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Well I have to say that I am not a 'blogger' at all, but I have read so many great reviews on this site it has inspired me to share my story. As with most of you, I am doing a tummy tuck not for vanity reasons but to regain my self-confidence that I once had. I am 5'2 ", no children,and I was 210lbs 2 years ago. My partner and I both went on a medically supervised weight loss program and we both lost a significant amount of weight. I lost 60lbs and for me sitting at 150lbs was really a weight I felt good at. I knew in the back of my mind that I wanted to finally have the tummy tuck that I have always wanted since high school. Even at 18 and 120lbs, I still had the pooch. So after successfully reaching my goal weight, I gave myself 2 years to see where my weight would settle at. I now fluctuate between 160 to 165lbs. Back in October of 2012 I took the plunge and had consultation with my ps Dr Santin. I was thinking I was still too "fat" to really have this done, but he said that I was an ideal candidate due to keeping my weight stable for the past 2 years. My partner noted to Dr Santin that if I was going to do a TT, how easy would it be to do a breast lift as well? I was so focused on getting rid of my 'tire' that having my saggy breast done was the last thing on my mind. So after finding out much money was involved, finding financing, I have a scheduled surgery date for April 18 for both the TT and BL.
Any words of advice on vitamins and pre-op preps?
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UPDATED FROM kimrzzz5
2 months pre
Question ladies: So I had steadily lost my 60 lbs...
Question ladies:
So I had steadily lost my 60 lbs over a two year period. I reached my goal that I had made... so that was about 2 years ago. I have gained some over the past couple of years, but now that I am trying to lose a little before surgery it seems so stubborn!! I noticed a change in my body system last summer which I attribute some sort of peri-menopause. Mostly night sweats. So does anyone out there know what I could do to get this weight off? Am I lacking some sort of supplement like Black Cohosh or something? Seems this week all I want to do is EAT! Uggg! Halp!
So I had steadily lost my 60 lbs over a two year period. I reached my goal that I had made... so that was about 2 years ago. I have gained some over the past couple of years, but now that I am trying to lose a little before surgery it seems so stubborn!! I noticed a change in my body system last summer which I attribute some sort of peri-menopause. Mostly night sweats. So does anyone out there know what I could do to get this weight off? Am I lacking some sort of supplement like Black Cohosh or something? Seems this week all I want to do is EAT! Uggg! Halp!
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February 24, 2013
You will do great ... Hormones suck .. I tried to lose before mine I think I lost 5 pounds... I love my results so far I am 12 days po
February 25, 2013
Thanks Sara. Did you or have you ever taken anything for hormone imbalance? I still keep a some-what lower calorie, higher protein diet (1200-1500 cal) during the week, but will splurge a little on the weekends. My weight won't budge. I don't know if my body is just used to this routine, or maybe i should try some sort of estrogen replacement?
On the brighter side: How is your recovery going?
February 25, 2013
I use hormone creams they help with the pure rage I felt but my weight does not budge if I make it to July I will officially be in menopause .. I am 12 days po really doing good.. I get tired easily but I think it is because of my age.. But oh well.. Pain wise TT does not hurt just back strain .. Going to try to sleep with DH tonight. Been in guest room last 5 nights before that slept in recliner. I did not have drains .. Still have swelling I still do not show the 15 pounds he took off.. I really really love my results.. You will love yours too .. I am seriously thinking boobs next hubby will not be pleased lol... Keep me updated on your progress ...
February 25, 2013
Wow that's great! Your pictures are fantastic. No drains, huh? I wonder why some PS do use and some don't? I'm doing the breast lift as well. Never been prego, but my gawd! You would think by my saggy boobs I have breast fed! He also told me I won't need lipo on the flanks, and im thinking: really? Wonder if i should ask him to do it anyway. He doesn't like to do lipo because he said it destroys good cells. Hmm, we'll see. I go in on March 18th to pay and get instructions.
February 26, 2013
On the drains mine just figures one less way for infection . I figure you swell with or without them.. Saw my PS yesterday he was very pleased with my progress so I am just kicked back relaxing. Lipo every doc has their own opinion .. I would ask.. Especially if you have love handles
March 1, 2013
You have the same body type as me so I'm interested in your results. Good job on keeping your weight so stable and losing it in the first place! I'm a little before you, good luck in April!
March 1, 2013
Thanks Roswellmom! Starting Monday I am gonna hit it hard again and try to drop about 10lbs before surgery. Protein and veggies with tons of water..aacckk! Oh well, it is so worth it. Good luck as well, i'm gonna keep tabs on you too! We may have matching tummies! lol
UPDATED FROM kimrzzz5
1 month pre
Ok so RS is prompting me to do an update, but...
