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26 Years Old, 2 Kids :) Nuff Said -

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Soooo excited just paid in full for tummytuck have...

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WORTH IT$7,530
Soooo excited just paid in full for tummytuck have my first appointment March 4th and Im ready, Im nervous about the general anesthesia part :/ but I put my trust in God :) so I will be keeping you posted and will post pictures soon. I am a single mom of two and have work so hard to take care of my family that I havent been able to focus on me, Ive been so self conscious its depressing. I need a change in my life in a positive way

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Michael D. Manuel, MD (retired)

Michael D. Manuel, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 10, 2014
Congratulations on your upcoming procedure! Very exciting and it sounds like you are ready and it is well-deserved. Thank you for sharing your story.
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April 27, 2015
Great posts, I too will be going to Dr. Manuel...he did a great job on you
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1 month pre

before pictures

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Just wanted to add some before pics

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February 11, 2014
You will be so glad you decided to do this. Read up on everything on this site get yourself ready mentally and physically and do everything you can to make it easier for you when you get to the flat side. Be patient and know it gets better everyday. Can't wait to see your after pictures.
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February 11, 2014
Congrats on your decision, you won't regret it:)
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February 11, 2014
Btw, are you nervous about the general anesthesia part because you have trouble with it postop or because you have not experienced it before and fear going under (or both)? If it is the latter, please know that while there is risk, there is risk walking out your front door too. Don't let the hype get to you. You will simply go to sleep and wake up and be done. You will be expertly monitored the whole time and it is extremely unlikely that anything negative would happen while you're under. I have been under 3 times for surgery and it helped me greatly to have it simplified for me, I had gotten all worked up about it the first and second time, and it was for nothing. If you do have nausea postop they can give you meds to help with that and it will be temporary. Best wishes!
February 11, 2014
I have never been under before :/ thats my main concern, so you just go to sleep and u were done :)amazing. Thank you I will keep you all posted on my progress
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February 11, 2014
Yes, I can understand how it could be nerve-wracking, but it is as simple as that. You will get drowsy and fall asleep. Then you will wake up. That's it (on your part).
February 11, 2014
Thank you ladies yoir encouragement and experience makes thing that much easier :)
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February 11, 2014
congratulations. im scheduled for march 21. we will be recovering together :) dont worry about the general anesthesia. that's what i do for a living. it is very safe, you will be fine, but you are right, you are in God's hands- he'll protect you.
February 14, 2014
Awesome :) Im excited that someone will be going through the unknown with me :D
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February 15, 2014
me too. isnt this website awesome! i've learned alot about what to expect and lots of great tips.
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Post Op Compression Garment! Which is the best?

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So I' m online looking for a post op compression garment for tummy tuck as i realize this is the most essential piece that will help me recover. Does anyone know any good websites to order a great comfortable but supportive, also something I can literally be in 24/7 .

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October 17, 2015
Which garment worked best for you? I have my mommy makeover with Manuel in 3 weeks what items were life savers for you post recovery?