Drainless Tummy Tuck

I have wanted a tummy tuck for years - my youngest 'child' is thirty three, and that's a long time to be unhappy with your body. I am a two time breast cancer survivor, and have had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I'm ready to live the rest of my life on MY terms!! I can't wait to be on the flat side.

Dr Tolson's office called and they have a cancellation for next week. They asked if I wanted to take it. Yes!! The sooner the better!! That moved me up two weeks. I am so excited!! Going for my pre-op tomorrow, and I've decided to add lipo of my flanks. Total cost $7200. I never thought I could be this happy about having surgery. A tummy tuck is on my bucket list!!

I had my pre-op visit yesterday. No labs or EKG required. I found out that Dr Tolson uses the drainless procedure. That concerns me just a little, because I have developed seromas with previous surgeries, including one in my back that is still resolving five months later. I do like the idea of no drain, though. There is no overnight stay, but you see the doctor in his office first thing the next morning. I'm going to stay overnight in a hotel nearby since I live an hour and a half away.
All of my questions were answered and I am still really excited to get this done!!
I paid 5k for the tummy tuck and 2.2k for liposuction to my flanks.
My hemoglobin runs low, so I made sure they are aware it runs just above 11. I have had to have a blood transfusion in the past after surgery, so I feel like I know what symptoms to look for if I get severely anemic. Praying that doesn't happen though!