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Tummy Tuck W/lipo - Yakima

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I had a Tummy Tuck w/lipo on Jan. 28, 2009. ...

kitmak
WORTH IT$8,825

I had a Tummy Tuck w/lipo on Jan. 28, 2009.  I have had 3 children, 2 when in my 20's and 1 six months ago when I was 35.  I was in the best shape of my life prior to my last pregnancy, but still carried any additional weight in my abdomen.

The MD said that he removed about six inches of skin and fat and liposuctioned an additional 1000cc's.  I am thrilled with the results though I still have a large amount of swelling.  I am hoping to have the drains removed tomorrow which will be 5 days post-op and will hopefully be able to return to my job as a nurse by Wednesday (my job is mainly administrative or the physical restrictions would prevent such a quick return).

My pain was well managed with Vicodin for the first 72 hours and then tylenol.  I would definately recommend medicating with anit-nausea medication proactively if you have any nausea associated with narcotics or anesthesia.  Had I not used the anti-nausea med and had any vomiting that would have been incredibly painful.

I had orignally planned to have this surgery out of town and I am glad I opted to stay locally as the recovery in a hotel room would not have been comfortable to me and the surgeon and his staff was excellent.


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Christopher Hauge, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (16)

February 3, 2009
How much weight and inches in total did you lose?
February 6, 2009
I have not weighed or measured myself yet, though my understanding is that the 1000cc's removed by lipo is approx 2.2 lbs and I estimate that the amount that was cut off is probably 2-3 lbs. Hope that is helpful.
February 10, 2009
My doctor told me that it is a common misconception that you will lose weight from this surgery. He said that fat is very light and the scales would not reflect the amount taken out. I too had this surgery and he was right, there was no difference on the scale afterwards. It has been three weeks since my surgery. originally I weighed more post surgery from the swelling and fluid accumulation after surgery. Now the fluid is gone and the swelling is minimal.
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February 10, 2009
did you get a pain pump? or was your pain managed by vicodin only?i went for my consultation yesterday, and was told the PS i want doesn't offer pain pumps. just wondering. thanks.
February 11, 2009
No, I did not get a pain pump and definately didn't need one. My pain was well managed with the vicodin. The phenergan that was prescribed for nausea probably helped the vicodin work better as it does have some sedative effects. Definatley speak with your PS about a prescription for nausea if you ever have any nausea when taking narcotics. Vomiting would have caused extreme pain. Good luck.