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6 Weeks Post-op Update for Long Island Lizzie - Garden City, NY
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I am 52 and, over the years, I have had 2...
LI LizzieJune 16, 2012
WORTH IT$16,000
I am 52 and, over the years, I have had 2 c-sections, appendectomy, myomectomy and hysterectomy. All of those surgeries plus weight fluctuations have turned my stomach into a hot mess. Though I have being thinking about doing a tummy tuck for years, I tried lipo first (which helped but did not get rid of the pooch). So, I decided to finally have the tummy tuck with lipo around the flanks and breast augmentation. I am a little nervous but very excited. And, I am doing it for me :-)
Will post "before" pictures as soon as I figure out how to do it. Initial consultation, pre-op visit and medical clearance completed. Now I am getting mentally prepared and this site is a great source of information.
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Replies (4)
June 23, 2012
Congratulations on doing this for yourself. You will feel like a new woman! I'm 13 wks post op. had a TT and breast reduction. Good luck and look forward to the pics. :)
June 25, 2012
How exciting! This site is so awesome! I am getting a mm too! Full tt w/ muscle repair, lipo of flanks, stomach and back, breast aug and lift!
November 20, 2014
was it $16K for just the tummy tuck? Or did it also include lipo? I have a consultation with LI Plastic Surgical Group next month, but I'm worried about the costs.
UPDATED FROM LI Lizzie
Finally got a photo up ... and it's after lipo,...
LI LizzieJune 25, 2012
Finally got a photo up ... and it's after lipo, which did make a tremendous difference. Despite that change, I still have the C-section cliff (which is what I call it because I feel like you can jump right off of it).
Like so many others on the site, I am just realizing how detrimental this has been to my self-confidence over the years. My husband of 24 years has always said that it doesn't matter - but it does matter to me. So I am glad that I am doing something about it for me.
My tummy tuck, lipo of the flanks and breast augmentation procedures are this Thursday and I cannot wait :-) I am supposed to get the progressive suture technique but my PS says that I will still go home with 2 drains.
Will try to post an update ob day 1 Post-Op.
Like so many others on the site, I am just realizing how detrimental this has been to my self-confidence over the years. My husband of 24 years has always said that it doesn't matter - but it does matter to me. So I am glad that I am doing something about it for me.
My tummy tuck, lipo of the flanks and breast augmentation procedures are this Thursday and I cannot wait :-) I am supposed to get the progressive suture technique but my PS says that I will still go home with 2 drains.
Will try to post an update ob day 1 Post-Op.
We're so glad you found us! Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf. You certainly have had your share of surgeries. I hope that since you're so used to the drill this won't be a huge deal for you...though recovery is certainly a journey and uncomfortable...but you'll make it through. PLease keep us posted!
When is your surgery scheduled for?
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