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Ready to Take It Off! (TT w/ muscle repair, lipo on flanks & bra rolls)- Folsom, CA

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I have wanted to get my pooch removed since I was...

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timetotakeitoff
WORTH IT$9,600
I have wanted to get my pooch removed since I was about 16. I had gained a bunch of weight (top weight 190- low weight 120) and then had lost it. I was left with a stretch marks & a sac of skin. I had always had a pooch (ever since I was a kid) but now its huge.

I will be getting my tummy tucked along with lipo to the flanks & bra roll area. I will be getting my surgery done on September 12th. My pre-op appointment is September 4th.

I am really excited about the procedure, but I am stressing out about how to get everything accomplished before I am "out of service" for a while.

I have made a list of things to do and things to buy & am slowly trying to get things around the house ready.

It will be here before I know it!

timetotakeitoff's provider

Christa Clark, MD, FACS

Christa Clark, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 20, 2013
Congrats! I am right behind you! Best wishes!
August 20, 2013
do not forget a BACK SCRATCHER
August 20, 2013
I just had my Tt done with Dr Clark- and a friend and sister had it done there too! (Read my review on her I you want more on my opinion). She is AWESOME!!!! I am only 5 days PO and feeling better each day!!! Good luck and feel free to MSG me if you have any questions!!!
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August 20, 2013
I took a look at your profile, I cannot wait until you post more pics. I am glad you are doing ok. I was wondering if they provided any of the supplements like the Turmeric, Bromelain, or Arnica Montana? I want to make sure I get everything ready, but I don't want to buy it if they give it to me. Let me know how your doing!
August 21, 2013
Drains should come out this Friday- so maybe pics then- I have a lot of swelling. They did give me arnica- but only after I asked for it. :)
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August 21, 2013
Sorry, I have another question, did she give you the foam to protect where you got your lipo done? Hope your doing better.
UPDATED FROM timetotakeitoff
22 days pre

So much to do & such little time!

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I am trying to get everything ready before the surgery, and I feel the days counting down.

I am trying to clean my house really well. I am doing one room at a time so that I do not get burnt out. I have done the living room, the kitchen (including pantry & fridge/freezer), and my store room (I am a couponer).

I have the following areas left: my drawers, my closet, underneath the bathroom cabinets, underneath the kitchen sink & the porch.

My BF does not shop, so I am also trying to get all of the shopping done for a while so the house is stocked (cat food, kitty litter, beer- for him, protein bars, fiber bars, ect).

I have borrowed a few things from my mom (who has these items left over from a broken ankle incident). I borrowed a raised toilet seat with arm handles, a walker, a "grabber", a shower stool, an over the lap tray, big ice pack, and her recliner (I don't have one).

I am also getting the items that I will need for after the surgery:
PJ's that button up the front with loose pants
Thin, tight, tank tops to wear under CG
Larger underwear
Second CG for when I have to wash the first
Exercise Band (to hold drains)
Bed pads
Pads
Gauze
Paper Tape
Stool Softener
Stool Softener with Laxative
Gas-X
Benadryl
Antibacterial Soap
Wet-Wipes
Vitamin C
Turmeric
Bromelain
Arnica Montana
Pill Cases & Medication Chart
Thermometer
Low sodium soup
Protein bars
Fiber Bars
Pineapple
Low Sodium crackers
Plain animal crackers
Applesauce
Pudding

I am sure there will be more. Any suggestions?

I am sure th

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August 20, 2013
Ask to use Neodyne Bioscience embrace advanced scar therapy for the scar- it will make a HUGE difference!
August 20, 2013
Ask the surgeon for the embrace advanced scar therapy device from Neodyne Biosciences- it will make a huge difference in the appearance of the scar!!!
August 21, 2013

Welcome to the tummy tuckers.  You are all ready to go girl!   I am happy and excited for you so let the count down begin!!  Woo hoo..another new tummy on the way.

UPDATED FROM timetotakeitoff
20 days pre

Picking out a new Bellybutton Style

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So yesterday I searched the web for belly button styles. It made me a little giddy. I can't wait to get rid of my ugly cavern of a belly button.
I went with more of a slit type belly button.

I ended up putting together a page of belly button pictures to take to my pre-op appointment to discuss with Dr. Clark.

All of the pictures have super flat stomachs (I know I probably won't get one of those!) but I love the shapes of the belly buttons. Pictures Below are just a few ideas.

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August 27, 2013
Good luck! I'm a month after you! I'll be following your progress. :-)