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Time to Be Happy with the Body in the Mirror... - Linden, NJ
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After taking care of my family, kids, surviving a...
$8,400
After taking care of my family, kids, surviving a divorce...It is time to do something for myself. Weight gain and loss and a C-section left my mid section looking very stretched out, a lot of loose skin, and in general - unsexy. Exercise, diets, no carbs just do not help. I have bird arms and bird legs AND a Roly poly middle that not even SPANX can help. I hide behind jackets, scarves, ponchos and anything that will hide that problem area. I have wanted a tummy tuck for years but always felt guilty because I had other more pressing obligations. My youngest is a teenager and I feel that I can do this for myself now. So, here I am! I am hoping to get a flat belly with no marsupial pouch, and a tiny waist. I am praying for a healthy non problematic recovery. I am wishing to WEAR clothes and accessories rather than having to HIDE in them!
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March 27, 2016
His website says $7000 , why is he charging you $8400?
March 27, 2016
I will tell you, he told me that I had a hernia and at first, I was like ??? I had other consults, nobody had checked and nobody said anything about any hernia. It made me very skeptical. I went to my doctor, he thought that I had at least a couple. So, I went to see a specialist like Dr. Alkon had suggested. Sure enough. There they were. He even let me feel it! Yuck! What were these other ps's going to do if they found a hernia while operating on me at a surgical center. I guess leave it???
March 27, 2016
That means he is very good then.lets keep each other updated since we are doing the surgery around the same time.I wanna do mine in May 2016
March 27, 2016
Really, awesome. Did you decide on a ps? I am scheduled for June 16th. I feel very confident with Alkon. He has an instagram, and is always posting pics and the answers that I read, even on his instagram convince me. Answers about potassium levels, hemo, weight loss, bmi, how much can be lipoed at once. Stuff that I didn't hear from other surgeons that I visited. Literally, I left them and that was it. Alkon's girls set up my pre op appointment back in January, my hernia surgeon by February, an instruction sheet sent out... I don't feel confused. I know what to do and when to do it by. It's a drive for me 1+ hours but I feel at ease. He also works out of a hospital. So, if there is a problem...God forbid.
March 27, 2016
Did he say he only has june surgery openings or
Is that a convenient time for u
Is that a convenient time for u
March 27, 2016
Well I am thinking about using him, not a 100% sure because I haven't met him yet
March 27, 2016
That was convenient for me. I wanted June 16th. I hope that you get your date! Let me know how it goes!!!!
March 27, 2016
I wanna do it in a hospital for safety reasons and I wanna be monitored there after I am done.I have been to a doctor that charge 7000 for tuck and one that charge 9,900 for the tuck but u gotta do it in a private facility
March 27, 2016
I hope that you like him. I won't lie to you...there were other surgeons that were smilier, jokier, smoother and would suggest this, that and the other but Dr. Alkon wasn't out to sell more than what you came for. He looked like he was thinking, checking, considering the entire time he was looking. I thought, his results were consistent for his tummy tucks. There were other surgeons that have patients that are thrilled at first but when I read on months later...they end with saying "but I wish that I were flatter but it is better than what I was before..." I don't want to settle for happier than before. I want to love it. It is too much of an investment.
May 6, 2016
Good luck you will love this doc I use him for my TT with full MR and I was not disappointed. He is really straightforward and does not beat around the bush he does this all day everyday and is the real deal. Just be honest in your expectations and know this is not a magic pill. He helps you get rid of the rolls but it's up to us to maintain and improve with a healthy lifestyle. It was truly life changing and I'd Recommend him to everyone if I could. You can check out my review if u need good luck!
May 6, 2016
I see that about him and I like that alot. Like I wrote to someone...he did not sound like a used car salesman. He wasn't trying to sell me things that I didn't need or want. He made no bones about recovery or scars. Thank you. I am both excited and scared. It is coming so fast!!!
June 18, 2016
i enjoyed reading your rview. You seem to have such an amazing personality. i cant wait to see your post op pics once your feeling up to it. Good luck and wishes for a speedy recovery!!
June 19, 2016
Thank you so much for reading and sharing my journey . I will definitely post pics as soon as I am able.
UPDATED FROM dontwannahidenomo
4 months pre
Me and my bod
Ok, so...i am not brave enough to uncover my areas of shame YET...but here is my SHAME undercover. I took the scarves, jackets...off to uncover my potato on a stick physique. As my date gets closer, I will post o'natural...lol...
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March 27, 2016
Hi I have a consultation scheduled for april 25th.how was your consultation?
March 27, 2016
It was good. Just the tummy tuck is 7000 if you want lipo as well 8400...and he lipos the lower back, flanks. Other consults that I have been too have one price for the tummy and an added amount for flanks, lower back. He explains alot. Then stops and wants to know your questions...then starts again...then asks you for questions and concerns. I notice that he does not try to sell you on a bunch of other stuff. I have gone to some that start giving you a litany of what they can do. Then he checks you out. I like his consistent results with tummy tucks. I have seen others that have a barrel look. I like his tapered, pulled on look.
UPDATED FROM dontwannahidenomo
4 months pre
My feelings exactly...
I saw this pic...and thought of me...lolol
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February 29, 2016
I long to fit into a cute swim suit...dare I hope for a bikini???? YEEESSSS!!!!!!! Not a teeny one...MAYBE... just one with the boy shorts look to cover my scars????
March 27, 2016
Thank you!! I really hope so!! Soooo nervous but excited. I want it over with!!!
April 9, 2016
Lmao way off! That monkey pic is hilarious!!! It won't be long now Lady! You gonna wanna wear a no piece! You ain't gone be able to stop check-in out that bawdy in the mirror, lol! Best wishes
April 9, 2016
Roflmbo!! Thanks! That's how I seriously NEED to feel. That kangaroo pouch messes with my confidence something aweful!
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