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8 months post-op and look worse than before - Planning revision tt this fall

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I finally scheduled my tt for Oct 30th. I'm also...

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LynnGH
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I finally scheduled my tt for Oct 30th. I'm also having chin liposuction (on 9/5). I lost about 100 lbs three years ago and have a huge roll of skin around my abdomen. I would wear jeans several sizes smaller if it wasn't for the excess skin. I am irritated that I worked so hard to lose so much weight and still don't feel confident with how I look. So...my 40th bday present to myself is a tt and chin liposuction (losing weight didn't reduce my chin at all). I am so excited! I am having an extensive tt. The incision will go from the middle of each hip on my back and all the way around the front. Since it is so extensive, they are requiring an overnight hospital stay for pain control. I'm not too concerned about the pain afterwards - I've had several MAJOR surgeries in the past 8 years, so I'm familiar with postop pain. But I am concerned about the swelling and how long that will last. I'm also concerned about possible hematomas. But I'm more excited than anything :-)

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Madhukar G. Chhatre, MD

Madhukar G. Chhatre, MD

Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM LynnGH
30 days pre

Friday my surgeon's office called and rescheduled...

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Friday my surgeon's office called and rescheduled me from 10/30 to 10/2. It didn't seem as real when it was a couple months away. But now that's it's 4 weeks away, it feels more like reality. I watched a video of the procedure on YouTube yesterday. BIG mistake. I wish I hadn't seen it. I'm plowing ahead, though, and can't wait until this is all behind me! I know it will be worth it.

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UPDATED FROM LynnGH
26 days pre

Just had my preop appointment. Today's appt was...

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Just had my preop appointment. Today's appt was just supposed to be preop for my chin liposuction, but the decided to do my chin on Oct 2nd at the same time as my tummy tuck instead of in two separate procedures. Had to get my pictures taken in a pair of awful disposable panties that barely covered anything. That wasn't embarrassing , but the nurse was super nice and we were laughing and talking about other things. Dr gave me all my prescriptions (pain meds, antibiotics) and told me to start taking a multivitamin, B complex vitamin, vitamin C, and Calcium. He said that would promote healing and lessen bruising. He explained the entire procedure very thoroughly. Originally he wasnt going to do liposuction, but now he has decided to do some on the sides. Only 3 1/2 more weeks! I'm ready! It definitely feels more real now after today's appointment (and payment!!).

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