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36 Years Old, Always Had a Belly, Ready to be flat - Athens, GA

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I am 36 and have wanted a tummy tuck for a long...

GaflabtoflatJanuary 29, 2015
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I am 36 and have wanted a tummy tuck for a long while now. I had lost about 80-90 pounds and then gain some back. I am scheduled for March 23rd for extended tummy tuck and muscle repair. I read a lot of reviews with people having lipo done with there tummy tuck and not sure what the difference is but hoping to be on the flat side for once in my life. Still trying to lose another 10-15 before surgery. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

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C. Edwin Pittman, MD

C. Edwin Pittman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Lisalicious
January 29, 2015
Lots of water. Don't put too much pressure on yourself to lose weight but to get healthy as you can before the surgery. That's means cutting out the processed foods and getting your vitamins and nutrients in. You can do this. Best of luck!
Bethsantillo
January 29, 2015
Definitely loose what you can first .i am 2 weeks post extended TT & lipo I lost 149 pounds in 2 years after I heal I'd like to still loose 15
redhot32
January 30, 2015
Please let me know how it goes, he did my BA and It was great, He is great!!!! I would love to have a tummy tuck as well!!!! Best of Luck and happy Healing!!!!!
Kelli6568
March 3, 2015
I had Lipo to the flanks with mine, it adds contour to your body. Don't worry about losing weight, just be healthy and after ward eat healthy. I have been eating fruits and veggies and protein. Stay away from sodium and sugars Good luck!!!!!!!
Therealmesiggy
March 3, 2015
Good luck! I have my tt scheduled for this summer,and love to see others experiences to help me prepare. Please post your journey so we can see! :)
UPDATED FROM Gaflabtoflat
7 days pre

1 week away

GaflabtoflatMarch 3, 2015
I am ready... Just need some advice for after surgery foods and stuff? Any advice would be appreciated. Also uploading recent before pictures. First ones were in beginning of January and these are from this weekend.

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gograndma
March 3, 2015
Good luck on your upcoming procedure. I have read a lot of reviews and the one thing I picked up was avoid all salty food for a good month afterward.
T in GA
March 12, 2015
How did the procedure go? Are you feeling well?
Gaflabtoflat
March 13, 2015
My procedure went great. The pain has been tolerable. As of today I haven't had to take any pain medicine.
Jnjmomma
March 13, 2015
Good luck!!! I cant wait to see results my interest is thst my belly has looked like yours for a large part of my life pre and post babies and im sick of it! Wstchong your transformation gives me hope!!! All the best!
Jnjmomma
March 14, 2015
Results r looking great!!! I have belly envy already. Very happy for you hope you heal well and soon
Gaflabtoflat
March 15, 2015
I am loving the results so far. I measured my waist last night and since surgery and with being swollen. I have lost 3 inches in my waist.
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3 days post op

GaflabtoflatMarch 13, 2015
Yesterday was my post op appointment. The pain has been bearable. I have not had any pain medicine as of today just Tylenol. I am posting 2 pictures. My side on one of the pictures looks messed up but it is how I was laying on the table. Love the results as of now.

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Lovinit2323
March 13, 2015
LOOKING GOOD!!!
T in GA
March 14, 2015
Lookin good!
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