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40yr Old Mommy of 2 Ready to Have "Normal" Tummy Skin Again - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Name: 40yr Old Mommy of 2 Ready to Have "Normal" Tummy Skin Again - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Item: Paul J. Scioscia, MD (in memoriam)
Rating: 5
Author: Kjohnsfl

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Hello, I had my full TT and Lipo to outer hips,...

KjohnsflJanuary 8, 2014

WORTH IT$12,000

Hello, I had my full TT and Lipo to outer hips, flanks and outer thighs on the Dec 30th. I did it!-- still can't believe it's behind me. I delivered my oldest daughter almost 11 years ago via c-sect and my second little girl 2 years later also via c-section and since then I have just had very saggy, wrinkly skin. I had stretch marks below and above my belly button and everywhere else. Growing up I was a string bean and when I got pregnant at 29 I was still small ( wish I could still be like that) but my first baby girl was big and I got huge! I've wanted this forever but have been so scared of the surgery thinking What if I don't make it, what if I can't walk for months, who will care for my family as a recover, how can I miss work ( I work with my husband part time) I'm spending how much on me! But 8 days post op I guess I did it! The surgery went well- afterwards as others have said u feel okay. I spent the first night in the surgery center ( which I liked and is one of the reasons I picked that surgeon) and had to walk for the first time at Midnight. I had 2 c-sections and I recalled that feeling of literally not being able to walk. I had a pain pump and pain Meds so I was okay. I'll tell u when I walked the outside of my legs and hips burned a lot!! But I kept telling myself to suck it up-- it's worth it to have the fat gone!! I came home to my rented recliner ( yes I suggest it!!!) and the 1st day I got up every hour -I walked to the bathroom and. that wore me out till had to do it again in an hour. To me the pain level was okay but hardest part was the muscle spasms- to me it felt almost like a contraction but higher on my rib cage. The first shower was hard, that darn binder hehe, but by day 2 I did it alone, I was very slow but I did it. I'm post opt day 8 and I can walk up and down my stairs, I am sleeping in my bed, still hunched over, my drain is out so I can get the binder up and down easier (thank you God) at my appt today they removed my drain ( I was terrified but ladies it didn't hurt) removed all my stitches and sent me home. I'm doing this day by day and everyday I get a little better!!! -- tx for reading

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Paul J. Scioscia, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (16)

MzEyez Yily Doll N Da Makin

January 8, 2014

Congrats on your journey Happy Healing!!!

Kjohnsfl

January 8, 2014

Thank you!!

New36gal

January 9, 2014

Congrats an welcome to the flat side ;/)

shirl74

January 9, 2014

Thanks for sharing- I turn 40 in feb and am considering a mini tummy tuck plus lipo.

Kjohnsfl

January 9, 2014

Do it!!

Lexivandan

January 9, 2014

Hi Kjohnsfl! You must have been the lady across the hall from me. I too had surgery on 12/30 with Dr. Scioscia. How crazy is that? I am 44 and have 3 beautiful children, all of which were c-sections. I had tummy tuck and lipo to my arms & flanks. My lipo has been most painful thing for me. Today is post op day 10 and I woke up feeling really good! I would love to see your pix. I think I will have to have revision on my left side, I have a lovehandle...not happy about that. Of course Dr. Scioscia said its too soon to tell & it is. But he did say he may have to revise, argh! I was really hoping to heal 1 time. Though there is so much i am really happy about. Anyway I am looking forward to hearing from you:D

Kjohnsfl

January 9, 2014

Oh my Gosh what a small world!!!! Weren't the nurses great? What a night! Yes I had surgery that morning. I'm so sad about your love handle!! Did you have your post op visit with him already and he said that? I wonder why they didn't get enough of it out?? I had my post opt was Tuesday. My stomach is still very puffy. Is your drain out? I'm doing good if I take 3 Motrin every 6 hours. I made all the beds this morning and cleaned the kitchen- I'm slow but moving!! But now I'm crashing in my chair. Look forward to hearing from you!!!

Lexivandan

January 9, 2014

Wow, you look great! Imagine when all of your swelling goes down:) You are also doing a lot. Today was the first time I have walked my dog all year, lol. I had my post op on Tuesday too:) I still have my drain, I will get it out tomorrow. Yay! I asked Dr. Scioscia about it he said it was too soon to be sure but he may have to do a revision:( he wasn't dismissive or defensive, I appreciate that. I am very happy about so much: I love my belly button and my scar is beautiful already. So I still think Dr. Scioscia is a great doctor. I chose him because he is chief of plastic surgery at St. Vincent's, he listed on castleconnely top doc, before & after pix, staying over night, pain pump(which I ended up using Experal) that was amazing. I do wish that I would have been more specific though. I had lipo on my arms & flanks and somehow think I may be left with fat under my bra. But again I know it is too soon to tell. Yes, the nurses are great! That was some kinda night and the meds were pretty good too;-) lol!

Kjohnsfl

January 9, 2014

Good luck at your appt tomorrow-- the drain comes right out and your free. I did too much today-- feeling very tight so I'm laying down for now!

Lexivandan

January 10, 2014

Thank you, can't wait to get that drain out. I am also swollen, feel like I'm going to explode, lol. So I'm doing the same!

Kjohnsfl

January 10, 2014

Ahhh drain will be out soon! After the 2 week mark long do we wear binder-- 12 hours a day?

Lexivandan

January 10, 2014

No you don't need to wear binder anymore unless you want too. Dr. Scioscia said we can get flexee's, spanx or compression garments. Whatever you are more comfortable in. I feel so free without that drain, so happy:) my follow up isn't for 3 months, seems like a long time. How about you?

Kjohnsfl

January 13, 2014

How are you doing this weekend Lexivandan?? I am feeling okay. I go back to work tomorrow--a little nervous. I did find some Flexees at Stein Mart that are more comfortable than the ones he gave us. I think I'll try to wear those. It can't hurt to wear the garments. Good luck this week!!

Lexivandan

January 13, 2014

I am mostly fine, a little frustrated. I had a bit of a rant last night on my review, lol. But this am a lot of my swelling is down:) Good luck at work. You will do fine. You look great!

Kjohnsfl

January 14, 2014

Yes, I read your post. I feel bad that you are upset but honestly, I think its too soon.To me you look really good and do you have some wrinkly skin that's gone?? I do and that's why despite my swelling I'm just thrilled that yucky skin is gone!! I know I'm still swollen bcse my work pants are tight that I wore right before the surgery. They cut out something so I have to be smaller soon!! Keep the faith! I'm bought some flexiis at SteinMart--I'm still wearing them 24/7--scared to stop!

Lexivandan

January 15, 2014

Hi KJohnsfl, how are you? How are you doing back at work? I got some compression garments from a company, "Your Contour." They are really comfy. I had to look online since I needed arms too. Thank you for advice, your right, it's way too soon to get upset about anything, we are still in the "acute stage" of healing. I definitely had some saggy skin, especially on the left side and a c-section scar that had a roll both above it and below it (yuck) that I am ecstatic that is gone. I love my smooth skin, my belly button and my scar. It is so thin. He did an amazing job! What do you think of your scar? I'm glad you are thrilled, you look awesome!

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