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Belly button & flank issue after tummy tuck with lipo & MR

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I cant believe its finally happening! I have two...

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AJ2517February 14, 2013
$8,076

I cant believe its finally happening! I have two children and my stomach didnt go back to the way it was before I had them. Ive lost all my weight from the kids but thats the only thing making me feel unhappy with my body. I am so excited and nervous at the same time but know whatever it takes to go through it will be worth it. I have a lot of support from my husband and close friends and family, just counting down the days now...

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Ralph R. Garramone, MD

Ralph R. Garramone, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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DanJinFL
June 7, 2015
Hi. Was the total cost of your TT $8,000 - including all other fees (O/R, anesthesia, etc)? Thank you.
UPDATED FROM AJ2517
18 days pre

I woke up yesterday with a sore throat and all...

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AJ2517February 17, 2013
I woke up yesterday with a sore throat and all stuffy. This needs to go away ASAP! I have 18 days till surgery day and have to be well!!

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K_at_RealSelf
February 19, 2013

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your journey with us!

I hope you're feeling a little better now and your sore throat is going away, that's the last thing you need! Are you all prepared otherwise for the big day?

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AJ2517
February 23, 2013
I think I'm prepared big not sure, really. Will find out on Tuesday morning when I have my pre op. I did go buy some comfy clothes for recovery but have not bought spans or anything like that. Figured I'd ask my PS about what to get. Mentally I am ready and can't wait for the day to come!!!!! : )
K_at_RealSelf
February 23, 2013

Well, it will be here before you know it! Love your countdown clock! Lol

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AJ2517
February 23, 2013
Kirsty, did I mess up somewhere? Im noticing my story is under Tumescent Liposuction Stories?
K_at_RealSelf
February 23, 2013

It looks like that's the treatment you posted it under. What procedure is it you're having?

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AJ2517
February 23, 2013
I replied to you at the top of my comments by accident. Multi-tasking apparently doesnt work for me while Im taking care of kids and on computer lol
K_at_RealSelf
February 23, 2013

No problem, I'll move it to the Tummy Tuck section for you now.

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AJ2517
February 23, 2013
Thanks!
UPDATED FROM AJ2517
12 days pre

Ok, Im adding my pre op pics. Ikk. I honestly...

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AJ2517February 23, 2013
Ok, Im adding my pre op pics. Ikk. I honestly think I look worse than these specific pictures show but theyre already pretty bad. I have my pre op appt on Tuesday and cant wait to get more info. My countdown says 11 days, 20 hours, 16 minutes, and 30 seconds..yay!

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Poohdora29
February 23, 2013
I hope you are feeling better. I can't wait to follow your journey. Won't be to much longer now. Also can't wait to hear about your pre-op appt. :)
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AJ2517
February 23, 2013
Thank you! I am feeling a little better but it's still there. I'm confident that I have enough time to get better before the big day! Can't WAIT for pre op! When is your pre op appt?
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Poohdora29
February 23, 2013
Mine is on March 5th. :)
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AJ2517
February 23, 2013
I started a countdown clock lol. 11 days, 22 hours, 52 minutes, and 48..47..46 seconds lolol
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Poohdora29
February 23, 2013
I have a countdown app on my phone. Lets see mine says, 25 days, 19 hours, 20 minutes, 5 seconds lol
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Poohdora29
February 23, 2013
What time do you go on on surgery day? I have to be there at 7:30 a.m.
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AJ2517
February 23, 2013
They told me its subject to change until we get closer to the date but tentatively I have to be there at 9:30 for 10:30 surgery
sunnydays2
February 24, 2013
you should have the surgery team count down and shout "Happy New You!!" right before they give you the sedative.
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AJ2517
February 24, 2013
Happy New You!! lol I like that!
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AJ2517
February 23, 2013
I must have messed it up lol. Im having a tummy tuck. Lipo is part of it but I didnt mean to post it under that
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Poohdora29
February 24, 2013
I bet you will have excellent results! Can't wait! :)
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AJ2517
February 27, 2013
Thank you! Will be keeping track of your progress as well. Cant believe its so close!!
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Poohdora29
February 27, 2013
I know it. Its almost our turn! :)
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