pinkspider6

Goodbye to the Pouch, and the Batwings While I'm at It - Chicago, IL

Thanks! I've been a little swollen, but not too bad. I've been having issues with popped/spitting stitches this past week. I have separations in both armpits, a couple small ones along my tummy incision, and I *just* popped one near my elbow. Ugh...

First of all, the only one who really knows what it is like to live with your body is you; therefore, it's your choice! Over time, it really takes a toll on your self-confidence and how you see yourself. "Being healthy" isn't just a physical thing, it's a mental thing too. If you have ended up here and are ready to go through with it, I'd say do it!
The procedure cost (incuding everything that you mentioned) seems pretty fair given that you're in the city. If I were just to factor in the tummy tuck, mine would cost around $8000---but mine is just the tuck with no lipo (I'm in Chicago, too).
Other than that, I can't really give you any further advice as I've not had mine yet. Come Monday, though, I may have a pearl or two of wisdom (if I'm not too doped up)

Good luck!

Thank you! I'll have some pics in a few days, hopefully.

August 13th confirmed for me :)