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41 Year Old Caterpillar Waiting to Become a Butterfly

Name: 41 Year Old Caterpillar Waiting to Become a Butterfly
Item: Bardia Amirlak, MD
Author: IaoAbri

ORIGINAL POST

I've been reviewing and taking in postings on RS...

IaoAbriOctober 8, 2016

$8,500

I've been reviewing and taking in postings on RS for months now. All the while gaining the confidence to post before pics and share my own story. My tummy tuck, muscle repair and umbilical hernia revision scheduled for 12/15/16 and I have so many mixed emotions, but this caterpillar is long overdue.

IaoAbri's provider

Bardia Amirlak, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (13)

BlueAngel17

October 9, 2016

Hi you are going to do good and remember we are all here for you. Before you know it December arrives and you will be on your way to your new you :). Do you know what you're going to pack and are you staying in an RH out there?

IaoAbri

October 9, 2016

Hi BlueAngel! No I have no idea what I am bringing. I made a list based on the reviews and posts, but I am unsure of what I really need. I am staying overnight at the hospital and then I go home the next day.

BlueAngel17

October 9, 2016

Oh ok. Hey ladies if you are post op can you post a list of items you brought with you that you really needed?

Newmequeen

October 21, 2016

Good for you

kutiekat

November 2, 2016

. The day will be here before you know it! You totally got this! I'm one week post op TT and MR and it gets better every day. All the best

IaoAbri

November 3, 2016

Thanks:) Phoebe, how was your first few days?

kutiekat

November 3, 2016

I'm not going to lie, the first few days are a challenge. But keep your attitude and your heart focused on the end result and know that it's going to take time to heal. I have a hard time being patient with the process, I'm 46 I've had 3 c sections and an appendectomy.... and I think this is comparable to those experiences in terms of discomfort. I am very excited for you, it's a total game changer and so worth it!! Cheers:-)

IaoAbri

November 3, 2016

Thanks for the info. Anything that you think absolutely helped? I see so many different list, but the constants are Bromelain. arnica gel/tabs, peroxide, Bactrian, alcohol and anti bacterial soap. So I have purchased those. I take vitamins (multi-vitamin and vitamin C) regularly but am unsure if I should purchase additional one like Iron, Folic Acid etc.

kutiekat

November 3, 2016

Honestly I'm into simplicity. I drink tons of water, I am pretty physically fit and made sure to focus on my core and cardio the weeks leading up to surgery. I believe it helps your body bounce back faster. I watch my salt intake and make sure I get enough fibre. It's easy to get constipated after surgery so I drink prune juice and I've never had a problem with that part. I did use an antibacterial soap before surgery and after and arnica is a great product. Make sure you okay anything you want to take with your surgeon. I take all natural products for my thyroid and some other herbal supplements and I had to stop taking them beforehand.

IaoAbri

November 4, 2016

Thanks!

warnerk

December 6, 2016

I just scheduled my tt for March....now all i gotta do is not chicken out:0

IaoAbri

December 6, 2016

Don't chicken out!!! I will tell you that 30 days out (as you can see on my review). I started coming up with all the reasons I shouldn't do this, but now I am 9 days out and pushing through. I am sure that 8 hours in I will regret it, but by then... I'll be on the flatside and it will have been worth it!!

UPDATED FROM IaoAbri

2 months pre

Dr. Amirlak Anyone???

IaoAbriOctober 9, 2016

Has anyone else had anything done with Dr. Amirlak?

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Sylvia28

December 12, 2016

I'm on day two of my tummy tuck I got my surgery on 12/10 l/2016 and I must say these first two days are challenging I was like I hate sleeping on my back. Certain ways I move I swear I can feel the stitches pulling! But I'm so excited and will be so glad to see the final results

IaoAbri

December 12, 2016

Challenging painful or discomfort???

Sylvia28

December 12, 2016

Discomfort believe it or not I don't need pain pills all I need is this belt off and I'll ge fine!

IaoAbri

December 12, 2016

Oh and congrats on your transition to the "flat side" :)

UPDATED FROM IaoAbri

2 months pre

Q&A consultation with doctor

IaoAbriOctober 16, 2016

So excited ... scheduled Q&A with doctor to clarify all questions and concerns before surgery. We'll talk scar placement and clarify expectations/results. I can't believe after 20yrs of hoping, longing and contemplating, my TT is actually gonna happen.

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neishamomof3

October 20, 2016

Hey there just returning the stop bye:) I too had concerns with scar placement. My plastic surgeon request I wear a really skimpy thong when he does the markings. He will follow the thong line for the incision line. I think I like that idea:)

IaoAbri

October 20, 2016

That is cool! I have my pre-op visit 11/4 and after stalking this site. I have a ton of questions. I had a breast reduction 12 yrs ago so I am familiar with plastic surgery, but this TT is a whole new area.

neishamomof3

October 20, 2016

Best of everything!! I'll be following:)