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My Slimming Adventure - Lufkin, TX

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Spent: $4,400 in Lufkin, TX

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Updated 15 Feb 2011

Posted 28 Jan 2011

I had a tummy tuck due to excessive loose skin that hung over my pubic area and stretch marks. I had only one pregnancy, but gained a lot of weight and acquired excessive stretch marks. I hated the way every pair of panties ended up under the roll of skin above my pubic area. The surgical experience was great. It was done in the physician's office which made it easy to keep your privacy intact.



Updated on 31 Jan 2011:
10 days post op and still have one drain in place, hopefully will get it out tomorrow. Stitches are supposed to come out Wednesday. My physician and his nurse are so great; they are so encouraging.



Updated on 15 Feb 2011:


Updated on 15 Feb 2011:
New after photos posted today. I am at week 3.

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My Doctor: William D. Strinden, MD

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Dr. has over 20 years of experience and he has a surgical suite in his office. His prices are low and his work is excellent. His staff is very knowledgeable and experienced. He is very professional and you can reach him anytime if you have any problems or questions.

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 31 Jan 2011

Thanks so much for posting your story and photos here on RealSelf! You're looking really good. What a difference!

DixieTexas 18 Feb 2011
Thank you, I am so glad I did it.
Time4meTX 31 Jan 2011
Woo Hoo! You are looking good!
I am keeping my fingers crossed for you to get that last drain out tomorrow.

I think I've had some of those little spasms today...ugh.
DixieTexas 31 Jan 2011
You are looking good too. What an adventure. My incision is so itchy. I am tired of these sponge baths.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 1 Feb 2011

Hi DixieTexas!

You look wonderful!  What a difference in that tummy.  As the weeks pass you will notice more and more shape take place as the swelling goes down. 

Keep us up to date on your healing and new pictures :)
DixieTexas 16 Feb 2011
Will do
3boys 1princess 15 Feb 2011
Dixie,

Sooo glad you posted updated pics. I was thinking about you. I have been following your moms progress as well! You both have amazing results! CONGRATS! How has recovery been for you?
DixieTexas 16 Feb 2011
Pretty good recovery. I returned to work this week. I am exhausted, but making it okay. I am a surgery nurse so my job requires lots of lifting.
Fun In The Sun 15 Feb 2011
Wow you look great!!! Congrats!!
jalanaiz 16 Feb 2011
Hi Dixie ,
I was researching tummy tucks and came across yours I live in San Antonio and down here the price of a tummy tuck is 6-19k I was just wondering if your price included everything ? Also did you have any lipo done as well ?
DixieTexas 18 Feb 2011
Yes the price was all inclusive. I did not have any lipo, but my mom did and her price was $5200.00. I think for a full 4500ml of fat suctioned he charges $2,200.00. The surgery is done in his office where he has a surgical suite and CRNA.
3/24/11 13 Mar 2011
you and your mom both look just amazing. can you post more pics now... what a great difference in your tummy
whitewolf3253 26 Mar 2011
I love Dr. Strinden...:). He did my breast augmentation a few years back and then just treated me today for a infected seroma. He did an excellent job. My tummy tuck doctor wasn't on call this weekend, Dr.S was. And he will be calling me back in tomorrow to change the gauze he packed into my wound. Yuck....but has to be done....And I know I am in good hands with him. His staff, especially Lisa are so kind and patient.

you are probably wondering why I didn't use him for my TT if I love him so much....well...I needed more than a TT and he wouldn't do the other necessary procedures all at once. I just needed to get more bang for my buck plus have some adhesions dealt with so I coulf function at work. I also was limited on how much time I could take off of work. So it was better for me to get done all at once...:)

You are definitely in good hands with him...:)

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