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42 Yrs Modified TT W/lipo on flanks replacement of belly button Muscle repair - Sturbridge, MA

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I'm very worried after reading a lot of reviews if...

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PfactMay 12, 2014
WORTH IT$7,000
I'm very worried after reading a lot of reviews if the mini TT is the way to go :/ I work out 6 days a week but no matter how hard I do I can't seem to lose anything from my abdominal area, I'm assuming age plays a factor as well as menopause I went thru young at 39, all I want is a flat belly and less noticeable stretch marks

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wishing I was thin
May 12, 2014
I completely understand what u are going thru, I had a consult and they suggested a mini tt but when I asked if after I had that done would it take ir all away and they said most of it but I don't want most I want all of it gone so now I'm seeing another surgen and geta opinion but I did post my pics and 10 out of 10 surgen said the same thing if I wanted good results I needed a full tt ....
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Pfact
May 12, 2014
I know it's stressful, I already paid him ugh jumped the gun I was over excited to be thin :) at this point I have 13 days till surgery I'm trying to slim down as much as possible hoping this will further help my results. I know a full would give me all I want but I'm afraid of it the whole moving belly button kinda freaks me out as well the cost & recovery are more :( I feel so much more wiser do to this site so I'm going to make another apt with him hopefully this week I need to be clear on what I expect I know this is a one shot deal for me and hope it gives me the results I so desperately want. I hope you get your answers are you planning on booking soon?
wishing I was thin
May 12, 2014
Well my sister's full TT looks absolutely wonderful and I'm going to see the same surgen tomorrow ..what my littel sister told me was what would u rather have a better results that would run u maybe $2/4 thousand more or payless and then later regret it ..I read alot of reviews and 8out of 10 said they regret not doing the full TT and then went later and had it done...just ask ur surgen that if with the mim tt u will have a flat stomach top and bottom...
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Pfact
May 12, 2014
Thanks ya I agree need to talk w/him again my top half is pretty flat it's my lower abbs that's the problem need muscle repair & definatly lipo on my flanks I'm hoping for mini but definatly going to ask him again what he thinks I should do. Good luck hope you hear what your hoping for
wishing I was thin
May 12, 2014
My doctor said that with the mini tt u don't get muscle repair???? So make sure and ask
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Pfact
May 12, 2014
Oh I did and he's doing lower muscles
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Pfact
May 12, 2014
I think that's why my cost is 7k mini TT was 4660.00 I added flank lipo & muscle repair
Lyn Geraldton
November 23, 2014
I suggest u have an adomnoplasty. I had one 2 days after my breast reduction. Now I'm 6 mths post. I feel good and luv my new body. They actually repair damaged muscles in tummie damaged from carrying babies. I'm glad I had this. As a friend of mine is 72yrs young.Lol. But she has to have an adomnoplasty as her tummie muscles are damaged and causing her massive problems. Thr older we get the longer our bodies take to heal. I'm 53 & I healed well. Thou the Tummy tuck muscle repair was more painful than the breast reduction. I'm honest. Even tho my tummie scars healed quicker than my breast scars, I'm happy with the out come. My hubby was great support during the whole pre/post headings. Stay positive /happy & have good support very important, u will heal better than being negative, be patient as it's a long time to still live our life. It takes big courage to have any body contouring op, no matter for health or looks. All the best. Relax n stay peaceful.
mzfitt1
March 8, 2015
Yes I agree with all that was said here. Mini TT ususal only means bottom muscles tightened. Nothing on top. So if there is even a little skin on top, they feel its best to do full to get best results n look even. Also not easy at all to go back later n do full after mini was done so that's a biggy to consider. Yes full costs more but as you said, it's a one shot deal .. I went back n forth also n now will do full n I don't haven have at all above belly button. Just trying to fix 3 c section scar with a little skin hanging over it
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13 days pre

Getting excited

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PfactMay 13, 2014
Doing a cleanse by jillian michaels hope it works love to loose 5lbs before surgery, trying to stop stressing so much about the results of surgery : / more stressed that the mini TT will look good than the actual procedure

