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I've Got my Date.....so Excited!! - West Bloomfield, MI

Name: I've Got my Date.....so Excited!! - West Bloomfield, MI
Item: Daniel Sherbert, MD, FACS
Author: bellytime73

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I'm very excited and I've been poring over all the...

bellytime73September 2, 2013

WORTH IT$6,000

I'm very excited and I've been poring over all the blogs on this website. I had a breast reduction last year. Took a lot of pressure off my back. Lost 20 pounds but cannot get these extra pounds off my tummy. Finally went to see Dr. Sherbert in West Bloomfield -he did the reduction- to get some honest information about my stomach and weight loss. My husband told me its just diet and exercise. But I'm almost starving myself! Finally went to see Dr. S and he told me no amount of exercise would help my tummy. I look 5 months prego and got sick of people asking me if I was. So, he said full tummy tuck and lipo. Cost $6000 ($3000 to Doc $3000 hospital.

What I'm really nervous about is the general ana. I just had my tubes tied last Friday and had a difficult time waking up. The nurses told us that they "were heavy handed and threw everything at me". Took two days for me to fully be alert and even now my vision is very blurry. I can't read anything unless I blow it up on the iPad. But my sister said she is going to be there in the OR to make sure they don't overdo it. She's a nurse anesthetist. But has anyone else had this problem?

I just pray that I will get the results that I am dreaming of. I've heard that you lose weight when you have a tummy tuck....is that true?

bellytime73's provider

Daniel Sherbert, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (10)

zumomma

September 3, 2013

I am four weeks post op...I was in a blur for the first couple days and could not read or really see straight, but that's ok...the drugs all left my system and I was on the heal. It's not as bad as you would think it is...make sure you have TONS of non stick pads and extra pillows, also if you get nauseous-ask for medicine right up front...it really hurts to vomit! I'm still swollen, scar not so crazy because I can bet your tummy isn't so hot, so it will be for the better...I know mine is. Don't worry, you go to sleep-wake up thankfully in a fog-go home and sleep (don't forget to walk A LOT THOUGH...) Then by summer you are in a nice outfit feeling like a million dollars!

bellytime73

November 28, 2013

summer dresses? tank tops?? Ahhhhh!

Kimmers25

September 8, 2013

Welcome to the community:)

Mia41

September 21, 2013

We have the same surgeon!!! I am 5 weeks post op, I had tt, breast lift/ reduction/ and lipo all at one time. AMAZING JOB HE IS SO GIFTED!!!! As for vision, I freaked out that I could see far away but anything close up I couldn't see ( imagine that after 2 years ago I paid 4k for LASIK) lol I was fine in 24 hours back to perfect vision and no worries it was normal. As for losing weight not true- u might lose 5 lbs or so I lost 9 lbs but gained 3 back. I read and talked with him it really is not for weight lose but when I'm not swollen like a whale lol my tummy is amazing flat and my breast are stunning and back where they belong I'm so happy ! Keep in touch I'd love to hear how your doing

bellytime73

November 28, 2013

Hi! I'm still on for Dec 13. Question: what did you stomach feel like when it was done? What does it feel like NOW? Is it rock hard? Numb? Dr S. is the best...and his wife's ring??? YEOW!!!! LOL

Mia41

December 20, 2013

Hello! And congrats to u!! Flat side here u are :) I saw dr Sherbert yesterday I am now 4 months and 1 week post op. He told me I have graduated that I can do anything I wAnt now. As for my stomach it's still numb in certain section and may stay that way for 9-12 months but honestly it doesn't bother at all. I'm very happy with my results best gift I ever gave myself. Hugs so happy for u

Icebergm

September 23, 2013

I went from 35% bodyfat to 22% since 2011, I had personal trainer 3 times a week and went myself other 3 days a week but still people asked if I was prego :/. I was soo depressed cos I was dedicated and hard working in the gym for 2 years. It was impossible to fix my tummy in gym and diet. So today I am sooo motivated cos finally I fixed the problem my tummy :). Your going to rise your selfesteem, no one will say to you again when are you due after 13th of december with your flat tummy :).

BIEE

October 26, 2013

My date is december 13th as well. Will be looking out and following you. I havnt done much. Just trying to lose 20lbs before then. I fly in from across the atlantic on the 6th for my pre op on the 9th

UPDATED FROM bellytime73

4 days pre

Count down is on...four days til the flatside!!

bellytime73December 8, 2013

Hi all!
I'm in preparation mode now. Cleaning house, lesson plans for work, and getting my mind right. Has anyone made a list of what to NEVER eat again to maintain our new figures? That would be helpful. I'm off the carbs and my head is banging. Withdrawal. At one point I thought the surgery wasn't going to happen...but I never canceled it. Gotta keep the faith ladies that's for sure. Hugs and prayers for those healing and making their way to the flat side.