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Very Happy with my Tummy Tuck - Bay City, MI
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I had my surgery on 5/24/10 and I am very pleased...
MicheleCJune 30, 2010
WORTH IT$6,300
I had my surgery on 5/24/10 and I am very pleased with my results so far. I had to have an additional scar revised on my upper abdominal area, so I have an upside down T scar, but it is worth it, I am flat and I love it. I still have some tenderness, some days worse depending on my activity. I am 50 and had a pot belly with some sagging skin from 2 c-sections and a hysterectomy. It feels so good to not have that roll of fat over my pants and I don't miss my belly sitting on my lap!! The pain was severe the first few days, lots of rest and using the prescribed pain medicine really helped. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
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Still feeling a little sore. Hoping to be able to...
MicheleCJuly 3, 2010
Still feeling a little sore. Hoping to be able to get back on my treadmill soon. Does any one have soreness or swelling around their naval?
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July 4, 2010
I know I need to put some post op pics on...when I look at my preop pics it reinforces my satisfaction!!!
July 4, 2010
very excited for you. dr mark k who and it what city?
July 8, 2010
{edited}, he is in Bay City, Michigan. He and his office staff are really nice.
Edited by Sharon: We've added a link to your provider in the review. Thanks for sharing!
July 13, 2010
thanks for that info. girl you do look great! I am so happy for you. its funny because a great happiness comes over me when I hear others success stories. but at the same time I'm still contemplating spending the money with 2 kids and feeling guilty for even thinking about it when the money can be spent in so many other and maybe better places. is this normal?
July 15, 2010
I had thoughts about being selfish spending the money, but my insurance covered a big portion, about $8,000 due to my scar revision, and my portion was about $6,300. If I would have had to pay the whole amount there would have been no way I would have been able to do it. The hospital cost was the biggest part.
It is normal to feel that way, but if you can afford it I would do it. I feel so much better about myself and so much more comfortable with out my belly, no more baby powder under my flap of sagging skin. I just feel so good, and that is a wonderful feeling! I look at it this way, I drive a car with no payment and I have always worked to help support my family, and my kids are grown so it was my time to have something special. Keep us posted of your decision!!
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6 weeks post op pictures!!! Bought a new bikini...
MicheleCJuly 6, 2010
6 weeks post op pictures!!! Bought a new bikini yesterday!!! Wearing it today with sunscreen on my incision!!! So happy, still feel like I have a little bit of a bump near my belly button.....but honestly looking at my pictures I am 100% happy so far, I have lost a total of 13 pounds since my surgery, some due to staying away from snacks!! Not sure how much they removed, I forgot to ask, I will when I in this week for my 6 week check up.
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July 8, 2010
You look wonderful!
July 8, 2010
So you are 3 months out from your TT, how do you feel now? Is the swelling around your naval gone?
Most of my discomfort is in the center of my tummy and around my naval.
You look great! Now I wish I would have had some lipo of my flank area, I honestly didn't think of it.....
although I did lose some of my "love handles" due to my midline incision, he did take out some extra skin, overall I am happy with my appearance so far. Need to lose a few more pounds and firm up.
April 13, 2011
Tomorrow I am having lipo on my torso, which will include my flanks sides and a bit on my belly. Also lipo on my thighs...so excited and nervous at the same time. But much better prepared this time. Also a new doctor. I had a slight separation near my naval which kinda bulges I am getting that fixed
Glad your experience was good. Can't wait to see your after shots!