Dr. Erdmann is fantastic!!! He did a breast reduction on me and I cannot be happier!! The journey to get this surgery has been a rollercoaster due to multiple reasons, but I could not ask for a better surgeon!! Staff, nurses, PAs and NPs were excellent!!! Kind, friendly, caring, compassionate, respectful, and fabulous!! Even though I was there for a breast reduction and obviously he had to look and touch them, he asked for my permission to open my gown and examine me. I can't thank him and his staff enough for all they did and highly recommend them to anyone in need of a great plastic surgeon!!
Amazing doctor he explains everything! He's fast and definitely knows what he's doing! Fixed my scar and took out a tumor in my neck and now I can move my neck better I have no more pain and my scar is almost non-existent.
A much needed process to move on. Followed w/extensive cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin. I can honestly state that I successfully reduced 120 lbs after WLS and with cosmetic procedures previously documented , I am now 271 lbs. this video is a pictorial of my journey to feeling and looking great. I am a total woman a complete makeover, really. enjoy.
Please note that this post is Pre-Op..I am having a complete tummy tuck done w/ more thigh lipo. I am going flat. I am 61, 5'11. And single. Looking forward to Part Ii. The surgery is schedule for Tuesday, the 21st. I am sooo pleased that this is happening for me. I will keep u posted. Just the beginning. Excited & nervous. Updated on 21 May 2013: I'm awake already for this fabulous day. I'll rite more when I return from surgery?. Have a great day RSF. I AM? in very excited and no I am not nervous. I'm strong and I am ready. Great people+great place = me. Updated on 21 May 2013: Been out since 5:00. TT and lipo done. I'm feeling great w/ no problems.......I woke up smiling and been talking every since. I know u want to see the results. A little swollen but I am tight as a sheet on a marine based boot camp bed?. I live it. Here it is????? Updated on 28 May 2013: Wow...I'm home now w/ no complications. I went they surgery w/ highest expectations & came out happier...if that is possible. I met some very beautiful healthcare professionals who when b/y the call I'd duty to insure a healthy, safe, nutritious recov.....No complaints here people. No problems. My recovery is a beautiful & peaceful recovery. The rest is self explanatory. Enjoy you life changes, I AM 4ever . Updated on 28 May 2013: I am moving through this healing process successfully. No severe pain..... I'm I happy w/ yes. this appearance of me is unbelieve.....?????? Updated on 17 Jun 2013: Final bulb removed 2 weeks later. Nurse accidentally left 9 staples in my backside. Hope that's ok. I'm very sore. Otherwise I'm very happy. No complications. Out of meds... Waiting 4 refill. Pain level about 12 out of Level time. Why I did not get a refill when asked I'd never understand..... Updated on 24 Jun 2013: I continue to experience a drainage of fat from TT. No pain just a leak..... Working w/ every day. Yes some of swelling has resolved in waistline. I remain very happy and five happy faces here. ~All•is•well..... Updated on 30 Jun 2013: B4 surgery my weight was 328.9 on the 21st. Of May. Today is 4wks + 4 days and I got on scale today and I am presently weighing 301.2 lbs. I will bgin walking 2morrow. Yeah!!!!???????????????? Updated on 7 Jul 2013: Just celebrated my 62nd B'day recently. And God I am feeling so much better. The tummy tuck, lipo the thigh and now my thighs are no longer rubbing 2gether. Also, I am after 25 year later under 300lbs. I got on the scales 2 days ago and my weight is now 296lbs and I am so elated. I am still moving forward w/ every aspect of my being. More to come. Have a wonderful day RSF, I AM. ??????????????????????????????????? Updated on 8 Sep 2013: Well today is the first of Sept and I must state that I continue to evolve. My thighs are so much smaller so that I can recognize and so does my spanx. They are actually feeling loose Updated on 8 Sep 2013: I am looking and feeling greater than ever for the first time in my existence. Updated on 9 Nov 2013: As of today, I have reduced in size 132lbs since June 15, 2010. Updated on 9 Nov 2013: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252 {\fonttbl} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;} Updated on 9 Nov 2013: As of today, I have reduced to 285lbs. A weightless of 132lbs as of June 15, 2010. Updated on 9 Nov 2013: Still one more surgery in 4month... Thigh lift. Yeah!!!!! Updated on 12 Apr 2014: Moving for w/ continued process of removing more excess skin all is well. Will keep you updated. Updated on 13 Jul 2014: I just completed the medial thigh lift with lipo , and tummy tuck revision plus removal of excess skin over my left