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All for Me ! - Mesa, AZ

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I am so nervous ! I am a week away from procedure...

melissa..84
$6,555
I am so nervous ! I am a week away from procedure today. . Trying to get everything ready so I am as confortable as possible... I will update with a picture soo and new pics after surgery... and helpful information would be appreciated I am doin this procedure for myself. I have two children 10 and 11 years old and I have lost about 86 pounds. I have been wanting a tummy tuck for three years and finally have the money to do it now ;) I just want to be comfortable in my own skin and be comfortable in a swim suite which I have not felt in 12 years... ;)

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Karl B. Hiatt, MD (retired)

Karl B. Hiatt, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 5, 2014
Hey guys, I am 8 days post tummy tuck. I have had two c-sections, and had lipo in all of my abdomen, back and underarms. By far the tummy tuck is the most painful surgery I have ever done. I didnt think I had anymore life left in me to fight the pain. The first 5 days are the worst and it is a must that you have someone there with u all all times. I had my drains removed yesterday and I feel much better today. I wish u all luck and just remember after the first week it all gets better. Again good luck and God bless!
March 5, 2014
Thanks I hope it will only get better in so scared lol
March 5, 2014
I was too. I almost chickened out on table. After I got home I said "what the heck was I thinking" but today I am glad I did it. Good luck.
March 5, 2014
I feel like a nervous reck but I know it will all be worth it and I will be happy and confident which I havent felt in 11 years ;/
March 5, 2014
I am so excited for you. Eat clean, omit wine, do not take any omega/fish oils, but E, I buprofren and aspirin. Stay positive befor and after. Google luck to you my TT is march 20
March 5, 2014
Vitamin E
March 5, 2014
Thank you!
March 5, 2014
Why cant you take fish oils ?
March 5, 2014
Thins the blood can have more bleeding.
UPDATED FROM melissa..84
5 days pre

before pics

melissa..84
Here are some pics of before and I will post pics of after cant wait for that mess to be gone !

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March 5, 2014
Hi there! I am 2 days post op! Your results will be amazing! I still haven't seen my scars yet I think I will today as I am going I get new dressings on and some laser treatment for quicker healing. The recover is hard for the first 2 days... I am starting to find it's getting easier now and I can walk a little more ( hunched over though) I have 2 babies at home and I have had my surgery away from home & I don't go back till next Wednesday. Hopefully that hives me time to heal but I'm lucky I have my family nearby who are looking after the children along with my husband to be. Any questions u have please ask! I advised lots of pillows after surgery so u can sit yourself propped up to sleep or a reclining bed. Good luck x
March 5, 2014
Thank you ! How was the first day home ? Im scared to wake up and the drive home.. I am thankful my kids are older. My boyfriend, daughter, and mother will be by my side as much as they can but there will always be someone with me... I have my recliner all ready and pillows so I can go back and forth... I havent heard about the laser treatment . Let me know how that goes ?
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March 5, 2014
Will let you know honey. I stayed one night in hospital and if you can I would advise you do. The first 24 hours are hell. However I am finding it much easier today... Everyday gets better... I'll get back to you later after laser [RS bleep]
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March 5, 2014
Hi again! Been to my laser appointment and saw my scars and belly button... So depressing! I think they look horrible! I will post later a photo on my review so people can see and tell me if it's normal! The laser was fine and didn't hurt... Just a little warm....but fine. I made the mistake of stopping for dinner at a restaurant and I over did it! My scar is now hurting a lot! What ever you do just rest as much as possible! [RS bleep]
March 5, 2014
Ok ... where did you go for theblaser treatment your ps ? Well I hope your doing good I can ok I can imagine I will be depressed when I see the scar for the first time too lol I will jist keep reminding myself it will get better ;
March 5, 2014
Meant laser treatment lol
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March 5, 2014
Yeah I saw his nurses in his clinic in Marbella they done the laser for me. I have another one on Monday I think xx
March 5, 2014
Keep me up dated ;) im going to ask my clinic about laser tx
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March 5, 2014
You're gonna love your new tummy!!!! It's worth it. As for recovery, best to read and get tips off of here. Very helpful! Good luck!
March 8, 2014
Thank you !
UPDATED FROM melissa..84
1 day pre

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melissa..84
Tomorrow is the big day.... I am so nervous but cant wait to see the results...

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March 10, 2014
Good luck you will do great
March 10, 2014
Thank you ...
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March 10, 2014
So how did it go for you? We are TT buddies, I had mine this morning. Hope you're doing great! :)
March 10, 2014
It went good I had to cough so back and about passed out but other than that the Pain is manageable .... how r u feeling ? U home ?
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March 11, 2014
Oh geeze... I keep praying for no coughing or sneezing! Yes, I'm home, are you?