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Tummy Tuck and Lipo Included - Sudbury, ON

Name: Tummy Tuck and Lipo Included - Sudbury, ON
Item: Name not provided
Rating: 5
Author: Julie9848

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I am a 29 year old woman, never had children. I...

Julie9848January 12, 2011

WORTH IT$6,000

I am a 29 year old woman, never had children. I just lost weight and gained weight for many years now and i seem to always keep the weight on my tummy!!! My stomach is the worst part i hate of my body..it prevents me from fitting into clothes and to me it looks disgusting! So now after many years of thinking of a TT i finally quit smoking and went for my 2nd consult as my fist consult was declined because #1 i was a smoker...Well now i went and he accepted to do the procedure even though i am still over weight..but i am 5'10 and have a big built to me...but he said he wasnt going to do the procedure when he saw me walk in his office but after looking what was under the clothes...he agreed to do it..i say i have 2 tummies not one...because of the big fold..I dont want this perfect body like a model..but atleast have that flat tummy and no big rolls!!! u know what im talking about?? Now im getting really nervous as my surgery is January 26th almost 2 weeks away..all these thoughts are going through my mind..on what it will look like? how much pain will i be in?

But tonight i found this site...i am so happy and greatful i did...so much needed information on here...i will be posting pre op and post op pictures...i am so ashamed to do this...its unreal the pre op pics!! but i want to share my story with everybody and if i can help anyone i will be happy! well here i go looking at the site and will post often!! thanks everyone in advance!

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Replies (6)

Glitterbabe76

January 12, 2011

Isn't this exciting for you! You will be nervous, that is normal. A few words of advice. Take that vitamin C you asked about. Make sure you will have someone with you for the first 72 hours, getting up is painful, taking a shower will be exhausting, but well worth it. Make sure you have options for where you plan to do your resting, either a bed with lots of pillows or a recliner. One day prior to surgery cut up lots of fresh fruits and veggies, avoid gasy foods... You won't want to be using your stomach muscles to even pass gas. Drink lots of water, start that now! Make sure your upper body is strong enough to help pull your weight.
I'm sure all this is freaking you out, you will be great through. If you haven't ordered any stage 2 compression garments, I would recommend that you have a few on hand and washed so that they are softer, having at least 3 will allow you to always have one on, and the others in the wash, trust me, keeping yourself clean will do wonders for when your 2-4 week low comes on, its ok, we all experience it, stay positive and you will be great. And of.course, if you need any support or advice, you have all of us here who have been there. ;) good luck! Your on your way to a new you!

Julie9848

January 12, 2011

hello, thanks so much for all the info..i feel much better knowing that im speaking with plp that already had this done!!! In the price that the surgeon gave me..the garment is included in there...unfortunetly my upper body is not all that great..not big muscles..hahaha..i have fibromyalgia and chronic back pain as well..so i just hope what they give me for pain is sufficient! how long did it take u before u went back to work..my doctor gave me 2 months off of work!! is that enough?

im very happy that im gonna be a new meeeeee!!!!

Glitterbabe76

January 13, 2011

Wow! 2 months is a blessing.... I'm not super familiar with the limitations that your current conditions place on you - I myself am pretty healthy and workout fanatically - so my situation I think would be hard to compare to how long it might take you to feel "well enough" to go back to work. I had to go back to work after a week and a half. It was tough, but I sit at a desk, and all my co-workers were pretty sympathetic and helped me out a bunch.

You may still want to get a couple more garments, they can be found on ebay too (less expensive).

The pain to me wasn't that "big" of a deal, I've had two c-sections though and have been there in a sense. Your abdominal muscles will be "out-of-commission" for the longest time. I would suggest that you do strengthening exercises now for your back too. It's never to late to start, and you might be glad you had a little time under your belt for what is required to assist in getting around post-surgery.

Again, Good Luck! And Smile, this only happens once!

Kimmers25

January 13, 2011

Hi Julie,

I just found your review :) Hurray.. I will be following your posts now.

