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40 Years Old ~ Tummy Tuck W/ Muscle Repair~Kingsport TN
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I've been wanting a tummy tuck for over 10 years!...
WORTH IT$9,800
I've been wanting a tummy tuck for over 10 years! A 10 pound baby plus weight fluctuations have left me with a gut! I Had cosmetic surgery 10 years ago and requested a tummy tuck then but Dr thought I could get results with liposuction only. Nope, didn't happen. So for the next few years I yo yo'd with my weight and finally got serious 5 years ago and lost 70 pounds. I gave maintained it now with diet and exercise. So a few weeks ago I was trying on the dreaded 2 piece (ugh) and I looked at my husband and told him that there was no amount of walking I could do or salads I could eat to make my stomach go away. He told me to call the doctor and make an appointment for a consult. I was so excited!!! So I went yesterday to Dr Zickler for my consult. I'm happy to say I'm scheduled for July 12th for a tummy tuck with muscle repair! I'm a little apprehensive because I don't have a lot of time to recover from it till I have to go back to work (less than two weeks), but I have a desk job so hopefully I will be okay. So, I guess let the waiting begin for the big day!!
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UPDATED FROM tnscrapbukgal
13 days pre
2 Weeks To Go
Had my pre op appointment today with Dr. Zickler. Surgery is scheduled for July 12th! He answered lots of questions for me which eased my mind quite a bit. One concern was the placement of my scar. Basically he told me the longer the incision the better result. I'm fine with long just don't want it to curve up to much. I'm a huge researcher (thanks Realself) so I feel like I'm quite prepared for what's to come. I hope anyway. I came home and tried on a swimsuit for before pics and it just confirms for me this decision. Can't wait to shop for clothes and not have to be concerned with how my gut will look or walking on the beach and trying to "suck" it in.
UPDATED FROM tnscrapbukgal
6 days pre
One Week and Counting...
So I have one week from today till my TT. I'm excited but also nervous. Each night when I go to sleep I always think how long will it be after my surgery before I can sleep comfortably again. But I know it's a small price to pay for a flat tummy. I've been making final preparations and going to do my final shopping this weekend and spending Sunday on the lake with family just to have that one last day of family time before the big day.
Welcome to the community. Your story sounds a lot like mine. The tummy tuck was the magic solution for my double muffin top. So happy with the results. Going back 2 weeks post op will be rough, I won't sugar coat that. But having a desk job will help a bit with the process.
Here is a link to my 10 Quick Tips for Returning to Work. I know it's early for this but you can at least read up and get the plan into action.
That's too bad they won't give you additional time off. You can do this though with some great prep. Go slow and don't make any plans for immediately after work. You will want to go right home and rest for the first couple of weeks. You are going to be tired and sore but you will get through this.
You are welcome, glad to be here with you.