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TT, Flank Lipo, Muscle Repair, and Chin Lip in Central Illinois Booked and Ready! - Illinois City, IL

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Yipeeee. I'm booked! July 2nd. Excited and...

luckygal1985April 30, 2013
$12,000
Yipeeee. I'm booked! July 2nd. Excited and scared to death! Love this site. I'm reading everyone's blogs like crazy and creating a list of things I need to buy or do before my surgery. I'm working out/jogging and trying to lose a few last minute pounds.

I'm 5'2 and about 138 pounds. I have had a C-Section and a Hysterectomy and my stomach (muffin top) not only protrudes out from lack of muscle tone but I have muffin top to boot. I have spent years at the gym, spinning, doing Zumba, cardio, weights, and nothing touches this mid section. I've wanted this TT for 10+ years and I'm finally sick and tired of being sick and tired about my mid-section so I'm treating myself! I'll keep blogging and reading as the weeks approach.

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Kareydfw
May 1, 2013
You are going to be thrilled. It does take a little recovery time, but I'm thankful I worked out beforehand. I think it has made my recovery smoother. My complaint was sagging skin and I'm beautiful now! Im 5'3" and 122 so no weight problems in my abdomen. Just aging, saggy skin above my belly button. I'm 53 amd my abs look like I'm a buffed out 25 yr old. Tomorrow I'm one month post op. Good luck!!
luckygal1985
May 2, 2013
oh, that makes me sooooo happy to hear. Thank you for sharing that. I'm a runner, so my legs are in great shape but I should probably work on my upper body, you think? Someone said something about building your upper arms so you can lift yourself up. Do you mind if i ask what you weighed before the surgery? Did you drop a dress size?
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Kareydfw
May 2, 2013
Until last Monday I've been wearing quite a few layers including a layer of foam under a body suit for compression so my size is still evolving. I was around 124 going into surgery. Now around 120-122. I worked out abs, legs, arms, back and I believe I managed better because of it. I don't know if your dr has the pain pump but it was great. It was a tiny catheter line that sent pain meds straight to my abdomen area. That and Tylenol and I was set. My dr gave me prescription for anti gas and wanted me to have an empty stomach so there wasn't pressure in that area as I healed. He gave me a prescription for narcotics but also thinks they slow healing. I didn't take them because I didn't need them. I wish I had great legs but that will be what I work on at the gym as soon as I'm cleared to work out. I thought I'd be back at work in ten days, but it ended up more like 17 days. I was driving myself across town to my check ups within 4 days.
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Anna_17
May 2, 2013
Goodluck! hope all goes great with ur TT!
Kimmers25
May 5, 2013

Welcome to the community!!  So glad you joined us.  When I was reading your story I thought you were talking about me...LOL

 

Kennedy1063
May 6, 2013
Congrats! I too was nervous about the procedure but i had been wanting to have it done so when i finally scheduled my tt i was more excited than nervous. The first two days were definately the hardest. As long as you have someone to help you, all will be fine. The pain pump was amazing, i found that i didnt need narcitics after the second day. My main problem was the back pain from not being able to walk straight and not being able to stretch. The results are definately worth it though. I would do it all over again if i had to. My only regret is, waiting so long to have it done. Good luck and keep us posted.
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2 months pre

Went to my regular Doctor this week and asked if...

luckygal1985May 8, 2013
Went to my regular Doctor this week and asked if she would order my pre-op labs as part of my annual "wellness exam" and she agree, so yipppeee on getting insurance to pay for at least that!" LOL.

My pre-op instructions arrived in the mail the other day too. Low bulk/low fiber diet several days before surgery and then no eating from noon the day before surgery. I'm going to be hungry :)

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Anna_17
May 9, 2013
How exciting isnt it :)
UPDATED FROM luckygal1985
2 months pre

Pre op photos

luckygal1985May 19, 2013
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