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31 Yr Old Mom W/ 2 Children...TT with Some Lipo. Tacoma, WA

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It's been a long time that I've wanted to fix my...

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IslandHoney07
$6,000
It's been a long time that I've wanted to fix my body...unfortunately didn't have the opportunity till now. I'm quite nervous and don't know what to expect. I have been reading a lot of the reviews from many others on RS to get an idea of what to plan/prepare for and expect as far as pain wise, recovery, etc. I'm hoping the pain is manageable as I've already gone through the "miracle" of child birth 2x. I hear if you can get thru that...you can get thru just about anything. So with that I am being hopeful that this journey will be worth it as the rest of the 97% on RS have said. :)

IslandHoney07's provider

Edward Malin, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon

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April 8, 2016
Congrats on your decision! I'm scheduled for May 6th...so we're close! We will be recovering together :)
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April 8, 2016
Wow we are within just a couple days! How do you feel? I still don't know what all I should get...or prepare for. Waiting on my callback for blood work and things. Trying to read as many posts as possible to prepare myself mentally for the recovery
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April 8, 2016
if you click on my name you can follow me, I have all stuff posted I pretty much bought it all..lol I want to be prepared physically.... and just worry mentally later..lol
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April 8, 2016
got it! following now. And I agree with you....this site is quite addicting that I read tons of peoples reviews.
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April 8, 2016
Yeah me too! Good way to prepare
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April 8, 2016
Right! let me take pics of my belly to upload to RS....
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April 8, 2016
Awesome!!! Can't wait! I'm following you too
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May 3, 2016
GOOD LUCK!!!!! 2 more days!!! I'll be thinking of you! HUGS!!!
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May 3, 2016
Same to you and thanks!! Hugs
May 6, 2016
Are you still bent over had mine on April 29 still in pain of course I had a setback
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May 6, 2016
Yes I'm hunched over still. I have stinging pains in my right side...I'm assuming it's the drain right? How do you feel ?
May 10, 2016
Go for it, i had my tummy tuck surgery on 3/3/2016, am doing great now, the most painful days are the first two week, but the pain is bearable with the pain killer pills, and the result deserve all the pain i had, am sooo happy with my new tummy shape
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June 3, 2016
You are looking great!
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June 3, 2016
Thank you. I hope I feel even better in a month!
UPDATED FROM IslandHoney07
26 days pre

Pictures today...

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IslandHoney07
Took these just now, I weigh between 129-134lbs at 5ft 2in. tall. I maxed at 165lbs after my second son. I have worked so hard since then to bring my weight down and here I am today with extra skin & some fat left in my stomach area. I am proud that I was able to bring my weight down but not proud of these unflattering images. I'm quite petite everywhere else that no one knows I have this under my clothes. I always get loose clothes to hide my mid section and people who have seen my belly say they never suspected it to look as stretched or wrinkled as it does. Ready to regain my confidence ALL over.

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April 8, 2016
Good luck with your surgery. I can relate to the loose clothing!
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April 8, 2016
Ty so much! And Ty for reading my review so far.
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April 8, 2016
So exciting! Soon we'll b on the flat side!!
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April 8, 2016
Haha sounds so corny but true.
UPDATED FROM IslandHoney07
22 days pre

Vitamins beforehand...

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IslandHoney07
So I went out and picked up some vits over the weekend but am unsure of I should start taking them now or not. Help someone? I am hoping for a somewhat speedy recovery and thinking of I start with them now maybe the herbs & nutrients will kick in sooner for healing. See my pic and let me know your thoughts...

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April 12, 2016
I asked my ps yesterday if I should start some vitamins now...he said no...try to keep the system clean from it all...not even advil or Tylenol. It works against you during surgery.....ask your ps if it's ok. I'm doing this detox just 1 more day and that's it.
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April 12, 2016
I emailed my PS....so I should hear back soon. Only thing I'm taking is the airborne. I don't want to be sick during healing.
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April 12, 2016
yeah i know... me too.... but I think the natural foods would be way better than supplements. I will listen and use nothing, but we all are different so its good that you are consulting with your ps...better safe than sorry!