knee. It's been a journey of over 3 yrs of plastic surgery after weight reduction. I am so please, I am so elated, and now I am done. Yeah!???? Updated on 16 Jul 2014: This was my 6th surgical procedure after a massive weight loss. This group of surgical procedures included the following: 1. Medial thigh lift with liposuction, 2. Removal of excess skin over left knee, 3. Revision of my tummy tuck that I had performed earlier. It is worth noting ????To My Earth Angel ????How can I say thanks............... ????Dr. Erdmann remains an Excellent physician, because He..... ????Expert in individual body types and understanding ???? Special considerations toward people whose many life challenges include weight control. I am humbled and infinitely very grateful....the LiKertScale needs support to truly showcase my doctor holistically speaking. Dr. Erdmann is a (+10 & a day) on the VGKing scale. Updated on 5 Sep 2014: Well, here I am 6 wks after my final surgery and I am looking Fabulous. So grateful for the 2 year surgical journal of the removal of excess skin from my body. My legs tight! Tummy tight arms tight! I'm sp please . Thanks my new family foe a new me w/ a new beginning. World, here I come!
April 18th i had a full tt with lipo of flanks. I needed this after losing over 150lbs. I am now 8 days po. The sorest part was the first few days for me. I had a little bit of muscle repair but didnt need a full muscle repair. This was the worst part in my opinion. Every day gets better and better. I am going to try and post pics soon.
As a proud mommy of 3 handsome little guys ages 11, 6 and 4, my tummy has gone through a lot. Along with those 3 blessings came excess skin, fat, stretch marks and stretched out muscles. My youngest decided that he wanted to do a u-turn during labor and the result was a c-section, lol. Since then, I have wanted to have a tummy tuck done to regain my figure and confidence before pregnancy. I have a wonderful supportive husband and mother who will assist me during my recovery. I am soooo excited but I'm also a little nervous. Updated on 7 Feb 2013: 25 days until my TT, yayy. My pre op is scheduled for 2/20/13. I am so so excited. All I do is look at before and after pics and read everyone else's TT journeys. My family, friends and co-workers(even my boss) are just as excited as I am. I am the guinnea pig, lol. They are using me as their catalyst/inspiration to having the surgery performed some day. Each day, I am closer to being able to look in the mirror without holding in my stomach and imagining what my tummy would look like if it was flat. Updated on 14 Feb 2013: I received my consent paperwork and was told to sign and bring it with me to my pre surgical appt on th 20th. I'm getting so much closer to having my body back. I have 18 more days, Yayyy! I'm scheduled for 7:30 am as a 2 1/2 hr case. I haven't grown nervous yet, just still very anxious. I think I have read just about every review on realself and watched every YouTube video, lol. Updated on 21 Feb 2013: I am now 11 days away from my TT and getting more and more excited. I had my pre surgical appt with my physician and his nurse. We signed all the consents, discussed do's and dont's and took before pics. I have prescriptions to fill and plenty of organizing for my husband and children. So, I will start today:) Updated on 23 Feb 2013: I have my prescriptions, didn't cost much at all. Under $15 for all 3 at Walmart! But that was with my rx plan and I was given generic brands. I purchased a couple pairs of yoga pants and tops for lounging after the surgery. I already have my recliner and will have my hubby to move it downstairs to the living room so that I dont have to climb stairs. I have my mederma, panty liners, 2 waist cinchers and 2 compression garments. I still need to pick up a few things, but overall, I am soooo ready :). Updated on 4 Mar 2013: Tomorrow is the big day! Woohoo!! Good luck everyone!!! Updated on 6 Mar 2013: Hello to all of my Realself family. I am 1 day postop and wow, the pain ain't no joke. Im trying to take 1 percocet every 4 hrs instead of 2 every 6 hrs so i can move around more than sleep. Lol, lucky for us pain=beauty. I haven't taken any postop pics yet but hopefully I can manage one or two later when I remove my cg and put the binder on to freshen up. Updated on 9 Mar 2013: I am just 4 days out from my tummy tuck, although I like my results thus far, I can't really enjoy and take it all in because of my frequent headaches or worrying about leg discomfort. When shoukd i start to see some decrease in swelling? This definitely has not been the greatest week and I'm praying for a rainbow at the end of my storm.:) I hate to sound like a hater but why couldnt I have one of the easier recoveries? This is nothing like my csection recovery. When will my days get better?
