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“I Will Be Having my TT on March 2nd 2012! A New Year a New Me - Plano, TX”
Butterfly3638
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Spent: $9,900 in Plano, TX
Spent: $9,900 in Plano, TX
I had Gastric Bypass surgery 5 yrs ago and lost a total of 137 pounds and kept it off! I have always wanted a tummy tuck but, just never really looked into it. But, now I am ready!!
My surgery is scheduled March 2nd!! Have anyone in the DFW area had or knows someone who had a TT with Dr. Ronald Friedman? I have researched and researched and found only GREAT things about him...what I really love is he is an artist he sculpts woods and marble.
His work is phenomenal!! So, I know he will do my body just fine!! His results are flawless!! I had my first consult with his nurse assistant and will have my pre-opt consult with him next Monday 9-26-11 I am just soooooo excited!
Updated on 23 Sep 2011:
I have been doing a lot of research since I discovered this site....it is very helpful and informing. This site is the best yet! Take a look at my before pics and let me know if you think I will have a flat tummy after the procedure.
Updated on 26 Sep 2011:
Well, today is the day I see Dr. Ronald Friedman about my upcoming tummy tuck procedure....I am so excited!! I can't wait to meet him..I heard so many GREAT things about him. I will keep you guys posted.
Updated on 26 Sep 2011:
Ok, today I went to see my surgeon for my 2nd consult(first time was with assistant)well...he saw my flab (skin) and recommended a body lift to get rid of the extra skin on my sides....I told him I can't afford that procedure...so I decided to go with the tummy tuck only...he says I will still have my sides of excess skin but, I will have a flat abdomen...that's my main concern anyway...I can deal with the back fat...it's not that bad..well, they also recommended for me to stay overnight...for an extra $750 I don't have $750 laying around...what do you guys think? Should I stay overnight? My husband will take good care of me at home...I have no worries in that area. Well, I am just debating...suggestions please!!
Updated on 27 Sep 2011:
Well, ok guys I have decided to do the overnight stay! Whew!! God will bless me with the money I know He will!! I am still very excited and can't wait to see my new tummy!! Thank you all for your kind words and information.
Updated on 11 Jan 2012:
I am counting down the days to my TT!!! I have 51 days to go!!! I am super excited!! I am not the least worried because I know who my Savior is!!!! He saw me through Gastic Bypass 5 yrs ago (with NO complications) and I know He will see me through this!!! If it was NOT in His will I would not be having this procedure done!! I owe ALL praises to Him! I will be even healthier after this is all said and done...then I can continue to go share the good news that Jesus healed and delivered!!! I AM BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED!! Be Blessed!
Updated on 16 Jan 2012:
Okay ladies...I got a question for your post oper's...lol...looking at my pics is it necessary for me to have my flanks(love handles) liposuctioned? I am not sure...my doctor didn't recommend it but, who knows....he will lipo my abdomen which comes with the tummy tuck no extra charge...but if I want lipo of my flanks there will be an extra charge. See, I just need your feed back as to what do you think? Thanks in advance!!'
Updated on 22 Jan 2012:
I have just added a pic of me after working out to Zumba Fitness! OMG! How I love it!! I am preparing my body for surgery with cardio and strength training...I know my body will need it. I am now counting down the days! So excited!!
Updated on 3 Mar 2012:
Today is day 2 and my pain level is tolerable...I have a high pain tolerance so that's a good thing....it only hurts when I walk...trying to gt a lot of rest!
Updated on 4 Mar 2012:
Feeling better today...still in pain when I walk but that's to be expected. Everyday is a good day!! I am still happy!!!
Updated on 4 Mar 2012:
I POOPED!!! YAAAAY!! I am only 2 days post opt and made a bowel movement!! WOW!! I feel sooooo good right about now!! I never heard of anyone making a bowel movement this soon. Is this normal?
Updated on 5 Mar 2012:
Today is day 3 post opt....and I am getting around by myself!!! Yaaaay!! I am using the restroom by myself as well!!! SUPER YAAAY!! And super swollen! The swelling hurts! I am almost standing up straight...so, I hope this is progress!! Until next post happy healing!
Updated on 6 Mar 2012:
Day 4: I am back from first post opt visit and GUESS WHAT!! I got a pic of my new TUMMY!! Now beware it is SUPER SWOLLEN but, you can see a difference from my before pics. They took out the pain pump that was given and I am still stuck with theses dreadful drains!! They showed me how to clean my incision and wrap myself back up!! I am soooo excited about what I see and it is not even a week yet! So, just imagine how the results are....he took 10 hours on me!! He told me he took so long because he knew I was concerned about my flanks...he lipoed them for me with NO EXTRA CHARGE!! Now tell me God is GOOD!!! I cried when I saw my tummy!! It has been a LOOONG time coming and finally after losing 140 pounds in 6 years and keeping it off this is my REWARD!!! Stay tuned!!! Check out the pic below!!
Updated on 7 Mar 2012:
Day 5: I am feeling pretty good today...today is the first day I stayed home by myself and hubby went to work...I realize if I do too much you will swell like crazy! WOW! I am drinking pineapple juice and water. For the most part pain is minimal just the back is still hurting but, no as bad...everything will get better in time.