Angie_M

January 13, 2011

Very exciting! (And nerve wracking, I'm sure). Like SpeedRacer said, that's normal. If you get a chance, check out Kimmer's Month-by-Month Tummy Tuck Diary in our forums. It has some great information.

MarineWife

January 17, 2011

Hey Julie, wanted to post on your review! So excited for you, congrats on the losing of your weight! That's so great! :) Yea, I had to quit smoking too. I've been quit since Christmas Eve, and it hasn't been so bad, other than when I'm around people that do. :) But it'll be worth it I know! You've only got like a week and 3 days left, I'm wishing you luck, and let us know how it goes for you, and how you're doing along the way! :) R u going to do pictures or videos? I'm going to post some befores when my surgery gets closer. :)

UPDATED FROM Julie9848

7 days pre

Ok so now im panicking.....OMG....im worrying all...

Julie9848January 19, 2011

Ok so now im panicking.....OMG....im worrying all about after the surgery...My friend took 4 days off to help me out at her place while i recover..but im scared that ill be alone after and wont be able to care for myself...or have trouble..I have family that live 3 1/2 hours away from where ill be and they said they can come get me and bring me with them but i dont know when my drains will be coming out...on my paper it says 10 to 14 days!!! its all the unknown thats making me panic here! was any of you left alone after??

i been taking advil for headache and i aint suppost to but man my head is gonna fall off...hahaha!! too much thinking!!!

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Glitterbabe76

January 20, 2011

Breathe... Your going to be just fine. :) you are more capable than you know. :) do some yoga!

trena

January 20, 2011

hey julie I'm 4 weeks post op and I use Palmer vitamin E oil and I'm not sure yet but I'm trying it. Every one seems to recommend it so try it. My doc said not to start using it till week 3 so ask your doctor what he thinks. So a week left to wait I bet your getting nervous? I was to but it is so worth it ikn the end , what I always say no pain no gain right. good luck to you for your surgery.

Julie9848

January 20, 2011

hi trena, thanks for the info~!~ i shall go out and buy some of that oil...very true with no pain no gain..im just so paranoid with that pain..and the what if's after..i guess its cuz im getting soooo close to my date..my mom last night was like " u second doubting your surgery?" im like nooooo !!! its just the fear!! I think the oil is something u got to use continously afer?

trena

January 20, 2011

I tell all the ladies on this site is to get this arnica gel you get it at walmart in the pharmacy area and it works like a charm. You put it on 3 times a day for brusing and swelling areas and it truly works. I still use mine every day love it.

UPDATED FROM Julie9848

5 days pre

Ok so today i am almost 4 days PRE op!! oh my its...

Julie9848January 21, 2011

ok so today i am almost 4 days PRE op!! oh my its getting closer...i find myself looking in the mirror grabbig my stomach and lifting it...and seing if this is what he will do..or how it will all look like..I guess im starting to worry if it will be what im looking for...because i have alot of fat there and i worry it will be still all flubber.but again i tell myself it cant be as bad as what i have now...all worries!!! im scared i wont be satisfied because i am overweight and wanted to loose 10 -15pds but couldnt do it...im feeling very anxious because of that..and dissapointed in myself for not loosing weight! i just cant wait for it to be all done and over with and i hope to be happy with the results...im stressing!!!

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Julie9848

January 22, 2011

so u would use arnica right after the surgery and then the bio oil later at like one month?

trena

January 22, 2011

same day I came home from surgery my mom put it on me tummy, boobs, back, my flanks. Then the bio after 3 weeks.

Kimmers25

January 23, 2011

Hi Julie,

Don't beat yourself up girl!! Once all of that skin is gone you will feel like a completely new woman. That itself will motivate you to finish your journey. You have come so far and should be very proud.

Julie9848

January 24, 2011

thank u for the words of encouragement Kimmy!!! Im having all these emotions its unreal and this is all before the surgery! weird!

Kimmers25

January 24, 2011

Oh yes I remember well! All normal and it is ok to feel this way.

When you get to surgery day you will find a calm come over you. It's a very strange feeling and hard to explain but you will see soon enough :)

Just have happy thoughts and try to focus ahead to spring with a new body.

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