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My Tummy Tuck Journey - New York, NY
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Hi everyone my name is Lena and I am 32 years old...
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Hi everyone my name is Lena and I am 32 years old with one amazing 8 year old son. My husband and I are not planning on having anymore kids due to us having to do IVF in order to conceive. Well I had my son at 24 and I was fit tight abs I was a perfect size 8.. my pregnancy I gained 20 pounds during the IVF process and another 25 pounds thru out my pregnancy. My son was 9lbs when he was born via c-section.. I have stretch marks that kinda of look like Freddy Kruger had his way with me. After giving birth I was still a decent weight but as the years went by and we moved to the burbs were everything is done by car I gained weight and I am now weighing 216 with the most disgusting gut ever. I am really excited and cannot wait to be on the flat side. Hope to read lost of good advice and make some recovery buddies on here. Attached are my before pics Lena
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June 19, 2012
Hi Zizi and Indiana Girl my surgery is scheduled for July 9th! I will share my doctor's info after my surgery only because I want to refer people knowing I turned out great!
July 13, 2012
Hi Lena , I wish everything was alright with your surgery. It's passed already few days and now I'm just thinking everything is good with you.? When you have chance and feel like please just say you are ok. Happy healing
July 20, 2012
Thanks for the message my surgery went GREAT! I am getting ready to put up the post with pics, I am post op day 11 and feel good still swollen but I came back to work on post op day 9.
June 23, 2012
Hi Lena, im about the same weight as you , and if that werent your pic id say its my belly! Lol, we are in the same boat , my surgery is scheduled for July 16th and Im already beginning to have secong thoughts. I feel like i have no support. My husband feels I dont need it because he says he loves my love handles. I went to my consult because its not about him its about me living in this body. I really want to do this but i feel like nobody understands. I already paid the deposit and I want this so bad but dont know what to do. Any advice?
July 20, 2012
DO IT!! It is your body and you will feel so much better after getting it done. The pain is minimal for how well your tummy will look afterwards!! Hope you are in recovery today!
UPDATED FROM glamgirl29
Today is post op day 11 and I am doing GREAT I...
Today is post op day 11 and I am doing GREAT I still have some discomfort with the swelling and incision but never did I have horrible pain. I took my percocets on the day of the surgery ( which was the worst day in terms of discomfort) day one post op and day two post op. after that it was tynenol in the evening to sleep. By post op day 5 I was walking slightly hunched but managed to go to the mall, supermarket, clean the house a bit etc. One drain fell out on its own on Monday post op day 7 but nothing was really coming out of it. I saw my doctor on post op day 4 and post op day 8 he removed the second drain and stitches. I was back at work on post op day 9. I do get swell hell by the end of the day just above the incision and eating very small portions thru out the day helps a ton because if I eat too much I feel like my muscles are going to rip apart!!
I am so happy I did my tummy tuck, lipo and mr and I was nervous on the day of the surgery but it was just anxiety!!! I went under at 1:30pm and was woken up at 5:06. I am attaching - Post op Day 2 pics & Post op Day 9 pics.
I am so happy I did my tummy tuck, lipo and mr and I was nervous on the day of the surgery but it was just anxiety!!! I went under at 1:30pm and was woken up at 5:06. I am attaching - Post op Day 2 pics & Post op Day 9 pics.
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July 20, 2012
Hei, hei, congratulation !!!!!!!! Wow , nice low cut. I'm so happy you're on the flat side, safe .
Even it is swelling I can see you got a nice TT. Please let us know how your recovery is . Time will pass by and in 4 weeks you'll feel fantastic.
Even it is swelling I can see you got a nice TT. Please let us know how your recovery is . Time will pass by and in 4 weeks you'll feel fantastic.
July 20, 2012
Thanks Karen1023 I paid 5,500 cash and they also submitted the hernia repair to my insurance.
July 23, 2012
I called the office this morning after reviewing his profile...does he give any incentives if you refers some one to him
UPDATED FROM glamgirl29
Post Op Day 16th and I am still in swell hell by...
Post Op Day 16th and I am still in swell hell by the afternoon. I can not wait to see a more defined waistline and less swelling in my incision and vagina area. Other than that I am doing daily massages to the hard spots on my tummy. Will see my doctor on August 7th for the next garment. I am currently still rocking my binder and spanks. I tried a corset and LOVE how the waist looks in it but need to really heal in order to wear it. I have not weighed myself in fear of not losing much weight. I am eating pretty normal watching my salt in take and no junk food - I did have a slice of pizza last night and while I ate it it tasted delish but afterwards I totally regretted eating it. Taking the smooth move tea to get my bowels moving and cleanse out that stinky pizza! LOL All in all I am super happy haven't shopped for clothes cause I want to wait for the fall to buy a new wardrobe.
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July 25, 2012
What hospital??? Don't worry you came to far to have a bad outcome with this.... please keep us posted on todays visit
July 25, 2012
Hi Lena I was checking on your progress and saw our friend Flubber is having some problems . I'll go and check on her too. First I have to say that looking at your pics again I can see that your swelling it won't gave up soon but be patient bcuz you'll have an amazing result. The belly is flat and the scar will take its time to heal. I'm pretty sure you'll get so exciting trying "that 2 pieces suit" . Please don't rush the recovery. I'm glad you feel already good and can't believe it passed already 11 days. I'll be back :-]
July 25, 2012
I trying to be patient Zizi hate the swelling! Thanks for your kind words! Its post op day 16 already amazing how fast the time goes! Pretty soon it will be your surgery date!
July 25, 2012
Hello ladies I have been trying to get information on getting my tummy tuck done, i have 4 kids and had 3 c-sections i have been working out and my stomach is not getting any smaller. Glamgirl29 you look good and after reading your profile I'm ready my husbeen thinks I don't need to have it done but I'm tired of wearing big shirts to cover my stomach I'm ready to get it done . Glamgirl29 can you tell me what doctor did you surgery
July 25, 2012
Hi Fern718, He listed above Dr. Eric Sadeh www.sadehsurgery.com Please let them know Milena Polonia referred you.
Thanks and Good Luck!!
Thanks and Good Luck!!
Witch hospital and who will be your surgeon?