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Tummy Tuck Texas - Southlake, TX
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I am 36 and in reasonably good shape 5'6"...
txcntrygrlApril 28, 2011
WORTH IT$6,300
I am 36 and in reasonably good shape 5'6" and 140 pounds size 6. I hate my belly after having two kids. I have stretch marks and loose skin below my belly button and not matter how hard I workout, my abs never have toned up well.
After reading reviews on this board, I made an appointment with Dr. K in Southlake. He is wonderful! He made me feel at ease during our consultation and pre-op. And his staff worked to get me a surgery date to meet my summer vacation schedule (I want to be well into recovery by summer). My surgery is on May 5 so I'll post when I'm done
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Replies (7)
May 1, 2011
Good for you in taking this step to do something for you!! You will absolutely love having a new tummy.
I look forward to reading your posts as you go through your recovery period. Keep us up to date!
May 5, 2011
Your tummy is going to be awesome! You were rocking some good muscle definition already...just imagine after you get back to working out! WOWEE! Look out :)
UPDATED FROM txcntrygrl
2 days post
Well today is day 2 post op. I can honestly says...
txcntrygrlMay 7, 2011
Well today is day 2 post op. I can honestly says I'm a little more sore today. I have a high pain tolerance but I'm feeling it more now. Dr. K wanted me to get up and walk around every few hours starting yesterday so I think that may be why I'm a little more sore. Already making the muscles stretch and work a little. My abs are already FLAT, and i know there's some swelling, but WOW what a difference. I had my friend get me an old lady walker. I don't use it to walk as much as I do to steady myself with sitting or standing, and going to the bathroom. The nausea subsided early yesterday (day 1 post-op) but I am staying on all my meds on schedule and taking the anti-nausea as prevention. I'll yall updated and good luck to all the TT'ers coming up next week!
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May 7, 2011
The walker really helps for the back pain when u have been walking a while. It takes the pressure of being hunched off of ur lower back. I have one with wheels and I race all around when I need it! Happy Healing! Each day is easier.
May 7, 2011
I just peaked and posted day two photos and OMG. Even with the little swelling I feel, my tummy is so much flatter! He said he did my flanks too, but I was pretty out of it. Does that mean he lipo'd them or just pulled the skin in tighter toward the center? Either way, my hourglass figure is hidden in between the swelling and drains! Can't wait to see it!
May 7, 2011
Oh geeze, u got three drains, I can't even imagine, one is good enough for me. So far, so good, ur results look good from what I can see. Take care and keep us updated!
UPDATED FROM txcntrygrl
3 days post
Day 3 post op. Not much change since day two....
txcntrygrlMay 8, 2011
Day 3 post op. Not much change since day two. Drains are turning more pink with clear, instead of red, and less output. I'm still taking all the pain meds on schedule and I can def tell when they start to wear off. Upper abs seem to hurt all across the top but lower only around the incision. I've been getting up about every 2 hours to use the bathroom. Gas has started to set in. I've added dulcolax to the med routine hoping to soften things when I finally "go". I'm a little scared for the first on. I'm really alert but it does hit me every couple of hours and I have to cat nap. All in all, things are going good, way better than I expected.
Your tummy tuck is coming right up! Thanks for starting your story here on RealSelf. Finding a doctor you trust is so important.