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1 year post op!! finally!! My amazing transformation! 170lbs to 125lbs!! Dr. Clark is amazing!!

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My name is Sarah. I'm a mother of almost three. My...

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prettyeyes0904December 7, 2013
WORTH IT$8,000

My name is Sarah. I'm a mother of almost three. My son is 12 my daughter is 4 and I'm currently pregnant. I have a scheduled c-section on March 28th, 2014. I'm finally making the choice to have a tummy tuck after I give birth to my son next year. I have tossed the idea around for 10 years and I'm happy it have waited because now I have two children since then. Now that I'm finally done having children. I am super excited about the next chapter in my life. I haven't had a flat tummy since I was 17 years old. I will be 30 years old at the beginning of sept 2014 and I told myself before I turn 30 I will have my body back!!

I have done consultations in my area before I got pregnant with my third child and wasn't happy with the PS DOCTORS I met so I'm continuing the journey to find a great PS doctor. I had a virtual consultation with Dr. Clark in folsom, ca and I already feel comfortable with her. Her work is amazing!! I have a face to face consult with her in May 2014 and I can't wait to meet her in person.

She told me like other Ps doctors that I have to wait 3months a after csection to have a tummy tuck. So I'm waiting the bare minimum lol. I have had a boob job oct 2006, in a different state where I was living before. I got it done for the man I was marrying. I was young and stupid, I will never do anything to please a man. I'm left with horrible boobs and scars. So picking another ps doctor, I'm more cautious than ever!

I know exactly what to expect with the tummy tuck and I have realistic expectations of what my tummy will look like. I have csection scar already so I know I will have a scar at the same location but just longer. I will have stretch marks after my tummy tuck because I have them above my belly button, but they are light. I might even have a vertical scar but I'm okay with it. I know my tummy will look way better after than it does now.

I may have my ankles and calves smartlipo, (click here to read my Ankle Liposuction review) because I wasn't blessed with smaller bottom half but that still is up in the air. Haven't decided on that just yet!

Having realistic expectations helps after the mental part after your surgery. It's important to ask all questions!!

I will keep updating and hope that you all have a healthy safe recovery with your surgeries!!

prettyeyes0904's provider

Christa Clark, MD, FACS

Christa Clark, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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dedee603
April 24, 2015
Thank you for posting your progress you u look amazing !!! It seems to me that you healed really quick :-) i'm looking for a great dr for my self i live in the inland empire area I'm hoping i could get it done next year in May really taking my time to find the best dr close by :-) :-) :-) keep us updated!!
UPDATED FROM prettyeyes0904
6 months pre

My pre tummy tuck photos

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prettyeyes0904December 8, 2013