I am 23 months post-op Gastric Bypass surgery. I hit my goal weight at 14 months out and began my plastics process in August of 2014. I had a full tummy tuck, arm lift and breast lift. The surgeries went well and I was anxious to do the backside. Dr. Erdman at Duke University Aesthetic Center did those surgeries and he will do this one as well. I have lost 140 pounds from my highest weight and I have a lot of extra skin. I do not want any implants or fat transfers, so no Brazilian here! As you will see in my before pictures I have always been bottom heavy and it's like my body has melted into my butt. I got tired of looking like I am sitting in a puddle of skin. It amazes me that I spent my lift trying to reduce my butt and now people are getting implants and fat transfers! I saw Iggy Azalea on the People's Choice Awards and her butt was enormous!! I had my pre op appointment two days ago and he told me the surgery would be 3 hours. He is going to go prone and supine to tie together my tummy tuck scars. He did tell me that I am looking at the dreaded DRAINS again. Bleck. I hate those darn things. This time I am going to rest so I can get the drains out as soon as possible. Will post my pictures soon! Updated on 28 Jan 2015: So I was pretty ticked off.. My surgery WAS scheduled for last week, but there was a conflict with my surgeon and he had to assist on a 10 hour surgery. So I was put off a few days. I rearranged my schedule and made it work. So ... this is how the day went: I was told to bathe myself in Hibiclense so I woke up at 4:30 am and jumped in the shower. I shaved and cleaned everything with the cleanser and got the husband out of bed. Of course I couldn't have anything to eat or drink after midnight so I was super thirsty and dying for my coffee. I was supposed to be at Duke at 6:15am, but we took a wrong turn and I was like 7 minutes late. My nurse was freaking out. No worries, I was fast and compliant.... she did my work up and we were ready for anesthesiologist by 7:30. Dr. Erdmann was on time and he took a LONG time marking me up with the sharpie markers. Black and blue marks this time. I was wheeled into the OR -- there was some chit chat and then the drugs kicked in. Next thing I know it was 11:40 and I was waking up. Oh my. It was the WORST pain ever. I was panicking I was in so much pain. They kept pushing meds and finally it subsided. It was awful. Once I was fully conscious and out of pain I was allowed to go home. I had Phenergan for nausea, Ceftin as my antibiotic and Oxycodone for pain. I passed out in the recliner and slept for a few hours. They have in in this compression girdle that zips up on the sides. Has a trap door crotch that my two drains run through. Oh yeah, the drains make me mad because there isn't hardly any slack so they are pinned near my crotch. I did not eat much because of the nausea. A few crackers and broth. Around 11pm I decided to go to bed. Very uncomfortable. I had a terrible night's sleep. Going to be in the recliner next. Updated on 28 Jan 2015: Ow. It's hard to get comfortable. I went in for my post op today and they gave me Dilaudid to see if it will handle my pain better. It sucks to not be able to sit comfortably. I did not have fat transfer or implants ... so at least I can sit. I am actually 5 months post op today from my other procedures. Time is flying! Updated on 1 Feb 2015: Well let me tell you this surgery was so much easier than the tummy tuck - it's not even funny. I have 2 drains and they are almost dried up already. I will surely get them out at my next appointment. I am scheduled to see my PS on Tuesday. I haven't really seen my incisions yet. She changed my dressing day 1 - but they are covered with bandages again. There is no oozing or anything, so I hope I will be fine with no openings. Admittedly, I have been more active than I probably should have. I have been taking Arnica Montana this time which is supposed to help with healing. I figure it cannot hurt eh? I am still sleeping on a recliner, but I can make it through the night with no pain medicine. I feel like the girdle they put me in is too big. It doesn't seem to compress much. I am going to talk to them about that on Tuesday. My only complaint is that I cannot take a shower. I have been using a wash rag, etc - but that doesn't clean my hair. My husband took me to great clips Friday night and they washed it for me. It was so nice to have it done!! Updated on 6 Feb 2015: This surgery is a piece of cake compared to my tummy tuck/breast lift/brachioplasty. I am off the meds, driving and headed back to work Monday. I could have gone back yesterday easily but I had the time off so I figured take it! My butt is very flat. Can't wait to get to the gym and try to round it out some. Doc says 6 weeks before working out and 2 more weeks of low-key. So at least I can start walking more soon. Updated on 17 Feb 2015: I am three weeks post op butt lift and pleased with the healing process. I added some photos so you can see the scars now that the steri strips are off. I can't wait to start some exercises so I can get back some tone in my butt muscles!
