremely professional... I'm so so nervous. Didn't know about the depression side effects I see some of you have written. I'm pro e to it as I get ppd bad when I give birth.. Ugh women what we have to deal with.
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