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wishing I was thin
May 13, 2014
You can do it..when is ur procedure? And how much?
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Pfact
May 13, 2014
It's the 27th of this month and it's 7000.00
wishing I was thin
May 13, 2014
You can totally lose weight by then.Well I will know today in a few hours how much my full TT will be..
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Pfact
May 13, 2014
Let me know hope it's reasonable
wishing I was thin
May 13, 2014
Hello again, so I went to see Dr Peter V Drisco and for my full TT w muscle repair and anesthesia races and ask $7500 what do u think
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Pfact
May 13, 2014
Wow that's wonderful I'm almost at that for a mini again I live in a redicoulus high priced state, are you going to do it ? I think that is a great price can't go wrong w/a full TT if your not afraid of it you'll be so much happier.
wishing I was thin
May 14, 2014
I live in Tx look up my doctor he had been on Dr Phil show and Tyra Banks..I think that's how u speak it? He studied in California
aim28
May 13, 2014
Ive just come upon this site and noticed someone else from Ma! I am looking into Tummy tuck and the more I look into it, it seems that a full TT is the way to go.. although I was more prepared for a mini TT scar and recovery! Did you research many doctors? Did you find that the pricing was the same for most Dr.s in the area? Im so jealous!!
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Pfact
May 14, 2014
No I didn't research much I saw my ps six yrs ago and at that time I was real thin just had loose skin so I didn't proceed being a big baby and all lol, I've been exercising like a mad women for over a year w/no change in my abbs so I just decided I'm done dealing & made an apt w/him and booked it... I may have jumped the fun but I'm a baby an waiting is not my thing he's board certified an I know a few ppl he's done work on so I feel confident w/him....i didn't doubt it till I found this site & saw a lot of bad reviews I just have to stay positive have some faith I think the thinner you are the better the results I'm desperately trying to slim down but I'm so dam hungry lol
aim28
May 14, 2014
my problem is I dont eat enough with the Lap band! I want to get a TT so bad! always have but have just heard that the recovery sucked! A friend just had it done and she said she was back at work in 2 weeks.. so that made me think different about it. I have been working out with a trainer but havent lost any weight and have never lost my stomach as hard as i try. Your picture looks alot like what I think my stomach looks like.. yours may be a little smaller.. I sent in an email to get a consult with a DR who works out of Mass general but also sees patients in DAnvers. Ill have to see what he says. Thats exciting your having this so soon. Im worried that they say you cant drive!!
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Pfact
May 14, 2014
Ya full TT is a lot more recovery I hear I was told I could not drive for a week and no exersize for 4 weeks I may enjoy that lol could use a break, I know it's so frustrating when you workout & eat right & still can't loose weight I'm so sick of killing myself w/no results I am so hoping this surgery gives the results I want
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Brown_eyes28
May 14, 2014
Thanks for sharing! I think you will get great results with the MTT and muscle repair! I get mine next month. I am having a MTT with the muscle repair and a new belly button as well! Keep us posted!
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Pfact
May 14, 2014
Thank you I hope so I'm so stressed about it, good luck w/yours when are you getting it next month? As well I look forward to hearing how you do best of luck
wishing I was thin
May 14, 2014
Thank u but from what I can see u look great... ur mini Will do just fine..I'm having it done June 12..yickes I need to loose weight... do u now if I can post a tummy pic so that u can see the before and after..would also like to see how yours turns out
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Pfact
May 14, 2014
Exciting I hope all goes well :) you can post pics right from your profile
wishing I was thin
May 14, 2014
Ok I will try after I get off of work .so that I can show u my horrible tummy fat
wishing I was thin
May 15, 2014
For some reason I can't figure it out, how to post pics..I went to my profile and added pics and then they sent me an email saying that they would check it and then it might be posted in a day or so,is that how u did it...? I'm completely lost on technology hehe
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Pfact
May 15, 2014
Lol that's the way you do it they like to view it first they'll send you & email once they are approved
wishing I was thin
May 16, 2014
I did it, my pics are up know u can see why I think your tummy looks great..
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Pfact
May 16, 2014
Yaaa you did it lol ya agree full TT definatly your going to look fantastic can't wait to see results
Blonde1
May 15, 2014
Wishing u luck!! I did the mini with mr and lipo to the flanks. I'm 2 1/2 weeks out recovery has been pretty hard on me. I have 2 young ones though. I hope all goes well, try to stay positive!! And know that the blues are normal during recovery.
wishing I was thin1
May 15, 2014
So sorry to hear it's been hard, I've had two csections and I'm hoping it's not as bad... my kiddos are grown and can take care of them selves and my hubby is great he cooks and cleans more than I do.. plus my mom and sisters said that they would help me out... so stay positive I know I am...
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Pfact
May 15, 2014
Thank you I just saw your before & after wow you look amazing I hope mine is as good... So is it awful ahhhh I'm scared....why is it that everyone gets the blues :( I don't want them...how are you feeling and are you happy you look so good
Blonde1
May 15, 2014
No it wasn't awful I feel like u get the blues because recovery is so long and slow. Ur just sore and tired. I love my side results but straight on is still weird looking but I know in the end it will look great. Everyone recovers different urs will prob be easy peasy! Feel free to ask any questions!
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Pfact
May 28, 2014
How are you feeling? I hope your doing well
Blonde1
May 28, 2014
A lot better still sore. Still dealing with the dead skin :( I have to stuff the wound with gauze 3 times a day. Until it's ready to stitch up again. It sucks because if that didn't happen my incision would be beautiful it's so thin. That's awful ur not sleeping. Can't wait to see pics!
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Pfact
May 28, 2014
So what happen why do you have dead skin
Blonde1
May 28, 2014
The blood circulation wasn't good. I think it has a lot to do w how low it is. He said it was a risk to get the best results. It has been quite the recovery for this hoping for good news today but thinking I'll have to wait longer it's really hard around it I can't squeeze it shut. :( it's like the size of a quarter in the middle of my incision. :( it's ugly. Are u on Percocet and Valium?
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Pfact
May 28, 2014
I'm so sorry I hope it heals what a bummer, I'm taking hydrocodon I don't like it makes my heart race & I'm shaky going to try just Tylenol but doubtful seem to be getting really stiff and sore I see him tdy @ noon can't wait to see my stomach. I hope you get good news today ;) keep me informed
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7 days pre

Saw surgeon today :)

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PfactMay 19, 2014
Made & apt to speak w/surgeon feeling so much better he explained in detail what he will do and assured me I'll look great :) also he added in replacing my belly button to pull upper skin tight as well, so excited now just ready to get this over with and enjoy my new body 7 days to go!

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