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Tummy Tuck Ready, Ready to Be Cochran Doll! - Columbus, GA

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Like everyone else I have been stalking RS for...

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$7,700
Like everyone else I have been stalking RS for awhile now. In the past I was considering DR but after hearing some not so good experiences and no post follow-up that was a deal breaker for me. Then I had some in person consults locally but those Dr.'s were not a good fit, I then start looking out of state and glad I came across 2 doctors in GA. It was a close call b/t Dr. Cochran and another PS but the other PS was 9K more. Plus after Dr. Cochran, Gail, and Vicki answered my 100 questions I felt comfortable to proceed with Dr. Cockran. I was quoted on TT, lipo on flanks, back, arms, and thighs. I see others have different pricing so I'm uncertain why the inconsistency in price. But regardless its almost 10K less than the local PS's I've consulted with. I'm looking for some surgery buddies for support! I'm excited and trying to prepare myself mentally for the pain and discomfort. I was considering a fat transfer to the butt but I couldn't find many profile pics that displayed his work. I will be traveling from out of state do any suggestions or recommendation from others are welcomed. I plan to share my journey with everyone and pray all goes extremely well.

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Thomas A. Cochran, Jr, MD (in memoriam)

Thomas A. Cochran, Jr, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 31, 2015
I'll be your surgery buddy! I'm from Jacksonville fl currently due to the navy so I'm out of state as well. :)
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October 31, 2015
Yay!!! Do you have your sx scheduled?
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October 31, 2015
Yes for November 23. Pretty nervous and excited. :) where r u traveling from if you don't mind me asking.
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October 31, 2015
Yours is around the corner. That will be here soon. I'm traveling from Missouri.
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October 31, 2015
My husband is from Stl. :) I love it there.
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October 31, 2015
I recently moved from FL to hear. I wish I thought about doing this while I lived in FL. Now I have to have this procedure and comeback to snow ❄
November 8, 2015
TTready I wish you the best!!!!! I have two consults left until I make my final decision. Outta NC and so ready to have my tt n bbl combo......I hope and pray that all goes well too.
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November 8, 2015
Thank you! Best of luck with your decision! I know its hard finding a PS it took me a few months to find someone I felt comfortable with.
November 9, 2015
I have had three thus far and two just did not feel right in my spirit. One is still in the running. I am optimistic about the upcoming two tho. Keep me in prayer!!!
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November 10, 2015
Will do! Finding a PS is a challenge but you will know which one will fit your needs.
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November 17, 2015
@LumpySpacePrincess314 - does the doctor send you a script for blood work or do you need to schedule this through your PCP?
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November 17, 2015
There is a clinic near there office that can do it but I had my dr order the blood work and faxed it to the office.
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December 16, 2015
Congratulation on the journey. I know you will be ☺. I am waiting on a consult now. I intend to do this as a well deserved Birthday gift to self. But we are all here to go on this journey.
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December 16, 2015
Thank you! Congrats on following through with your journey as well. I'm started off a bit nervous but not in anxious to get it done and overall excited about my decision.
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December 23, 2015
I'm in Jacksonville. I had tt and breast lift and reduction 33 days ago. I'm still recovering. Good luck!
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December 23, 2015
Thank you! I hope you recovery gets better by the day.
January 21, 2016
My TT, lipo, and breast reduction/lift is scheduled Friday. How are you doing? How was recovery? Are you happy with the results?
UPDATED FROM TTready
2 months pre

The Countdown Begins....Time to lose some weight

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So I now have less than 2 months to lose some weight. This has been a challenge for me for years because of my underactive thyroid but my weight goes up and down. I will be on a restricted low carb healthy eating and T25 regimen until my surgery date. I started changing my eating this week and I'm already down 4 lbs. So I need everyone support on encouraging me to keep it going until sx day. This means working out at a minimum of 6 days a week. I want to lose some of this fat so my results are better. I'm also will begin shopping for items I will need to take with me on this trip after following DRdolls for sometime now I dont think it will be necessary for me to purchase all the items that they take with them overseas. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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UPDATED FROM TTready
1 month pre

SX date changed - Feeling really nervous

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My date was changed to Dec. 23 which totally sucks for me. Since the doctor needs to see me atleast a day before the surgery out of towners surgery dates are reserved for Wed. I had to break the news to my parents today to get them to agree to drive me to and from my appointments. I can't believe this is finally happening and I have a bit of anxiety thinking about it. Now I need to make all my travel arrangements. Any hotel recommendations?

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November 3, 2015
Did you ask if he knows of a nurse to hire for out of towners? I would like to go to him and stay two weeks alone. Thanks
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November 3, 2015
I didn't ask since I have ppl traveling with me. I only inquired about hotels and it doesn't appear that they have any preferred hotels just ran down a list of hotels that were near their office.
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November 3, 2015
It seems his prices are skyrocketing. Guess Real Self helped his practice.
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November 3, 2015
I think it depends what you get but I've seen some inconsistencies with the pricing.
November 11, 2015
Yesss...my quote is $8000 for TT lipo to flanks and waist and gat transfer to buttocks and hips..I guess that not too baby (shrugs)
November 11, 2015
*bad
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November 11, 2015
His prices are very reasonable. Locally I was quoted $14500 for only TT and flanks.i was considering a fat transfer to the butt but couldn't find any pics of his patients whose had it done. Have you come across any?
November 11, 2015
I seen 2 under his reviews. I pray that he can deliver in that area. He has very nice tt tho from what I have seen.
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November 11, 2015
Yes he is. Gail mentioned he keep the book pictures in the office. But since I'm not local I dont have the luxury of viewing that in advance.
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November 18, 2015
Congratulation on your date. How long will you be staying in GA?
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November 18, 2015
Thank.you! I will be in GA for 11 days.
December 17, 2015
Good luck. My SX is the same day.
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December 17, 2015
Thank you and the best of luck with your sx as well! Are you having getting a TT?
December 17, 2015
Mini TT with MR and lipo abs and flanks
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December 17, 2015
Hopefully we can both enjoy the holiday...lol...i hope I'm not bed ridden
December 23, 2015
Good luck in the morning
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December 23, 2015
Thank you!