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Tummy Tuck with Lipo to Flanks, Inner/outter Thighs - Baltimore, MD

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Ever since I had my son 12 years ago I have not...

CP1977January 28, 2012
$11,000

Ever since I had my son 12 years ago I have not been able to get back into a bathing suit, tight or fitting clothing due to extra skin and stretch marks from the pregnancy. I gained 100lbs while pregnant and never went back to my pre-pregnancy weight which I am ok with I lost most of it. I do not like having saggy skin, stretch marks and having to wear larger clothes to hide my muffin top.

Since my son is 12 yrs old I do not plan to have any more kids it is time for me to stop putting it off. My fears are like everyone elses: scared of dying, blood clots, and the hugh scar. I am single and my friends will help out but I wish I would of done this when I was still married for the added support. I'm in the military and when I realized that my discontent for my body was holding me back from enjoy life and summer vacations thats when I realized that its time.

I believe I can not allow fear to hold me back. You only get one life and I want to be happy and not ashmed of my body while I'm here enjoying this life. I will try to post my before pictures this weekend since my surgery is now less than a week away!

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Michael D. Cohen, MD

Michael D. Cohen, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (6)

newmomat37
January 29, 2012
Good luck honey, we are all here for you. I am getting lipo on flanks and inner/outer thigh as well as tt and am just a few days behind you on Feb 6. You can do it!!
CP1977
January 29, 2012
Are you nervous about the lipo? I think I've went back and forth on wether to get it done to my thighs. I'm scared about loose skin or having the lumps like everyone says.
Mommy in AZ
January 29, 2012
my friend had lipo on her thighs and is very happy with her results.
newmomat37
January 29, 2012
Yes..if you read my profile/review..I have gone back and forth and changed my mind several times. I am 40 so I am very scared about loose skin so I am going to ask her to go easy on inner thighs. When I saw the comp garment I have to wear for lipo of thighs, I almost backed out again! Also scared of lumps and I know lipo makes recovery a lot harder. I had cancelled the lipo but when I went in for pre-op, my PS kind of talked me back into it.
I have driven my husband crazy with going back and forth but once I paid, he said thats it..you're sticking with it. ;)
He was against the lipo of the thighs but now just wants me to stick to my decision and chill out about it.
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mm98031
January 30, 2012
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Lipo is hard but looking at your befores you are going to be so glad you did it. Your before photos remind me of mine and I AM SOOOOO glad I did it. It will just complete the package of the TT and make you happier with both! You are going to do great your fears are the same all of us have had. Keep your eye on the prize and keep focused on this being something you want and deserve. Good luck!!!
CP1977
January 31, 2012
Thanks for the advice and positive feedback. I'm going to stick with the lipo and just wish for the best :-)

mm98031- I agree in your before pictures our body types are a lot alike. I hope my sergery turns out as well as yours. You look great!
UPDATED FROM CP1977
1 day pre

I'm the first patient scheduled tomorrow! A little...

CP1977February 2, 2012
I'm the first patient scheduled tomorrow! A little nervous but I feel exhausted and ready for sleep! Hope I don't oversleep I have like 3 alarms set just to make sure and my friend is comig to pick me up at 6am to take me to my surgery.
I took the pre-vitamins my dr gave me. I've only been taking them for a week and I'm already anxious to be done with them. I hate taking medicine especially larger pills but I'm following dre orders to a T. Scared not to...lol
Can't wait for this to be over with so I can stop worrying and stop worrying my friends. I'm sure they are sick of hearing about it by now!

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gben
February 3, 2012
Good luck tomorrow!!! I'll be praying for all of us tomorrow... have a fast and easy recovery :)
CP1977
February 3, 2012
Thanks!
newmomat37
February 3, 2012
You are going to look great. In my prayers. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
UPDATED FROM CP1977
Day of treatment

Sitting in pre-op! Woke up at 5am and just wanted...

CP1977February 3, 2012
Sitting in pre-op! Woke up at 5am and just wanted to go back to sleep. I'm at OR now and surprised I'm not freaking out. They put in IV after 3rd try they finally gp it and right now I'm receiving IV antibiotic before the surgery starts. Also had to take a urine pregnancy test and put on gown and white knee highs with blue hospital socks on top so I don't slip . This feels like it's talking forever to get into the OR but really I only arrived at 6:45 and it's not 7:25am!

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