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Amazing Tummy Tuck, I've never loved my stomach until now

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MBrookesAugust 25, 2019
WORTH IT$12,000
I've never loved my stomach. I HATED it after pregnancy. No matter how healthy of a lifestyle I maintained, the loose, dimpled skin just got looser. I looked into tummy tucks for yearsssss, and seriously so for the last two. After the two years I not only decided to do ahead, but I chose a dr. Dr.Linville and his staff were wonderful from start to finish. There were a few miscommunications, got differing information on a few things from different employees, but nothing major and they were always within touch to answer any questions! I was calm (within reason, I mean hello, I PAID someone to mutilate me), and confident start to finish.

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Cain R. Linville, MD, FACS

Cain R. Linville, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Eva G
August 25, 2019
I'm so glad you shared your journey with us, you look amazing! 
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MBrookes
August 25, 2019
Absolutely! I'll continue to update through my entire journey, honest reviews helped me choose a procedure and Dr, so I'm more than happy to help do the same for others!
Tai Tai
August 26, 2019
You look amazing, cant believe how much smaller you are! Do you think you are a smaller size on hips and waste? Hope you have a smooth recovery!
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MBrookes
August 26, 2019
Thank you, I'm so shocked myself, especially since I'm super swollen! I measured my waist before, I was 28.5", with the swelling I was up to 32" immediately post. Now at just over two weeks post I'm down to 30". I didn't bother measuring my hips pre or since, but they are already smaller! Being that I'm only two weeks post op I'll continue to shrink the next few months, so I'll update a week at a time to document just how small everything ends up!
BSFmom3
August 31, 2019
Congratulations! You look awesome!
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MBrookes
August 31, 2019
Thank you so much, feeling amazing! I can't recommend this Dr enough
BSFmom3
August 31, 2019
That's awesome! I just had surgery yesterday, I am so anxious to see my belly!
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MBrookes
August 31, 2019
Oh congratulations! It's definitely a journey, the first 5 days I felt like I may explode when I didn't have my wrap on I was so swollen, and the swelling does go down day by day, just don't be discouraged! Yesterday I was 3 weeks post op and went to dinner on date night like nothing had ever happened!
BSFmom3
August 31, 2019
That's really reassuring to hear! I have a trip planned in 3 weeks so that gives me hope!
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MBrookes
August 31, 2019
That'll feel great after being cooped up a while, lol. Rest up the first week! But now week three I feel great, I do have much less energy than normal but of course that's normal with recovery. I'm a hair dresser so after half a day on my feet my body is tired and needs a rest, but after an hour or two I feel okay! Make sure you get your minimum 80g protein in daily! That made a HUGE difference in my energy
BSFmom3
August 31, 2019
Oh good tip! Thank you!
Creative153442
June 24, 2020
Your results are beautiful and my stomach looks very similar (pre-op)! Where all did you get lipo with the TT? Flanks and back?
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MBrookes
June 25, 2020
Complete 360, bra to butt, ribs to hips!
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22 days post

Week three

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MBrookesAugust 31, 2019
Three weeks in and I have zero regret. This process has been so smooth, nearly painless, just mainly sore and tender. I’m getting my energy back, Day by day, and shrinking away in the best way possible. I’m back at work, I’m on my feet all day so I’m not working full days yet, but other than being tired when I’m off, I’ve had no issues.

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FitNurse
August 31, 2019
Your results look so good! I also work on my feet most of the day and I'm waiting until week 4 to go back 2-3 days a week. I'm worried how I'll cope with the potential fatigue and lack of energy. I'll watch for your updates!
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MBrookes
August 31, 2019
I went back at 3 weeks post , 5 hrs a day for 3 days, and by hour four I was SO tired, but not really hurting. If not for being self employed I would've like to have waited an extra week. I'll keep making weekly updates so I hope they help! Rest, protein, hydrate for sure!
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FitNurse
August 31, 2019
Thanks for that feedback! Rest well and take care.
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28 days post

Week 4 Post

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MBrookesSeptember 6, 2019
I’m feeling pretty great, back at work on my feet. My body gets tired a lot faster than preOp but that was expected. The swelling is continuing to go down, but slowly, and being on my feet flares it for sure. Still happy, I’m on the down hill slide, taking it day by day!

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Specklebean
December 2, 2019
When did u stop.pain medication?
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