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Confidence Queen (Full tummy tuck)- Flowood, MS

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Hi everyone. If you are anything like me- I enjoy...

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Cutie28March 20, 2013
$7,000

Hi everyone. If you are anything like me- I enjoy looking GOOD! Im a African American 28 year old female who was ready for a CHANGE. I had my TT on 3/5/2013 in Jackson, MS. I got a TT because I have 2 children- 12,3- and my belly was sitting in my lap =). I felt ok with my appearance (wearing gridles) but I want my high school body back 5'7- 140pds. I am tried of wearing uncomfortable gridles everywhere I go- they push my breast up and I hate that =(. I've spent alot of money on shapewear to find myself still feeling self conscious when I take them off.

I am 2 week post op today and I love the results so far! I am still very swollen but love the results! My goal was to have a hour glass figure and I feel that I'm almost there- yay! The still feel uncomfortable due to the tightness in my stomach area. Everything is healing rather quickly. My scar is thin and very low- hip to hip. As of today 3/20, I am able to stand/walk upright. I was unable to last week =(. It still hurts to cough/laugh =(! I returned to work two days ago and I feel fine. I sit at a desk for 8 hours so its ok to return to work if you are not doing alot of moving. The only thing I can say is : TRY IT LADIES! Im pleased after 2weeks! Im very swollen but still see the difference. People would tell me- Just exercise- no ladies, in my opinion, you can exercise all day everyday and still have the BABY FLAP. Trust me- I Know! Some of my stretch marks are still here. Im using cocoa butter (Queen Helene). Ladies, please do not be afraid to invest in yourself! My 12 year motivates me with positive words. She'S contantly behind me monitoring what I eat =).

Ladies- DO SOMETHING FOr yourselF- invest in you!!! =)
 

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Adrian Smith, MD

Adrian Smith, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Wendyc77
March 20, 2013
Glad everything went well for you!! I'm scheduled for Monday.
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Happy with Smaller
March 20, 2013
Good luck Wendy....it will be here soon. I'm next Thursday myself.
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Cutie28
March 21, 2013
Yay Wendyc77- you can do it! =) I cant wait to see your results!!! WE SEXY AND WE KNOW IT!!! =)
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Crys12
March 21, 2013
I'm so glad to hear that you were able to return to work so soon. My surgery is scheduled for next Thursday. I asked for 2 weeks off. I sit at a desk as well and was hoping that I could return as planned.
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Cutie28
March 21, 2013
Crys12- my advice is to listen to your body. Im very active (can't seem to sit still-always cleaning, at home, or moving around =) I was standing upright 10 days after my TT. I know several ladies who were not able to so soon- so listen to your body. After day 2- get up and try to walk. My body was so sore but I pushed myself-little by little (afraid of a blood clot). Now Im happy i did. Im fine today- yay!
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Mamacita1987
March 21, 2013
Im glad u decided to invest in yourself hunni!:-) im coming up soon enough myself and you ladies really motivate me
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Cutie28
March 21, 2013
Thanks Mamacita1987 =).. This site truly motivate me and answered alot of questions.
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Happy with Smaller
March 21, 2013
Wow back to work 2 weeks after TT is great. I'm sure it helps that you are young. I'm extremely lucky that I'm retired so I don't have anyone pressing me to go back to work or kids to take care of. I plan to take my time (I say that now but after surgery & when I'm feeling good it'll be a different story) and listen to my body so I heal and look good before overdoing. The thing I really enjoy is water arobics everyday and the PS has already banned from the pool until atleast 6 weeks after my surgery. Not sure what I'll do with myself during that "time out" from the pool.
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Cutie28
March 21, 2013
Im sure you will find something to replace it with =). I returned to work because I truly feel fine. I have a private office so I am mainly sitting all day- pretty much what Im doing at home. I decided to have this done at a young age to enjoy my upcoming years- I'll be glad when I can retire and travel (future plan) =)
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Happy with Smaller
March 21, 2013
That's great that you're feeling so good. I work when needed at the local funeral home. I'm working there the next couple of days and thru Wednesday next week if they need me. Time has a way of slipping away so I'm sure next Thursday will be here before I know what happened. Thanks,
lovely_22
March 21, 2013
So happy for you :) Do you have any post op pics? Im going in for my TT next week and I am on the same boat i know i will have stretch marks after. Im glad you are recovering rather quickly :)
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Cutie28
March 21, 2013
Thanks Lovely_22. somehow I lost my cellphone days after my TT(I was totally out of it for 5 days)- sadly I did not send any of my pic to my email address so now I am trying to get my B4 pics from my sisters =(... I still have some of my stretch marks.
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Cutie28
March 26, 2013
I posted the pre-op pics today- check them out hun =)
lovely_22
March 26, 2013
Thanks for sharing :) reduce your salt intake if any and use bio oil and arnica gel for your scar then wrap yourself up good with the binder to reduce swelling and help break in your scar. i got this tip yesterday at my pre op. stay positive i seen a couple sad faces. Everyone heals differntly
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Day 18- Wk2 I made a huge mistake today! I...

