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Happy 50th bday to me. Flat for the first time ever.

Name: Happy 50th bday to me. Flat for the first time ever.
Item: Eric Swanson, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Vanish66

ORIGINAL POST

I been on RS following doctors and other women who...

Vanish66January 14, 2016

WORTH IT$8,000

I been on RS following doctors and other women who have gotten a tummy tuck and/or lipo. I first started my journey about 5 years ago with lipo resolved "shots injected to kill fat". Didn't work and a lawsuit was brought up against the Overland Park location. No results for me. What I did receive was a blotted belly that was dis colored. Great news is, my $2500 was refunded. Now I'm back, this time researching TT. I'm super scared but mentally I think I'm ready. I love myself but I hate my tummy and I'm so self conscious of it. I'm being brave posting these pics. I'm looking for advise from other women that feel as I do. Ps. I had surgery scheduled with SonaBella but I canceled it. Afraid of the saggy skin I may have afterwards. I long to have that flat tummy and too be able to wear a two piece. My 50th bday gift to myself. :-)

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Eric Swanson, MD

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Replies (22)

change2016MeTime

January 16, 2016

Hey there! I'm not a med professional but I think the closest guarantee of a flat tummy is through a tummy tuck. It's a big surgery with serious recovery time but from what I can see on myself so far...so worth it! Good luck on your research and consults!

Vanish66

January 17, 2016

Thank you. I appreciate you. I want one so bad. I'm afraid and the downtime is discouraging me. If do smart lipo I'm afraid of loose skin. This pic I just finished eating but my belly is still big. Ughhh

Cali1104

January 18, 2016

I had my procedure done at Sono Bello and my doctor was great! During the initial and post op visits, he was telling me that I may need a tummy tuck afterwards AND that in his opinion, if I was considering a tummy tuck, that I should get lipo first. My history with my body is that, I was at one time(35 yrs old;45 now) 244 lbs and lost 94 lbs in 10 months. At 150 lbs, my stomach was flat, NOT toned (at all), but flat! I had more (extra) skin on my arms than anyplace else on my body! I know time slows things down and your body changes but, I'm thinking that after this process and starting at 203 lbs, my midsection should be flat?! I HOPE!! But, if I don't, I may consider the TT if there's a considerable amount of skin, which so far, it doesn't look to be. Are you concerned about the financial part of it? Because if not, go ahead and do the Sono Bello and if you need the TT, have it later? The one thing I do know is that if you keep second guessing yourself or canceling appointments, you're still going to have the stomach you have now! As women we're so quick to do things for others, we sometimes get lost. What a great gift to yourself to have a body your confident of! Good luck! ;)

Vanish66

January 18, 2016

Thank you for your reply. I absolutely appreciate you. My tummy is constantly going down right now. 3lbs since this pic was posted last Wed or Thursday. My mind is made up, I'm going with Smart Lipo. I would like to see your results.

Cali1104

January 18, 2016

I just posted.some 2weeks post pics. Check my profile. I can't wait until April. He says that's when I should really see what I'm looking for!

Vanish66

March 31, 2017

Hi Cali, how are you? I decided to have the Tt. I'm 8mpo now. Best decision ever.

Vanish66

June 3, 2017

Hi Cali, how are you?

miami1234

February 9, 2016

You have perfect curves. Your body will look amazing when it's done. I'm going to follow your journey

Vanish66

February 9, 2016

:-) thank you Miami1234. I'm trying to drop at least 15lbs before I do it. I'm hoping the date I want is available.

leiva777

March 7, 2016

Hey girl I just read your post, it's unfortunate that you had a horrible experience because there are many doctors out there that can do a wonderful job... You do you have a great figure but the fact that you are still writing and following this and it's time that you do pick a doctor if it's any consolation I highly recommend you just go speak with Dr Swanson I just talked to him before you make any decisions as a very compassionate DR

Vanish66

March 7, 2016

I will.

leiva777

August 24, 2016

You look absolutely fabulous told you he was a good doctor I guess I just jumped the gun that's me so worried Rhonda LOL anyhow you look fabulous and so happy for you

Vanish66

August 24, 2016

Hi Rhonda, thank you. Hope your doing well.

UPDATED FROM Vanish66

9 months pre

Lipo or TT any suggestions?

Vanish66January 14, 2016

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SueMJ01

January 16, 2016

Hey suebaby53...just reading your post and imo i would do the TT.
I also am scheduling my TT for this coming spring. Have been researching doctors and places to go by talking with some of my friends who did do a tt. if you want to wear a 2 piece and have that flat stomach then by all means do the tt with some lipo of your flanks..good luck in your decision.

Vanish66

January 17, 2016

Thank you for your response. I go for consultation on Monday.

SueMJ01

January 17, 2016

That's great! Hope you will keep us informed.

Vanish66

February 9, 2016

Hi ladies. I'm scheduling my TT w/MR and lipo today. 2/9/16 :-). I had two consults with two different PS in my area. Both were great but one has more experience, the other is still building his portfolio but he had great bedside manners, very personable. But the PS I'm choosing was great too, precise on what I need done and even had a great sense of humor. He looked at my rear and said....WELL you don't need a BBL. lol. To top it off, I met a friend off of RS that had breast and TT done by the same doc. We exchanged numbers. She has sent me pics of her journey. I'm very pleased and the reviews on Dr. Hodge are great. I will keep you guys updated. Thank you. Blessings to my realself sisters my supporters. I only have you guys and my daughter that's supporting this decision of mine.

HappySuzy

January 17, 2016

I suggest TT with muscle repair (if doc thinks it's necessary), cause I think it will give you the best results. Of course, see a good PS and get their input/eval, they know best. I'm VERY happy with mine. Best wishes as you make your decision. :-DSuzy

Vanish66

January 17, 2016

Thank you Suzy. My issue is the downtime for a TT. I'm going to talk to the doc about the TT and or lipo.

Vanish66

July 13, 2017

Hi, HappySuzy...I'm 1ypo :-) king great and feeling great.

UPDATED FROM Vanish66

9 months pre

Dropping inches and a lil weight before my tentative surgery in March

Vanish66January 19, 2016

Losing a lil weight before my precedure. I've opted out of having a TT. I'm researching triplex lipo.

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