Tomorrow is the big day. I have lost 140ish pounds from my highest weight and it is time for skin removal. I am 5'8" and fluctuate between 142 at my lowest to 150 (this morning). Dr. Erdmann at Duke University is doing the surgeon. He has encouraged me to do these three procedures all at once and I am a little scared of the potential pain involved but I have a great husband and hope to recover quickly!! Updated on 29 Aug 2014: So this is super painful = I am trying to remember that I am only 1 day out -- holy moly. I cannot tell my breasts were done but the tummy is killing me. The loss of movement in my arms is awful, but it will get better!! Updated on 29 Aug 2014: I really want better compression for my sleeves. I feel sorry for my husband he is having go do everything!! Updated on 30 Aug 2014: I felt like looking at everyone else's pics was the most helpful - so I am going to try and keep them updated. I was a hot mess... Updated on 31 Aug 2014: I am three days out Breast lift, arm lift and tummy tuck. I am having weakness in my left arm which is bothersome. No pain in my breasts at all. Coughing is rough and the vertical scar hurts the most. I take my pain meds every four hours still. Updated on 1 Sep 2014: Just in case your surgeon doesn't tell you ... don't get constipated!!! Yikes. Colace, Miralax - whatever it takes. The anesthesia will shut down your system and the narcotics don't help!! Pain is better today. Left arm still weak. No pain in the breasts at all. Vertical scar hurts like a beast if I cough or laugh. Still taking pain meds - no reason to hurt here at day 4! Drains are still in place - two in the tummy. They are really no big deal. Will find out if they can come out tomorrow at my follow up. I am still getting about 80ccs from #2 and 50 from #1 -- so I doubt it. Updated on 3 Sep 2014: I had my follow up with my PS yesterday. He said that everything looks like it is supposed to so far. I asked about the weakness in my left arm and he was less than helpful. He had me move my arm in various positions and told me the three nerves that are involved with the procedure we all fully intact and he had no idea why my arm was weak. He then asked me if I wanted to go to a neurologist. It totally freaked me out. Luckily the nursing team swooped in and assured me that they had patients with weakness following the surgery due to the surgical positioning and they weren't worried. I will trust the nursing staff and give it more time before I worry that this is a permanent issue. My drains were still putting out too much to warrant removal. I have been scheduled for follow up on the 8th and he will take them out then. I was really hoping to have them out before the weekend, but oh well. I have to do what is best for me. If they dry up before Friday I might put in a call to see if I can get them out sooner. So I still have 2 drains in my abdominoplasty. The area where the vertical and horizontal scar meet at my belly button looked a little red and angry, but he did not feel like this was an area of concern. I am taking the K-flex and had no fever. He took the steri-strips off my breasts and my tummy and then replaced them. They did not change the ones on my arms. I get super stiff when I sleep. I sleep on a recliner with pillows under my arms. It hurts my back. I really want to get back into my regular bed soon. My goal for today is to take a real shower - even with the drains in, he said I could and just to make sure everything was dry before I put my compression back on. Three procedures at once is truly a pain, but I think in the long run I will be glad I bunched the recoveries all together. Updated on 3 Sep 2014: Updated on 4 Sep 2014: I had a rough night last night. My back hurts from keeping my arms elevated and everything so still. I am still sleeping in the recliner. I also received my Marena Compression garment and it did not fit. There was no compression in the arms and the breasts were too tight. I followed the measurement guidelines, but they wanted to charge me a 15% restocking fee. Luckily the guy at Marena waived it since I did enter my measurements on the website. My surgeon said that I could wear an Under Armour shirt and a sports bra so it looks like a trip to Dick's is in order for tonight. I am 4 inches bigger in my hips than I was pre op - so I am experiencing some swelling for sure. I know I am only a week out...I just hope it goes down so I have clothes to wear to work! Updated on 7 Sep 2014: Tomorrow is my next follow up with the PS and unfortunately these darn drains are not drying up. For the last three days