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So long flab ... Hello, flat side!!!! Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair, No Liposuction..

Name: So long flab ... Hello, flat side!!!! Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair, No Liposuction..
Item: Grant Stevens, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Fifth

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I am a mother of 4 children. 5'1 and 120 lbs. I've...

FifthApril 8, 2013

WORTH IT$2,500

I am a mother of 4 children. 5'1 and 120 lbs. I've always been in moderate physical activity and watch what I eat as I know that I am not getting any younger. Early year solution was trying to lose 10 lbs more, but when you are on your 40's in slimming down is kind of a fighting battle with your own metabolism.

I have this extra skin on my stomach and would love to get rid of it completely. I've been in free consultations from 2 reputable PS in LA and they quoted me over $10.000. I know I didn't drive in Maserati, so, I know that I couldn't afford that kind of price. At least, my curiosity in researching tummy tuck was explained!

Early this month, I stumble up on website offering tummy tuck trial for TissuGlu in LA area with a price cut if you are approve as a candidate. I phoned them in and they scheduled me for free consultation that was on April, 5.

When I came in for consultation, after careful check on my stomach the doc said I'm approved as candidate for clinical trial. The nurse has explained to me for everything and scheduled me for blood test that will coming up on April,22. My surgery will fall on May,02. So, excited!!!!

What I've learned in my consultation about TissuGlu is a sealant to minimize fluid accumulation after TT surgery. The clinical study is a double blind and you'll never know that you will having TissuGlu or not until the surgery is completed.

The surgery cost $2500 but you'll get $500 back in sequence since you will be in commitment for follow-up evaluations for the duration of study.

So, that's all I can tell for now, I'll post some more soon.....

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Grant Stevens, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (9)

Upgrdme

April 9, 2013

Wow! This sounds very intriguing!!! You are getting a great deal. Are there plenty of before and after photos to view the results or are you like in phase 1 of the research? I wish you the best in safety and healing! Take loads of pictures yourself!!!!

Fifth

April 10, 2013

Hi, thanks!!! I'm in phase 1 and am ecstatic lol...I'll post more as the time get near for my surgery and will post before and after pics soon....

Lamommyof3

April 19, 2013

When you go for consultation do they give you a date or you choose? I wouldn't be able to get anything till June so would I have an option and will I have to pay that day the whole amount to reserve a date?

Fifth

April 19, 2013

The director will set them for you, and if you're not able to do on that date they preferred, then you tell them your situation. Think about this, if you are approved as a candidate, you'll have at least 2 weeks to give your body prepare for surgery. In the meantime, you need to get the blood work done and pre-op. So, your surgery schedule might be at the end of May or early June. The will ask the payment to be made to secure your surgery date, Yes, if you can't pay, they would not do a surgery for you. Dr. Stevens probably have the time frame in doing this clinical study. If I were you don't be afraid, Just ask your questions you may have...

Lamommyof3

April 10, 2013

Where is this and can I get there phone number I'm in Los Angeles as well and have Ben looking but can't find it

Lamommyof3

April 10, 2013

*Their *been Sorry just got so excited to read this and hope they are still doing it!

Fifth

April 11, 2013

@Lamommyof3, I believe they are still looking for candidate, just google Dr. Grant Stevens and you'll find his website. Hurry, make a phone call, they have several a spots open for eligible candidates...

Lilmommy

April 19, 2013

Hi! I am going for my consult for the same with Dr. Stevens next week! What can I expect from the consult? Did you have to do any testing there as well? Is the pre-op stuff more intense since it's a clinical study? I'm only going for the consult and I'm already nervous. I so appreciate your patience with all my questions! Best of luck to you on surgery day- tissuglu or not, Dr. Stevens is awesome and you'll be in good hands. :)

Fifth

April 19, 2013

Did they ask you, what is your height and your weight? In my thinking, they do have some set standard measurement of the height and weight to be eligible for the study. Then, on your consultation, Dr. Stevens will examine you and the one that will let you know if you are eligible or not. Don't be nervous!! Let me know..

UPDATED FROM Fifth

10 days pre

I went in for post-op and blood test Today. Dr....

