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59 and Wanting to Look Good - Mounlake Terrace, WA
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Finally time for me to do some things for myself ...
FiftyandFab99October 6, 2014
WORTH IT$14,490
Finally time for me to do some things for myself I have always hated my belly button since my tubal ligation with my 3rd child and the OB/Gyn ruined it. After losing some weight I decided now was the time. I work out a lot and feel I never see the results with my stomach the way it is now. I decided to do the BA also at the same time. Ladies, google your Dr, and look several pages down, I had a consult with one Dr in Kirkland, who turned out to have some addiction problems. Very scarey. Dr. Baxter has very good credentials and I had a friend who used him and was very pleased with the results. I tried to get an apt with Dr. Rand in Bellevue, but his receptionist said I would have to lose 10 lbs before he would see me. I ended up having 3 consults and chose Dr. Baxter. I have been so helped by others who chose to share in Real Self, so I decided to share my experience also.
UPDATED FROM FiftyandFab99
8 days post
7 Days post op
FiftyandFab99October 8, 2014
The Recovery wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I had help for the first six days, and was feeling good. It's the stooped over walking that got to me. My back was really sore. I'm walking upright now and that helps a lot. Here,s some pics. My husband is delighted with the results, which is cute and it's early and will get better.
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October 8, 2014
Thank you for paying it forward and sharing your experience! What supplies have helped you as you've been recovering?
October 8, 2014
A lift recliner really is helpful for the first week, and a cane for walking when you are stooped over. What I really used was a small squishy bead filled pillow to cushion my arms when sitting.

March 7, 2015
You look Amazing! Thank you for sharing the pic! I'm more encouraged to make the change.
UPDATED FROM FiftyandFab99
15 days post
2weeks post op
FiftyandFab99October 15, 2014
Just wanted to say I'm feeling so good and doing so well that I went back to work today, just 2 weeks and 1 day post op. I do office work with no lifting. I am ecstatic with my results and just love the work Dr. Baxter did! I am so happy with the scar line, he did amazing work and I would highly recommend him. I see some pretty jagged wierd scar lines on some posts and it just makes me glad my surgeon was so experienced and the results show it!
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October 16, 2014
Looking fabulous! I am 9 weeks post and feeling great. Still some tightness and swelling, but best decision I ever made for myself! Happy continued healing!
October 18, 2014
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm 59 myself and will be having BA and TT on November 11th :)
October 18, 2014
You will be so happy you did it. I don't know why I worried so much beforehand, I look forward to your after pics!
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