52 and Pondering a Tummy Tuck.... - Howard, PA

Okay, my 1st consult with Dr. Bitterly at Danville, PA medical center. He said I need to get a cat scan to find out how big and where my hernia is. He seemed certain that I would have to have a vertical scar if I did the hernia and tummy tuck at the same time. I have had my cat scan and am waiting to see what he/general surgeon that will perform the hernia repair have to say.....

Had my first consultation with Dr. Bitterly in Danville, PA. I liked him, he seems much older than I thought he would be, not sure why that sorta bothered me but it did. I guess on the positive side he has done lots of surgery! Due to my hernia he said I might have to have a vertical scar :((((( if he does it at the same time. He is sending me to a general surgeon do have a CT with iodine dye to see what exactly is going on and how big it is. Anyone here have a vertical scar? He also said that my eyelids are drooping enough that I may be able to get them fixed for very little as insurance will pay. He puts breast implants in through the crease under the breast, it's closer to the muscle he puts it under and he feels it is the best way to do it. I am sceduling my 2nd consult with Emily Peterson at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. So, has anyone else had their surgery done by her? Thanks for any input!!

Okay, so I made an appointment for my 1st consult with a PS. It's with Dr. Bitterly in Danville Pa at the geisinger plastic surgery center. I'm excited but I'm also second guessing spending the $ on myself. Guess when you are a mom you get so used to doing for everyone else that it becomes unnatural to do for you....wish me luck.