FifthApril 22, 2013

I went in for post-op and blood test Today. Dr. Stevens came in the room and help me to learn more about the clinical study and some information on standard procedure of the abdominoplasty minus liposuctions with TissueGlu for the study being done, possible benefits, and as well as the risks involved.

I'm just hoping that I will be the on the group B which will receive standard wound closure with TissuGlu with no drain placement at the end of the procedure, finger cross!

But if I fall into group B, which is standard wound closure technique with placement of 2 drains, that's where I've got spent more time with nurse Patricia explained to what to do after the surgery is done. She also gave me the pre-op lists medication needed to take the night before surgery and the post-op medications list needed to take after the surgery.

All in all, I have to have everything in order preparing the surgery as well as family who are going to be supportive and caring for the first week after surgery that I will need help all I can to get through this journey.

Important: if you are allergy of rubber (urethane products) you may have allergic reaction to TissuGlu.

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Lilmommy

April 23, 2013

Had my consult today! And got approved! :) Latest surgery they can perform per the trial is May 30, kind of a bummer for us moms with school age kids and my sons bday the 31st, so I'm scheduled for the 15th! Yikes! Tried for earlier, but the stupid nicotine lab test takes 2 weeks! You have to be a certain BMI, no history of major weight loss, diabetes, previous tt. Basically you need to be a healthy, thin(nish), non-smoker who only needs a tt, no lipo, no hernia repair etc. Dr. Stevens sounds excited about the trial too and is trying to get them to allow more patients. @Fifth, how was your pre-op?? Would love to hear how your surgery goes...keep us posted! :)

Lamommyof3

April 23, 2013

Do you know what the bmi limit is? I will call tomorrow.

Fifth

April 23, 2013

BMI is Body Mass Index that has something with calculating on body fatness. You could be healthy but you have bad BMI. It depends on your mucle mass. That's why they asked your height and weight before consultation, screening for health problem.

Fifth

April 23, 2013

I'm so happy for you!! We on the same road and we can share the experience of this journey...

Lamommyof3

April 23, 2013

Ohh yes I know what it means lol I meant what is the highest bmi they'll take mine should be 28

Lilmommy

April 23, 2013

19 to I think 30? When you call, they'll ask you over the phone before they even schedule you, like a Pre-screen.

Lamommyof3

April 23, 2013

Ok thank you so much!

UPDATED FROM Fifth

1 day pre

My surgery day is Tumorrow. I am overwhelming with...

FifthMay 1, 2013

My surgery day is Tumorrow. I am overwhelming with excitement. I cleaned my house and went out for shopping in advance. I've got myself medications ready for my recovery. I started taking in Arnica Montana 5 pellets 3x a day for bruising and swelling 3 days ago because I am prone of easy to bruise. I also took dulcolax last night so that I could have bowel the next day from the food that I ate yesterday and I made my bowel this morning..yay..

I am on liquid diet all day to decrease the amount of stool and to prevent constipation after surgery which may endanger the muscle repair if push too much when I go the bathroom. So, liquid diet before surgery can make pre-op recovery slightly easier.

I will have to take a shower with hibiclens soap to make sure that the skin is as free of germs as possible before surgery before I go to sleep tonight and next morning the following surgery.

The Serenity aftercare facility has called and letting me know that they will pick me up after the surgery done because I have to stay overnight for the next day post- op. They will have 24 hrs nurse to check in for the care and comfort.

So, while I am preparing for my overnight stay, please pray for me that everything will be turning out great. I will post some more pictures after surgery.

Replies (4)

Lpatz

May 1, 2013

So excited for you!! Mine is one week from today and I can not WAIT. I hope everything works out the way you want, good luck!!

Fifth

May 1, 2013

Thank you Ipatz, I am so happy for you too. Days goes by really fast, before you know it you'll be on the surgery table, lol...keep me post about your up coming surgery...

Crystal B

May 1, 2013

Congrats to you on your surgery, and the price. I have watched several videos of surgeries that have used the tissue glue and the results seem pretty amazing. You can find them in YouTube. Graphic, but educational. Good luck.

Fifth

May 1, 2013

@ Crystal, I know!!! I watched that video over and over again..lol! it would be wonderful if I get the TissuGlu opposed than standard wound closure with drains. Finger cross!!

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