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2.5yr Update: Mom of Twins Drainless Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair in St. Louis, MO
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I'm 5'6", 38yrs old and 175lbs. My highest weight...
newmeTLApril 16, 2014
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I'm 5'6", 38yrs old and 175lbs. My highest weight was 230lbs when I was pregnant with twins. I'm 175lbs in all of my before pics. My goal weight is 160lbs. I've been trying for awhile to get down to 160lbs but I seem to be stuck at 175lbs. I consulted with three different doctors. I decided to go with the last doctor I consulted with. I was referred to him by a co-worker who got breast implants through him. I liked his before and after photos and the fact that he does the drainless procedure. He has a surgery center connected to his office. I will go home the same day as the procedure. I'm ok with this as I'm afraid of all the infections you can catch in hospitals. I scheduled 4wks off from work but from looking at all the stories on here, I'm thinking I should have taken 6wks off.
My surgery is in 5wks. I haven't had any test done as of yet. I'm assuming they do all of the testing during my Pre-Op appointment which is 2wks prior to the surgery.
My surgery is in 5wks. I haven't had any test done as of yet. I'm assuming they do all of the testing during my Pre-Op appointment which is 2wks prior to the surgery.
UPDATED FROM newmeTL
1 day post
Pre-Op Visit
newmeTLMay 12, 2014
Had my Pre-Op visit last week and I was surprised to learn that do not perform any testing. Is this normal procedure for Tummy Tucks? I asked and was told that they normally take the patients word on their medical history. How do they know if you're a good candidate or not for surgery if they aren't doing any testing?
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May 12, 2014
The only thing I had to do prior to surgery was blood work. What do you mean by "test"?
May 12, 2014
That's odd!!!???!! The reason for blood work is to make sure your healthy (hemoglobin, iron and to make sure you have no infections going on).
May 12, 2014
What kind of infections? I guest blood work could get expensive depending on the different test they would request.
May 12, 2014
Any type of infections... Example: ear infection, sinus and ect... They just want to make sure your 100% healthy. The blood work didn't cost me any extra. It's was part of the TT cost.
January 2, 2017
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January 14, 2017
Hi. Please send me a message on realself and I'll respond. I don't want to give out my phone number.
May 18, 2017
Stay away from them doctor's!! I was schedule for a tt with muscle repair lipo upper and lower back. My date for surgery was for April 27-2017. I received an called from office that i wouldn't be having my surgery my A1C was too high 8.7.was i upset yes for about 5 seconds. I knew my body was beat to hell for over working! And i love this doctor for not giving me surgery! I most likely would've gotten infections!! I will retest in July..I'm eating right done lost 11pounds! It all up to me.... Good luck young
June 16, 2017
That is scary. No way can they go by a patient's word. run!!! I'm having my surgery on June 20th and my Dr's ran blood work and EKG. OMG! that is so crazy. What if you have a health issue that you don't know about?
September 4, 2018
Omg! There is no way they should be taking a patient's word for anything as important as this! How on earth would a patient know if they are a good candidate for this surgery?! I say run as fast as you can.
UPDATED FROM newmeTL
11 days post
1 Day Post Op
newmeTLMay 21, 2014
Holy Moly! This ish hurt. I have never been in this much pain or discomfort in my life. I've been taking the Muscle Relaxer and Vicodin for the pain. I've also been using the ice pack on my stomach. On a scale of 1 - 10. My pain is a 20. But it's done now. Three of my fingers were numb from laying out to the side the entire surgery. I finally got feeling back in them around 10pm last night. My surgery started around 8:30am and I was out of surgery around noon. I didn't wake up until 1pm from the surgery. I left the surgery center around 2pm and headed home. I do not wear a garment until after I go back for my follow-up visit which is in 3 days. I don't think I could stand having to pull a garment on and off to use the bathroom. I also couldn't take being on my period as I've read some ladies will be. I've started to feel a little bit better today but yesterday was rough.
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May 21, 2014
Congratulations!! The first three days are the hardest...hang in there!!! LUCKILY I had a hysterectomy so i can't attest to having to deal with your period. :-( Be VERY careful with the ice pack!!! I researched and found that is VERY VERY dangerous because you can't feel when your skin gets cold and you can end up with frost bite VERY easily!! I know I know I've stated this over and over but MAKE SURE YOU TAKE YOUR PAIN MEDS ON TIME!!! Including throughout the NIGHT!!! :-) by day four/five you'll be thankful!!! Good LUCK!!!!
May 21, 2014
I set my alarm on my phone to remind me at the exact time. It hurts so bad, I can't forget.
May 21, 2014
I praying for relief for you!!! You will be SO much happier though!! I know it doesn't take away the pain...I'm trying to block that pain...but you will!! Each day you'll be suprised how much better it will get!!! Just try to rest when you can and move SLOWLY but frequent!!!!!!
May 21, 2014
My pain was horrible as well, so my PS prescribed me a higher dose of pain meds and had me take them every three hours instead of four. Defiantly stay on top of your meds!!!! Congratulations on your TT. The pain will eventually subside within a couple of days. Also make sure you drink plenty of water and eat soups and crackers; for you will more then likely not have a BM for about a week or so!
May 21, 2014
Agree!! I even took another pain med in two hours for the first three days...so i was taking something EVERY two hours!!! :-)
August 1, 2018
Yeah. The pain is unreal. My doctor gave me tylenol right after surgery. Who in the hell give a patient that after a full tummy tuck and lipo. I went back to work in 10days and had to leave for another 2weeks. It was the worst experience ive ever had. To put the icing on the cake , my wound would not stay close. After 10 weeks of seeing my surgeon weekly it just closed up. But i can say my doctor did a great job. My waist is a 29 it was a 35. I am very impressed. But if i could do it over , yessss. Because my blood pressure, cholesterol and headache are under control. I feel so much better and can not wait until i can workout.
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