I have been getting 20 out of #1 and 45-50 out of #2. So I am afraid he won't be able to remove them. Lord knows I do not want them to come out earlier than the should - but I have to get back to work. I am proud to report I haven't taken any pain medicine since I took one 5mg oxycodone 12 hours ago. I am kind of delicate -- I also had a lot of swelling because I did entirely too much yesterday. I have tried to stay off my feet. I am still having the weakness in my left arm but I really do think the tingling in my thumb is better. I am keeping a positive attitude! I am not used to sitting around doing nothing. I hope I don't jeopardize my recovery by doing too much too soon just because I feel good. Updated on 8 Sep 2014: Today was my 11 day post op visit. Today I was able to get only 1 of my drains out. I know it is for the best but I feel so gross with this think and dealing with the tube is a pain in the butt. He was like, oh you can go back to work next week just hide it under a sweat shirt. Well, first of all its 90 degrees outside and secondly I wear business attire to work...not sweatshirts, but whatever :-) I also got the stitched out of my belly button and my nipples. It did not really hurt. Confession - I dosed up the pain medicine an hour before just in case!! No sense in hurting. Updated on 9 Sep 2014: No pain medicine today! I slept in the bed last night for the first time instead of the recliner. Updated on 10 Sep 2014: I drove for the first time today!! Woo hoo. 13 days post op. I did WAY TOO MUCH so now I am swollen, achy and tired. Popped a couple of pain meds and got my feet up. Mentally it made me feel much better to rejoin the real world. Drain #2 is still kickin' and producing what looks like 35-40cc's. Doc says I have to be at 15 or less to get it out. Bummer. I have to go back to work next week. My stupid girdle is killing me so I decided to order one from Design Veronique based on the reviews I read here and elsewhere. The one I wanted didn't fit my dimensions, so I called them and he directed me to the High Back Rubanesque one. $159 - goodness. This thing had better do the trick. I will post a photo when I get it. Should be tomorrow. Updated on 13 Sep 2014: I am completely over this drain. It bothers me when I sit down - walk around, I just can't get it somewhere comfortable. Can't wait for it to come out! I am not sleeping well either. Mainly because I am only sleeping on my back. I accidentally rolled over last night and felt an awful searing pain in my right arm incision. I bought a smaller compression band/abdominal binder from Walgreens and it is helping. Doc said that I can wear a compression shirt, but my arms are so tiny I don't really get much tightness in the biceps. Oh poor me with my tiny arms ;-) Well, that sounded like a lot of complaining! Maybe it's my anxiety of having to go back to work on Tuesday!!! Updated on 15 Sep 2014: I GOT THE DRAIN OUT!!!! Thank the good Lord. It has been out for 6 hours and I feel like a different person. She snipped two little stitches, asked me to take a big deep breath then pulled it out during my slow exhale. The only thing I really felt was the pulling of the stitches. The drain coming out did not bother me at all. Everything thing is progressing as expected. I am going back to work tomorrow :( just 1/2 days this week - I wish I had more time to lay around. They told me it was important not to twist or lift. Binder until next Thursday then I can switch to Spanx. Followup with PS in 3 more weeks. Updated on 17 Sep 2014: So I went back to work yesterday. UUUGGGHHHHH - it was only 1/2 day (well almost 6 hours) and it was too much. I learned why I had been sitting around the house - ha ha. The GOOD news is that I felt a lot better today. I was told to watch for a "water balloon" under my skin .... so I am ultra paranoid. At least I never feared fluid build up with the dreaded drain. I am still experiencing numbness, fatigue, tingling and weakness in my left arm. It gets worse as the day goes on. I pray that it is not permanent. They tell me it will take time to recover, but it is hard to be patient. Updated on 18 Sep 2014: Just posting my three week post-op photos! I am super happy to report that I can sleep on my right side - so so happy. I am sleeping better. Still taking one pain pill before bed for good measure. Updated on 22 Sep 2014: I decided to call the plastic surgeon today because I felt like I had fluid to the right of my belly button. He confirmed my concerns but decided that the fluid was not significant enough to drain today. He thinks my body will