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Much Needed Tummy Tuck! - Greensburg, PA
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I have lost about 72 pounds. I have been at the...
Kellbell2016June 26, 2016
WORTH IT$7,600
I have lost about 72 pounds. I have been at the same weight now for about 6 months. I decided to go have a consult in February 2016. I meant with the Dr. I was nervous about everything will I be a good candidate? Will I be happy with doing this? How long will the recovery be? He looked at my stomach and said yes I would be a good canidate with my stomach the way it hangs down. He said he will be able to make it flat and get rid of all the hanging skin. But with me being plus size I might not get the hour glass shape as I would if I was skinnier. But I'm ok with this. I hate when I run and I can hear my stomach hitting my legs. So I went home and discussed it with my husband surprisingly he was very supportive knowing how hard I have worked to get to where I am. So I went back here June and had another consult with the nurse about it. I had so many questions and she was very helpful answered all my questions and concerns. So I wefnt ahead and scheduled I am so excited. I'm not looking back!!! It's scheduled for September 15th!!!
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June 27, 2016
Dr. Johns did my tummy tuck and bbl. I love him. He's a great surgeon. If u get a chance check out both of my profiles with his work. Good luck sweetie
June 27, 2016
Thank you so much!!! I'm so excited I have heard so many wonderful things about him. I want to try to loose more weight before my surgery.
June 28, 2016
How long were u off work? Was it more painful then u thought? Anything that u recommend to do or have? How long till u stood up straight?
June 28, 2016
I took 3x wks off work. The worst part for me was the swelling. I was the size of a house from the swelling. My first day back to work i left early because of the swelling. I cod have taken a month off but i didn't. It was about 10 days b4 i stood up. Ill b honest thank god my mom was a nurse she had to wipe my butt when i pooped cuz it was just to hard to do myself. It just feels like u did a million sit ups. I slept in a recliner for about a month. Make sure u take ur pain meds, get arnica gel and arnica pills too they help with swelling. It's a long healing process but well worth it.
June 28, 2016
I also used a walker to get around my apartment because u can't stand up straight oh and the drains do suck. They kinda hurt. He puts them above ur koochie i had mine for 10 days and u can't shower until they come out. That first shower was the best shower in the world lol. My best friend just had a tummy tuck and breast lift from dr johns she crys when she looks in the mirror that's how happy ske is. Im 3.5 wks post op of my bbl revision. Dr Johns is just great. I work at highmark and my boss worked with him so she is the 1 that refered me to him
June 28, 2016
I'm so excited!!! How long ago did your best friend have her tummy tuck done? How was her recovery?
June 28, 2016
She had her TT end of last month she's doing great and back to work. She said she was so glad to have me go thru it first lol so she cod ask me everything
July 31, 2016
Congratulations on your weight loss! That is a significant amount! I wish you well on your surgery. I'm plus-sized too, but I've had difficulty losing more than 15 lbs and keeping it off. I'm excited to see your results. Best wishes!
August 1, 2016
Thank you!!!! I just wish I could loose more I have been stuck here for about 8 months I workout 6 days a week. It's so frustrating. Right now really my stomach is the thing holding me back from being happy. I just hope I am happy with my results and not disappointed. But really anything would be better then now. I will definetely post pictures!!!
August 12, 2016
Congratulations on your weight loss!! Good luck on your TT journey.
August 12, 2016
Thank you! I don't think we are far from each other. You said towards Pittsburgh. I am east of the city. You look so great I thought of even switching to your doctor
August 12, 2016
Im schedules with dr Francis johns he is in Monroeville and greensburg. I'm having surgery in delmont
August 16, 2016
If you're close enough I would highly recommend him! You will not regret it. He is very personal. You're not just another patient to him. He's available through text any time. He even answers emails himself. His reviews are 5 star across the board.
August 12, 2016
Keep up the good work! I'm a plus size girl and I had my tummy tuck done April 13th best decision of my life. Don't be discouraged you will be happy with the results. Check out my profile search tsmyers for my pics. Can't wait to see your results
UPDATED FROM Kellbell2016
2 months pre
Meeting with anesthesiologist
Kellbell2016July 12, 2016
Tomorrow I meet with the anesthesiologist to see if my throat is ok for a breathing tube. I have never been put under and also with me still being plus size even though I lost a lot of weight. Which really frustrates me. He wants to make sure he can get a breathing tube down my throat. I also scheduled my ekg for August 19th. I am going to get it done in Monroeville about an hour from my house. It's only cost 40.00 for both ekg and reading. Then I will get my blood work done at another location due to it being more reasonably priced. The cbc test is 59.30 and the bmp test is 72.70. I still have my days where im really excited, then scared of what could go wrong then back to excited. I know this is the best choice for me to be happy!!! I can't wait to get to the flat side!!!!
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September 18, 2016
How did things go?
September 18, 2016
It went pretty good. The surgery was suppose to last an hour and a half. It ended up being about 3 and a half hours. He removed 11 pounds of skin and fat. Then 2 more pounds from lipo suction. Total 13 pounds. When I woke up I was comfortable. I had a little nausea. But I breathed through it another they put stuff in my IV to make sure I did not get sick. I was able to walk pretty straight I have to remind myself to slouch so I don't pull nothing. Thursday and Friday was more sore getting up and down. Today is definitely easier getting up and down. Now I'm just irritated from sitting around. I just worry about recovery I just hope it goes well. I have been taking it easy I have had a lot of help which is great!.
September 19, 2016
Good luck to you. I am planning for October. I lost 101 lbs and I have to go through a couple of procedures. The front and at another time the love handles
September 19, 2016
Wow congrats to you girl!!! That's awesome!!! I'm so happy for you!! You will be happy u did this!!!!
You look better,keep it up,im searching too hope i do it soon to,im trying yo lose weight first,god bless you