Updated on 8 Mar 2012:
Post Opt Day 6: Feeling GREAT!! Back is not hurting as much...had to break down and take a Vicodin this morning...I think I did too much on yesterday felt really stiff...I had to stand for a while when I was sponge bathing and changing my gauze....also, I washed my CG so I had to wait until that dried...but, all in all I am feeling GREAT! I do see some swelling going down...also, I have 2 drains that are barely out putting anything!! So, that's a good thing...on Monday I go for my 2nd post opt visit....hopefully a drain or two may come out!! Well wishes on you ladies that are going in on today!! Until next post happy healing! New pics below!
Updated on 9 Mar 2012:
Day 7 ONE WEEK POST OPT: Really nothing changed...still feeling good..my back still hurts though...but, I am walking around a little faster....and have some tightness when I am sitting for long periods of time. Other than than I am good....I have been napping all day which is a good thing. On Monday I will have my 2nd post opt visit...hopefully I can get at least 1 of the 3 drains out....#1 drain produces 30ml and #2 drain produces 5ml and #3 drain produces 5ml.....and that's when I change them twice a day...so...really nothing....but, I am still swollen...I see some change but, not that much....it will get better!!!
Updated on 11 Mar 2012:
Day 11: Everything still is the same...I have my 2nd post opt vist on Monday....my drains are out putting between 20cc & 5cc...it's been that way for awhile now. So, hopefully they will be taken out on Monday!! My back still hurts and walking a little hunched over but, getting around a little faster...I am still swollen...hopefully I can go down soon...I see some of you all's pics and ya'll are FLAT on sides and front!! I am still puffy....hopefully this goes down and soon! I will ask my PS about that...Stay Tuned!
Updated on 12 Mar 2012:
Day 10: Sorry other post should be day 9...Today I went to PS for 2nd follow up and I still have the dreadful drains!! He wants to keep them in for one more week. I go back next Monday. I am definitely feeling the SWELL HELL....I look like I am 5 months pregnant!! PS says it will go down...They gave me a smaller size garment as well...I was in an XL and I have a L....so there is progress!! I AM HAPPY!! Stay Tuned!
Updated on 17 Apr 2012:
I am now 7 weeks out and I am soooo loving the results!! It get's better everyday!! My body has taken on a new shape and it is AWESOME!! I am able to do light exercise so I walk on the treadmill for 15 mins I do a brisk walk....I can't wait until I can do Zumba Fitness again!! I know it's coming soon just want to tone up!! I have new pics...enjoy!!
Updated on 29 Apr 2012:
I am now 8 weeks post opt and loving it!! The swelling is minimal and getting better!! My PS is AMAZING!! I would do this all over again!! I have now started Zumba Fitness again and loving it!! Progress here I come!!! New pics below!!! Stay tuned for updates!!
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Congratulations on your weight loss. What a huge accomplishment. I think you will see amazing results with a tummy tuck. As part of my TT, I had lipo of my lower tummy and flanks. I also had some muscle repair but that wasn't to extensive because I never had children.
I am very excited for you because I know you are going to be thrilled with your TT. This procedure has one of the highest satisfaction rates. It is so worth it.
My surgeon will do lipo of my abdomen and will do muscle repair...I have a son and I was a fairly large woman so muscle repair will be GREAT for me...I already do 100 ab crunches every other day and I can see some abs under all that skin and flab...so we shall see!! I have 6 months to go!! It seems soooooo far away!!
I must say, it was worth every penny. The nurses were fantastic and I was so relaxed and comfortable. They automatically came into my room every four hours to give me my pain meds so that I could stay on top of the pain. I slept so good after my surgery and through the night.
The other great thing was I didn't have to keep getting up to go to the bathroom because I had a catheter in. That was a HUGE plus. They put the catheter in while I was asleep so I didn't feel a thing. I would have been running to the bathroom all night if it wasn't for that thing . The nurse had to empty the container connected to the catheter several times. I couldn't believe how much urine I was producing. I would have been up all night running to the bathroom. Instead I was able to get a good night sleep. They took it out the following morning about 3-4 hours before I went home. I can remember shortly after she took it out (didn't hurt at all), I had to go to the bathroom. I remember thinking how glad I was that I had that thing in after surgery so I didn't have to keep getting up. I did have to get up and walk once the first night, otherwise I was able to rest comfortably and that was soooo nice.
The other good thing, they put these things on my legs that acted like blood pressure cuffs. This helps prevent blood clots. Otherwise I would have had to be up and walking a lot more then the one time I had to get up. I also got a blood thinner shot in my thigh that first night.
The nurses emptied my drains for me while I was there so I didn't have to mess with those either.
I had gingerale, cranberry juice, and crackers at my reach my whole stay so the pain meds would not make me nauseas. I had soft foods and liquids for dinner and a great breakfast (eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit and wheat toast).
The doctor came in the following morning around 7:00 and discharged me. I left about 3 hours later (after my very nice breakfast). I was really treated like a queen. It really got my recovery off to a good start.
Staying overnight in hospital is a good idea. I had to stay 3 nights in hospital (in South Africa its a must for the TT procedure) , the medical staff was just great.