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35 with 1 Child. Mini TT with lipo. No muscle repair or drains
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I had my beautiful boy. I have a stomach, stretch...
WORTH IT$7,500
I had my beautiful boy. I have a stomach, stretch marks, the scar. It's not pretty and I don't like it, but that truly wasn't my concern. My concern is my enlarged Mons Pubis! I thought I could get away with just lipo there, but the PS I chose said a mini TT with lipo, and no muscle repair would be my best bet in getting a flatter mons pubis and realistically getting rid of my gut. Pretty scared:( excited too:)
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February 4, 2015
I read your comment to the other gal who wasn't happy with her mini TT. I swear I don't want to be negative. I am just looking at your pics and I sense that you are not sure about whether to do a full or not. If I had it to do over (and I will be and paying for it again, and recovering again), I would have gotten the full. I trusted the surgeon to make the recommendation. It turns out he was trying to spare me some "down time" by doing the mini. He thought I didn't want a longer scar. He didn't communicate that to me when he made the recommendation. I would have preferred the full. I trusted my physician. I AM a physician. I want my patients to trust me too, but we doctors don't know it all. Make sure you feel comfortable with the plan and don't be afraid to ask questions. :) Good luck!
February 5, 2015
Hi! I can see why you would thing I need a full. And I e definitely have contemplated that. I really just want something minor and natural looking though. I truly feel my PS listened to my concerns and is going to do what is right. I know going into this I'm not going to be completely flat, tight, and stretch mark free. Though that would be nice, I just want my Mons Pubis fixed and my bulge gone. I hope it does work. I really appreciate you looking out for me though. Seriously:)
February 6, 2015
A Prayer Before Surgery~This is for you!
O Jesus Christ, Messiah and Lord, grant me joyful acceptance of the surgery which awaits me, and let this be the result of which I seek. Make skilled the work of the surgeon and that of his team for it is unto their knowledge and skill that I give myself for healing. I pray You, O Lord, that this procedure will be without complication, and that my recovery will be speedy and complete.
Good luck sweety. I wish you a successful surgery a fast recovery! God bless you!
February 7, 2015
I hope you are not in pain. Take them as prescribed! Drink lots of gatorade. You had lipo and you have to replace fluids lost. Wear adult diapers if you have to. blue pads for the bed. I used the ones for kids who wet the bed! I don't care! It was awesome! I am wondering if you rented the room? I know you feel it was all a dream. It is not! You are now on the flat side. When you feel better let me know how you are feeling. Prayed for you all day. I know you are fine.
February 5, 2015
Still thinking of you! Your surgery is so near! You have a great Doctor and you will be fine! You will be on the flat side oh so very soon! God bless!
February 5, 2015
Awwwww! Thanks. I'm starting to get nervous. I picked up blue pads and arnica gel like you suggested! I really appreciate you looking in on me. How are you holding up?
February 5, 2015
I am alone for the first time today. I am fine! I have been walking straight since last week. I have no complaints at all. Took dogs out for their walks. I am even able to bend now if something falls on the floor! Tomorrow is your big day! What time is for surgery so I can pray for you?
February 5, 2015
Thank you so much! It's at 730 am! Could not sleep last night and I knowni won't tonight either. I keep thinking of my son. I'm glad you are doing well and feeling good! Xo
February 5, 2015
I know how you feel. I kept thinking of my youngest. My BP shot up! Try and believe you are in such great care. Your Doctor has such God given skills. He only has the best surgical team! You best believe that! Yours is a shorter surgery! You will think it is all a dream when you wake up! It won't be a dream! You will be on the flat side!
UPDATED FROM Fairy Bee
1 month pre
Any extra advice would be great:)
I just wanted to know if anyone out there had some advice or reccomendations on pre and post OP care?? A good diet for before and after? If I should really stop taking my birth control before surgery? If there is any harmless diet pill I can take to help me get a bit more closer to my goal weight before Feb? Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you!
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January 5, 2015
I would definitely not go off my birth control pills if I were you. Just keep eating as healthy as you can and take vitamins. Before I had my lipo I read about so many people who tested iron deficient and had to put off their surgery that I made sure I took an iron and multivitamin leading up to surgery. You're going to look great!
January 5, 2015
Thank you so much for your advice. I will definitely start up with my vitamins again. Hope all is well with you!
