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31 Yr Old Mom Cesearian Tummy Tuck with Lipo of Back Fat, Lipo Above Butt and Lipo of Flanks - New York

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Hello every one, I have 1 week left to my tummy...

nnd1
WORTH IT$12,750
Hello every one,


I have 1 week left to my tummy tuck. I am not scared nor nervous. I am a mom of one who had a huge baby. After having my son I lost 60 pounds and my stomach skin just hanged from my body. Really depressed at the time, I gained the weight over 5 years. I am not doing this procedure to start my healthy living.

nnd1's provider

Gerald Ginsberg, MD

Gerald Ginsberg, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 27, 2016

Welcome to the community.   Three more days and we will be seeing the new you.  Having all of the skin removed feels so good.  Do you have help lined up at home for the first week post op?

June 27, 2016
Hi kimmy,
My husband will be with me for the first 2 days after that, I will be on my own
June 30, 2016
Good luck with your surgery!! Hope to see some before and after pictures!!!
UPDATED FROM nnd1
Day of treatment

Tummy tuck day

nnd1
Yay I have the procedure and it wasn't that bad. I felt very drowsy right after the surgery. My throats was extremely dry from the oxygen tubing. I am already standing up straighter. I am taking my pain medication on time because I am able to move better minus the pain.

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July 2, 2016
Good for you, but where are your After photos?
July 4, 2016
so excited for you! You are going to look awesome. I had a similar overhang.
July 9, 2016
I am so happy best decision
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July 7, 2016
How's the recovery going?? Tell us please!!! Also love to see pics of aftermath!! Lol. Congrats on your TT!!
July 9, 2016
Thank you for the congrats. Best decision ever. I just posted a full update
July 7, 2016
How are you doing?
July 9, 2016
I am doing well just posted a full update bets decision ever
July 9, 2016
I just posted a photo really happy best decision ever
UPDATED FROM nnd1
9 days post

1 week post op

nnd1
So I am sorry for the late updates but here it goes. I had my tummy tuck on June 30. I went in for surgery at 6:30 in the morning. Ladies I came out of surgery groggy and dizzy more than in pain. My husband picked me up and off we went home. Sitting in the passage get seat is painful because of the bumps and potholes. In preparation for sugery I purchase these green drinks from jus by Julie this was my food for the next 4 days I drank half and bottle took my medicine which was an antibiotic and painkiller went to bed. I woke up every two hours walked around my apartmento prevent blood clots.
Day 2
I am a beast first and for most and so is my husband so as a result I forced myself to walk around out house. I did not purchase a hospital bed there is no need in my opinion we stack 5-6 pillows on the bed and I was good to go. I live in my compression garmet. On this day went to check in with nurse practitioner and she said holy cow what a difference. I was super happy. She told me to buy a binder to put over compression garmet for best results. I did not understand at first now I get it. FYI at this I am only consuming green drinks no breads or heavy foods. Why do ask because I need to have a bowel movement and I did not want to struggle. Drank a glass of prune juice just to prevent constipation.
Day 3
I told you I am a beast right on the third day my sister forces me to the beach to celebrate her birthday. I am walking as slow as a snail to get to the shore but I hate being cooped up in house. Prune juice on glass before bed and smooth move every morning no constipation. I took a shower on this day whoozer it felt great but 2 minutes later I had to come out as being out of the compression garmet made me dizzy! Stay in the compression garmet.
Day 4
My sister drags me to the mall. I am literally walking so slow and I stop taking pain medicine only at night. I want to be Alert and the main medicine makes me groggy. I drive today about 8 blocks I felt so liberated!
Days 5 -8
I carry on with this routine prune juice at night only. Poop every morning like clock work. I always drank a green juice or ate non carb foods no heavy meats. I do feel tingling and burning and itching around the drain sight sometimes. Push your self do not stay in bed. Do not eat heavy during this time. I take a pain pill at night. I always eat/drink something before pain pill. This has been an amazing experience. I live in a compression garmet and binder as I want the best results. I have lost 14 pounds in 9 days I feel so blessed and happy I could cry! The binder gives me a lot of support. I have been driving and carrying on with normal life except I walk a little slow. Went to nail salon today. You can do this surgery it is soooo worth it so far. Showers can make u dizzy bathe in cool water and dial antibacterial soap. My nurse told me the compression garmet is my safety net and she is correct. I feel so comfortable in it now. I received a small size in the binder a large because I was told my waist will shrink in a short time. I am almost in need of a medium.

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July 9, 2016
Glad u r doing so well!
July 9, 2016
You look amazing!!!!! Have you had any swelling yet?
July 10, 2016
Thank you so much. I am not trying to eat salt. I was told to stay away from salt and alcohol. Some swelling but it has been minimal.
July 15, 2016
Did you wear a binder and if you did how long did you have to wear it for?
July 16, 2016
I wear a compression garnet it looks like a body suit and a binder. My doctor told me to wear it for 24 hours a day for 1 month. After that I should wear it for 12 hours a day for 4 months. My nurse spoke to me and said I should live in my garmet as it produces the best results
July 17, 2016
Ok thank you!!! What brand is it?
July 17, 2016
Cd compression garmet it is sold on Amazon. Buy your size and a size smaller.
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July 14, 2016
So happy your doing great. I'm going to stay away from salt as much as possible. You look great that last photo looks amazing!
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January 22, 2020
Hi! Any updates? Any after photos? Are you still flat?