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I Can't Believe I'm Doing This! - New York, NY

UPDATED FROM 86baby
8 months post

Ladies I need your advice!

86baby
$12,000
Hey girls,

Soooo I spoke with Dr. S about a possible revision to my tummy. He said there is not much fat to take out - about a liter - but he can do further ab lipo and see if he can widdle away my waist that much more. I was quoted $5,000 for the lipo (and an additional $1,000 if I want it transferred to the booty, which I am not sure I would do). Anyway, I am conflicted. To be quite honest, I wasn't expecting that high of a quote since I have heard of girls getting full BBL Round 2's for about that price. My waist is much better than what it was, but it's not that tight, fresh-out-of-surgery-and-a-garment snatched look anymore. Am I being too much of a perfectionist? Should I let the thought of a revision go? What would you do? Any advice, comments, thoughts appreciated!

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July 28, 2014
Hey babe (warm smile, big hug). Hmmm (processing)......ok, let me ask you this, Did Dr. S seem to think that he can give you what your looking for or did he seem to think that a second round of lipo wouldn't produce much of a result? Regarding the booty, you have an amazing ASSet, so I presume that is entirely secondary in the equation?
July 29, 2014
Hey hun :) He said that he can try to make my waist overall smaller but that waists are predefined and aside from removing a rib (lol) there's only so much he could do. The booty is fine so I don't believe I would get the fat transfer (though my right hip is slightlyyyyy smaller so hypothetically, I wouldn't be against the idea). I am so conflicted!
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July 31, 2014
Hypothetically if you got a 20-30% improvement would you feel more satisfied?
August 1, 2014
Hard to tell. I totally understand there is only so much that can be done but to go through the surgery and expense for only 1 liter...I am not sure where that would leave me ya know?
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August 1, 2014
Your right....the 1 liter is the issue at hand...are you lookin for more definition and/or less fat?
August 6, 2014
I'm looking for less "something" but Dr. S can't promise that it's fat. It could be muscle, skin etc. so that's the problem.
July 30, 2014
hi hun.. it will be good to see some new pictures to have a better idea.. it def sounds a high price for that.. but I guess Dr had build a good reputation and we have to paid for that lol but If you have the money and you think that getting that done will make you feel better and happier I will said go for it girl. life its just one.. xoxo
July 30, 2014
Hi hun thanks for your input. I keep thinking about it. Money is tight and I don't know...just feeling a little taken advantage of. But you're right we only live once
August 2, 2014
I think I know exactly what you mean when you say the pool of fat. Is it possible to obtain a smaller waist in the gym? Maybe hire a good personal trainer? I've seen some people bodies do a complete 360 just from working out with a professional.
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August 5, 2014
I was thinking the same thing...
August 6, 2014
Hey girl - yes I am definitely trying to work on my waistline through working out. I do see some differences. The pooling is it's own issue though. I believe if I wanted to fix just that area (right above my belly button), it can be done in the office under local anesthesia (and I would imagine - not be 5K). So I am thinking about asking for that
August 23, 2014
Did you end up having any massages?
August 23, 2014
Hello, thank you so much for your post. I have read pretty much your whole story and I do hope you can help me if and when you read this. I am going to see dr schulman in 3 weeks for bbl. I guess I am more or less your size. Maybe you are a little tAller. I read about about how your stomach has some lumpiness and how you had 1100 in each cheek. Also that you has wanted your waist smaller. So, if I want a tiny waist what do you think is the best way to go about asking dr schulman for this? I don't want to have any revisions or more Lipo. This is a one shot deal for me. How is your scaring? Any large scars or keloids? How about the incisions under your breast? How many holes do you think you had and how have they healed? Are they visible or are they In areas you could see them? Hope you can help me. You have further inspired me. I am nervous but sure I want to have this done. I'm tired of a fat belly and small butt. Thank you.
August 24, 2014
Hi hun good luck at your consult! I was very clear with Dr S that I wanted the smallest waist possible. I basically said take out everything and be extremely aggressive. While I think dr S is a fantastic surgeon, when it comes to abs I don't think it's possible for him to give that same look that a lot of girls get after going to the Dominican Republic for surgery (ie, no fat on the waistline). His abs tend to still keep the same shape just have less fat. Don't get me wrong I look better than I did pre op, but I don't think ab work is his strong suit. As far as incisions, I think I had about 8 around my abs and back. The ones under my breasts are basically non existent. And unless you were actually looking for them, I don't think the average person would notice any of my scars. Good luck on your journey!
August 23, 2014
Anyone out there who has surgery with dr schulman recently? Does he see your vision? I'm just concerned about not having a tiny waist like I want. I want a small waist and a bigger butt. My butt now has little to no projection so I think any little bit will help. Overall I want a small waist with no more muffin top.
UPDATED FROM 86baby
8 months post

miss OLD booty

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Hey girls,

I know, I know - I am horrible with the updating!! I apologize. It's funny how I almost forget I have this surgery and forget I have a new booty (I guess it's getting older as the days goes by). Anyway, so far so good. In a week I will be 8 months post up and overall I am very happy. I don't know why I was stressing so much about the size of my butt. I feel like it's fine the way it is and depending on clothing, I can make it look bigger or smaller to fit the occasion. So overall, happy with ms. [almost 8 month] booty :)

