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Pulmonary Embolism after Tummy Tuck, Lipo, Breast Lift - Denver, CO

Name: Pulmonary Embolism after Tummy Tuck, Lipo, Breast Lift - Denver, CO
Item: Andrew Wolfe, MD
Rating: 5
Author: paix

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I put on 65 lbs during my second pregnancy and my...

paixAugust 6, 2011

WORTH IT$15,000

I put on 65 lbs during my second pregnancy and my body has never recovered. My youngest is almost 3 and I'm ready for a Mommy Makeover. I am getting a breast lift without implants because I have enough breast tissue. I'm currently a "D" and will probably go down to a "C".

I am tired of crying every time I try on a pair of pants so I'm getting a tummy tuck to help with excess skin and tighten the laxed-muscles, as well as lipo to my outer thighs. I'm sooo scared about the recovery, scarring and bruising. I'm trying to be realistic that it will take months to see optimal results. I hope that by next summer I can confidently take my kids to the pool.

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Replies (1)

starhappy66

April 28, 2016

Sorry to hear about your complications. I had an ER situation as well 4 days after my tummy tuck with lipo to the back and hips. I ended up in the hospital for 4 days and still have no solid answers to why. I'm on oxygen 24/7 . I was released with a condition called acute periodic heart failure. It is still inconclusive until I go back to the heart DR. For a follow up echo cardio gram. Did your health insurance cover your hospitalization? I have been denied because they are saying my hospitalization was due to my cosmetic surgery.
Thanks for your help!

UPDATED FROM paix

3 days pre

I should mention that I freaked out about two...

paixAugust 8, 2011

I should mention that I freaked out about two weeks ago about the scars and recovery time. I called my doctor's office and he saw me the same day. He alleviated all my fears. Now I'm feeling pretty calm, although it's still difficult to wrap my mind around the procedure.

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Houston9021

August 8, 2011

Good for you!! You will do great and be sporting that tiny tummy before you know it. I wanted to get a breast lift, but my procedure is too long & detailed to be able to do both at one time. Will you be getting the stomach muscles tightened up or just the TT w/lipo? Who is your doctor?

Kimmers25

August 8, 2011

Welcome!

Three more days and your journey begins:) By next summer you will be very comfortable and confident at the pool. It does take months to see the final results so try to focus on the spring. Shopping, shopping and more shopping for cute little bras, panties and clothing. The wait is all worth it!

I will be thinking about you on the 11th and waiting to read your post op updates.

paix

August 8, 2011

Thanks for the encouragment! My surgery will take 6 hours, which seems like a really long time to be under anesthesia but my dr says it will be fine. The lower abdomen muscles will be tightened as part of the tummy tuck. After reading other blogs, I think the lipo may be more painful than the tummy. My doctor is Andrew Wolfe at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery.

Kimmers25

August 8, 2011

Your doctor would not put you through any more than you could handle. You will be just fine:)

The lipo areas do hurt. It feels like a super bad sunburn on the areas. Worth it though!

UPDATED FROM paix

1 day pre

I will be leaving for the surgery center at...

paixAugust 10, 2011

I will be leaving for the surgery center at 5:30am! I'm a bundle of nervous energy so I spent the day cleaning and getting ready. Also snuggled my kids as much as possible, it's going to be hard not to hold them for awhile.

I rented an SCD machine to prevent blood clots, medical wedges to help with positioning, a shower chair, and a "toilet assist". My wonderful hubby is taking a couple weeks off work to help out.

I have been reading a lot of blogs on realself and the stories are helping me try to figure out what to expect. All I know is that it's going to hurt, but it will be worth it!

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Soccermama123

August 11, 2011

I think the MR and lipo r more painful, the just a tuck, but I am day 9 post - op and doing well, first 3 days were the worse, but I expect smooth sailing from here on out, good luck to you. I also was under for 6 hrs and was fine..u will be to:)