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Hello All, I am 5'7" and 175 pounds- Size 14...

Emily27436February 8, 2013
WORTH IT$5,600

Hello All,

I am 5'7" and 175 pounds- Size 14 pants. I lost 50 pounds the past year. I am currently in the process of going through with a TT and lipo to flanks. I went to UPMC resident's clinic (discounted rate) but since the residents are abroad. So I have scheduled to meet with the plastic surgeon who did my BA. He would charge me around $7500 for the procedure. However, today, UPMC called and told me they will actually have the attendings do the surgeries for the residents since they are unavailable and will keep the discounted rate of right around $6000. I am meeting both surgeons by the end of the month and will decide then which to go with. I loved my original PS (Dr. Capone) and have $7500 put away but UPMC has some remarkable docs (Dr. Shestak and Russavage) and if they can do it at the discount and I feel comfortable with them then why not save the money?! I have not had children yet and my muscles are actually in really good shape so I am thinking about asking for just the TT without muscle repair for now and realizing after I have a family (hopefully in about 5 years) that I may need another TT. I would love to hear your stories and opinions! I know I am so young but I feel like I should get the surgery now while I can enjoy bikinis and party dresses before I decide to have children. I'm very nervous about recovery but luckily I have a wonderful Fiance who I know will take great care of me!

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bigbootyjane
February 9, 2013
Welcome to real self
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Lourdes76
February 9, 2013
Hi there! I just wanted to say good luck with your upcoming surgery! I had mine done 4 weeks ago and although it is a recovery that takes patience and is measured in weeks vs days, it is the BEST thing I've done for myself (apart from BA). I think you'll feel the same way as well!
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GW8772
February 9, 2013
I understand your wanting to get a TT now before having a family. The TT alone probably isn't so bad, the invasive part of the surgery is the lipo and muscle repair. If there is any way you can get the TT without either the firt time around, maybe that is the way to go, because the recovery is tough. Personally for me I would wait and have everything done until later but that's only because I know how tough recovery is. I couldn't imagine going through this twice. Good luck with whatever you decide. You have to whatever you think is best for you, don't let the opinions of others sway you in another direction. Good luck :)
Emily27436
March 5, 2013
I am actually going to get the TT without the muscle repair. The doctor felt my muscles when I did a crunch and said they haven't separated. So she will just remove the extra fat and skin and do lipo on my hips/flanks. She said recovery won't be nearly as bad this way and I can return to work in 10 days.
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bigbootyjane
February 9, 2013
I agree with GW8772 if you plan on having children I would skip the TT, for now at least. TT might give you awful stretch marks with pregnancy. I would look into agressive lipo? When I had my lipo I had Dr. Leo McCafferty said no to a TT because I wanted more babies. Get a few opinons from a few different doctors. Dr. Ruben who I believe is the head of the Program at magee is a great Dr. Have you spoken with him? Dr. Franics John did PittsburghMa TT he charged me $50 for a consult, He quoted me $6999 for a TT. I am personally very happy with my choice even though I had to go all the way to florida lol. This is your body do what's going make you the happiest today tomorrow and in the future! Best Wishes
Emily27436
February 9, 2013
Thanks! I looked into McCafferty but he wants to charge 13k for w tummy tuck and that's without lipo! I'm meeting with Hurwitz on Monday, then Dr. Brandy and Capone the next week. I've seen a few already and they mostly all say lipo will probably leave ripples and even worse looking skin. I think I am going to ask for the TT without muscle repair bc mine are hardly separated at all. I know I will most likely need another surgery after children and I have accepted that. I feel like If I do not get one now while I'm young and enjoy it before children ill regret it.
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bigbootyjane
February 9, 2013
McCafferty's Prices are insane!! That's why I didnt go back for my TT. I paid $8000 for my lipo boy what I could of done with that money hehehhee! We are here for you which ever way you choose
pandapam
March 22, 2013
Call Dr. Roche at Plastic Surgery of Pittsburgh for a consult. She's meticulous and a perfectionist. This is the 2nd time I've used her and both times happy with the results. I paid $10,777 for a BR/lift and a MAJOR TT - included anesthesia and I did not have to spend the night but I did have to go to her office the next day. Good luck :)
Kimmers25
February 12, 2013

Welcome to the community

UPDATED FROM Emily27436
13 days pre

SURGERY IS SCHEDULED! April 8th! so exited. I am...

