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Here are some questions that I asked my Dr. before...
WORTH IT$5,700
Here are some questions that I asked my Dr. before the surgery.
Will I have a flat tummy?
I want a small belly bottom, is that possible?
Do you use TopiFoam after surgery?
Will I where a compression garment or a binder after surgery?
Where can I buy compression garment & what measurements/size should I buy?
Cleaning of the belly bottom, your incision and drain tubes?
When can I drink coffee?
When can I start taking my supplements/vitamins?
How long before I can wear heals?
How long before I can work out / lift weights / stretch *Yoga *Pilates?
Where is the operation taking palace?
How long will I be in the hospital?
What operations are you recommending?
What policies do you have regarding tummy tucks?
How many cc’s do you think my butt needs? Is it possible 1000. cc’s?
Inner thigh lipo?
If I develop an infection or abnormal asymmetry, what is your policy on a revision? In other words, will I have to pay for a second surgery?
Any tips to ease up any discomfort / pain?
If I have an emergency at night where can I reach you?
Do you recommend using scar gels/silicone sheets or any other remedies, to heal faster or better?
I heard running reduces your butt grafting?
Lipo in my tummy?
Pain pump?
Will I have a flat tummy?
I want a small belly bottom, is that possible?
Do you use TopiFoam after surgery?
Will I where a compression garment or a binder after surgery?
Where can I buy compression garment & what measurements/size should I buy?
Cleaning of the belly bottom, your incision and drain tubes?
When can I drink coffee?
When can I start taking my supplements/vitamins?
How long before I can wear heals?
How long before I can work out / lift weights / stretch *Yoga *Pilates?
Where is the operation taking palace?
How long will I be in the hospital?
What operations are you recommending?
What policies do you have regarding tummy tucks?
How many cc’s do you think my butt needs? Is it possible 1000. cc’s?
Inner thigh lipo?
If I develop an infection or abnormal asymmetry, what is your policy on a revision? In other words, will I have to pay for a second surgery?
Any tips to ease up any discomfort / pain?
If I have an emergency at night where can I reach you?
Do you recommend using scar gels/silicone sheets or any other remedies, to heal faster or better?
I heard running reduces your butt grafting?
Lipo in my tummy?
Pain pump?
Gris's provider
UPDATED FROM Gris
This that I purchased: Cold...
This that I purchased:
Cold Compressions
Gauze Pads
Keri *Lotion
Polysporin *For healing
Arnica *Bruising
Lanacane *Anti-Itch
Dulcolax/Senacot
Milk of Magisum
ScarGuard sheets/Silicone sheets
Iron
Vitamin E
Gatorade
Protein shakes
Water
Medical Tape {waterproof}
Pillows (body pillow and nursing pillow) "the nursing pillow is for your butt.
Thin Blankets if you need to travel
Surgical Gloves
Antibacterial Wipes
Maxi Pads
Purel
Antibacterial Soap - Hibiclens
Cold Compressions
Gauze Pads
Keri *Lotion
Polysporin *For healing
Arnica *Bruising
Lanacane *Anti-Itch
Dulcolax/Senacot
Milk of Magisum
ScarGuard sheets/Silicone sheets
Iron
Vitamin E
Gatorade
Protein shakes
Water
Medical Tape {waterproof}
Pillows (body pillow and nursing pillow) "the nursing pillow is for your butt.
Thin Blankets if you need to travel
Surgical Gloves
Antibacterial Wipes
Maxi Pads
Purel
Antibacterial Soap - Hibiclens
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sexylittething
May 15, 2012
Wow that's a very good price. My doc is charging 4,500 just for tt and bbl my lipo is a additional 1,000 :( I agree with you no Kim k ass but a very nice noticeable one. I've been reading and girls who have gotten 300cc are very unhappy. I hope I can aleast get 450cc injected in each cheeck. Im so disappointed in my self I can't seen to eat healthy, I do good for about a week and then go back to the same eating habbits. I weight 162 and feel im not going to get good results. One month to go and really haven't bought any thing yet. What items are you going to buy For after care? Im about to run have a greater day. I mconcerned about Gris she hasn't posted any updates. I hope she doing good.