January 15, 2015
Hi girl! awesome we have the same Dr. With lipo I lost so much fluid. You need to have perfect blood tests. You need proper nutrition for recovery. The tummy tuck we will learn together. Mine will be an extended full tummy tuck with drains. I am scared but there is no turning back. We are in good hands so that means a lot! Don't take diet pills. I don't believe in harmless that is bull! The best way to lose weight is slowly so you don't gain it back. I was a cow when I went into his OR last time. Came out swollen but slim! LOL
January 15, 2015
Haha! I read about your last procedure of a BBL, and it was fun to read about it. Your very insiteful. I can't wait to hear about your new experience, and thanks so much for your advice. I normally wouldn't take anything to lose weight, but I'm just nervous because I'm 15 lbs away from my goal weight and I know the closer to it the better before surgery. I'm working out and eating well, so we'll see! I can only do my best, and your right, the slower the better. My pre op is on Wed. Have my list ready. I'm glad I picked him, he was very relaxing and honest. Your butt looks awesome and can't wait to share our experience together! Good luck with everything!!
January 16, 2015
Thank you! It is so close now! I went looking for a walker because someone said it would help. I haven't found one yet. I did buy a cane as I have a messed up knee and my bathroom is upstairs! I know that will be a problem. Don't worry if you can't lose those 15 pounds. He does excellent Lipo!
February 1, 2015
Hi Sweetie! I stopped by to say I haven't forgotten. Your surgery is fast approaching! Did you get everything you need?
February 1, 2015
Awww! Your so cute! How are you?!!!! I picked up some stool softener/laxitive. Dial soap to wash with before surgery, neosporin, a few comfortable pants, big underwear:) and you know what.., I'm really not sure of what else?! Are you using more ice or heat for your swelling/pain? I didn't know if I should pick up extra ice packs. Also did you take anything before and after to help with bruising. I asked the dr., but he didn't seem to keen on anything in particular? What do you think? Am I all set? What the heck am I forgetting?!! Thanks for asking:)
February 1, 2015
I didn't use any ice packs at all. After anesthesia who wants ice on a wound? It is up to the person I guess. for swelling & bruising I took Arnica pills before and after the surgery. Do you have enough pillows? I also bought the Arnica gel to apply to bruises only or my back for pain. Do you have blue pads for your bed? With Lipo since you will have no drains you will still be leaking fluids. Buy your gatorade to replace lost fluids. The elevated toilet seat was a blessing as well. The toilets are too low and it is hard to bend first few days. Last time I had a donut which is a round rubber tube that is inflated and place on top of toilet seat. Do you have gauzes? You will need combine dressings as well. If you don't have those Kotex works too to absorb fluids and cushion wound. Tape? Those are just some off my head right now.
February 2, 2015
I will have to get some blue pads and some of the Arnica gel?? Does that really help for you? The pills as well? The pads and tape sound like such better idea! Thanks so much for your help! You should be working for this website!!! How are you feeling?
February 2, 2015
I am swollen but each day it is less. I am now wearing my garment. Yes, the pills help. I have been using them for years now for bruising and aches and pains. They are homeopathic. I buy the sublingual(you place them under your tongue). You can buy the cream or gel and the pills at GNC.
February 13, 2015
How much im ca?
February 13, 2015
Hi! Sorry, my profile was supposed to say New Jersey. I didn't know how to change it. But I paid 7500
UPDATED FROM Fairy Bee
3 days post
4 days post op!
I'm 4 days post op. Feeling better today that I came off the pain pills. They make me feel horrible. I'm in a lot of pain but taking it easy. I'd rather have the pain then nausea. Finally slept for the first time this morning! I'm loving the results. I know I'm bloated and swollen and will be for a while, but love what I see and can tell a difference. Kim not sure how much he cut off but I know he took almost 2 liters of fluid and fat from lipo. I have no drains and had no muscle repair. Ifs you have any questions, ease ask:)
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February 15, 2015
Happy Valentines Day! I hope you are feeling better. I am almost one month post op!
Welcome to the community.  You are going to do well and soon be home and loving your results.  Can't wait to see your after pictures.  We just launched a new community of the site Monsplasty where we have some great Doctor's Q&A's. Â