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26 Yr Old W Two Kids - New York
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When I was 19 I had my 1st kid I went from 110 lbs...
MssHazelAugust 18, 2015
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When I was 19 I had my 1st kid I went from 110 lbs to 185 lbs needless to say my skin stretched out so bad. But for the most part I lost a lot of weight and it snapped back a little but I had terrible stretch marks. At 25 I had my second child and I haven't been able to snap back. I went for a consult with Dr.Diktabin to see if I was a candidate for smart lipo he told me absolutely not and that a I needed a tummy tuck with hernia repair. I let this go on and the hernia issue got worst. So this is when I met Dr.Torina and I'm super excited to not get this hernia repair but my tummy tuck that I have be dying for. I'm too young not to be able to wear a two piece.
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September 8, 2015
Hi, I want to wish you a massive good luck. I'm scheduled to have my tummy tuck with lips on the second of October, I have put my before pics up, can't wait to put the after pics up of my new flat stomach. Well done to you for sharing.
September 8, 2015
Thank you and I wish you all the best with your surgery. Also every one talks about the physical pain but never the mental roller coaster you go through. Because when the dressing first came off it was nothing like I expected I was crying. Depressed because I felt like my body was deformed. But every week it looks better and better. Stay away from sodium its not your friend eat very clean and healthy it keeps the swelling down. And just always look for the positive. And have positive people around you encouraging you and let them help because you will need it. Good luck on your journey can't wait to see your after results.
September 8, 2015
Thank you so much for the warning I have heard it can be a mental roller coaster. I realized when I scrolled further down your reviews that you have had your op already, how did it go? I'm worried about coming round from the general anaesthetic and being in so much pain straight away. Did your medical team wake you up with your knees bent up? It's so good to speak to the other women on here like yourself that have gone through it. Aren't we brave ladies!
September 8, 2015
I recommend that a day before the surgery if you PS can give you the script for any meds her wants to give you it's so much easier when you already have your meds at home waiting. Yes I woke in a recliner position. I wasn't in pain when I woke up and before you go home they give you some medicine. Also if the pain meds is every 4 hours take it every 3 and a half hours. I had my operation on Aug 27th and it has been a up and down of emotional roller coaster
September 9, 2015
Thanks for your reply. I think my surgeon gives me pain killers and antibiotics when I get discharged from hospital so those will be gladly welcomed, I'm scheduled to be in for three nights. Your emotions I suppose will get better with time and when you get into a bikini or some nice clothes that makes your tummy look amazing it will all be worth it. How does your tummy feel now is still tight, have you managed to straighten up properly yet, and I bet you can't do much at all, which I bet is frustrating. Chin up!
July 23, 2019
Hey all ladies I'm having my surgery on Wednesday and I'm mostly nervous and excited
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6 days pre
Best Compression Garment After Surgery
MssHazelAugust 20, 2015
Can anyone tell me the best compression garment to use? And should I buy it my current size or a size bigger? Im currently considering a Leonisa compression garment has anyone tried this brand?
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September 6, 2015
Recommend Marena
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9 days post
2 weeks post ops
MssHazelSeptember 6, 2015
So I had my surgery! I had a full tummy tuck, Lipo, hernia repair, and muscle wall reconstruction. I was in surgery for 6 and a half hours. The 1st 3 days my pain was at its maximum. I'm still in pain but not as extreme. Dr. Torina did such a great job I'm so excited with my belly button. That was a big fear of mine was that my belly button wouldn't look natural. Also not all my stretch marks are gone but it's definitely an improvement. It's only been two weeks but I feel so much more confident.
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