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Hottmama0618
December 9, 2013
Ok Sarah I see you I'm like I need to click on your profile to see your story. It's great that your really doing ya research I love the shape of your stomach I can already tell your gonna have amazing results after the tummy tuck can't wait to see!! :)
Bibi12
December 10, 2013
We really do have a similar tummy! Except it looks like my belly button exploded at some point. lol
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prettyeyes0904
December 11, 2013
I'm super jealous of you lol you're going to get yours done next week!! I hope that everything goes as planned and that you won't be in to much pain. I'm super excited to see your results.!! Are you going to have a inverted t scar? Or does your ps think they can pull enough skin to make on incision ?
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JoyD1984
December 21, 2013
Hi Prettyeyes!! Just had my surgery earlier this week. Looking at your pics, I think you will be able to have a TT with out the vertical scar. I was a little concerned with having a vertical scar too and my surgeon was able to do my TT without one. The scars I had just above my belly button previously are now below it at my scar line.You have a nice little body already, but after you get your flat tummy back, you are going to look great.
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prettyeyes0904
December 22, 2013
JoyD1984, you look great! Amazing....really! Your results are looking fabulous already! How are you truly feeling? Is the pain really bad? Any advice that you can share? Im hoping that my stretch marks above my tummy are going to be low. Only one can wish right lol. I have been thinking of going to the dominican republic for my surgery since its so cheap there. But im super scared to go to another country. Dr. Yily and Dr. Duran apparently are really good and I could save thousands in the process and get more procedures done like tt, lipo and bbl. All that for 4,000 vs 8,000 for just my tummy tuck here in the States. Ugh just not sure what to do. Well im going to be following your journey and I hope you have a safe recovery!
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JoyD1984
December 22, 2013
The pain has not been unbearable, except for one brief moment when I didn't allow my husband to take all my weight to lay me in bed and I used my stomach muscles then. I must admit it hurt a lot at that point. It was time for me to take a pain pill anyways, so I did. No more incidents since then. I have taken a shower with help and a shower without and survived both with no problems. I understand your concern with having surgery out if the country to save money. I would recommend speaking with some of the bloggers here who have had procedures done by them and see how they are doing. Otherwise, I like the fact that if I had an emergency or something were to happen during the healing process my surgeon is near by. I hope this helps with some of your concerns. In the end though, it will all be worth it.
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CabralBarbieInTheMaking
December 23, 2013
HI hun so your soon to have a 3rd baby God Bless you! If this is your last baby & you don't plan to have anymore I say go for the tt. Especially if you been wanting to have one for a while. I had lipo in 2006 & have only 1 kid but don't plan to have anymore so I'm deft having a TT this time. I want muscle repair and tiny waist & flat tummy & if you haven't heard by now Dra Yily is a waist snatcher she gives her dolls that hourglass figure we all want. She leaves your waist so tiny making your ass go POP lol & a lovely flat stomach to go with it. So, treat yourself to a whole new you you better believe I am lol. You will be fine hun and your gonna LQQk banging mwah xo
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CabralBarbieInTheMaking
December 23, 2013
Just wanna include that in my opinion your a good candidate for a tt since you have a sagging skin on your tummy so I would deft go for the tt. But, ofc that is your decision to make. I'm not a surgeon I'm just giving you my opinion but overall I can see you have great skin so your results are going to be smashing & I can't wait to see your result future-doll (: Oh & you cant beat the price with a stick for all the procedures your having compare to the US.. Even if I can afford to have most my sx in the states I would still go to Yily for a TT & Lipo because she is the best in my eyes. Hope I have helped some how x
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SiliconeDreams
January 3, 2014
Hey darlin! So sorry you BA wasn't what you wanted. You have a fantastic starting point for your TT. You are so tiny as it is you are going to have stunning results post op! Are you getting muscle repair? As you know, I got the whole kit 'n' kaboodle and post op i had almost had a six pack LOLL...Whatver you do it's going to be a great feeling to get rid of the baby belly! Good luck. I know you are excited!
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prettyeyes0904
January 3, 2014
Hey girl, yes I'm going to have muscle repair with the tt. I'm sad that my ba didn't turn out as well as I would have liked but that why it's so important to do research before hand. I interviewed and background checked 3 ps in my town at the time and he was the only one that wasn't being sued lol. You look amazing and I love your results! I can't wait until I have the baby and get my body back :-) thank you for the kind words!! I look forward on seeing you in your bikini this next summer :-)
UPDATED FROM prettyeyes0904
5 months pre

A requested pic of my baby bump :-)

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prettyeyes0904January 6, 2014
As you all know I'm pregnant and was requested to post a picture. I'm 7months and am hoping to get my tummy tuck in June 2014. But unfortunately my stepdad is dying of cancer and will be using the money I saved for my tummy tuck for his funeral expenses since my parents can't afford it. I just can't see myself paying for my surgery when they need the money the most. I am so sad for my stepdad and praying everyday that our Lord will heal and touch him!!

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chicaLa
January 6, 2014
Hi PrettyEyes0904, congrats on the baby... Sorry to hear about your Stepdad. My Father in law passed away last year and so did my brother. Both funerals were very expensive for us. Keep your faith because The Lord knows when we need him the most!!! You will be able to have your TT soon...
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prettyeyes0904
January 6, 2014
ChicaLa, thank you for the kind words! And im sorry to hear about your father inlaw and brother :-( . Its so hard to even concentrate on the baby nor my tummy tuck. I just dont understand why the good people have to suffer but im so thankful that the Lord gave us this extra time with him, that is the best blessing.
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chicaLa
January 6, 2014
Stay strong for your baby and for the rest of the family. I had my middle child at 24 weeks and he was 1 lb, 7 oz when born. He is my miracle baby and now 15 1/2 yrs old... God has a plan for all of us. I pray morning and night and count my blessings everyday...
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AVA 07
January 6, 2014
Your bump is about the most lovely tummy on here! So, so precious! I'm sorry about your bonus dad, (step) I know that type of loss, to the same cancer. God will return to you all you give plus more if it comes to that. Will pray for him too.
Bibi12
January 6, 2014
I'm very sorry to hear of your stepdad. (((Hugs)))
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prettyeyes0904
January 6, 2014
Thank you, so much!!
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MamaQ
January 6, 2014
Sorry About your stepdad. In the right time your TT will come together if you still want to have it. Your beautiful with or without. Congrats on baby!!!!!
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prettyeyes0904
January 6, 2014
Mamaq, you are so right! Everything has a time. Not forcing a decision and letting it just play out naturally!! Thank you for your kind words!! :-)
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mendomom
January 20, 2014
Such a cute baby bump! I never looked that cute, lol. If you want your tt, you will get it, even if it takes a little longer. It might even be better to wait a little longer after the birth of your child as it takes awhile for our bodies and hormones to adjust back.
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