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33 Year Old Mom of 5 Kids in Need of Better Body - Sugar Land, TX

Name: 33 Year Old Mom of 5 Kids in Need of Better Body - Sugar Land, TX
Item: Ravi Somayazula, DO
Rating: 5
Author: Godsgal82

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Ever since high school I've I always had a gut....

Godsgal82April 23, 2015

$6,500

Ever since high school I've I always had a gut. Five kids later my stomach has lost its elasticity. At one point I weighed 270 pounds and got down to 188 pounds. Currently I'm back at 245 pounds and I also developed a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa. It's very painful and debilitating. My PS suggested A panniculectomy and breast reduction with axillary dissection and mons pubis lift and vaginal reconstruction but not all at the same time. My first surgery is my panniculectomy which is scheduled for April 27 which is five days away. I'm excited but also nervous at the same time. Any advice or suggestions I will gladly appreciate. Please keep me in your prayers. Blessed day!!!

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Ravi Somayazula, DO

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (12)

xxlizzie

April 24, 2015

Good luck with your panniculectomy! :) can't wait for pics.

Godsgal82

April 24, 2015

Thanks @xxlizzie

jefffriend

May 10, 2015

hope u r well. what was the surgery like?

Godsgal82

May 10, 2015

@jeffnyc the surgery was 4 hours and it was painful like the first couple of days but in 13 days post and resumed all my normal activities. The only thing that bothered me was the drains. I feel great loving my results except the swelling!!

jefffriend

May 10, 2015

6500 for the body work. sounds reasonable and you're happy.great!

jefffriend

May 10, 2015

what surgery did you exactly have. panniculetomy? or abdominal with belt lipoectomy?

Godsgal82

May 10, 2015

Pannniculectomy no Lopo no muscle repair.

2011baptiste

June 24, 2015

Do they take United Healthcare Community Plan Starplus because I was wondering with the Gastric Sleeve procedure did I had will they take my insurance so please write back soon as possible to let me know thanks right back pretty soon

Godsgal82

September 19, 2015

Idk if they take it sorry so late

flawlessly chocolate

September 19, 2015

My stomach looks like yours did pre op. You look amazing. I have 4 children, 2 cesarean deliveries and largest babies twins weighing in at 15 pounds. I wanted to ask how tall are you?

Godsgal82

September 19, 2015

I'm 5'2 SHORT...lol

flawlessly chocolate

September 21, 2015

You are a little one , I am 5'9..
LOL , you look great!!!

UPDATED FROM Godsgal82

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3 more days

Godsgal82April 24, 2015

Time is winding down 3 more days and I'm so excited!!! Here are some before pics I took yesterday. Cant wait to see my results although I don't know what to expect. Does anyone have suggestions on items I will need post op? Any advice I would gladly appreciate! Thanks!!

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Gina L.

April 25, 2015

Hi there! We just uploaded a new video that may be helpful to you.

Pre-Surgery Stress: 10 Tips to Fight the Jitters: <iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ICPjeR5pKFA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

As far as the items you might need, you may want to check with your provider or you can post a question on the Doctor Q&A. I hope that helps. Take care!

Godsgal82

April 25, 2015

@gina l. Has the video been taken down?

Gina L.

April 26, 2015

Hi there!

If you're having trouble watching it on RealSelf, here is the YouTube link.

Please let me know if you need anything else.

ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICPjeR5pKFA: <iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ICPjeR5pKFA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

http://www.realself.com/video/10-tips-to-fight-those-pre-surgery-jitters: <rs-video-player video='{"id":"7730","external_id":"4187570914001","uri":"video\/10-tips-to-fight-those-pre-surgery-jitters"}'></rs-video-player>

UPDATED FROM Godsgal82

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Godsgal82April 24, 2015

I forgot to post front view. Totally hate how my body looks.

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melbark

April 27, 2015

Good luck for your surgery rest well heal well.