Ladies: I booked it! Pix added - McAllen, TX
Had the first out of two scheduled consultations...
Had the first out of two scheduled consultations with different plastic surgeons.
The quote is for full tummy tuck, lipo in full back, axilla, and chin. It also covers anesthesia and facility fees for 8 hours (yikes!), 5 syringes of lovenox, 2 comprehension garments, lab fee, and vitamins.
Walked inside P.S. office nervous but left with enough information and confident. However, I have never seen this surgeons work before and didn't get to see a picture because, according to doctor's nurse, the ones available were sent out for their web site update. Doctor is double board certified, though. Nurse, of course, spoke wonders of him and, well, he is booked until the end of August. Was informed that he ranks #3 nationwide in "boob" jobs performed; but, right now I am not messing with that :) I will be going back to meet with the doctor in June so I can ask questions personally and so he can evaluate my pix.
If I go for this PS, I will have to wait until December to have surgery and not June the way I want to. But, I'll keep you all posted.
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Hey Girl,
Keep doing your research and meet with a couple more doctors. You need to be completely confident in your choice. Also you must see pictures of their work. Keep pushing on that issue.Â
You will find the right doctor for you but please take all the time needed. This is a process that should not be rushed.Â
Keep us up to date on how you are doing.Â
I have been wanting this for the past five years...
My PS will be Dr. Avila. I had seen his work and was looking forward to see him and ask him lots of questions. I loved his bedside manner and all his recommendations. He was very patient listening and explaining. He also showed me pictures of what I can expect.
Although I wanted to practically redo my whole body (he-he); he recommended to leave the breasts, chin, and inner tighs for later. He will be doing a full tummy tuck and lipo on full trunk (back, sides, tummy). The procedure will be under general anesthesia, so I will be staying at the hospital overnight (He only performs surgery at the hospital, not at his private facility)
The price includes everything but lab work and prescription medication.
OMG! You won't believe how excited I am.
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I have a long list of things I can not take two weeks prior including supplements. I e-mailed the clinic and they are fine with whatever I want to take afterwards. I will do the arnica for sure.
I posted this on my profile, my biggest concern right now is that he wants me to leave with a catheter for three days. Nobody I have talked to has heard of this. I am checking to see if it's optional.
I'll be asking around how all those of you who...
Vacation had been plan since way before surgery. I spoke to hubby and he won't mind if we spend the time watchin tv
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hg girl, copy/paste the following links in your browser to find out more info about the catherer http://www.realself.com/forum/pottying-after-tummy-tuck-days-1-3-question
I also found this other link {edited}
that reads:
"After Your Tummy TuckEarly after the surgery, your tummy will likely be mildly swollen. With the relatively new pain pump catheters now used, post operative pain is not nearly the issue it once was. These catheters give tremendous relief from pain after an abdominoplasty. They remain in place for three days after surgery. You may be able to go home a few hours after the surgey, or you may stay overnight in the recovery center. This varies based on patient preference and the extent of the procedure."
Do you think maybe your PS is talking about a pain pump?
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Welcome, Nice to hear we have same PS! What are you getting done?
I just read that you are going on a cruise shortly after your TT...funny thing, I am going to Mexico June 1 for a week. Three weeks before surgery....I hadn't planned the TT when we made the reservations. Next trip will have to be the bikini. Sigh.
I am sure that you (we!) will be walking straight by day 25, at least I hope so....I am planning on going back to work two weeks later!
You're starting your journey! Very exciting. Please keep coming back and letting us know how your decision-making process is going. Definitely insist on seeing those before and after photos.