reabsorb it. He looked at the necrotic spot (my Bermuda Triangle) and decided it would heal on its own and needs to basically stay drive. He also cleared me to fly to Vegas on business Wednesday. He did say to wear the binder 2 more weeks. Yay funsville. He said I could wear spanx TOO ... ha ha. Like I need another layer ;-) Updated on 28 Sep 2014: Here it is 1 month later. I am sitting here in my binder - irritated at my swelling and tired of feeling abnormal. It is so important to remember that this surgery is in no way an isolated event. Recovering from the weight loss surgery or even my adult tonsillectomy was much easier than this. I really want to get back to exercise as I feel like I am losing ground and motivation. The last thing I want to do is sit around recovering and gaining weight back. My left arm is still very weak and as the day goes by gets more numb. I really feel like it is getting better but it is such a slow process. Again - I am just looking for normal at this point. Updated on 2 Oct 2014: 5 weeks out. I have started using NewGel silicone strips and scar gel now. This stuff is pricey but if it helps the healing I think it's with it. The strip was $65 and I cut it in various pieces. I tried to use it on my arms but they just move around too much and they would not stay on. So I use the strips on my belly and breasts. I got a tiny tube of silicone scar gel - $32... and layer up the arm scars twice a day. Still surprised how much the arm scars are tender if you touch them. I am supposed to get some blood drawn but there is NO WAY anyone is wrapping that rubber band around my arm! The left arm numbness is almost gone. It still feels "different" in comparison to my right, but it is better. The weakness is still there for sure - but it is getting stronger. The Bermuda triangle is still open. It is healing. It is just going to take time - I posted a picture. My next follow up with the plastic surgeon is Tuesday. I am hoping he might clear me for some more vigorous exercise. Updated on 7 Oct 2014: I saw Dr. Erdmann again today. I will be six weeks out in 2 days, so close enough. Good news - the Bermuda triangle is healing nicely. He says to keep it dry and let it heal. I still can't swim, hot tub or soak in a tub - but I had none of that planned anyway. My left arm continues to improve. I am probably 90% better and we all expect a full recovery. I have now been cleared to do basically whatever I want as far as exercise. He said to take the lifting/running slowly and don't overdo it. Not a problem - I want to start off easy anyway. As a true glutton for punishment I have tentatively scheduled my Butt Lift for April 23, 2015!! Updated on 9 Oct 2014: Nothing terribly new - officially 6 weeks out so I wanted to update my pictures. Updated on 28 Oct 2014: I am two months post op today. I have posted some photos of the progress. The area of necrosis at my belly button is improving. It still isn't healed fully, but it is on the right track. My right arm scar is worse than my left. I guess it is because I use it more. The weakness in my left arm is almost 100% better than God. My nipples are pretty sensitive - which I guess is better than no feeling. I am still wearing my binder every day. I have too much abdominal swelling to just wear spanks. Hopefully it will get better soon. I did not anticipate being in a binder this long. Updated on 6 Nov 2014: Well as of today I went through my closet and am able to get back into my pre-op clothes. LOL somehow I thought I would be smaller... but I am really not. I didn't have a whole lot of volume removed in the broad scheme of things. My stomach flattened out pretty well as a flap of skin. I think once I get the butt skin removed I will be down a size. I have also gained about 5 pounds in the process. I was on a pretty hard core exercise regimen before surgery. I was told not to exercise until my necrotic area healed - which it finally has!! I need to get it in gear and get back to the gym. I am graduating from my binder. I no longer wear it at night. I still wear it during the day a lot. I still have swelling. The weakness in my left arm is 98% better I would say.. praise the lord. I was scared. I have to hold in some pretty weird positions to notice any difference compared to the right one. I posted some photos below. I have been using NewGel strips on my vertical scar and the silicone cream on my arm scars. I ran out and bought some ScarFade which the facial plastic surgeon I work with recommended. We will see how it goes. I am going to have IPL laser treatments on my arm in a few weeks.
