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tummy tuck w/ lipo - Milpitas, CA...16 weeks post op

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Hi, after months of deciding to have tummy tuck I...

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wishmeluck
WORTH IT$7,000

Hi, after months of deciding to have tummy tuck I finally find a doctor and I will be scheduled for a full TT w/ MR and Lipo on Jan 23,2012.

The doctor is very nice and mostly answers all my questions. Well, a little background of myself, 4'11, 120 lbs age is 49 years old, had the hysterectomy 2 years agoUpdated on 1 Nov 2011:11/1/2011--Finally my boss okayed my vacation for my upcoming tummy tuck for 3 weeks, I called the nurse and finally set up that surgery on january 23 or on the 24th..I can't believe it, I'll go through with this. The nurse ordered me my physical check up and turn in the paperworks for that physical check up on Dec 19 and will give the $500 deposit...Yeheyy I'm gonna be doing this.Updated on 21 Dec 2011:My pre op was yesterday, i paid the downpayment and me and doctor and nurse talked a lot about my concerns, i turn in my lab work, my ekg, and i have a little problem i'm prediabetic and also i have a high blood pressure, currently i'm taking medications for high blood pressure and the doctor wants me to have the stress test for my heart, well i think the surgery will still go on, dr took gross pics of my tummy today.Updated on 21 Dec 2011:And by the way the doctor said i gonna have a drainless surgery..

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Hien N. Nguyen, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 20, 2011

Welcome to RealSelf!

You are a tiny little woman:)  Wow you are getting the works in January.  You will love the new body and be glad that you did this.

This will be a really nice 50th Birthday present to yourself.  You may be spending it in a bikini on a beach.  

I would love to hear about how you found both your doctor and RealSelf.

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October 20, 2011
thanks so much kimmers..yeap this will be my birthday present for myself after months of thinking it over, researching and this site is very helpful, highly recommended:)
October 23, 2011
I am 60 years old and thinking of having a TT with muscle repair and lipo this coming summer. Does anyone know how long it takes to get back in to your jeans, etc. .
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January 21, 2012
It took me about 3-4 months to get into the jeans I already owned. Don't buy any new jeans until about 6-8 months, because you continue to shrink and adjust. (at least that is how it was for me)
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November 1, 2011
hi doylestown, i gonna be having my tt on jan 23 or 24,2012..
November 1, 2011
Let me know how long it takes to get back into your jeans !
November 16, 2011
Good luck! Let me know how it goes..!
December 22, 2011
Fill me in on all the details...!
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December 21, 2011
my surgery date will be on january 20, 2012...29 days and counting..yipee
December 24, 2011

Nice:)   Soon you will be on the other side.

UPDATED FROM wishmeluck
18 days pre

Hello ladies, today is Jan 02,2012, yeyy, 18more...

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hello ladies, today is Jan 02,2012, yeyy, 18more days to go for my tt surgery,i'm adding before pics

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UPDATED FROM wishmeluck
11 days pre

Jan 9, 2012....Here are the ff that I bought: 1)...

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Jan 9, 2012....Here are the ff that I bought:
1) Wedge Pillow and 2 more extra soft pillows
2) 4 XL Granny Panties(Lol)
3) Spanx and some other types of tummy compression garment
4) 2 extra large house dress for the recovery
5) Palmers Vitamin E
6) Cough Drops
7) Baby foods for me(for the before the surgery and after surgery)
8) Protein drinks in Costco
9) A walker (which I bought in Garage Sale)

About the hospital bed, I don't think I'll be able to get it cuz we have a small room and our house is so small we have room renters...

Ladies pls advice what else to buy and be ready for..

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