I also wanted to give you guys an update on my lipo. While my stomach is definitely a huge improvement, I have two concerns - my belly button area and the sides of my waist. Right above the belly button I still have 'pooling' of fat. Kinda hard to describe. Also, I think the sides of my waist expanded so they don't go 'in' as much. Also kinda hard to describe. But anyway, I have an appt with Dr. S. about this and I am seriously contemplating a revision/2nd round of lipo to my abs. Does anyone have any experience with this?? I don't want full lipo (last time I had several incisions in my back, front abs, lower abs etc) and would like to get this done while being as minimally invasive as possible. I know the belly button thing can even be corrected under local anesthesia. Any advice is welcome! I will update once I talk to Dr. S in a couple weeks and see what he says.

Hope everyone is doing well. Happy 4th of July! :)

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July 4, 2014
Hey babe :) happy to hear your doing well. It will definitely be interesting to see how Dr. Schulman approaches you on the lipo. Happy 4th! XO
July 4, 2014
Thanks babe Happy 4th to you too!!
July 7, 2014
How much does he charge u for a revision
July 10, 2014
No clue I will find out in two weeks when I see him
July 20, 2014
How are your overall senses to touch/ nerve endings? I'm concerned with going through all of this and never "feeling" the same way again due to numbness, nerve damage etc...... would love for my spouse to grab my new booty, would hate not to feel it....
July 28, 2014
The booty feels fine. But my back sometimes gets numb and sensitive. It's not particularly painful, just annoying.
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6 months post

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May 17, 2014
Look at that dang on PHATTY.....I knew it!!! WOWZA babe!
May 17, 2014
Hahah thanks mama! Definitely not what I started with
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May 17, 2014
Let me tell ya babe.....she's a beauty! Question - when the 8 weeks was up did you go back to sitting as usual or incrementally (I did small doses and slowly built up)....curious
May 17, 2014
Do you mean without a boppy? For some time after the 8 weeks, I still used the boppy for sitting at home. At work though I began sitting somewhat normal.
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May 18, 2014
Gotcha-that clarified it..
May 18, 2014
Bootylicious!!! Thanks for keeping us updated, I pray in 6 months my results will look like yours. You look fabulous! Happy 6 month mark!
May 19, 2014
Thanks hun!!
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May 18, 2014
Looking good
May 19, 2014
Thanks :)
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May 19, 2014
What were you talking about?! That booty still looks plump & juicy....like she can make thongs, polls and other things disappear in her crack. Lol.
May 20, 2014
Lmao! :D I think it's that it wasn't as big as it used to be. And some clothes make it look smaller. I feel like the whole thing is an optical illusion lol
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May 21, 2014
Ah yes, I hear that. And totally relate. Well trust and believe she's plenty large. Go let her swallow a pole LOL
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May 21, 2014
Ahahahahaha.....thankfully I wasn't drinking anything when I read this lmaotillithurts!!!
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May 21, 2014
Xoxoxoxoxo. Glad you find my silliness entertaining :-)
May 21, 2014
LMAOOOOO swallow a pole...maybe that's what I should do! Damn work has me hiding the booty so much I think I sometimes forget it's there!
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May 21, 2014
I share that pain. By all means then wear something that emphasizes her and walk past a construction site during lunch hour and then let her swallow the pole ;-). Your mind will be so right afterward!
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May 21, 2014
Ur booty looks great!! Nice n round. I think after a few more months you won't feel as swollen. My cousin had her bbl done a 8 months ago and she says she just went back to normal. But girl it sounds like you hv it all under control :0)
May 21, 2014
Thanks hun! The swelling is so upsetting. I feel like I am destined to not have a waist. :(
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May 21, 2014
Don't be. I think u look amazing !!! Your wearing an xsmall squeem right? Is that the smallest?
May 22, 2014
Not sure if that's the smallest. I switch off between the XS and S because the XS is too tiny for me to fit the board and foam underneath. Strangely enough, I find I get better compression in the Small + board and foam opposed to the XS alone. My goal would be to lose a little more weight so I can fit in the XS with board and foam. Basically, I find the board and foam help more than the garment sometimes.
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May 23, 2014
Understood. I heard the board and foam are the best . I understand what you mean. But u still look amazing!