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Cutie28March 22, 2013
Day 18- Wk2

I made a huge mistake today! I have been wearing, sports wear, since my TT and today I wante to be cute. I am wearing jeans, blazer, tank, heels (no binder) Huge MISTAKE. I felt like i was about to POP about an hour ago! Now I am at my desk-as u all know, I returned to wk on Monday (2wks PO-TT) with my binder on, heels off, jeans unbotton =0. I feel so swollen! The swelling occurs at the drop of a dime =(! I am so ready for a FULL recovery- I want to wear regular clothes. Are you all feeling comfortable in regular clothes?

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Happy with Smaller
March 22, 2013
Thanks for your review. I'm heading to surgery for my TT on Thursday March 28th. You look fabulous. I'm sure the swelling will let up eventually...hopefully soon for you. Do you have any before pictures? I love to see the great transformations. Hang in there,
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Cutie28
March 23, 2013
Yay!! I know your anxious :).... I'm waiting on b4 pics from my PS and will post them as soon as I get them...I lost my cell after my TT_ bomber. Thanks for saying I look fabulous- trust me (huge difference from b4).... I going to post new pics soon:)
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Well Im feeling like my swelling is going down and...

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Cutie28March 26, 2013
Well Im feeling like my swelling is going down and I'm still a little (rounded#. I do not know if my PS took off enough skin or if my tummy is still swollen #Skin is soft#. I am hoping that I do not have to go back for liposuction- this stuff is expensive =#. Any advice ladies?

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fat belly bella
March 26, 2013
Looks good! Trust me when I say - keep your compression garment on!
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Cutie28
March 26, 2013
Ive learned Fat belly bella. I will not try that agin....=)
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Aelice2008
April 17, 2013
How long should the compression garment be worn fat belly?? and have your purchased any other type garment to enhance or preserve the shape?
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fat belly bella
April 17, 2013
I'm gonna respond to this in an update right now so I can share with everyone : )
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Happy with Smaller
March 26, 2013
I keep reading bios where they're still having swelling issues at 4-6 months so it sounds like you'll have to wait for the final results for awhile. I'm sure I'll be extremely impatient also when my tummy swells but atleast it'll be better than the view I have now-rolls of fat. Hang in there....the day will come everyone says.
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Cutie28
March 27, 2013
Thanks so much- I am reading the same thing.... Please be prepared for the swelling. I can't eat anything without swelling-ugh. Today I introducted myself to a new gridle- I need to wash my compression belt. Its called body magic by adyss international. Im wondering if I could have the shape I want by wearing this thing (corset). It gives me the hour glass figure I was praying for (wishful thinking again-poor me) lol
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Happy with Smaller
March 26, 2013
Hopefully when you're all healed you will look like you expected and wanted. I'm happy that my surgeon has agreed to some serious lipo before the tummy tuck. I think he's planning to work on my back for 2-2.5 hours and I assume that's just lipo. Then he rolls me over to do muscle repair and more lipo before he pulls the skin tight. I know I wouldn't be happy without lipo since my front AND back both have rolls and I want a smooth middle front AND back after this is over.
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Happy with Smaller
March 26, 2013
You do not look like your before photos. Too bad you didn't take measurements so you can see how far you've come. I'm doing measurements & my weight atleast once a week so I can look back & see how far I've come on my swell hell days. Take care it will get better.....
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Cutie28
March 27, 2013
Thanks hun, I needed to hear this. I feel like it looks the same- very round-- Im praying it is just the sweeling =0...
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