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37 Yr Old, Married Mother of 3 with MUCH NEEDED Tummy Tuck - Brooklyn, NY

UPDATED FROM Danie1022
4 months post

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Danie1022October 10, 2014
WORTH IT$6,655
Here are some updated pics that include the scar and my belly button. The white thing that is in my belly button is there to keep it from closing up the way it did last time. I've also included pics of what my belly button currently looks like.

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Joseph D. Alkon, MD

Joseph D. Alkon, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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imath
October 10, 2014
Wow!! You would have to be proud of yourself and your result. BB's are a common problem, (read my journey), so persevere and it will be OK in time. You have curves now, just wait for the compliments from your workmates. Never be ashamed to admit that you have had anything done or lost weight, because you can bet there is someone else who will want to benefit from your experience. Be proud, be positive and Learn to Love Life. Go girl.
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Danie1022
October 10, 2014
Thanks. I was very upfront about the fact that I had it done. I had initially posted photos on my FB page because there would be no way to hide the fact that I had some work done. I'm not ashamed and I know some are jealous of me. It is what it's. Either way, I'm happy with the way I look and how clothes fit me and that's the only thing that matters.
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sexylibra6
October 13, 2014
I enjoyed reading your journey especially bc u from Brooklyn, dont get alot of bk gurls on here. I will be doing my TT 10/16@Kings County Hospital...u mentioned a kiosk in Kings Plaza do u think I could get my stage one there. U look awesome I hope I do as well.
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Danie1022
October 13, 2014
Hey. Thank you and good luck with your surgery on Thursday. You could get the stage one garment from them, but if your surgeon is gonna give you one, take the one he gives you because these garments can be expensive. I've paid about $60/garment and I have 4 of them.
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sexylibra6
October 13, 2014
Hi..thx for the info, I will go out there bc I only have a few days left. The surgeon is not providing one in my case bc it is through teaching program. I will let u know how everything goes...#Bklyn
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Danie1022
October 13, 2014
The kiosk is near the Victoria's Secret Pink store and Aerosoles shoes store on the first floor. My initial garments were in an XXXL and then I was able to purchase 3 in a XXL.
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sexylibra6
October 13, 2014
Thx..hun, Im getting nervous but each time I read a review like yours or others I get excited thx for the support, I will let u know how its going. Thx again.
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donkeyBOOTYmisses
October 24, 2014
Thanks for the GREAT review!!
UPDATED FROM Danie1022
4 months post

Same thing, different day

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Danie1022October 7, 2014
Nothing new to report. My belly button is healing up the way is was supposed to, my scar is getting lighter and lighter and I'm feeling good.

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NONONONO1
October 7, 2014
Aww ur belly button. So sorry.
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Danie1022
October 7, 2014
I'm a diabetic so the healing process will take longer. For me, my belly button closed up from the outside in so it has to be reopened. Just gotta be patient
Medicmom
October 8, 2014
Just dropping by to say hi I'm a paramedic in Ontario Canada. My tummy tuck and breast reduction is dec 12/14 I'm super excited!!! Been waiting a loooong time for this!!!
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Danie1022
October 8, 2014
I completely understand your enthusiasm. I'm still up in the air about the breast reduction. Everyone is saying that "the girls" stand out more now that I have a flat tummy, but no one understands the pain one goes through when your breasts are naturally huge ( like 36HH huge).
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Anonymousmo
October 9, 2014
You're looking good... You need to post some more front and side views! We are dying to see!!!
UPDATED FROM Danie1022
3 months post

Belly Button Issues

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Danie1022September 24, 2014
Hey ladies. Since the last time I posted, I've gone back to work full duty (i'm a paramedic in NYC). The only issue I've had is my belly button. I tried the suggestion my doctor made of using an ear plug to keep the belly button open but it closed up to the size of a pin hole. That would have been fine but it closed up from the outside and not the inside out. So he was able to reopen it with. Since I had no feeling there in the first place, he didn't have to give me a local to re-open it. I still have no regrets about the surgery and the belly button has been the only hiccup. Other than that, I gotta get back to the gym and really work out. I normally go at 6pm and have a ton of energy but with my work hours being 0700 to 1500 (7am to 3pm) and a 45 minute drive in each direction, I'm exhausted. I'll post the pics of what my belly button looked like before and after he reopened it later on this evening. I hope all is well with every one else.

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NONONONO1
September 25, 2014
U look good! Glad to hear Ur health is better!
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