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Hi There, So where do I begin? I had my first...
bttspamAugust 16, 2015
WORTH IT$6,200
Hi There,
So where do I begin? I had my first child when I was 15 and by c-section with an up and down incision. Dr Song was so cool...at my consult he said "they don't do that no mo"...lol
Anyway it left me with this ugly scar and a flap that has been with me for 28 years. I thought about the Tt a year ago, but changed my mind after watching a documentary that was not very favorable. Needless to say, the desire became present again after going to the beach this summer and hated what I looked like. So I made a promise to myself to fix it. (This was 4th of July weekend)
I immediately started my research for doctors and cost. In my search I found Dr Song and Realself. So thankful for the reviews.
I had my consult on 8/11 and booked my TT with Lipo on 9/10 on the spot....Yay!!!
It's funny, I went there prepared to book it..lol.
1. Bought my recliner off of Craig's List
2. Made a budget of what I could afford to pay for the surgery
3. Lined up my payment sources (cash, loan and credit)
4. Mapped out my leave of absence from work
5. Started ordering supplies from Amazon
The consult was great. Dr Song was very thorough in making me feel comfortable and aware of the magnitude of this surgery. He exceeded my expectations on our first encounter. On that day I paid my deposit plus grand extra. (I am so ready) I think if I was not going to Hawaii at the end of the month, I would have booked the surgery sooner.
Since the consult I have gotten a few things
1. Walker
2. Shower seat
3. Adjustable shower head
4. Silicone sheets
5. Thigh length postpardum girdle
6. Waist trainer garment
7. Additional binder
8. Multiple pair of grannie panties
9. Zip up rob
10. A few cotton gowns
11. A few sports bras
I am sure I will need a few more items, but I am ready :-)
Ok.. These before pics.ugh!!! I will load them :-(
So where do I begin? I had my first child when I was 15 and by c-section with an up and down incision. Dr Song was so cool...at my consult he said "they don't do that no mo"...lol
Anyway it left me with this ugly scar and a flap that has been with me for 28 years. I thought about the Tt a year ago, but changed my mind after watching a documentary that was not very favorable. Needless to say, the desire became present again after going to the beach this summer and hated what I looked like. So I made a promise to myself to fix it. (This was 4th of July weekend)
I immediately started my research for doctors and cost. In my search I found Dr Song and Realself. So thankful for the reviews.
I had my consult on 8/11 and booked my TT with Lipo on 9/10 on the spot....Yay!!!
It's funny, I went there prepared to book it..lol.
1. Bought my recliner off of Craig's List
2. Made a budget of what I could afford to pay for the surgery
3. Lined up my payment sources (cash, loan and credit)
4. Mapped out my leave of absence from work
5. Started ordering supplies from Amazon
The consult was great. Dr Song was very thorough in making me feel comfortable and aware of the magnitude of this surgery. He exceeded my expectations on our first encounter. On that day I paid my deposit plus grand extra. (I am so ready) I think if I was not going to Hawaii at the end of the month, I would have booked the surgery sooner.
Since the consult I have gotten a few things
1. Walker
2. Shower seat
3. Adjustable shower head
4. Silicone sheets
5. Thigh length postpardum girdle
6. Waist trainer garment
7. Additional binder
8. Multiple pair of grannie panties
9. Zip up rob
10. A few cotton gowns
11. A few sports bras
I am sure I will need a few more items, but I am ready :-)
Ok.. These before pics.ugh!!! I will load them :-(
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UPDATED FROM bttspam
24 days pre
Pre op pics.. Yuck !!!
bttspamAugust 16, 2015
Can't wait to be on the flat side!!!!
Replies (21)
August 16, 2015
Thanks for sharing your Dr. Song lyrics. :) I get to meet him in 2 weeks for my consult and I can't wait. Everyone on here loves him. I'll be following your journey and wish you a smooth adventure to the flat side!
August 16, 2015
Lol.. He is very nice .. You will love him too.
Thanks so much for your comments.. I will follow your journey as well.. Let's make it to the flat side together . Lol
Let me know if you have any questions :-)
Thanks so much for your comments.. I will follow your journey as well.. Let's make it to the flat side together . Lol
Let me know if you have any questions :-)
August 23, 2015
Your tummy looks exactly like mine. You go before me. I can't wait to see your results. I will be going to Prima Center in October with Dr. Nakano. These guys are great to work with. My prayers are with you.
September 3, 2015
Hate to say this.. But it is comforting knowing I am not alone :-(
Keep us posted on your date.. Thanks for the prayers and my prayers go out to you too :-)
Keep us posted on your date.. Thanks for the prayers and my prayers go out to you too :-)
September 29, 2015
Thank you so much for sharing. Ive got my extended tummy tuck here in the Uk scheduled for the 23rd October and reading your posts has helped so much. You look amazing by the way !
September 30, 2015
Thanks honey, i am so excited and scared all at the same time. I am a similar shape to you before the op and if i look like you after i will be over the moon! I am trying not to get my hopes up too much as scared of being disappointed, did you know or imagine what you would look like after the op? I am finding it hard to imagine as I've had my saggy skin for 23yrs, so its hard to remember pre 4 kids what a nice tummy looked like....Is the recovery as slow and painful as i imagine it will be?
Ive got my pre-op appointment on Monday when i need to pay for it, its more expensive over here in the UK. My op is £8500 english pounds!! .
I am guessing you are very pleased with your results and will say its worth the money....I am praying its worth it. Reading all your posts and seeing your pics has helped me so much, especially the amazon body support garments, Thank you . Skie x
Ive got my pre-op appointment on Monday when i need to pay for it, its more expensive over here in the UK. My op is £8500 english pounds!! .
I am guessing you are very pleased with your results and will say its worth the money....I am praying its worth it. Reading all your posts and seeing your pics has helped me so much, especially the amazon body support garments, Thank you . Skie x
October 3, 2015
You are so welcome .. At first i did not know what to share, but I just started sharing what I was going through. Glad to know it helped
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We are close I'm in Lville GA :)
I'm 6weeks PO it's a journey :)
This week I started walking a few lapse in the parking lot. 30 mins on the treadmill, some upper lifting and inner and outer thigh excersises.
Lowered my meds to tramadol. Did not take the pain completely away , but tolerable. The hard core stuff I will take afterwards.
Approved to work from 1-5pm for the next 2 weeks. Then get reevaluated
So far so good