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40yrs Old, 2daughters, Youngest is 13! I Was Way Overdue on Getting my Body Back Right and Tight! - Columbus, OH

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Hello All, my surgery was a success! I had done...

newpumpsJanuary 23, 2016
WORTH IT$13,000
Hello All, my surgery was a success! I had done Thursday, 1/21/15, & let me tell you I was nervous as heck! Lol! I had a TT done along w/breast lift and lipo on flank areas. Fyi..removing flanks gives an all natural butt lift! Back to an "Apple" shaped booty vs squared shape booty,ha! My surgery was about 4 1/2 hrs long & recovery was about
1/2hr....then home to recoop

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Robert S. Houser, DO

Robert S. Houser, DO

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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spacebird
January 23, 2016
Glad to hear you're doing well! I'm surprised the surgery was so quick with both a TT and a breast lift. Mine was about 5 hours for TT with aggressive lipo on hips and front. Take it easy!! :)
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Kristin269
January 24, 2016
My doctor estimated 4-5 hrs for TT w lipo and BL. I guess we'll see! LOL
newpumps
January 24, 2016
Thanks! I've been taking it easy for sure, lol! All my family has been helping me out.
newpumps
January 24, 2016
What is your surgery date?
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Kristin269
January 24, 2016
Congratulations!! You have an adorable pre surgery figure, it's going to be awesome when you're well healed!! Rest well.
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mzcutetummy
January 24, 2016
Good for you lady! Can't wait to see your results. I'm one month out from surgery, can't wait.
nana72
February 8, 2016
Do you mind if I ask what was your pre-surgery and post surgery weight was? I'm about to schedule surgery in the next few months with Dr houser and I can't lose the weight he would like me to lose because of some back issues
newpumps
February 8, 2016
Good Morning! I honestly haven't evenw weighed myself post-op! I can just tell by clothes I've went down. It's different for everyone though b/c you have to consider height, weight, pre-conditions, & the procedure you're having. What are you getting done?
nana72
February 9, 2016
I'm getting a tummy tuck and lipo on the flanks and outer thighs, Dr. Houser wants to do the inner thighs but I kinda need to have some lipo on the upper abs.
nana72
February 9, 2016
I'm 5'8 and currently weigh 222, having a hard time losing weight with the back issues I have...exercising is hard to do when your hurting. When I read your story it felt like we was having the same issues
newpumps
February 9, 2016
Hey Nana72, my daughter's nick name is nanna, too cute! I didn't/don't have any physical conditions, but yes, I did have tt, flanks lipo'd, & boob lift. So how much weight has he suggested you lose? What abt water aerobics or something like that, plus changing up your diet? What will you do if you can't lose the weight?
nana72
February 9, 2016
He said he wanted me to at least get to 190 but not having any luck, I guess I will still get the tummy tuck and have to work harder at toning, I have nice curves like a hour glass but my stomach muscles are broke down very badly from my last child
nana72
February 9, 2016
I used to weigh 240 to 245 but I had a breast reduction in 2014
newpumps
February 9, 2016
Oh ok, is that what caused your back issues? Hopefully it won't be an issue if you don't lose the suggested weight! Keep me posted on how it goes!
nana72
February 9, 2016
yes it did, most of my weight is in my stomach and thighs, I will keep you posted and thanks for talking to me...you look great
nana72
February 9, 2016
please post more pics as you heal :)
UPDATED FROM newpumps
3 days post

Post recovery

newpumpsJanuary 24, 2016
Hey all
My post op had been going very good. Better than what I anticipated! After reading so many comments I just knew the post pain was going to be horrible, but it has actually been bearable.
Let me tell you my method of recovery so far, 1st off, start stool softener early, couple days before. I started using few days before, which definitely softened my poop! But, I haven't had another one since surgery. I'm not to concerned @ this point, I know it will be soon. I've been eating plenty of green veggies & plenty of fruits & plenty of water.
As far as pain, I have been taking 2 percs per every 4to5 hours, which was advised before leaving Dr ofc, so frm Thursday (day of surgery) to Sunday morning it's been 2, but from Sunday afternoon through on, I'm only going to take 1 per every 4to5 hrs. Hopefully the worst of the pain has subsided by now!

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Rnbsn1974
January 24, 2016
Awesome! I'm following you! Having full TT and increasing implant size 1/29! Let's be friends! Lol
newpumps
February 8, 2016
Hey there! How did your surgery go? I hope you're feeling well & recovering good! Stay patient!
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3 days post

post op, day 1 & 2

newpumpsJanuary 24, 2016
As mentioned earlier I haven't felt any strenuous pain, but I have been very swollen (Fri & Sat), so I've been icing my boobs, my back area (prob frm the laying propped up) & of course my lower abdomen area. Every morning before I moved to of anything I have taken a naseou pill, just preventative, to make sure I don't get sick when I eat or when I start getting up. That has been working well too!

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babybellygo
January 24, 2016
Glad you are healing nicely. I will be following your story as I make my decision on whether or not to go through with a TT. Do you have any before pictures that you might be willing to share?
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