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36yr Old 5 Kids 85 Pounds Down Ready to See What's Hiding Under Here!

Name: 36yr Old 5 Kids 85 Pounds Down Ready to See What's Hiding Under Here!
Item: Colin E. Bailey, MD
Author: mccole23

ORIGINAL POST

I have a lot of worries, but just hope I come out...

mccole23November 30, 2015

$10,000

I have a lot of worries, but just hope I come out flat And feminine. Always been round or square. Dr Bailey said lipo sculpture of the back and waist, which I wish I would have gotten more clarification on, but I will ask at pre op. My dr has amazing picture and is board certified, it also helps I've seen his work and was referred by a friend.

mccole23's provider

Colin E. Bailey, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon

Replies (20)

MamaSweet

November 30, 2015

Hi, I am 57 years old and about five weeks post full tummy tuck with liposuction of my flanks and neck. If you are only doing the liposuction, I would share that you will probably have thick portions where the swelling is post op with no real feeling. Initially compression is very helpful, but after a couple of weeks check to see if you can self massage daily with some coconut oil. This will help break up scar tissue.

mccole23

November 30, 2015

Thank you for the advice! I must have missed adding the tummy tuck part to the review! I'm such a mess right now!

marymack63

December 1, 2015

TT with liposuction....I will be doing the same thing at the end of January. I think once you put down the deposit, the nerves really set it and it's all you can think of. lol Very normal. The good thing is it's the holidays so we can keep ourselves busy. I know that I am getting obsessed with this site. It's a great place to look for support. I will be following your progress. :)

mccole23

December 3, 2015

I went for my pre-op today! My Dr is a couple hours away for me so we scheduled it early to avoid weather. I am so glad I chose him! He gave me everything in writing plus some, I got all my prescriptions and instructions and since I'm a little on the heavy side he laid it all out for me and didn't bs. Said I might need some more lipo in 6months and if so he wouldn't charge me much. Clarified his revision policy too and now I'm 100% with my decision! Now I just need to wait 33 days lol!

marymack63

December 2, 2015

So happy for you. Good thing we have the holidays to keep our minds off it and keep busy. Good to hear that you're happy with your ps. So important. :)

rltrevino8521

December 30, 2015

How exciting.. I go in on the 5th and so nervous and I can't stop thinking about it. I have 5 kids too. I believe everything will come out fine and we'll look gorgeous afterwards. we'll so be ready for summer :) hope we keep in touch. Good luck.

mccole23

December 30, 2015

We are going to look amazing! What all are you having done?
Glad to find another person who is staying in the US for a surgery buddy :)

rltrevino8521

December 30, 2015

lol I'm going to have a tummy tuck, breast augmentation and liposuction to 4 areas: flanks, back, arm and inner axila..

mccole23

December 30, 2015

I wish I was doing my arms! But the hubby said to leave the girls be. I'm okay with that for now.

rltrevino8521

December 30, 2015

I wasn't gonna do them I thought I'll go in another time but I don't ever want to go thru this again. just to think that something could go wrong and the kids, it's just too much stress. but I'm gonna take it as it comes lol day by day... the days are flying in just know the night before is gonna take forever lol

mccole23

December 30, 2015

I'm 100% with you on the only doing this once! My doc gave me a Valium for the night before and I am soooo thankful but we are driving 2 hours to my doctors office so I feel bad for my husband because my nerves will be all over the place.

rltrevino8521

December 31, 2015

yes my doc gave me one too and to take another an hr before the surgery.. my doc is about 45 mins away... OMG another day went by.... so nervous took a pregnancy test just to double check (negative) YES!!! Said sorry hubby but you're gonna have to wait... lol

mccole23

December 31, 2015

Hahahaha!!! Omg we are so alike!!! I almost took one 3 days ago but luckily (maybe) every time I see my surgeon I start my period! I hope this means it's out of the way for surgery at least!

rltrevino8521

December 31, 2015

lol yes l... I feel bad for him but oh well I have to have this done lol

bemSC

December 31, 2015

What is the plus for going out the country?

mccole23

December 31, 2015

I'm not real sure, I'm staying in the US but I hear you can get more done at a cheaper prices but follow up care is difficult

rltrevino8521

December 31, 2015

I have a friend who gets her work done like liposuction in Mexico but she has guts, the last time she did it in a house setting... same doc and everything but I told her what if an emergency comes up, but like u said it's a lot cheaper.

mccole23

December 31, 2015

Are you on the Facebook groups?

rltrevino8521

December 31, 2015

no I don't have facebook... :(

mccole23

December 31, 2015

That's not a bad thing!

UPDATED FROM mccole23

4 days pre

Waiting waiting waiting

mccole23December 31, 2015

I have 5 sleeps left, but the real question will be, will I be able to sleep those 5 nights. My mind is already going at warp speed and I feel like I'm obsessed with all things plastic surgery. I saw my doctor Tuesday and we discussed scars and lipo areas and that really helped me not feel as scared! Now it's just a waiting game. I have this funny feeling with my kids activities Tuesday will be here much faster than I expect.

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marymack63

December 31, 2015

I just saw your pics. We have a very similar body type! I'm looking forward to seeing how you look after sx. I know you're really anxious so just remember to breathe!! lol So excited for you!!!

mccole23

December 31, 2015

I remember commenting this same thing 2 months ago, lol! Thank you for the positive advice though! I hope that my results will help you feel confident about your procedures, I do know my surgeon has mentioned I may be a little thicker due to some minor visceral fat but I'm ok with that because I can fix it! Are you on any of the Facebook pages? They are very helpful too!

marymack63

December 31, 2015

Facebook? No...i had no idea there were any pages. What am I looking for??

mccole23

December 31, 2015

Tummy tuck advice is one and the other is Tummy Tucks & more

marymack63

December 31, 2015

Oh thats great! I will look into that. Thanks :)

Msmiller143

January 5, 2016

Good luck!! Keep us posted!

mccole23

January 5, 2016

Thank you! On the way to the hospital now!

marymack63

January 5, 2016

Good luck!!! Keep us posted! :)

UPDATED FROM mccole23

2 days post

Made it and so happy!

mccole23January 8, 2016

Sorry I waited but it's been a exhausting 2 days! They walked me into the surgery room had me lay down next thing I knew I was waking up! No real problems and I can't say I was never really in bad pain. Uncomfortable for sure. Stayed one night in the surgery center and then after they helped me shower I went home. Only problem I've had is I popped a stitch at the end of my incision. Dr. Bailey stitched me back up today and we will keep a eye on it. The drains aren't as bad as I expected and I'm off my pain meds for the most part! I'll post more tomorrow!

Replies (4)

marymack63

January 8, 2016

Yay!! Sounds like you are doing great. Please make sure not to over do it cuz you're feeling so good. Your pics look so good!! Tummy is so flat! So happy for you! Rest up and keep us posted. :)

mccole23

January 8, 2016

No worries! I feel great but if I walk much I get so tired, so that keeps me real! Thank you though!!

bemSC

January 13, 2016

Congratulations,...you look great!