Had my consult today with Dr Erdmann at Duke, I am content with my decision so far! My consult fee was $50. The 1st DR to come in the room was (i believe a resident who will be in the surgical team) He went over everything with me and answered all my questions. (LOVED HIM) then Dr Erdmann came in and sat looked at my tummy and to my surprise he said I did not really need a tummy tuck, my body was good! I was in shock he said that! he asked why I wanted one and i stated my reasons. I asked about doing lipo on my back he said it was not necessary, but did suggest doing my flanks. I loved the fact he was not pressuring me to have more and more done just for my $$$$. I did not get a quote today because the lady who does them had left early. I will post tomorrow what it is. I am excited to have this procedure done. The surgery will be outpatient. The only issue I am having is I have to quit smoking 2 weeks prior. I AM GOING TO QUIT!!! I REALLY WANT THIS DONE!!! I am ready for a new me! Updated on 13 Sep 2013: The date is 10/17 I'm so excited and nervous. I was told I did not have to have a preop but a nurse will call me to talk.i did find that odd.he said I have to be smoke free for two weeks, so I got some chantix. As soon as I get over this cold ill start taking it Updated on 25 Sep 2013: Today I spoke with the rn at the aesthetic center and discussed my preop paper work (the pre op was on the phone) and i think I am finally getting nervous. I started taking Chantix sunday and have gone from about 6-7 cigarettes a day to one total today!!! so I think i am almost there!! The nurse also said they recommend us staying at a hotel the night befor and the night of the surgery , as I have have a post op the next morning. So we are going to find a hotel. I bought a pair of button down pjs and slippers for the day of surgery and of course a big pair of sweat pants since I think that will be what I will be living in for a few weeks. Im so nervous now!!! ill post some before pics soon too. Updated on 30 Sep 2013: 18 days pre op now! I have quit smoking now 4 days smoke free! I would love to do a detox on my body like juicing anyone have any experience with one before surgery???? Super nervous at this point, How long were you guys able to go out and do things, like appointments other them post ops? Updated on 2 Oct 2013: Just wanted to put in the before pics Updated on 18 Oct 2013: Well I am now on the flat side!! I'm in a lot of pain but it's worth it! Got to see my belly today during dressing change. The worst part I think is I really have to poop but I'm terried too. Going to take a miralax and have some juice Updated on 21 Oct 2013: Well it's been 4 days and I feel pretty good!! I'm walking showering and doing pretty much a lot by myself. I have very little to no pain in my incision or my muscles that were repaired. The pain I am having is on my sidesteps the lipo ouch!!! I finally had a bm yesterday and it was not as terrible as I thought!! Next appt is on weds(2days) hopefully the drains come out! Updated on 25 Oct 2013: I have just had a bad day! I am so swollen, the bad part is nothing fits me! When will stuff fit again??? I'm terrified of my belly button becoming necrotic, it has some slight ischemia. Updated on 1 Nov 2013: i feel like i still have a bulge! idk if its swelling or fat. I feel like ive gained some weight :((((( I started work again today (staff training) and working with patients on monday, hopefully i can loose some weight on my feet again. I think i am down in the dumps lately Updated on 6 Nov 2013: Updated on 6 Nov 2013:
