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Surgery date is March 2,2018, I never had any doubt about this surgery. Being on this site has been enliting and I thank you.

UPDATED FROM carmel mama
2 months post

Ten weeks post op. WOW!

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carmel mama
WORTH IT$70,000
Feeling good no complaints I am 10 weeks postop and life is good

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Todd M. Willcox, M.D.

Todd M. Willcox, M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 26, 2018
Hi Huny, how are you doing this holiday week. Is your recovery still progressing well?

Have a wonderful weekend!
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June 1, 2018
Yes I am do I want no fool I am done with recovery I am going to the gym now trying to lose 20 more pounds so how was your procedure
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June 2, 2018
It is good to know you doing well. You're working out... Werk it Gurl!

I'm doing well and my recover is coming along as expected. I thought I was all good until I went to an event last night and the way home we drove down a cobble stone street. It was uncomfortable. My 3rd follow-up visit in next Wednesday. Until then just taking it slow and doing 100 sit-ups a day and yoga and pilates in my apartment or hotel room when traveling. I have not gone back to the gym yet and I am working to earnestly to eat lean protein.
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June 3, 2018
I am so happy that you're doing well just remember to keep eating lots of protein so you can heal faster and I wish you the best in your recovery
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June 4, 2018
Thanks and you do same... keep RS posted of your progress.
UPDATED FROM carmel mama
1 month post

Wow where did the time go

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carmel mama
Wow seven weeks post op, recovery went so fast its nice to be your own cheering person. Happy healing to those have had surgery, and to those who are waiting,its going to ne worth it. Just know that everyone heals differently and at their own rate, every day is another day for improvement, different stages will come and go but in the end there is a rainbow.

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April 21, 2018
You are such a gem! Thank you for posting your experience ❤
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April 23, 2018
I must say it was easy its the best thing I ever did
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April 27, 2018
Hi, and I'm glad your healing is going well. You enthusiasm is awesome. One questions you have your cost documented at $70,000 is that a typo? Or is the part one of a series of body contouring surgeries you're planing with your doctor into the future?
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April 27, 2018
Yes aim going to have a tummy tuck, but that was the cost of everything for my BR
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April 27, 2018
You are so very welcome, being postive is a big part of this. I want my experience to encourage others in a postive way
May 7, 2018
So happy for you, I feel we were both very blessed to breeze though our procedures with little to know problems.
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May 11, 2018
Yes you are so right , My journey has been wonderful and easy and breezy is been like easy like Sunday morning and I'm very happy with my results the best thing I have ever done for myself
UPDATED FROM carmel mama
1 month post

Wow six weeks today

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Wow can't believe how time has gone by so fast, my healing is fabulous I have no complaints about nothing. I have stayed postive through it all and I did it all by myself. This Journey has been easy breeze for me. To be honest before I had it done my anxiety was on a Thousand , I thought of everything that could go wrong and all of the (what ifs) but nothing went wrong, I healed like a champ. This goes to show that things will be better then one expects. To all who are healing HAPPY HEALING, just know that every day there will be change, To alll who are waiting plz know that once its done you will not regret it, its a life changer for the good. Take care ladies

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April 14, 2018
That is wonderful to hear. I am happy for you. My BL is on Tuesday and I am getting nervous. How did your first 24 hours go after surgery?
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April 16, 2018
Honry I was walking around, with no pain, I could left my arms above my head. I went to the mall it was easy breezey. I took no pain meds
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April 17, 2018
Well, that is certainly good news. Keep smiling.
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April 17, 2018
What really help was my ps use glue and tape that he had to remove, also I ate alot of protein that aids in healing too
April 16, 2018
Hello, Your results are awesome! I’m new here we’ll have been following for a couple of years now and finally got up the courage to go through with it :) Had my pre op today and was sooo nervous until I opened up RealSelf and read your review Carmel so thank you. I will begin posting this soon and look forward to being on the road to health like yourself ! You are an inspiration how well you are recovering and your positive attitude.
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April 17, 2018
Well thank you soo much, it really was easy breezey for me. I see that you are about too take the journey, Im soooo happy for you, cause when its all said and done your gonna feel like a million bucks. also it is life changing, my being postive really help me and I wanted to be postive for others who is about to go through this. You will do good
April 17, 2018
:) Thank you! My review will start this Saturday ...very happy!
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April 27, 2018
Hey I will be looking for your post. I will be cheering you on
April 18, 2018
I am so happy to hear your still happy an well, I did as well as you did! it was a major surgery that breezed by with no problems at all for me either. so happy I did this!
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April 18, 2018
I agree a high protein diet is fundamental and priority #1.