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18 Days and Counting! - Palo Alto, CA

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I've done a great amount of research and...

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nayeli12December 2, 2010
WORTH IT$4,600

I've done a great amount of research and although I feel as prepared as I'll ever be, I can't help but feel a bit scared; mainly about the anesthesia, I have never been put under and that scares me!

Which brings me to this; yesterday I had my pre-op and expected to have labs and an EKG but my surgeon explained to me that because I am young and appear healthy there is no need for labs, etc. Can anyone tell me if they underwent their TT without having any work up done prior?

A little about myself: I am a 30yr old, Mother to a 10yr old son. My height is 5'3" and my weight tends to fluctuate between 115-120lbs.

I workout and watch what I eat but like most, I fall off the health wagon from time to time.

My main reason for getting the TT is my stretch marks and the pertruding stomach that I can't get rid of no matter how many ab excercises I do.

I'll post before and after pictures once I've undergone the TT; stay tuned!

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David M. Kahn, MD

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Kimmers25
December 2, 2010
Hello! No worries I never had any labs or EKG and that is very normal in healthy individuals. If you don't have a history of any health issues I would not worry.

You are safer in a controlled OR than you are driving on the highway. It is normal to be nervous but you will do fine.
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nayeli12
December 2, 2010
Hi there! Thank you; good to know :)

Glad I found this site.
Kimmers25
December 2, 2010
Yes you will love this site. It is very addicting and an excellent source of information and support. I look forward to reading more about you as you go through the process.

Are you going to post before and after pics? We all get very excited about those!
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nayeli12
December 2, 2010
Yes, I plan to post them after I undergo the TT ;)
Kimmers25
December 3, 2010

Wonderful!  We will all celebrate your victory with you :)
MattyRD
December 2, 2010
I just had my tummy tuck on the 23rd of November. I had actually called my surgeon a few weeks in advance because I kept thinking shouldnt they be calling me or something. No pretesting either. I actually had mine under twilight sedation in the doctor's office and was pretty scared about that but it all went well and the recovery is quite easy. I also had muscle repair and hernia repair. Hopefully this helps.
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Front and side view preop pictures posted. 17...

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nayeli12December 3, 2010
Front and side view preop pictures posted.

17 days prior to surgery.

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UPDATED FROM nayeli12

Preop photos added. 17 days before TT.

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nayeli12December 3, 2010
Preop photos added.

17 days before TT.

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San Fernando9680
December 3, 2010
I am 4 days post op and very similar body structure. You'll love the results. Second day post op was bad. But once I stopped pain meds I felt much better. Good luck!
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nayeli12
December 3, 2010
Wow congrats, it sounds like so far you've had a smooth recovery; that's what I'm hoping for!

Will you be posting pics?

It helps to look at pics that have a similar body structure, gives you a sense of what you can expect!

Hope you continue to do well on your journey :)
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Katie5424
December 8, 2010
what surgeon are you going to? I live in San Jose.
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nayeli12
December 13, 2010
Yikes, only 7 days away from my surgery! I'm becoming more anxious and have even noticed some anxiety when I think about it...

This week I plan on cleaning, running all my errands and purchasing all the must haves for my recovery; any suggestions ladies?
Kimmers25
December 14, 2010

The count down is on!   You are going to be so busy this next week that the time will fly by.  Do you have the butterflies in the tummy??

Must have's..

Cotton Granny panties, pain meds, protein shakes and other healthy fruits an veggies, Milk of Magnesia, and a really good sense of humor for the recovery!
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Sunshine627
December 15, 2010
Good luck! & days will fly by so fast... I am scheduled for 2 weeks from today and I am nervous and anxious as well! Lean on the girls in this site to get you through! Good Luck!
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