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33 Yrs Old, 2 Kids Both C-sections. 5' 190 Lbs 44" Waist. Want to Be Wonder Woman Again!! - Scottsdale, AZ

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WORTH IT$10,300
Here is my "Ask a Doctor" question: http://www.realself.com/question/goodyear-az-5-32-yo-roughly-43-44-waist-30-33-waist

I’m Asian, 5’ 188-190 lbs 32 yrs old. I had 2 boys, both c-sections; last one was 6 years ago. I’m roughly 43-44.5” around the waist and I want to get down to in between 30-33” waist.

Pre-pregnancy waist was about 26” (2001, 18 y.o.) 110 lbs if it matters, about 36” (2007, 24 y.o.) 140-145? lbs before 2nd child. I wouldn't say I was the sports/athletic type, but I did play sports and worked out on the weekdays in high school. But after I had my first child, the yo-yo dieting and exercise started.

I have seen some images/results where 10”+ was taken off, but I also know that everyone’s body is different and internal structure has a factor in waist size.

I don't drink or smoke. No current health problems as in (high blood pressure or heart problems), no psychological issues.

From my C-Section scar I believe I heal pretty well. My stretch marks aren't that bad as I try to keep my skin hydrated and soft and try as best I can to keep the elasticity of my skin.

I am still dieting and exercising (workout difficulty increasing and diet is more strict as it is getting closer to when I want the surgery done). I have done the whole yo-yo dieting and exercise, which was probably really bad for me and my metabolism which most likely stopped around 22 yo.

I am quite disgusted with my body and get emotional when talking about it, but I try not to show it.

So yeah don't want to bore anyone too much so here are my body pictures (eventhough I don't like taking pictures).

I'll be going to another consult Tuesday (Jul 21, 2015). Still looking for a Surgeon. I really hope I can get to 30-33".

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James Nachbar, MD

James Nachbar, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 20, 2015
We had similar stats. Day of surgery I was 184lbs at 5'2 waist was 41-42 on natural waist line (bigger around belly button). Surgery date was 5/1/15 and currently I'm 164lbs and 34 waist. The surgeons can only do so much because it really depends on how much visceral fat you have and that can't be removed with liposuction. The less you have the better results you will have. I'm overall very pleased with my results but I'm still working out and eating well so I can lose another 10lbs. Good luck!
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July 20, 2015
Thank you for your reply. I checked out your review and you look great by the way :)
I want a surgery in September, so hopefully I can still lose some more weight by then. Very anxious about consult tomorrow.
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July 20, 2015
Thank you I started off in January at 212lbs and lost as much as I could for the surgery. It's better to lose as much as u can before the surgery so you don't have to have major weight loss afterwards and possibly need a revision. Good luck tomorrow!!!!
July 20, 2015
Wow you weren't lying about our shapes being almost identical. Before surgery I was 182 pounds at 5 feet 2 inches now I'm 172 pounds. My doc never asked me to loose any weight. He's awesome!
UPDATED FROM Auzora
11 months pre

Scheduled Tummy Tuck surgery

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I scheduled my surgery for Oct 8, no feelings yet, just a feeling of hoping everything goes smoothly and finances go as planned. Hoping here I don't jinx myself.

I feel like I lost weight since my last update as clothes feel looser as I've been on a strict diet and working out more regularly instead of intermittent workouts here and there. I haven't weighed or measured myself yet as my husband hid all that stuff from me so I don't get discouraged and obsessed with numbers.

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2 months pre

Cost is outrageous!

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I pushed my surgery out, but a little upset that my cost went up and wondering if I should switch my Dr because they're asking for $24,000 for a tummy tuck. I read that a full mommy makeover is 16,000 - $18,000.

I lost over 50 lbs and they're telling me that the cost is still the same. :(

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May 13, 2016
Hi! Congrats on your weight loss! Our body types are very similar except I haven't been successful
In losing weight. Two Drs told me as long as my weight is stable but within 25 pounds of goal it should be ok.

In any case $24k sounds excessive for just a Tummy tuck!!! I'm paying $9500 for tt & lipo of flanks and bra line.. And also got 2 quotes for tummy tuck, lipo & breast lift at $16000.
Hope that helps and you find someone that charges more reasonably!! :)