Emily27436March 13, 2013
SURGERY IS SCHEDULED! April 8th! so exited. I am having it done at magee womens hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Flavia Davit is performing the surgery. she is an independent resident at Pitt participating in UPMC's residency program. she attended medical school in Brazil and completed a plastic surgery residency but when she came to the US she had to do another residency and was matched to general surgery. she finished that in 2010 and has been a board certified general surgeon since. last year she entered the plastics residency in order to become a board certified plastic surgeon. she will perform a tummy tuck with Lipo to hips/flanks. the cost for surgery and an overnight stay at the hospital is $5901. she said if I am feeling well after surgery I can go home and get the hospital stay charge ($350) refunded. I'm so exited and cannot wait to see the results! not going to lie getting very nervous now that its scheduled!

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bean7
March 17, 2013
Hi im new to all of this. I am just starting to look around for a doctor in the pittsburgh area for a tummy tuck. Let me know how you surgery goes. Good Luck!
Emily27436
March 17, 2013
Ill be posting updates after surgery! =)
kaleiangel
April 1, 2013
Best of luck to you!
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Alex B
April 10, 2013
Im having full TT in Pittsburgh soon and would like to see the results of your TT. we are about the same size. I still haven't decided on a doctor.
Emily27436
April 10, 2013
Alex, I am now 3 days post op and so far so good! Pain isn't nearly as bad as I had expected. I just saw my incision for the first time yesterday. I will be posting a pic soon. I am just extremely sore. Hard to stand up and lay down. Drains are draining fine. I'm already standing straight. Keeping up with my meds but will probably stop taking pain meds soon. I went to dr flavia Davit at residents clinic. I believe she completes her residency in July so if you want surgery with her you'd have to book asap otherwise you'll have another resident or you could wait until she graduates and go to her. I had gained a few pounds before surgery and was about 188 when I went for surgery and a size 14. Hoping to be a size 10 when swelling goes down! I didnt spend the night because my pain wasnt so bad so the whole surgery ended up costing about $5600. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Alex B
April 10, 2013
I am 5"8 160lb. I went to Dr Antimerino for a consult last week, he say he would do a full tummy tuck for 8,500. He didnt mention having lipo. I feel that I need lipo but wouldn't be able to afford more then the 8,500, so i didnt even ask about it. I have had two kids and an 80lb weight loss, so my streach marks and belly look bad. Thank you so much for sharing your story. You look amazing post op! Can't wait to see more pics!
Emily27436
April 11, 2013
I would contact the residents clinic at UPMC at least for an appointment it's only $40 for the consult.
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Alex B
April 11, 2013
Thank you. I will contact them this week.
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15 days post

Today is two days post op! Honestly I'm feeling so...

Emily27436April 10, 2013
Today is two days post op! Honestly I'm feeling so much better than expected. Just very sore. Walking almost straight. Keeping up with meds. Going to slowly cut back on pain meds. Sitting up is the worst part so far. And sleeping is tough but doc gave me the okay to sleep on my side with body pillow in fetal position. I posted my day one and two post op pics. Doc said everything went perfectly. My muscles were not seprtated so she did not have to stitch them which probably explains why the pain isn't so bad. She did a little extra lipo up under my breasts. I am so glad I made the decision to go though with this! The drains are freaking me out and very very sore but it'll be worth it. Putting out about 60cc a day now. Going back in one week to see doc again hoping drains can be pulled then! I've still got 8 more days off of work so if anyone has any questions please feel free to ask I have got plenty of time!

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CamKey1
April 10, 2013
congrats on your TT. I had a TT with MR and BA last april and went back to work ( im a pediatric nurse in a clinic 12hr shifts) on PO day 13. You shouldn't have any problems going back since you didn't have MR. Also as far as having kids after TT it all depends on the person I guess. I know that I couldn't have any now I already have 2, because just from having my TT I got new stretch marks.. ugh. I look forward to following your journey!!
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