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Finally Doing Something for Me! - Memphis, TN

Name: Finally Doing Something for Me! - Memphis, TN
Item: Walter Efird, III, MD (in memoriam)
Rating: 4
Author: Memphis226

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I am a 31 year old mother of three(11,8,6) who is...

Memphis226February 4, 2011

WORTH IT$6,200

I am a 31 year old mother of three(11,8,6) who is tired of my stomach sitting in my lap. I have tried different diets and different gym memberships and no matter what the pooch is still there. So this year for my birthday I am sending it packing !!! After a yr of research I will be having my TT with lipo on my flanks in the morning at 9. I am sooooo excited and nervous.

This site has given me so much comfort in making my decision. Thank you all and feel free to offer words of advice :-).. I will post before and after photos after it's done.

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Walter Efird, III, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (4)

Sharon at RealSelf

February 4, 2011

What a great birthday present! Good luck today.

Angie_M

February 4, 2011

We'll be thinking of you! I'm looking forward to reading more about your tummy tuck journey.

MSmomof2

February 5, 2011

I would love to know what group of Doctors you are using. I live in the Memphis area and have been looking on this site for mommy makeover stories in the Memphis area, but can only find 1 doctor mentioned.

Memphis226

February 6, 2011

My surgery was done by Dr. Walter Efird. My best friend had her breast implants done by him and she loved him. I felt so at ease with him and trusted him. the website is www.drefird.com . If you need anything else please let me know

UPDATED FROM Memphis226

2 days post

It's day 2 post op and I'm doing really...

Memphis226February 6, 2011

It's day 2 post op and I'm doing really well. I only have to take one pain pill every 6 hours. I've been walking around the house and can get in the bed alone. The only problem is getting out the bed. My best friend removed my tape and cleaned my stitches and belly button today. I'm pleased with the results even though it's still swollen.

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K_at_RealSelf

February 6, 2011

That's an amazing birthday gift. :-) How did the surgery go? Looking forward to seeing the before/after pics.

Memphis226

February 7, 2011

subeth70

February 7, 2011

I am considering getting a tummy tuck in Memphis. I have used the web address you gave and sent an email inquiring about the procedure. How are you doing post surgery, and the big question...are you glad you did it? I have had 3 sections and can't get the stomach I want not that I am the exact size I want to be. Help!

Memphis226

February 7, 2011

I'm okay post surgery not much pain, just frustration at not being able to do certain things for myself. That is the hardest part. I am very glad I did it even with the swelling it's much smaller that it was. Good luck !

UPDATED FROM Memphis226

9 days post

It has been one week since my surgery and I feel...

Memphis226February 13, 2011

It has been one week since my surgery and I feel great. No more pain pills and I get my drain and stitches removed tomorrow. Yay me !!! The drain was more of an inconvience than a pain. It's hard to find something to wear that hides it. I was kinda upset about my "new" belly button as well I liked the way the old one looked, but hey the fat's gone so I can deal with the new belly button.