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44 Year Old Single Mom of Three (All by C-section) New York, NY
ORIGINAL POST
I wanted to start this review pre op but my work...
tdprsaAugust 20, 2015
WORTH IT$8,000
I wanted to start this review pre op but my work schedule was impossible. So I'm three days post op right now and I will try to contextualize my journey. First off, I need to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the courageous ladies who have shared their stories and offered encouragement. I am 5 feet one inch and 155 pounds. I gained 15 pounds over the last year in a new job that requires long 5+ hour meetings frequently. I'll call it my freshmen 15. I have been frustrated with my weight loss journey although I make myself get out and walk or run as often as possible.
So I have the normal complaint of overhang of skin from carrying three big babies in a very small torso area. The less visible side effect of three c-sections is the rigid scar tissue that holds my lower abdomen in a vice. Coughing, sit-ups, and little ones laying on me causes excruciating pain. My general physician told me that the only way to address it would be to cut around the scaring and remove the entire section. So I decided if I was going to having that done I might as well go for a full tummy tuck.
Here are a few before pictures.
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Replies (17)
September 1, 2015
You look awesome. I just started my plastics and had a panniculectomy that I'm not very happy with, I've spent months in the gym and have had two major hernia repairs and my muscles are in no need of tightening, but apparently my insurance co wouldn't approve a new naval and instead of them contacting me prior to the surgery and asking if I'd like to pay out of pocket for a better outcome the just did not properly tighten my skin and defeated the point of having the process. Now I'm saving for another procedure with a different Dr.
September 2, 2015
Wow, that's terrible! It seems like you doctor/surgeon should have clarified that with you BEFORE your surgery! It's amazing how arbitrary some of this seems. I definitely wish you a great recovery and you and I can look to the future of our recovery and next summer...I'm doing it...bathing suit! Beach! Join me?
September 2, 2015
Next summer is definitely bikini at the beach. My Dr and I had a complete plan of action until 5 minutes before I go into surgery when a resident Dr showed up to perform on his behalf. But just a small lesson I learned before I got my hands deep into my pockets on my other surgeries. I got a lot to learn about how this game works with these Drs. And you got to be real careful who you pick. Just one small stumbling block that won't hold me back from my goals!
September 15, 2015
This works BUT the feeling in your tummy will never be the same and yes you will have a scare that is not the most sexy looking after, good luck.
September 18, 2015
That is true. The good outweighs the bad though. And....I plan on hiring a lighting specialist for those times I need a little extra sexy...lol
October 12, 2015
Your surgery looks like it was a huge success. I noticed that the Dr. put the drains on your hips. Mine were right above the pubic area. Your tummy looks amazing! I'm only 3 weeks post-op and still in a lot of pain.
October 12, 2015
Thank you.
Flash forward, I wish my drains had been in my pubic area as well. Will need a revision on my left drain site.
Flash forward, I wish my drains had been in my pubic area as well. Will need a revision on my left drain site.
February 25, 2016
May I ask if you are still happy with your results and to confirm your surgery was with Dr Ginsberg from Lexington Plastic Surgeons? How was your post op treatment, did you still meet with Dr Ginsberg or just a nurse?
February 28, 2016
Yes!!! I'm still very happy with my results. Dr. Ginsberg meets with me for post op visits. I have another coming up. We are planning a small revision on the scar. I'm nervous but want the but results. I posted my scar revision question on the forum (please check it out) and decided to wait six months before considering a revision. I'm at six months now. I'm fully confident in Dr. Ginsberg and the doctors and nurses at Lexington Plastic Surgery.
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3 days post
One day post op
tdprsaAugust 20, 2015
These where taken by my mom during the first post op visit.
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September 17, 2015
You look great...I will be on the flat side Dec.18......I will be following your journey. ...
September 18, 2015
Oh, congrats on your decision. Recovery is tough, but it is so worth it. I've tried to document my journey with all the detail and humor it deserves. Read on and tell me what you think.
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3 days post
First visit post op
tdprsaAugust 20, 2015
Four days post op. I have so much to share.
Day one post op was something out of a medieval times scene. Screaming pain! I was left speechless and breathless after every move. Also had to travel across boroughs for my one day post op. It was difficult but the cheers of the receptionist and nurses and Dr. Ginsberg brought tears to my eyes. So the visit was completely by the attending nurse who removed the dressing. The would was clean no leaking or oozing. After surgery the team or on the compression band but the suit. So the nursed began to put it on. There was allot of pain and while turning around I kind of lost myself and didn't realize I was leaning on one of my drains. The pain of the stitches pulling free bought me back. The nurse looked at it and determined that she didn't need to restitch them. Instead she put a Tagaderm patch over it. They got me into the suit and walked me out to my mom and car.
Day one post op was something out of a medieval times scene. Screaming pain! I was left speechless and breathless after every move. Also had to travel across boroughs for my one day post op. It was difficult but the cheers of the receptionist and nurses and Dr. Ginsberg brought tears to my eyes. So the visit was completely by the attending nurse who removed the dressing. The would was clean no leaking or oozing. After surgery the team or on the compression band but the suit. So the nursed began to put it on. There was allot of pain and while turning around I kind of lost myself and didn't realize I was leaning on one of my drains. The pain of the stitches pulling free bought me back. The nurse looked at it and determined that she didn't need to restitch them. Instead she put a Tagaderm patch over it. They got me into the suit and walked me out to my mom and car.
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August 24, 2015
Hello I have a question. How long are you expected to be out of work? I am think about the tummy tuck but I'm worried about the healing time.
August 24, 2015
Honestly so am I. I'm scheduled to return to work on September 2. Walked to the corner today and got winded. The swelling is also a problem. I'm like a blowfish right now. I'm forcing myself to walk around the block tomorrow to see how it goes. I'll let you know how it goes.
Think three weeks would have been a better time off request.
Think three weeks would have been a better time off request.
Day one post op was something out of a medieval times scene. Screaming pain! I was left speechless and breathless after every move. Also had to travel across boroughs for my one day post op. It was difficult but the cheers of the receptionist and nurses and Dr. Ginsberg brought tears to my eyes. So the visit was completely by the attending nurse who removed the dressing. The would was clean no leaking or oozing. After surgery the team or on the compression band but the suit. So the nursed began to put it on. There was allot of pain and while turning around I kind of lost myself and didn't realize I was leaning on one of my drains. The pain of the stitches pulling free bought me back. The nurse looked at it and determined that she didn't need to restitch them. Instead she put a Tagaderm patch over it. They got me into the suit and walked me out to my mom and car.