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30 Year Old Mom of Two Getting Her Waist Snatched - Columbus, GA
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Hello RS! I've been a member for soooooo many...
nicoleATLNovember 23, 2016
$5,300
Hello RS! I've been a member for soooooo many years. I initially started my research on the bbl and tummy tuck combined. Had consultations and the works but it was about 27,000 dollars. The doctor is a great doc but that's too much for me. Plus I gained 30 pounds and a butt...lol. I went from 120 to 149. I've always had loose skin from when I had my first daughter at 22. I was small, slight belly and loose skin. My stomach muscles are very separated and even though I've gained "happy" weight, I still have loose skin, a second child and exra rolls. I am very ready to get this tummy tuck!!! I know why doc I want. I have done a LOT of research and he is excellent!! Great reviews, nice price range and very safe and experienced. I called and made my consultation. Its on Monday 11/28/16 with Dr. Cochran in Columbus Ga. I live in Atlanta 1 hour 45 min away. I don't plan on getting the surgery until may or June of 2017. I will be paying in full first I have to make deposit once I hear everything at consultation and husband gives me the deposit. Meanwhile any great advice from anyone further in their journey is encouraged. I plan on documenting my journey on my YouTube channel once everything gets going. READY!!!????????????WARNING!!!!! Before photos are horrible!!
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UPDATED FROM nicoleATL
4 months pre
Nervous
nicoleATLNovember 25, 2016
I'm just making sure I have all my questions, concerns and goals written down to talk to Dr Cochran about. I'm seeing so many women have bad complications.. Not by Dr. Cochran but just from the tummy tuck. I have noticed though that most of them did it out of the country. I just want everything to GI smooth. I can handle the pain and swelling but I will not be too happy about separation on the incision or open wounds. I will not be doing anything after surgery to ensure I don't pop a suture or hurt myself. I can't wait for this consult Monday. I'm hoping the price is close to the other ladies who has chosen him $4900-$5100. Lipo of flanks comes with his basic price so I want to add lipo of back bra roll. Any advice on needed recovery supplies and tips is wanted. I don't want to buy things I don't need. So what did you girls really need and what was not needed. I have some items already around the house
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November 26, 2016
Hello. I'm excited for you. Dr Cochran performed my extended tummy tuck with lipo to upper abdomen and flanks, and a small amount of fat transfer to top of buttocks; and also threw in the inner thighs at no additional charge. My surgery was 2 wks ago on 11/11. He did a great job! I had no pain from tummy tuck itself. But a lot of soreness and bruising from the lipo areas. He called me after the surgery to see how I was doing. His bedside manner is great. My drain came out in about 9 days post op. The only supplies I needed was paper tape, 4x4 gauze and abd pads (or maxi pads) for some drainage. I got scar removal strips but haven't started using them yet until I see him again this week. Eating Pineapples and pineapple juice does help with the swellen. Good luck with your consult!
November 26, 2016
Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear it went well and you're happy. He seems to be a great doctor. Will check out your review. Happy healing. How much were the meds?
November 26, 2016
He gives you 2 prescriptions. One for antibiotics (Cipro) and the other pain med (Norco). I got them filled at Publix for $20.
November 26, 2016
The first few days postop are the hardest. My husband and daughter had to practically do everything for me because of the soreness. I used pain meds the first 3 days. I did borrow a walker. My back was the most painful from walking bent over. The abdomen is numb. I've had no complications at all from the incision. My navel is still draining a small amount where he removed the sutures.
November 26, 2016
That's what I'm most afraid of... I see a lot of women have bust open incisions and dead skin... But I saw that docs were saying smoking could cause that. I don't smoke and I will sit my ass down and not try and do too much cause I would roll over and die if I had bigger scars from incision complications. I haven't seen Amy from Dr. Cochran. Only one bad review from a lady who said she was still big and no flat tummy. Everyone said she may have more fat under her muscle than the norm and that can't be removed by surgery. Only loosing weight. I will be making a documentary on YouTube of my whole journey but I don't plan on doing surgery u til march or April. Thanks for the info. I thought the meds would be like $200 or more
November 26, 2016
No the meds are inexpensive. He gives you a prescription for a CBC (lab work) two weeks prior to your surgery. I had it obtained at labcorp and my insurance paid for it. After my tummy tuck, he liposuctioned 10lbs of fat from flanks, upper abdomen and back. My stomach is so flat now, it's amazing. When he removed my drain, I started wearing another compression garment that I purchased off Amazon. If you follow his advise, you will do great.
March 19, 2017
Did you go back to get your liposuction done and if so , what was the time frame?
November 27, 2016
I'm going to him in March of 2017 also. I'll keep following your journey. Good luck!
November 27, 2016
Great! I plan on going around march or April. Im not sure if he will have an opening when I lock it in. Most likely yo will be in before me or with me. Fingers crossed and good luck. I will be following your fabulous journey as well
November 28, 2016
I am ecstatic about my results. My surgery was March 7th of this year and everything AlleyCat said is very true and accurate!
November 28, 2016
I'm so happy for you!!!! He seems to be a great doctor with real patients that love their results. I can't wait. I have kinda scared myself from seeing a lot of women with open wounds and separated incisions but Dr. Cochran doesn't seem to have those problems. Any advice you would like to give me prettygrlrock?
November 28, 2016
As long as you follow his rules about going thru the healing process, you'll be fine. Yes, there risk with everything, but stay positive and do what you are suppose to do to promote good healing.
UPDATED FROM nicoleATL
4 months pre
Dr. Cochran has the gift!
nicoleATLNovember 29, 2016
So ladies I had my consultation today! I was 35 minutes late and just knee they were gonna turn me away. When I got there Dr. Cochran says "oh its OK I was watching t.v in the back". Lol there weren't any other patients waiting at the time. I got my vitals taken and signed some paper work. Dr. Cochran came in after I undressed down to undies and bra. I had to step up on this stool that put all of my imperfections up higher to see. He explained what he felt would give me an all around great sculpted midsection. I'm getting the tummy tuck with muscle repair, lipo to flanks, upper abs, and back roll. I got the price of 5,300. Which is good compared to other docs. Pain meds and antibiotics are separate. I also have to get blood work and a prego test done by my primary care doc. He explained how he was going to do the operation in full detail. I will be putting my $250 deposit in when I pay for my surgery I'm full in February. It doesn't really matter when he schedules the operation but I asked about march. As of right now he's not booked up for march but we will see. Maybe I will pay the deposit before then but one thing is for sure.....I'm getting this done!!! I'm so excited I know my price now and I will pay in cash soon! Any ladies having yours done I will be following you and give me any pointers or advice as you feel the need
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Oh got it, I can push that to March and you could let me know the exact date once you have it. Â