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Yep, I'm Doing It.. TT, BL and Lipo to Flanks - Southlake, TX
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The decision is made! April 10th, 2014 I get my...
$17,000
The decision is made! April 10th, 2014 I get my body back. I'm a 44 year old mother of two wonderful children ( 17yr old daughter, and a 24 yr old son). I'm even getting married this year to a super fantastic man. I'm 5'3 and 170 pounds. I've lost 12 pounds in the last 5 months, and I think I'm on the right track. I'm ready to do something for myself! My only expectations for this surgery is make my outsides like as good as I feel on the inside. If the doctors can accomplish that, then I think then I've truly got my swagger back. :)
I've read numerous reviews on this site and went to 3 PS fully armed with questions to help me make my choices. During these visits, I've met some really talented surgeons who made some great recommendations. However, I chose doctor Michael Bogden for my procedures. His team is awesome, he is awesome, and helped me understand the procedure both from a medical science and a cosmetic perspective. He was so meticulous that he helped me see where my breast were two different sizes. LOL! I had no idea. He explained how identifying that will help him reconstruct my breast to a natural look. Wow! The other two doctors didn't even mention that. I didn't feel rushed, and he was respectful, kind and professional. He's he the one.
I'm getting a TT and a breast lift/reduction and lipo to my flanks.
I've read numerous reviews on this site and went to 3 PS fully armed with questions to help me make my choices. During these visits, I've met some really talented surgeons who made some great recommendations. However, I chose doctor Michael Bogden for my procedures. His team is awesome, he is awesome, and helped me understand the procedure both from a medical science and a cosmetic perspective. He was so meticulous that he helped me see where my breast were two different sizes. LOL! I had no idea. He explained how identifying that will help him reconstruct my breast to a natural look. Wow! The other two doctors didn't even mention that. I didn't feel rushed, and he was respectful, kind and professional. He's he the one.
I'm getting a TT and a breast lift/reduction and lipo to my flanks.
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January 20, 2014
Congratulations on your decision to proceed with “mommy makeover” surgery. Since you considering undergoing a major operation which often involves a significant physical and emotional recovery ( often underestimated by surgeons and patients alike), a few words of advice may be helpful:
1. Make sure you are doing the procedure for the right reasons (for yourself) and that you have realistic expectations. Be aware that an improvement in the “problem area” may not translate to an overall improvement in your life situation. You are bound to be disappointed with results of the procedure if your motivation for doing the surgery is not internally driven.
2. Time your surgery carefully; generally, it is not a good idea to have surgery done during or immediately after a stressful period in life (for example divorce or death of a loved one). The additional stress of surgery will undoubtedly be more challenging to deal with if a patient's emotional reserves our already exhausted. Remember, that an improvement in your physical appearance will not translate to an improvement in your life situation.
3. If possible speak to patients who have undergone similar procedures and query them about the toughest times of their recovery period. Any practical hints previous patients can provide may be very helpful.
4. Make sure you are aware of potential complications that may arise how to reach your surgeon if necessary.
5. Make sure you have a strong and patient support system (several people if possible) in place who have time/patience to take care of you. Arrange for professional nursing if any doubt exists regarding the availability and/or stamina of your caretakers.
6. Be patient with the healing process, understanding that it will take several weeks to months to feel “normal” again. It may also take many months/year to see the end results of your surgery.
7. Be prepared to distract your mind with things of interest such as books, magazines, and movies.
8. Expect less of yourself; do not go back to work, school or chores too early and let others take care of you (for a change).
9. Pick your surgeon carefully (a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon) and trust in his/her advice. Keep in close communication with your surgeon and do not hesitate to communicate questions/concerns and the emotional swings that you may experience.
10. Resume all medications that you were using preoperatively when cleared by your plastic surgeon and stop the use of narcotics and sedatives as soon as feasible after surgery.
11. Keep in mind the end results as you go through the tougher emotional times after your surgery.
Best wishes
January 20, 2014
Yeah! Good luck on your new stage! Sounds like you're in good hands and that your heart is in the right place ...hope you do well!
January 20, 2014
Thanks soo much! I'm learning so much from people like yourself. I'll keep ya posted.
January 20, 2014
Best of luck to you, love the "then I think I've truly got my swagger back" comment.
UPDATED FROM YepImReady
3 months pre
Deposit Paid!! Count Down Begins
Yippee!! The deposit is paid and surgery is scheduled for April 10th. My birthday is April 14 and I think when I look down and see the gift of the "gut disappearance" I might just cry!! LOL! Leave a seat for me on the flat side ladies.
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January 22, 2014
love it! good luck to you, and keep us posted on your journey to the flat side! xoxo
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