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Tummy Tuck - Here We Go (Diabetic, 5'4")

Name: Tummy Tuck - Here We Go (Diabetic, 5'4")
Item: Ben Lee, MD
Rating: 3
Author: rherheb

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Ok so I am diabetic, 5'4 and had a 9lb baby. I...

rherhebMay 21, 2010

Ok so I am diabetic, 5'4 and had a 9lb baby. I have always had a belly before baby and probably as a baby it does not go away. I am headed to the Dr tomorrow for a consult and to schedule. the soonest I can get in is is the 3rd of June. I am very nervous and oh so excited !!!!! I will post before and after photos and keep you updated.

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Angie_M

May 22, 2010

Yes, please keep us posted. We want to know how the consult goes!

rherheb

May 23, 2010

The consult was AMAZING the staff was so sweet. I am scheduled for the 3rd of June!!!!! I am so so excited and emotionally happy. I was more nervous about the consult than the surgery... I did not like the idea of being examined. Dr. 90210 freaks me out a little. Dr. 90210 seems to make a lot of personal comments about how women look to his patients. I know he is a wonderful surgeon I just would so uncomfy whipping out my tummy and him commenting on my breasts or something lol. So silly but I had never been for a consult. He came highly recommended from a great friend and does the bronco cheerleaders. Dr Ben lee was nice. I felt he sees the humanity in each surgery rather than a paycheck.

Angie_M

May 24, 2010

It's definitely important to have a surgeon you feel comfortable with and who has a good bedside manner. Way to do your research!

rherheb

May 25, 2010

I am so excited I can hardly stand it !!!!!!

1625anon

May 26, 2010

Hi, is there anyone out there that has Lupus (SLE) and has gotten one or both tummy tuck and breast augmentation (silicone)? I have Lupus(SLE), I'm thinking of having both procedures done, I know I have to split them...I want to know what your experience was like. Please let me know. Thanks : )

rherheb

May 26, 2010

I will certainly... It is so scary with auto immune disorders and you are most welcome!!

rherheb

May 31, 2010

Oh my word !!!! 3 more days !!! I am very excited and way more emotional about it than I thought.

1625anon

June 2, 2010

good luck, let us know how it goes : )

UPDATED FROM rherheb

As of right now I am going stir crazy. My care...

rherhebJune 14, 2010

As of right now I am going stir crazy. My care taker has dropped me back at home and full mommy duties have been reinstated. However without trips to the park and such we both have energy to burn. I feel like I still have a bit of muffin top. My love handles are split in half. The results are still amazing but just curious if this will even out ever. I will Try to take pics to show my concern better. I am still draining a ton of fluid so my temporary testicles will be with me for a bit longer.

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UPDATED FROM rherheb

I can stand up straight and move about for the...

rherhebJune 14, 2010

I can stand up straight and move about for the most part. The drains are the only thing that keeps me taking the pain pills. I only need them about every eight hours. They gave me so many different pills I would be in heaven if I like the damn things. I got into trouble because the first two day I taking 2 pills every three hours. The label said take 1 to 2 pills every 3 or 4 hours. Needless to say I was using them up quickly and ran out. when I called the nurse she flipped out on my step mom who was taking care of me. So one may want to watch that. The one thing that I have noticed is my blood sugar has come under better control after surgery and less insulin is needed.

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7953anon

June 16, 2010

Your daughter is darling!. How do manage it all?. I love the analogy for the drains!. Can I ask what you weighed prior to the procedure?.

rherheb

June 18, 2010

Ugh its 3am and my drains are annoying me along with my junkie itch. I hate Oxycodone,but I had to take some yesterday and this morning and as it leaves my system it feels like my skin is crawling. I am hoping they come out tomorrow. ID am finally under 30 cc.