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Finally getting a Tummy Tuck! - Minneapolis, MN - 5'5, 163 lbs, 43 years old
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I've been researching surgeons for over 20 years....
WORTH IT$8,995
I've been researching surgeons for over 20 years. I thought I had found the right one, and I have no real reason for not going with "Dr. Gervais," other than wanting a woman. I just believe women are better finishers. So, I'm going to have my surgery done with Dr. Harrington and I'm very excited. I've been allowing this tummy to control my dress code for far too long. Super excited. My husband kept saying, you look great, why are you doing this. I'm doing it for me. He finally settled on it and said if I want to do it, then do what makes me happy.
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January 19, 2016
Your results are going to look great, you already have nice hips. Are you getting a full (hip to hip) or a mini? I think this determines how snatched your waist is after. Also Lopo of the flanks is great for contouring. If your dr. doesn't include it with your tt, consider adding it. They should give you a good price for it, and last but definitely not least, look for the 3-M brand surgical tape with silicone in it. Your surgeon might use it, but if not, it's worth it to buy it because it great for your incision. I left my tape on for 2 almost 3 weeks. I blow dried it when it got wet, but I wasn't in a rush to look at my cut. Leaving it on for as long as possible will help keep your scar thin and flat. A large portion of my scar is practically invisible at just 9 weeks. It's noticeable only on my hips and it's still flat, thin, and the color of my skin ( no redness or dark discoloration). Good luck and don't forget your compression garment to help keep swelling to a minimum.
January 19, 2016
Thanks so much for all of the great tips! Yes, I'm getting a full tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks is included (I'm almost positive) I need to go back and look at my consultation docs. HIPS? I do. LOL. I can't see them...maybe after 2/25 I will. I will definitely get the tape! Where did you get the tape from?
January 19, 2016
My doctor's office gave it to me, but you can probably get it from Amazon. I use that instead of buying the silicone sheets like scar-a-way, plus you don't have to wait 6 weeks to start using it.
January 19, 2016
Do you have any numbness? I'm worried about that, although I don't hear many people talk about it.
January 24, 2016
These are great tips, Y_kiki, thank you. I bought the 3M surgical silicone tape yesterday in fact and am hoping for thin, flat scars. And like you (but in my head at the moment) I will be in no rush to open dressing or look at scars. LOL
January 22, 2016
I am following you so give detailed updates. I am thinking about doing this and my consult wit Dr. Harrington is February 9 2016. Can't wait. However I am 60.
January 22, 2016
I will, I will (Omeomy)! I have my prep today.
February 23, 2016
Our stats and date are similar - mine's on the 14th!!! Can't wait to follow you!
UPDATED FROM mzcutetummy
2 months pre
Yes...the countdown is on!
Almost a month away from removing this extra FATTTTT!
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February 17, 2016
Yes! So happy I have a pen pal to go through this with me. I'll just be 1 week ahead of you. Yay for us!
UPDATED FROM mzcutetummy
2 months pre
Numbness anyone??
I'm wondering if anyone still has numbness a year or more after having a tummy tuck?
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March 28, 2016
Yes I still have parts of my abdomen that are numb. I had TT March 4,2015 I still get swollen by end of day too. Not sure if this is all normal
April 6, 2016
I have no regrets , just saw Dr yesterday and it can take up to 18 months for some swelling to be gone he said. I love new abdomen. I feel great too excercise is very important to keep up with n eating correctly.
April 6, 2016
I'm also curious about life post tummy tuck. Would love to hear other's experiences!
Welcome to the community. Just wait until he gets the first look at the new and flat tummy. He will like it:)