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Tummy Tuck with Hip Liposuction - Plymouth, MN

UPDATED FROM mnhorsemom
4 months post

3 months 3 weeks

WORTH IT$8,610
Here's my most recent picture of my scar and belly. I'm thinking this are looking good? I'm still swollen in the middle. I took some time off from working out in the last month, now I'm getting back into it again. I think it was good to take a break to heal a little more. I feel like I put on an extra layer of blubber everywhere but when I went to Zumba class yesterday I felt I could do 99% of the moves. That wasn't the case by end of January. Now I guess the forward progress is to to me. I'm setting some personal goals and moving on.

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John Allan Ness, MD (retired)

John Allan Ness, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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My first experience with Dr. Ness and his PC Michaela was in November 2012 and I was scheduled in January 2013 for surgery. I had to cancel because I changed jobs. I had researched Dr. Ness and his private practice was opened around 2011 but he had been practicing and well respected in his field for quite some time. When we had our consultation we just clicked. When he marked me for my surgery I admired his artistry. Pro's He requires no consultation fee which I think is great. If you live more in Central MN vs. Twin Cities You can have all of your consults/follow-up visits at St Cloud office The Surgery Center at West Health Michaela makes the experience. You can text her anytime day or night with questions. She responds back quickly. When you have your drain she checks in with you every day. She made herself available at 7 pm just to remove my drain after I got back from my CA trip. Follow ups are easy and a breeze Your post op compression garment and the next step garment are included in the price. Only thing you pay for afterward is your oleeva scar shape $100 Cons If your from out of town, you need to stay overnight in a hotel to have your 24 hour follow up. It's definitely not as comfortable but the Residence Inn close by has a kitchen and a little more like home. Dr. Ness wasn't there after surgery just the west health staff. Michaela checked in there after. You don't get a lot of time with him but he is good at the important part, surgery and a good result.

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Thanks for sharing u look great. You had a great recovery and it is encouraging to see how quickly you were up walking and doing daily things. I'll be on the flat side in 2 days and while I know we recover and different paces, I hope my recovery is a smooth as yours.
Thank you & Good luck with your surgery. I'll be wishing for a speedy recovery for you
Wow, you look awesome! So tiny :)
thank you!
So nice to see ur ably to get back in the Sadle at 7 weeks!! I own two horses and I'm having a tummy tuck in April 11th! I'm so worried I won't be able to ride for months and months! That's my only me time! Hahaha :-) hope I get to 7 weeks and can at least sit on them! You look great by the way. Have you notice and weight lose on scales since op? X
Wow - haven't been logged on here in a while! I wish you well in your recovery. I am riding pretty normal horseback now. Regarding your scale question, I haven't lost a lot on the scale, but definitely feel better and more confident. I ride western, its so nice to not have that overhang rub on my jeans or my saddle horn!
UPDATED FROM mnhorsemom
3 months post

Sedona Pic Part 2

This was our bear mountain hike where I referenced my calories burned and the crazy elevation changes above. This was tough!

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Good to see another person back to swing of things I understand swelling can still happen too -and nice pic of Sedona
Thanks! I still have my ups & downs but more often than not this surgery is not the focus of my day!
Wow! Awesome pics of your hike, such a beautiful scenery. You look great!
You look fantastic!!! Love your latest pics of your belly and the view behind you! :-)
Looks like a lovely place for a quick tummy photo shoot
UPDATED FROM mnhorsemom
3 months post

Sedona Pics

See attached pics I referenced from my Sedona Trip above.

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