Ok so RS is prompting me to do an update, but since my surgery isn't until April 18th I hope I don't bore you all with my ramblings...LOL. Thought I would add a before and after photo from my 60lb weight loss. Whenever I am feeling fat, I just take a look at that bad boy and realize that I'm doing alright!
Also I thought I would let you all know about my surgery. I am going to have the breast lift and the tummy tuck. Fee for both is $9225.00. Anesthesia will run between $1750 - $2250. My surgeon's office also has a surgical suite on site so I won't have to pay any hospital fees. He only does surgeries one day a week and that is on Thursdays. He does, without a doubt, make you stay in his on site apartment suites for 2 nights following surgery with a pain pump. That is an additional $60.00 per night - probably the best $120 bucks I will spend on the whole surgery! haha. It is self supervised, so I will be having my honey stay with me both nights. The nurse is on call if needed. He also told me that he prefers the drains to be for 2 weeks. From what I have read, this is not gonna be the fun part. Pre-op is March 18th, so I am curious to see if he will have me go on the Arnica and Bromaline.
Welp, there ya go....my hope is to help anyone who has questions about prices and procedures. Happy healing to all who have reached The Flat Side!
Ciao for now!
Also I thought I would let you all know about my surgery. I am going to have the breast lift and the tummy tuck. Fee for both is $9225.00. Anesthesia will run between $1750 - $2250. My surgeon's office also has a surgical suite on site so I won't have to pay any hospital fees. He only does surgeries one day a week and that is on Thursdays. He does, without a doubt, make you stay in his on site apartment suites for 2 nights following surgery with a pain pump. That is an additional $60.00 per night - probably the best $120 bucks I will spend on the whole surgery! haha. It is self supervised, so I will be having my honey stay with me both nights. The nurse is on call if needed. He also told me that he prefers the drains to be for 2 weeks. From what I have read, this is not gonna be the fun part. Pre-op is March 18th, so I am curious to see if he will have me go on the Arnica and Bromaline.
Welp, there ya go....my hope is to help anyone who has questions about prices and procedures. Happy healing to all who have reached The Flat Side!
Ciao for now!
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March 8, 2013
My pre op is March 12 and surgery is April 12. I'm having a TT and BL. Good luck , I'll be following your story! I just added my story earlier today but it takes 2 days to be approved/ posted. Congrats on the weight loss :)
March 8, 2013
Thanks Anewmesoon! I am starting to get anxious/excited to get it done! I started Monday eating "clean" and working out more to get my body into shape for surgery. I'll be following your story as well! I will check it out when it posts!
March 9, 2013
Congrats on weight loss. My body was similar to yours. I would talk to ps abt extended and show pinch your love handles and let him know you are expecting for that to be gone too. He may already be planning on doing an extended tummy tuck. Are you getting Lipo? I had 2000 cc of fat taken out. So that was 6 pds. I'm not sure how much skin he took off.
March 10, 2013
When i asked him about lipo, he said no - he said he doesn't want to destroy fat cells that are healthy? I see him on the18th. I can't quite remember all of the consult- i saw him last October. I have about a bazillion questions now to ask him since joining this website!!
March 9, 2013
When I kept looking at before after pics I got sooo excited. I am happy that I was at the beginning of the mth. I don't think I could have handled the excitement seeing everybody coming out just fine with good results...
March 13, 2013
Welcome kimrzzz5, I felt the same way you did ,I read so much stories that I had to write up on my journey too.Congrats on your weight loss because I know it's hard.I am scheduled for my Tt on April 5,13... So yeah I'm excited and nervous at the same time. So good luck girl and welcome to the Tt world lol. Keep us posted on your journey . I will try my best to keep everyone posted myself . It's really good when you read everyone's stories here because where real women going thru this and we all heal differently .
March 13, 2013
Thanks 35! I don't think I have ever been nervous though out all of this. I'm the type of person who loves those dumb er/surgery shows! lol Like everyone else, I just want to heal as quickly as possible. I am so glad i found this site. I will keep you all posted and I will be following your story. Take care!
March 17, 2013
35look:Since I'm scheduled for my TT on april 9th can you lead the way and tell me how you feel and help me?
March 17, 2013
Of course were the April Tt girls , I would definitely update my page of my journey .Happy with smaller I will lead the way since I'm the 5 and your the 9 th.
March 13, 2013
There's so much ideas on these forums,you get so prepared because everybody tells you how to sleep, eat, everything so this realself is really helpfull kimrzzz5
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