POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck REVIEWS
29yrs old... 2 C Sections. Diabetic. Scar Tissue. Tummy Tuck w/ Lipo. Aventura, FL
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Finally got medical clearance. I'm a type 1...
CP23May 31, 2015
WORTH IT$8,000
Finally got medical clearance. I'm a type 1 diabetic. I've used insulin pumps before and it left me with internal scar tissue. My second child was in the 97th percentile the entire pregnancy and was delivered at 37 weeks and weighed 10 lbs 2.6 ounces. He stretched my body to its limits.
I will be having a tummy tuck with lipo in the waist. I have never been put under, so that's the only scary part. Dr also recommended lipo of the abs and hips, but I don't want to be under for too long since it's my first time. I will continue to work out and see how I improve in my abdominal area. Finally looking forward to having a skinny waist and flat abdominal area. I'm good at hiding my pouch but am thrilled it will be gone.
I will be having a tummy tuck with lipo in the waist. I have never been put under, so that's the only scary part. Dr also recommended lipo of the abs and hips, but I don't want to be under for too long since it's my first time. I will continue to work out and see how I improve in my abdominal area. Finally looking forward to having a skinny waist and flat abdominal area. I'm good at hiding my pouch but am thrilled it will be gone.
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Replies (14)
June 5, 2015
Hi I just received my clearance today and I'm scheduled for June 15!
June 10, 2015
Yay!! I'm scheduled for the 16... But I've been going through an extensive preop clearance so I will know for sure this Thursday
June 9, 2015
Awesome I wish you the best of luck. I'm the mom of a 14 year old type 1 on a pump. It left u with scar tissue? Will that affect your surgery? I wish you the best of luck and hope your healing process goes smoothly.
June 10, 2015
I developed scar tissue because they told me that I could leave my pump on for longer than what my body should've really have it for. I think it was also due to the different types of insertion sets I was using. The one I'm on now is amazing and does not leave any big holes. I also am wearing a glucose monitoring sensor and it does not leave a whole or bruise like the ones I would get in the past. I'm on the omnipod pump and it's amazing... It really changed my life within two months. The sensor is from Dexcom. I highly recommend it for your daughter... They are wireless and you can put it anywhere. Less restriction than the minimed.
June 10, 2015
Dexcom is awesom she's used it before. She's on the animas ping but she is highly interested in the omni pod. R u on the new smaller one? I can't wait to follow your journey. It's amazing in the almost 6 weeks how great it's made me feel!
June 11, 2015
Yes I'm on the newest version of both the sensor and pod. I changed the site to my leg yesterday because I have another preop tomorrow, so I put it in my thighs and I barely felt it. Hoping everything goes great tomorrow... I really want to get this done finally and I'm finally in really good health, so I feel like everything is right.
June 11, 2015
I'm sure with that a1c you'll be fine. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Keep us informed of what happens tomorrow. I have a post op appt. tomorrow lol.
June 21, 2015
You look fabulous!! May i ask whay made you pick him as your surgeon? Thanks
June 22, 2015
My family knows him so they trust his expertise as well as one of his anesthesiologist. Felt safer with this staff than any other
August 2, 2015
Im also type 1 diabetic on a omnipod and dexcom was on medtronic for 6years tslim for a year and the omnipod now for almost a year i go for my tummy tuck in september so how was your recovery and your sugars during the first week and during the surgyer im nervous about how often they check while ur under
August 2, 2015
They checked me several times while I was under. My blood sugars were actually high while I was under which is better for me than going low. After surgery it wasn't too bad... Mostly high because of the surgery itself and healing. And I was eating outside food so that made it go up.
UPDATED FROM CP23
14 days pre
Preop is scheduled
CP23June 1, 2015
My preop is scheduled for June 8.... Can't wait
I've already started on my required vitamins
Vitamin C .. Zinc... Bromelain and a special blend chia seed
I've already started on my required vitamins
Vitamin C .. Zinc... Bromelain and a special blend chia seed
Replies (1)
June 17, 2015
what is the special blend chia seeds? i love chia seeds do they have a health benefit for TT surgery??
UPDATED FROM CP23
10 days pre
A1C Issues
CP23June 5, 2015
So I was told today that my anesthesiologist did not want to do the surgery because my A1C levels were at 8.0. I freaked out and was disappointed…Cried a river!!!!
I called my endocrinologist and asked if I could redo my lab work and what a difference a month makes because my A1C is now at 7.0. Which is what the PS wanted to begin with. I haven't been at this number since I was very young, so it was great.
My preop is still monday and it didn't get cancelled, but now the Anesthesiologist should feel more comfortable with my surgery. Preop in 3 days and surgery countdown begins… if everything goes as planned…surgery is in 11 days!!!
I called my endocrinologist and asked if I could redo my lab work and what a difference a month makes because my A1C is now at 7.0. Which is what the PS wanted to begin with. I haven't been at this number since I was very young, so it was great.
My preop is still monday and it didn't get cancelled, but now the Anesthesiologist should feel more comfortable with my surgery. Preop in 3 days and surgery countdown begins… if everything goes as planned…surgery is in 11 days!!!
Replies (8)
August 31, 2015
You have to love those Anesthesiologist. They only have our best interest and wellbeing at heart.
August 31, 2015
Yea she was tough but in the end I appreciated it because I've had successful healing
Welcome. It's always helpful if you continue to exercise, even after surgery. This will be the best maintenance for keeping the new shape. Keep us up to date every step of the way.