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52 TT with Lipo and Upper Arm Lipo; Want to Be Proportional and Look Better - Chattanooga, TN
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I had my consultation, went back and forth on the...
CarolinaGirl623October 9, 2015
WORTH IT$12,150
I had my consultation, went back and forth on the lipo only vs lipo with tummy tuck. Dr. Deal was soo great about understanding my hesitancy to just jump into to the whole shebang. He was really patient, never rushed and really nice. I appreciate his approach as not only a physician but an artist that whose medium is the human body. Dr. Deal really had higher expectations for my procedure than I would allow myself! After talking to my husband who suggested it would probably be better to go through one recovery than two I opted for the tummy tuck with lipo. I am scheduled for Dec. 21, 2015 as I have that week and the following off work. Really nervous about being back in my classroom after surgery in that short of time but it is what it is. Really hoping I am one of those that bounces back quickly. I didn't want to wait til summer because of a conference I am required to attend as well as I am so hot natured that wearing a compression garment in the middle of summer would make me miserable and claustrophobic. Any advice or tricks to prepare so that it goes smoothly and/or for recovery would be really appreciated! Super excited, super nervous and I think I have an amazing doctor!
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October 21, 2015
Good luck with your surgery. I had a breast reduction and tummy tuck last December. I also had it done in Chattanooga. However, with a different surgeon. I have to say that the tummy tuck was quite painful. Scheduled again December 4th for liposuction on the trunk area as well as slight liposuction on my chin with insertion into my lips. Hopefully this will go better. Please know in advance that you were going to be in quite a lot of pain, with good meds
October 21, 2015
Thank you for the heads up on the pain. I am working on preparing for the mentally as well as physically. I hope your lipo goes well! I will be thinking good thoughts for you on the 4th of December!
UPDATED FROM CarolinaGirl623
7 months pre
Reality Check
CarolinaGirl623October 20, 2015
After a LOT of reading and some really nice responses here to my returning to work question and of course consulting with my surgeon's office I have realized that giving myself only two weeks to recover before going back to work was a gamble I couldn't afford. Any complications at all and I would have to call out of work and as a teacher I can't risk not being there for my students so I have rescheduled my TT/Lipo for the day after our school's graduation. I am totally bummed to have to wait so long and not looking forward to a warm weather recovery but I think the luxury of a 8 week recovery time will be worth it in the long run. In the mean time, I will try posting some before photos, keep on preparing and learning all I can to make my experience as informed and successful as possible!
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June 9, 2016
I am also a teacher and I opted for the summer surgery. It is nice knowing I don't have to get back to a job asap.
June 9, 2016
It has made a huge difference, I can't imagine if I had done this during the school year! I think we both made wise decisions and so far I haven't been dying from heat but I stick to air conditioned places so I am not all sweaty in this what I call my "Super Suit".
UPDATED FROM CarolinaGirl623
7 months pre
Before photos while waiting on May
CarolinaGirl623October 20, 2015
I figured I would upload my before photos, postponing til school is out has me a little bummed so I thought maybe this would help me feel like I am at least on my way to the goal!
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October 21, 2015
Hi- I'm a teacher also although I don't have my own classroom now. I think you are very wise to make the decision to postpone until schools out. You never know how you will feel or heal and it's best to be safe. At 2wks I was feeling pretty well by I'm not sure I would be up for a classroom full of kids. Its not like you could take a break anytime you wanted and put your feet up. Good luck to you!
October 21, 2015
Thank you napmom! Your words really help me feel good about postponing. Teaching is so much more than sitting at a desk while the kids work or standing at a board lecturing. Sometimes life in the classroom is like life in the wild, the kids can sense your weakness! :-)
October 21, 2015
Totally! I always tell people- imagine you have a job that for 8 hours you have 25 pairs of eyes staring at you and waiting on your every word. Its like being on stage for 8 hours and not being able to take a break. Such a great profession but not for the weak. Looking forward to following your journey to the best you!
Welcome to the community. I agree with you on the healing in the winter Vs. summer. Much more comfortable to do when it's cooler outside. If you have 2 full weeks off work this will be helpful. When you return to work keep in mind that the first couple of weeks could be tough. You will get through it so listen to your body and be kind and patient with yourself.
You may check out my Tummy Tuck Survival Guide which will give you some good tips.
You are welcome, let me know if you have any questions.