S
May 15, 2012
Wow that's a very good price. My doc is charging 4,500 just for tt and bbl my lipo is a additional 1,000 :( I agree with you no Kim k ass but a very nice noticeable one. I've been reading and girls who have gotten 300cc are very unhappy. I hope I can aleast get 450cc injected in each cheeck. Im so disappointed in my self I can't seen to eat healthy, I do good for about a week and then go back to the same eating habbits. I weight 162 and feel im not going to get good results. One month to go and really haven't bought any thing yet. What items are you going to buy For after care? Im about to run have a greater day. I mconcerned about Gris she hasn't posted any updates. I hope she doing good.
S
May 15, 2012
well my surgery is in Oct. so I haven't bought anything yet, but I will be buying a go girl at go-girl.com It's a female urination device (sometimes called a FUD) that allows you to urinate while standing up. It's neat. It's discreet. It's hygienic. VitaMedica Plastic Surgery Pre & Post-Op Program (w/Vitamins, Arnica, Bromelain) at makemeheal.com
Volumetric Incentive Spirometer by AirLife
An Incentive Spirometer is a type of medical equipment used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs. The AirLife Volumetric Incentive Spirometer is ideal for patients who have had any surgery that might jeopardize functioning of the lungs. Patients who have had lung surgery, heart surgery or other surgeries involving extended periods of time under anesthesia with a lot of in-bed recovery time commonly use an incentive spirometer. At activeforever.com. Have you tried Weight Watchers? It is the best!!
Volumetric Incentive Spirometer by AirLife
An Incentive Spirometer is a type of medical equipment used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs. The AirLife Volumetric Incentive Spirometer is ideal for patients who have had any surgery that might jeopardize functioning of the lungs. Patients who have had lung surgery, heart surgery or other surgeries involving extended periods of time under anesthesia with a lot of in-bed recovery time commonly use an incentive spirometer. At activeforever.com. Have you tried Weight Watchers? It is the best!!
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G
May 15, 2012
The go girl is a great device to purchase. regarding the vitamins, i did ask my dr. about VitaMedica and she mentioned they were not necessary, I did purchase arnica & bromelain.
S
May 15, 2012
I want to buy the vitamins because I don't really eat health foods like veggies or fruits...so, I just want to have the nutrition that the vitamins will provide. :)
S
May 18, 2012
Thanks sha0927 the fud is going to be a miracle to have. I will be placing my order tomorrow. I started drinking v8 vegetable juice along with multi vitamins. I weighed myself today from 166 im down to 162. Gris thanks for the list. It was helpful im infested in the arnica is it pills or cream? How are you doing? Has there been any swelling?
D
May 19, 2012
Gris, So far everything is looking good, Do u have any stomach pics of your after results?
V
May 27, 2012
Hi Gris,
I hope you are still recovering well. Do you have any updated pics of your results?
I hope you are still recovering well. Do you have any updated pics of your results?
UPDATED FROM Gris
I under estimated the surgery!!! The 1st day was...
I under estimated the surgery!!!
The 1st day was hell! I stayed one night at the hospital and went home (hotel, since I had to travel) the next day.
It was horrible trying to lay down (even do I had so many pillows) but what was worst was trying to get up. My husband didn’t know how to help me get off the bed. He called the Dr. and decided it was best for me to stay at the recovery house which was about $1000.00 that I was not planning to spent but I must admit “it was worth it”. Healing has been slow for me, It’s been two weeks and I can’t stand up straight. My body is itchy and I’m still in pain. Even do my healing process is slow is looking good, no infections, I’m not to swollen, my cut is looking good.
I must say, Dra. Cardenas is wonderful and her staff too. They took care of me. The recovery house has certify nurses 24/7 and their wonderful.
I will post pictures later.
The 1st day was hell! I stayed one night at the hospital and went home (hotel, since I had to travel) the next day.
It was horrible trying to lay down (even do I had so many pillows) but what was worst was trying to get up. My husband didn’t know how to help me get off the bed. He called the Dr. and decided it was best for me to stay at the recovery house which was about $1000.00 that I was not planning to spent but I must admit “it was worth it”. Healing has been slow for me, It’s been two weeks and I can’t stand up straight. My body is itchy and I’m still in pain. Even do my healing process is slow is looking good, no infections, I’m not to swollen, my cut is looking good.
I must say, Dra. Cardenas is wonderful and her staff too. They took care of me. The recovery house has certify nurses 24/7 and their wonderful.
I will post pictures later.
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