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Great website. Starting to get nervous about my tummy tuck coming up, and I don't even know if this is going through because I haven't been able to write reviews. I've been looking at a lot of pictures pre and post op, have been reading a lot of posts on what to expect. I feel relieved to know that there is somewhere I can go to when I start tripping on having this procedure done.
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UPDATED FROM hanalei
27 days pre
Obsessed
I posted for the first time yesterday, and I don't even know how I'm getting any work done because I've become obsessed with reading reviews and looking at pictures of tummy tucks! I'm having a standard tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks. I checked around before I decided on Dr. Bermudez. I was very impressed with him when I went in for a consultation on March 27. He was extremely thorough in giving me information that I needed in order to make my decision. The quote I received is a little bit on the expensive side, but considering that I will have this done at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, I'm good with it. I'm aware that expenses go up if you are doing this at a hospital as opposed to an on-site surgical center. In addition, I will be spending one night at the hospital. So it adds up!! BUT, for my own peace of mind, I'm really glad I will be in a hospital facility. So back to my list (obsessing really,) of what I will want/need post op: gotta go buy some lavender scented candles, straws to sip all that water I'll be drinking, kiwi and prunes cause I am chronically constipated, debating whether I should borrow my mother's walker without her knowing why (telling her this lady at work needs it!) - my mom has several, and so on and so on. I'm sure I'll think of something else I'll need!
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May 6, 2015
Hi, the first thing to remember is that with this surgery, age is just a number. There is no correlation with age and recovery times or result success, so eliminate any concerns. Having made the decision to go ahead with the surgery, the hardest part is done. Look forward to your big day with enthusiasm and stay in a positive frame of mind, it really helps. The other thing to remember is that the recovery process is a marathon and not a sprint, there will be good days and some not so good but the whole journey will be 'life changing. The Hospital stay is an excellent decision as there will be someone to monitor you immediately Post Op and to get you settled before you go home. You will notice from other 'girl' supplies listings that Walgreens needed to restock, but really, you don't need very much and the Hospital will be able to tell you more specifically. The main thing you will need is a good support person to help you move around for the first couple of days and to give strong moral support as well. There are plenty of good reliable 'RS Girls' on this site to help you and I have benefited from that help numerous times, so don't be frightened of asking a stupid question. No one here is judgemental or critical and we are all here to assist you. Read my review for a laugh (while you can laugh). Best of luck on your 'big day', I can't wait to hear how it went.
May 6, 2015
Thanks for responding. And OMG! You really went through the wringer didn't you. Wow, I admire how positive you remained through your ordeal. Your pictures look great - what a difference some months make right? Thanks for your advice, it helps a lot!
July 28, 2015
Thank you imath RF, You are so kind to help with moral support. I'm getting mine done next month.
July 30, 2015
I'm new to this site and not sure how to use it, see photos, etc. My TT is August 12 2015. Maybe my brain is just on nerve freeze!
June 8, 2015
Good luck. I am nervous about the whole thing. I have had two cesarean sections.
November 24, 2015
I'm due for surgery on 12/17 and I laughed out loud when I saw you write how you didn't know how you were getting work done with this site! I'm obsessed too but I think it's more fear and anxiety. You look amazing!!! GOALS!!!
November 25, 2015
Seriously right!? It's like you can't stop reading! Good luck to you on your upcoming surgery. You will be SO happy you did it!!
UPDATED FROM hanalei
27 days pre
Question
Is it best to wax your mons for the TT surgery? Anyone out there have a personal experience you can share? Thanks
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May 6, 2015
Hi, I shaved that area as I didn't want the complication of an infected or ingrown hair. It didn't occur, so that was one irritating side effect eliminated. I have kept it shaved as I have had two surgeries in the last 8 months and found it convenient to keep it that way.
May 6, 2015
Thank u so much for your response. It helps a lot. That was exactly my concern: getting an infection from an ingrown hair
May 13, 2015
My surgery is in 6 days. I'm having a TT with lipo of flanks,hips, and mons. I am being waxed tomorrow. I think I'm almost as nervous about the waxing as the surgery! I will let you know how it goes since my surgery is before yours.
May 13, 2015
Thank you so much for keeping me posted on that. I've never waxed down under either - I'd be nervous too. Your sx on May 19th?
June 8, 2015
I just trimed mine down like a few days before surgery like maybe 5 days no one told me to I just did
June 23, 2015
I was told not to do anything before surgery and they had me wash with a special soap the night before and the morning of.
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