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Extended Tummy Tuck with Vertical Incision - El Paso, TX
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I had a breast reduction and lift done back in Feb...
WindyMNovember 4, 2013
$10,100
I had a breast reduction and lift done back in Feb. Now in December I will be having a full tummy tuck with a vertical incision. The PS said he will need to do a fleur de lis tummy tuck, to get rid of the extra skin. Has anyone else had this procedure done? I think I am almost more nervous about this than my breast reduction. The PS is being great and has worked with me on the cost. My husband is being very supportive and is letting me spend his whole reenlistment bonus on my tummy. I do want to try to tone up a lot more before I have the surgery. sometime it is hard to make it to the gym between school and family. Plus I only had a limited window between semesters to get this done.
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November 6, 2013
I had a CTT, with a vertical incision, I am so happy I did! It really makes a big difference if you have any excess above the umbilicus. My vertical scar healed very quickly. Best of luck, I hope you LOVE your results!
November 6, 2013
Iam 8day out from my extended Tt my ps wanted to do vertical incision but I didn't want the scar well he did it anyway and I was quite shocked post op. But now Iam VERY happy with the results
November 6, 2013
My ps said vertical scar for me at first but then said he thinks horizontal will do fine but I will say do what ever you think is going to be best results! Good idea about cut out bikini I'd forgotten about them!!
Woo hoo
November 11, 2013
I would love it if he change his mind and feels that a typical horizontal cut will due.
UPDATED FROM WindyM
1 month pre
Getting ready
WindyMNovember 8, 2013
So today I saw my PCM. She put in the computer system for me to have my labs done. I also did the EKG. I called my PS office and they want me to wait until the 1st week of December to do the labs. Since I haven't had a hysterectomy. I need to wait 2 weeks before surgery to do the labs.
I am also feeling guilty about Christmas. Since I just used a huge sum of money on myself. I think I may be putting $550 of the 1600. I have left on the care card that was I can use the other $550 towards the kids and Christmas. I know my whole family supports me on this but I can't help but feel a little selfish.
I also can't wait for the results. I keep imagining how I will look this summer at my brothers wedding. I have always been the chunky sister. My brothers and sister haven't seen me since summer of 2012 while I was at my heaviest and before the breast reduction and this tummy tuck.
Also a little nervous about not having the pain pump. It was a little over my budget, so I will be having to do this with just oral pain meds. I am hoping that my recovery goes as well for tummy tuck as it did breast reduction. With my reduction I was up and running around on day number 2. How long did it take for everyone else to be up and about doing normal activities?
I am also feeling guilty about Christmas. Since I just used a huge sum of money on myself. I think I may be putting $550 of the 1600. I have left on the care card that was I can use the other $550 towards the kids and Christmas. I know my whole family supports me on this but I can't help but feel a little selfish.
I also can't wait for the results. I keep imagining how I will look this summer at my brothers wedding. I have always been the chunky sister. My brothers and sister haven't seen me since summer of 2012 while I was at my heaviest and before the breast reduction and this tummy tuck.
Also a little nervous about not having the pain pump. It was a little over my budget, so I will be having to do this with just oral pain meds. I am hoping that my recovery goes as well for tummy tuck as it did breast reduction. With my reduction I was up and running around on day number 2. How long did it take for everyone else to be up and about doing normal activities?
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