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31 Year Old Female Having a Tummy Tuck with Bbl. Baltimore, MD

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I am not exspecting to leave the hospital like hot...

attractive187
WORTH IT$20,000
I am not exspecting to leave the hospital like hot jessica rabbit.I understand it will look worst before better.I am expecting to see a phenomenal change in my figure at the end of this journey. I am a little worried about damaging one procedure while trying to recover from another. I trust my doctor he does this combo procedure often. He explained that I am supposed to lay on my tummy curved on top of a mountain of pillows with my knees bent. This isbto insure the fat survival from the bbl. He explained that this is safe because there is no bone behind the tummy unlike the breast that would be recieving presure from the breast bone and rib cage. It makes sense and sounds logical. It will probably be uncomfortable but not dangerous. I figure it will be a lot less uncomfortable than having to heal from the bbl and then come back for a tt. I had a c section with my child and it was very challaging. If I didn't go bk for another round of that with a beautiful child as my result. I don't think I would come back to fix some extra skin. This is why I am happy I can have them both in one shot. I wouldn't want to go under anesthesia twice.

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Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD

Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 14, 2015
I'm getting the two procedures at the same done too. My surgeon did not tell me to lay on the mountain of pillows. He essentially said be careful and mindful of how I am laying. I may try the pillow mountain as I was going to rent a recliner for the recovery. Not sure now. He said ideally the procedures would be performed separately so he isn't charging much for the bbl. Your surgery is before mine so I'll be following your posts. Good luck!!!
November 14, 2015
Hello Aruna21 Im glad to help with information awlays. I will update you and let you know how my recovery from the combo goes. I think you should consider what works for other people but be mindful that they may have different instructions from their surgeon's for good reason. Just a thought, possibly my doctor may use a different stitching technique of close the incision on a extra layer to secure me better because he knows that he is asking me to recover on my tummy. If you do this and your doctor has no knowledge you can possibly hurt yourself.I'm not sure but it is always good to discuss it with your doctor first. I analysis a lot of complications and notice it's due to following the doctors orders half way that one step you change can make a world of difference. I really considered all different suggestions for laying on a recliner with a whole in it an stacking pillows with a space where my but goes and after trying it I realized it may work but i would be still putting pressure on my hips and im getting fat injected there also. But if I did what worked for someone else with out talking with my doctor I wouldn't even know he was putting fat in my hips and I could ruin my results. This will be a very emotional time and it is so great we can share our thoughts together.I think even surgeon's come up with more effective techniques by sharing experiences. I'm so excited and stressed at the same time. I'm practically telling no one about my surgery. That makes it harder but it's my choice and I don't want negative input. I will update you as I go thru this journey. Best of luck
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November 14, 2015
My bll date with dr Rodriguez is jan 25th 2016 ! I loveeeeee them, his whole staff is amazing. Ive bonded with them all.
November 15, 2015
Good luck your surgery is two days after my b day I woke to be healing pretty nice by then it will be my 6th week. I find the entire staff to me very pleasant an more than competent. I believe you are in great hands. I will keep you updated I have 23 days until surgery and i am nervous as I don't know what. You are very brave and strong you will do great, best of luck.
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November 15, 2015
Aye team Aquarius! ! Its my bday present to self, my bday jan 30th
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14 days pre

I think I'm ready

attractive187
So I went out and purchased everything possible I think I may need to be prepared for the surgery. If I missed anything plz let me know. I have my pillows, my comfortable cloths,my vitamins,protein shakes and bars,lysol peroxide,coco butter lotion, coconut oil shea butter, whips, thermometer, arnica, lipo foam, my belly pillow, NY prescriptions filled, tums, mouthwash, gauge pads, quality tips, which hazel, neosporin, dulcolax, heating pad and dry cold compress. How an I doing. Two week ore opt. Food shopping tomorrow . I will be posting some before pics in a few.

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November 30, 2015
Sounds sufficient to me. Can you tell me How many pillows did you get and what is lipo foam? I'm excited for you, yayyyyy!
November 30, 2015
I got one body pillow, 2 big euro pillows, 2 firm regular size pillows, one latex long pillow, the size is in between the regular and body size. I like the way it feels. I also got a u neck pillow, a tube pillow a bbl pillow and a back rest pillow. I can update pics if you want to see any of them. Lipo foam is squishy form boards like a padded cushion worn in between your garment to make your skin fill better after lipo and help with bruising. I hope this helps.
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9 days pre

It's getting closer

attractive187
9 days to go. I'm feeling ready. I went in for my physical Tuesday but won't know if I am clear until Monday due to the holidays. I feel that I will be okay. I went out and picked up some last minute stuff today. My doctor told me he would provide me with a stage 1 and 2 garment but I still went out today and spend $85 on one smh. The worst part is I can't even begin to fit it. So I'm going to return it for a size up tomorrow. I was thinking maybe after the tt I could fit in it, then I thought my tummy anit got nothing to do with my legs and I will have a bigger butt, so I will just exchange it.

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November 29, 2015
Ahhhh!! I'm having mine dec 2nd. Going through a roller-coaster of emotions. Cant wait for us to be past the hard stuff and into the flatside!!!!
December 1, 2015
Are you having your procedure done in a hospital? I thought Dr. R worked out of his office? I think I would feel more comfortable-at least 1 night in a hospital-especially since I am 47
December 2, 2015
I think it's all done in his office. I will ask if staying 1 night in the hospital is possible. I have booked a hotel 4 minutes away from his office.