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Hi ladies, so after having my breasts done in Feb...
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Hi ladies, so after having my breasts done in Feb this year and knowing just how much better it's made me feel, I have now finally decided to go ahead with a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo to the flanks (hips)
I have been doing research for months and months and was almost set on going to Prague to save money. I sent off all my details and pictures and they declined saying I needed to lose a stone in weight first even though I posted the same pictures as a question on this site and many surgeons said I was an excellent candidate for the op. I booked a free consultation in Southampton to get all the info I needed and to see if it was right for me being heading abroad, which was today. I couldn't believe my luck when it was the same surgeon that did my breast augmentation in London in February!!! (dr Gabrielle Bourghini) what are the chances!!? Either a huge coincidence or a sign not to risk going abroad.
So I had my consultation this afternoon 7th July 2016 via The Hospital Group.
He checked me over and pulled my skin down to see how much stretch there was, he also put his hands in the centre of my tummy and made me cough to check my muscle separation which is pretty bad due to having a csection in 2011, my daughter is now 5 and I'm pretty set on just the one.
So he thoroughly explained the procedure to me with pictures so I could see what his plans were with my scar positioning etc, the only small issue I may have is a mark where my belly button piercing is but that's fine, he said everything under my bb will be removed, all tattoos and stretch marks will be gone!!!! I knew I'd leave wanting to just book it after seeing my surgeon again. So I went down and sat with the patient co ordinator who went through all the finer details and after explains that the cost is such a big thing she managed to reduce the cost by £1k so the total price is £6k. You get three years after care which is such a huge difference to the 10 days I'd spend in Prague. The surgery is done in their private hospital in Birmingham where you have a private room for two night and they also offer a private car for £220 return. All my follow ups will be in Southampton which is only 45 minutes from me. I haven't as yet given the go ahead as its so much money but I do have savings so I can afford it outright, it's just the smaller things to consider like childcare etc but now is the best time to do it as I have a break in between work. It feels like you have to justify your decision to everyone but I am so unbelievably fed up of eating well and exercising and getting no where. I never ever wear jeans and live in leggings as the minute I eat and bloat I'm so uncomfortable trying to hold my stomach in which I'm sure everyone here can relate to. So the date I can take is 5th September, so only 8 weeks! Such a huge, huge decision but I really feel like it's the right one.
I have been doing research for months and months and was almost set on going to Prague to save money. I sent off all my details and pictures and they declined saying I needed to lose a stone in weight first even though I posted the same pictures as a question on this site and many surgeons said I was an excellent candidate for the op. I booked a free consultation in Southampton to get all the info I needed and to see if it was right for me being heading abroad, which was today. I couldn't believe my luck when it was the same surgeon that did my breast augmentation in London in February!!! (dr Gabrielle Bourghini) what are the chances!!? Either a huge coincidence or a sign not to risk going abroad.
So I had my consultation this afternoon 7th July 2016 via The Hospital Group.
He checked me over and pulled my skin down to see how much stretch there was, he also put his hands in the centre of my tummy and made me cough to check my muscle separation which is pretty bad due to having a csection in 2011, my daughter is now 5 and I'm pretty set on just the one.
So he thoroughly explained the procedure to me with pictures so I could see what his plans were with my scar positioning etc, the only small issue I may have is a mark where my belly button piercing is but that's fine, he said everything under my bb will be removed, all tattoos and stretch marks will be gone!!!! I knew I'd leave wanting to just book it after seeing my surgeon again. So I went down and sat with the patient co ordinator who went through all the finer details and after explains that the cost is such a big thing she managed to reduce the cost by £1k so the total price is £6k. You get three years after care which is such a huge difference to the 10 days I'd spend in Prague. The surgery is done in their private hospital in Birmingham where you have a private room for two night and they also offer a private car for £220 return. All my follow ups will be in Southampton which is only 45 minutes from me. I haven't as yet given the go ahead as its so much money but I do have savings so I can afford it outright, it's just the smaller things to consider like childcare etc but now is the best time to do it as I have a break in between work. It feels like you have to justify your decision to everyone but I am so unbelievably fed up of eating well and exercising and getting no where. I never ever wear jeans and live in leggings as the minute I eat and bloat I'm so uncomfortable trying to hold my stomach in which I'm sure everyone here can relate to. So the date I can take is 5th September, so only 8 weeks! Such a huge, huge decision but I really feel like it's the right one.
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July 9, 2016
Hi Kdsb82x! Wow, not long for you then! How are you feeling? Are you ready? Where abouts are you going? Wishing you all the luck in the world x
July 11, 2016
Not long now, it's crazy to think it's next week!!
