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Extended TT with MR June 27th, 2013 -Sarasota, FL

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I am 46 yrs old, mother of 2 ages 19 and 23. I...

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I am 46 yrs old, mother of 2 ages 19 and 23. I discovered this site a little less than 2 months ago while googling Plastic Surgeons in my area. I have to say without this site I probably wouldn't be moving forward with getting a TT but the information on here and a recent friendship I have made from a fellow TTer on here has sealed the deal. I am ready to get this done!! It is so great to hear real journeys of other women and not rely on the testimonials and before/after photos on PS's websites.
So here's a little background on me: I had very good pregnancies and did not gain a lot of weight (27lbs with the first and 15lbs with the second). However my second child was three inches longer which left me with this ripped/ hanging skin (I am 5'5 and I don't consider myself to have a very long torso). Once my children were in school and we were going from work to sports and getting home late every nite I gained a ton of weight. I was always eating on the go or at the ball field (I know, bad excuse). So a little less than 3 years ago I decided it was time to take care of myself, both of my kids were in college so there were no more excuses. In 7 months I lost 72lbs by cutting out all whites and eating a 1,000 calorie diet. (Easily tracked by an iphone app) Unfortunately after a year and a half I started going back to old habits and gained more than half the weight back. I think even though I was at a my weight goal still having the hanging skin was l so discouraging that it wouldn't have mattered how much weight I lost I wouldn't be happy. So I've been back on my routine and am 16lbs away from where I was.
I have two TT consults scheduled. After meeting someone on here and seeing her amazing results I can't imagine I won't be using that PS. My consult with that PS is just around the corner on April 10th. The other PS I have a consult with is very well known for his great results too and is much closer to where I work (thinking about post-op appointments) but is considerably more expensive and I don't know anyone personally that has had work done by him. I do have a surgery date in mind of June 27th, depending on the quotes I receive will determine if that date is going to work financially. I am wanting a TT but no lipo so I hope that is the recommendation I get from the PS as well.
I am very excited to get this done and looking forward to joining all you ladies on the flat side!!

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Jeffrey K. Scott, MD

Jeffrey K. Scott, MD

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April 1, 2013
Congrats on making the decision! Good luck with both appts! You look like a great candidate for a TT since it looks like your tummy is your only problem area! I'm looking forward to reading your story. I'll be 5 months at the time you get yours if you go in June!
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April 1, 2013
Thank you dragonfly! I just wish I was doing it sooner and on my road to recovery. Loved reading your journey, your results are great!! So inspiring to see everyone's before and afters :)
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April 3, 2013
I am soooo excited for you!!! Great post ;)
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April 5, 2013
Thank you! 5 more days until my consult!!
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I am ecstatic to say I have scheduled my TT with...

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I am ecstatic to say I have scheduled my TT with Dr. Jeff Scott for June 27th! I had made appointments For 2 consults but I am confident with Dr. Scott and do not feel the need to proceed with the second. He has offices in both Sarasota and Bradenton which I was previously unaware of in my initial search for a PS in my area.
I have to say I was extremely nervous talking to the nurse in the beginning of my visit but I eventually relaxed a little. I normally don’t react that way going to a doctor, I guess it was the embarrassment of letting it all hang out literally.
Dr. Scott was extremely thorough explaining everything and answered most of my questions before I even had a chance to ask them. He made me feel very comfortable, has a wonderful warm and professional personality and did not try to sell me on additional procedures. He also took the time to show me photos of other TT patients that he has done with my same body type. (No faces, names, completely confidential) My financial quote was a little more than I had hoped for but I do realize this isn’t a “one size fits all” procedure and it will be well worth it. It’s at the absolute ceiling of my budget for my desired date so I just need to be very careful over the next few months. As stated above I have seen his work of a fellow TTer and her results are phenomenal. His staff was very efficient and knowledgeable. I forgot to mention in my initial review that I manage a 5 physician practice with 18 staff so I have a great appreciation of the team supporting the doctor.
For anyone out there who is hesitant on writing a review I never EVER thought I would be let alone posting any pictures of myself but if I had not found this site and read the reviews that inspired me to go for it I would be still just dreaming of getting it done.
So my countdown begins, 78 days until the flat side :)

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April 11, 2013
Looking forward to celebrating your journey!!
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April 11, 2013
Thanks for being my TT mentor! A celebration is definitely in order :)
April 11, 2013
Good luck to you! Isn't this site wonderful? My surgery for TT and BL is Friday ( the 12th) and reading here the past few months has really calmed some of my fears. Looking forward to sharing with you
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April 12, 2013
Thank you and yes this site is wonderful :)
April 15, 2013
Hi time4me2013, Just had mine on 4/1. I'm 50 and can't tell you how HAPPY I am with the results of my TT. Just went back to work today! You will be thrilled!
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April 15, 2013
Maryland - How did you do going back to work at 2 weeks? I too am going back on POD 13. Im counting down ......2 months 1 week 4 days 11 hours lol. Changed my "vacation" countdown app to a "Flat side" app :)
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Impatiently waiting for my day to get here!! I...

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Impatiently waiting for my day to get here!! I turned my vacation countdown app on my phone to my Flat Side countdown and as of right now 2 months, 1 week, 1 day, 11 hours and 15 minutes lol. I envy the ladies that went in for their initial consultation and scheduled their surgery for 2 weeks later.I'm using this time to exercise more, eat healthy and hopefully lose some more weight. Still trying to line up who will be helping me afterwards. I told my husband he only needed to take the surgery day and next day off as day 3 and 4 will be the weekend and he will be home regardless. So ladies how much time is really needed with assistance? I am very happy to say my PS does use the pain pump the first 3 days. He said he didn't want me laying in bed too much, he wants me up and around.( I'm sure to prevent PEs) Also, he said by day 3 I should be standing up with very little hunching to prevent back pain. I actually like that he is straight forward about what he expects from me as well. He said my surgery should take approximately 3 hours. I am scheduled to arrive at the surgery facility at 6:30 am which is great as I know I won't be able to the the night before anyways. I've been reading up on the difference between an extended TT and a regular TT and it mostly says the only difference is the scar wraps around the hips further to the low back and more skin is removed from the flank area. I'm sure this is needed since my skin fold form losing weight is further back then my hips. Anyone else have the extended version recently? Any advice? I also have to pick up a DVT machine from his office the day before my surgery to use until my first post-op visit. I had one after my gallbladder sx and I thought it felt great on my legs, like they were being massaged. I've started getting a few supplies together, I really need to slow down as I'm going to have everything and then won't have anything to keep me busy until the big day. Well that's all for now. Congrats to everyone on the flatside and thanks for all your blogs they are so informative. And to everyone like me chomping at the bit just waiting for our day to come just remember "Good things come to those who wait" :)

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April 19, 2013
The pain pump is great. I had it too, when it delivers the medication, it felt like a small electrical charge, not painful at all, just a weird feeling. And you will be up, getting up when you have to go to the bathroom to pee, which seemed to be every time you have to take your meds. So, that will be good. I'm so excited for you! And let everyone wait on you and just enjoy it! Watching for your count down!
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April 20, 2013
Thank you dragonfly :)