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Best Decision of my Life!!! - Indianapolis, IN

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I've always been up and down weight wise, but...

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newmomma25
WORTH IT$12,781
I've always been up and down weight wise, but rawked it out till I had kids. I was fat. Life dramatically changed, i went back to school, lost 70lbs, and took the plunge. I researched and met multiple docs for 2yrs. I heard it all. A bazillion opinions, a butch if yeses and nos, felt pushed and ignored, and was disappointed. When I met Dr. Bergman, I knew she was it. I had. 7.5hr surgery (which terrified me) with the most amazing group of caring people I've met. I had 7lbs of skin and fat removed!!!! I had. Tummy tuck, flank and back roll lipo, and my 38D lifted and 325cc saline implants placed. I am one week out, drains been removed, and I pretty much can stand straight. It has honestly been an easier recovery than I dreamed.

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Debra Bergman, MD

Debra Bergman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 11, 2013
Post more after pics
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May 12, 2013
I'll take a few more. I was on my phone and am only 11 days post op, so other than less steristrips, I don't look too different yet. The swelling sucks!!!!
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May 12, 2013

Wow, you're looking great so far! Thanks so much for sharing your story on RealSelf. What's been the hardest part about recovery?

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May 12, 2013
Honestly.......sleeping. I've been off pain meds since about day 5/6 and walking upright since about day 6/7. once I moved to bed sleeping, it sucks to wake up stiff. Oh, and mid-upper back soreness they said probably from a combo of lipo and walking slouched over.
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May 12, 2013
Well you look great... Get it!
June 10, 2019
Love Dr. Bergman , I have had her since 2008 for my implants. 2 yard ago mini tummy tuck and lipo on flanks and hips. And a few lipo tweaks in office.
You look fantastic ❤️❤️
UPDATED FROM newmomma25
12 days post

I am having splitting or dehiscence around my...

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newmomma25
I am having splitting or dehiscence around my right nipple. Kinda freaked out right now, but it isn't terrible and no infection. I restarted my antibiotic, and I will be seeing the surgeon tomorrow.

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May 12, 2013
you look fantastic! Congratulations!
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May 12, 2013
You look great! Keep us posted
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May 13, 2013
Congrats u look great and its gonna look even better in a few weeks!
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May 13, 2013
I am from Indiana also! I live in TN now. Thank you for sharing your story :) Just curious will your surgeon let you put your nipple bar bells back in after surgery? I used to have mine done, and my hubby wants me to do it again after surgery
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May 21, 2013
I actually lost all nipple sensation when I had them done. Since surgery.....wowzas, feeling came back 10 fold! I like it and don't want to put them back
UPDATED FROM newmomma25
20 days post

3wks post op

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The tummy is healing great. My left breast is doing pretty good, but my right breast is having issues. Im worried it's a hematoma meaning it will need a second surgery. It is draining nasty black old blood. Other than that, I'm moving fine and feeling bettet, although still incredibly tired!

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May 21, 2013
You look great!!! happy healing thanks for sharing your journey and pics they are encouraging
May 29, 2022
Can I please ask, are all of your stitches done internally? Or was there a small ring of stitches on the outside ??