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3 months/13 weeks post op, NY
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Hi I have finally decided to schedule this surgery...
mara1501August 20, 2012
WORTH IT$4,500
Hi I have finally decided to schedule this surgery after contemplating it for so many years. My story is like many others, had my first child at a young age and was not able to recover my prepregnancy body. I've always been a chunky girl since a young age but when I had my son at 18 years old in 1995 I went from 125 lbs to 175 lbs. I was able to undergo a breast reduction in 2001 and I loved the results!! My breasts did get bigger after surgery because I had my third child in 2003 but I still love my breasts compared to how they were presurgery!! My children are ages 17,11 9 and I think I've waited long enough!!! Thank God for this site and the courageous women who share their stories. They have given me the confidence and assurance that I deserve to be happy!!!
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My story so far I went to Lennox Hill in April but...
mara1501August 23, 2012
My story so far I went to Lennox Hill in April but since I weighed 170 lbs {5'feet 3inches} PS did not want to operate. When I returned in beginning of August I had lost 10 lbs but new fellow wanted me to maintain that weight for six months. So I gave up on lennox hill n went to NYEE. Dr. X scheduled my surgery for Sept 10 and Im trying my best to prepare myself
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August 23, 2012
Good luck from one newYorker to another!!! :). Yes, you deserve to be happy and you will be!!!!! I am right behind you. Sept 19th is the big day for me.
August 24, 2012
hi ria we will be recovery buddies!!!! Lets keep in touch !!! okay what have u done so far?? I did some of my preop yesterday but have not prepared anything else yet its like its unreal for me. I am a good procastinater but I really dont want to be caught unprepared for this.any advice is helpful thank you new friend
August 24, 2012
Hi Beth.., I am having a full tummy tuck, breast lift with implant. I am having it done at manhattan eye ear and throat. I am going for pre op testing and photos on Monday. I am contemplating getting a hospital bed for recovery. My bed is very high and I am concerned about that. I bought a bunch of scar remedies. I still have to fill my prescriptions. So how did u find your dr?
August 24, 2012
I found my doctor by researching teaching hospitals n he is the attending fellow in NYEE.
August 25, 2012
I found this on the website for lennox hill.---------at Lenox Hill Hospital's 64th Street Campus (formerly Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital), the Lenox Hill Hospital Plastic Surgery Clinic is run by the Plastic Surgery Teaching Service. Each Fellow is a fully trained plastic surgeon who was selected to further their training under some of the most prestigious plastic surgeons in the world.
August 25, 2012
You are right, some of the best surgeons around are there. My surgeon is well known with a great reputation.
August 25, 2012
Hi My surgery is on sept 10 in NYEE. Is your doctor in the private hospital part or the teaching clinic part. The plastic surgery clinic is part of an educational initiative, the hospital discounts available operating room time to allow the Fellows to operate at a significantly reduced price for the general public. After your consultation, the clinic will calculate a package price for your procedure. Most cases cost between $2,000 and $5,000. This is in Lennnox hill
August 25, 2012
Hi Beth. Wow, that's a great price! Good for you. My dr operates at manmattan eye, ear Nd throat hosp. (meet) his office is on park and 87th. His name is dr Alan matarasso .
Your surgery is so soon!! How are u feeling??
Your surgery is so soon!! How are u feeling??
August 25, 2012
Hi ria Im a little unprepared, unbelieving of how soon my surgery is. You are one week right after me!!!! Well I really am a bad procastinater but I dont wanna get caught unprepared just dont know where to start. Ive read lists just havent put it to practice.Plus my surgery is like on first week of school so its gonna be pretty hectic for me. How bout u? I got ur scar medicines but thats for after wounds heal right? Please share tips n tricks. Ur doctor is very experienced n will be great so good luck to u!!! I feel I had to go to a teaching hospital because its the only way I can afford this surgery n I so need it. But I wish my doctor was more experienced because I so wanna have a successful surgery n be happy.
August 26, 2012
Hey Beth... Ok so u sound like u r freaking out a bit. If I were u I would call the dr and find out exactly what u need. Every dr is different. Besides its not that much stuff. Just be sure to get a compression garment and fill your meds.
As far as getting it done at a teaching hosp, it seems like it is very popular! I have read so many stories on this site similar to yours and I haven't seen one negative outcome. You are going to look fantastic.
About school, I get it! My kids ( all 3) are starting a new school just 2 weeks prior to my surgery.
You have to try and focus on the positive. We are all doing this because we want to look better and guess what ???? We will and I can't wait!!!
As far as getting it done at a teaching hosp, it seems like it is very popular! I have read so many stories on this site similar to yours and I haven't seen one negative outcome. You are going to look fantastic.
About school, I get it! My kids ( all 3) are starting a new school just 2 weeks prior to my surgery.
You have to try and focus on the positive. We are all doing this because we want to look better and guess what ???? We will and I can't wait!!!
August 24, 2012
Hello Beth, I also have a consultation with Dr. X on the August 27th, I'm in school so I am going to try to have the surgery in early to mid- October 2012.
August 25, 2012
Ok I will. Is it best to have a $75 money order or cash?
August 25, 2012
Beutee I paid with cash on the first floor cashier, and I dont think they will combine two surgeries in NYEE Dr. X doesnt even want to do lipo of upper tummy or back only lipo of flanks so. Also if I'm not mistaken Lennox Hill will not combine two surgeries I also wanted to have a breast lift and revision of scars due to my breast reduction. But the ps stated only one surgery. well hope this helps n good luck on monday
August 25, 2012
Thanks Beth, the breast can wait, until maybe next year, but, this tummy has got to go. Did Dr, X say why he didnt want to lipo and if you dont mind me asking how much did he charge you for everything?
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