I'm getting ready, picked most of the bits up I think I'll need, getting the house cleaned & organising the kids.
It's such a mix of emotions but I think I'll be terrified when the day comes, I'm just going to keep reading everyone else's stories to try to keep focused. It's hard to believe that I'm actually going to look like everyone else!!
I'm going to Buckhurst Hill in Essex.
What about you? X
I'm getting ready, picked most of the bits up I think I'll need, getting the house cleaned & organising the kids.
It's such a mix of emotions but I think I'll be terrified when the day comes, I'm just going to keep reading everyone else's stories to try to keep focused. It's hard to believe that I'm actually going to look like everyone else!!
I'm going to Buckhurst Hill in Essex.
What about you? X
July 11, 2016
Oh good for you! I can imagine you have really mixed emotions. Mine are bad enough just trying to book the damn thing! Well done on getting so close. My boobs were done in bexley Heath in Kent but this will be with The Hospital Group in Southampton but with the same surgeon. The actual op is done in Birmingham where I stay two nights but all the follow ups are back in Southampton which is a 45m drive from my house in Poole. Best of luck!! I will be following you x
July 12, 2016
A combination of nerves & excitement haha!!
Thanks, you'll have to let me know when you decide to get booked x
Thanks, you'll have to let me know when you decide to get booked x
September 17, 2016
You look amazing and your pictures shows whole picture for a nervous me.... ive alot more than you. You look good. Thanks for sharing.
UPDATED FROM chc28x
2 months pre
Ahhhh decisions!!
It is such a huge decision to make and ring up to book the surgery. If it wasn't down to the money I'm sure I'd do it in an instant. But then also you think is that money worth vanity? Am I just being vain? People have far worse stomach issues than me, do I really need it?? I'm sure this is the same thought pattern as others. If I go ahead and book it will be in 8 weeks time, I know I will be so much happier but there's always that worry of waking up in regret and a lot skinter than before the op!!
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September 17, 2016
Husband doesnt want me to do it... im desperate and booked for thursday 22nd
September 17, 2016
Good for you! You have to do what's right for you, no one else. People didn't see why I had this issue with my stomach but no one knows how you feel. We shouldn't have to spend every day figuring out how to disguise it. Not long for you then, I will bookmark you so I can see you get on. You will be extremely nervous and go through the shall I shan't I, am I being silly, do I really need to spend all that money etc but you'll be glad you did it xx
UPDATED FROM chc28x
2 months pre
Still undecided
A week since my consultation and it's all I keep thinking about, I really want it done yet for some reason can't commit to it. I guess it's because of the fear of 'do I really need it?' as so many other beautiful ladies on here genuinely have been badly stretched from their babies and I am fortunately no where near that stretched, but I know I cannot change the pouch and my muscles are separated also, all I can do is reduce my hip side. However, I could try really hard for six months and see if I'm just as miserable, but this seems like the perfect opportunity as I'm off work during the available dates offered. Arghhhh. I'm wondering if we all share the same thought process before booking?
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July 14, 2016
I was in the same boat as you. I worked out and worked out. I am three weeks post op and so far I have zero regrets!
July 14, 2016
Hi Heart11, I literally can think
Of nothing else, my bottom half is bigger and my butt has lost all muscle tone lately and I'm just constantly comparing myself to the other reviews and wondering if I just worked my butt off would I not have to take such drastic measures. I'm sure it's the same thought process as everyone else before surgery. I think when I book it (would only be 8 weeks time) then I will sort out my diet and try and sort out my lower half so I'm happy all round x
July 14, 2016
I've just looked at your review and you are a very similar shape to me! That's made me feel so much better, I also have tattoos that was told would come straight off! That made me happy! What would you say to your old self at my stage now having been through it?
July 15, 2016
Well I am just three weeks out but I am so happy already and I am super swollen still. The selling goes down each day but every day I am more and more happy with my results. I love that both of my tattoos are gone. The large one was a cover up of a name that I never should have gotten. Right now I was say go for it! I am wishing I would have done this sooner so I could be enjoying my new self unstead of waiting for swelling to go down.
July 15, 2016
I'm the same! I can't wait for my tattoos to go! One of mine is also a cover up of a name, the other used to be a nice swallow but it's now a seagull!!
Booked for the same procedure as you on the 22nd July.
I understand your reservations completely. I too had my boobs done abroad but decided it was too big a surgery to risk going back for.
I've booked my tt 3 times over the years so this is it now, no chickening out!
Equally the cost has been a huge factor, it's such a lot of money to justify but I don't want to be old & thinking that is not wasted the best years feeling so unhappy.
Good luck with your planning, the time will be here before you know it x