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UPDATED FROM Sara121184
3 months post

Hello!!

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Sara121184
WORTH IT$6,200
Well hello there, its been a while! Im doing great! So much better. A complete turn around. Im super happy! Loving my new body.

Sara121184's provider

David O. Smith, MD (retired)

David O. Smith, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 18, 2014
I'm so glad that you were able to find another doctor to go to that took great care of you. That's something that I should have done during the recovery from my TT and maybe I would have had the same results as you. Instead I ended up with holes, a wound vac, no belly button and healing for over a year! ugh. How did your belly button turn out?
December 24, 2014
I went to the same doctor as you, and I experienced a lot of what you did. If I could go back in time I would have gone with a different doctor. I'm happy with my results now, for the most part, but will probably get liposuction in the future because Smith didn't remove enough fat from my flanks. He definitely does not make a patient feel good.
October 26, 2017
any more updates? i would love to see progress shots :) they are so inspiring
UPDATED FROM Sara121184
1 month post

:):)

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Well I havr both drains out! Last thursdAy the other one was taken out and wow do I feel 100% better. I still have a hematoma and my new ps is keeping an eye on it... We might have to aspirate it. I see him tomorrow. Ive been doing a lot lately and im freling super swollen from it but it beats the hell out of having a jerk dr and two drains in!!! I bought a compression waist clincher from leonisa and it was 40. I tried it on today and its perfect... My belly button is healing good, my wound seperation is still healing but making progress!

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August 27, 2014
Looking good, and love the CG....it looks comfy, let us know how it works for you
September 28, 2014
I've been following your story and I hope you update soon! :) curious how that flat tummy is doing now!
UPDATED FROM Sara121184
1 month post

Yesterday was a GOOD day:)

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Sara121184
Sooo... I seen a new surgeon yesterday and he was everything a ps should me. He listened to my whole story and never cut me off once! He listened to all of my concerns and agreed with me even. He cut all the dead skin off of my wound seperation. He removed one drain and put me on antibiotics.. Told to me to keep track these next 3 days how much is in the one drain. Hes hoping to remove it Thursday. As he was working on my body he explained everything he was doing. I never felt worried or in the dark. He is confident but not at all arrogant! I wish I would have not settled with the first surgeon I found in the first place. I believe that no matter what complications you may or may not have with your tt.. That have a professional, caring surgeon helps 100%! Whether you have to pay a cpl grand more... It makes all the difference.. Emotionally and physically. I mean the man made me feel so good ... I thought to my myself .. This journey could have been like this the whole time. Hmmm maybe a should get a breast lift lol. To top it allll off.. He even gave me a hug at the end! Simply amazing! A complete turn around from what I have been dealing with! :):)

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August 19, 2014
your right....that's how they should be....soooo HAPPY for you....speedy recovery!! :)
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August 19, 2014
:D thanks!!
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August 19, 2014
Happy, happy for you. Now just concentrate on healing, and enjoying the perfect PS for you!
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August 19, 2014
:):):) thanks!!!
August 19, 2014
I have been following your story and am so happy you have found a PS who will take care of you! Thanks for sharing your story. My TT is set for December 2nd and will take all your tips with me. Despite the journey...you look GREAT!
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August 19, 2014
Aww thank you!!!!! And congrats on your set date!!
August 19, 2014
Thats great!! I'm so happy you found a good dr. hopefully this bad experience will be over soon.
August 20, 2014
Sorry to hear about your challenges . So glad you found a good PS who listens to u !