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Tummy Tuck with MR/ Removed Vertical Incision - Flowood, MS

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I had to have my ovary removed, I have had about 6...

AngeellaFebruary 19, 2009
WORTH IT$5,000

I had to have my ovary removed, I have had about 6 abdominal surgeries through a vertical scar I had since I was sixteen (emergency surgery). After asking my OBGYN about it I decided to check into a TT so I could get the old scar removed along with the surgery I was already having.

It worked out very well. I am six weeks post op today. I would have to say out of all of my abdominal surgeries this was the least painful...not what i expected! I figured being stapled up from c-sections, my hysterectomy and other procedures on that old scar would have been easier than this but I was wrong. The pain level to me was very low, the biggest difference however is the long restricted recovery.

I was back into physical activity much quicker with the other procedures. Although the pain is less it is uncomfortable and it is hard for me to be so restricted from things like lifting, working out and the swelling bugs me.

Would I do it agian? YES, YES, and YES. I know I have to wait to go back to the gym and I am tired of wearing a binder and felling uncomfortable but my tummy looks so good. I had what looked like a butt  on my belly for over half of my life and now I have a nice, flat tummy with no crack!

It was worth the time, money and recovery period and I am so happy I did this. I am looking forward to the long term results after I completely heal.


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(unregistered guest)
February 19, 2009
Thank you so much for posting your story!
NewdayMS
March 17, 2015
You look great! Dr Runnels did a BL for me and he is great. Best in the area! It is strange how we all heal differently- I had a different surgery but swelled later too. Your patience will help. So glad you posted!
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AngeellaFebruary 20, 2009

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Mommyto3
February 20, 2009
Hello there, I have acouple of questions for you. 1.Why does your incision look so high up, is it because of your past surgeries?(will it go away?) 2. Are you serious about the cost? (if so, what state/town are you in cause I need to fly down there!lol)
Angeella
February 20, 2009
My scar is higher because I am long in the torso, didnt have a lot of skin above the navel to pull down and for him to get all but the small portion below my pantie line of the old scar, I had to accept a higher scar. For me it is okay, the other option was a vertical scar. The cost was lower due to the fact I had another procedure at the same time (my ovary removed). I paid an extra 1400.00 to the hospital, 573.00 to the anesthesiologist and 3000.00 to the surgeon. Although I am thinking that the overall cost of these procedures may be lower in the south or at least in my area.
Angeella
February 20, 2009
I also have my panties down kinda low in this photo, it is higher for sure than many but I think it looks a lot higher the way I took the photo! I may put another on in this weekend that really depicts the actual placement of the incision.
Mommyto3
February 23, 2009
oh... I see, Well you look great! The reason why I asked was because I would like to re-use the same old incision from my C-section(which was done 16 yrs.ago.) It was a emergency c-section...so the scar kinda looks like Frankenstien got ahold of me and its really embarressing(along with the belly fat) to wear any type of low cut clothing. I live in Northern,California.So the price for any type of surgery is astronomical!! So, I am kinda looking outside of California but then.... there is the healing process. How many times have you visited with your Dr. since the surgery? (I'm tryiny to do the pro's and con's of an out of state procedure.)
HeidiT
February 23, 2009
I think you can find a fair price surgeon in the North Bay. Try Dr. M. Delgado in Novato, CA
Sandra254
February 24, 2009
Hi can you please give me the phone number to the dr that peformed your procedure, it looks really great. I have the same scar due to a c-section and I absolutely hate it
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AngeellaMarch 11, 2009

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Angeella
March 11, 2009
I am 2 months and 2 weeks out now. It is getting better. Stilla little swelling under the bb but that can last for a few more months. The pain is gone, just the strange numbness and occasional tug. I am back in the gym and am half way back to my normal weight lifting routine, can do any cardio all day long, no problems. I am so happy I did this and again, the long uncomfortable but not to terribly painful recovery is worth it!
nicole123
March 12, 2009
hi, im 5 weeks, and having lots of swelling, was wondering if anyone uses hot or cold packs. I'm 2 - 3 inches bigger after my day at work. I wear a girdle to work and than my ugly and uncomfortable binder when i get home til morning. Anyone know whats best?? Are u still wearing your binder? Your pics look great.
Angeella
March 12, 2009
I made it out of my binder about a week ago but I wear it to the gym. What did you PS say? Mine said stay in it for six weeks, no breaks except showering. Then I wore it during the day but not at night for another week. At 7 weeks he wanted me out of it. It took a few days but I did it! Now I notice the swelling really isnt any worse without it. I am flat in the morning and swollen by the end of my work day. By week seven I noticed its getting a litte better everyday.I have finally stopped burning. I never tried ice or heat, I get icked out by the numbness so putting hot or cold on it would make it feel odd to me!
(unregistered guest)
March 22, 2009
Thanks so much for telling your story, I have been researching having this done for a while, I had breast aug. last year and now want to have a tuck, I have a similar scar on my abdomen from a procedure I had to remave part of my intestine several years back, although the procedure saved my life I hate the scar it left me with!!! It was nice to see how yours is GONE ,it makes me want to get this done even more!!!
Angeella
March 23, 2009
Thanks! I hope you work it out, I am so glad I did. I would nt trade the scar, it saved me but I was so glad to see it gone. If you have been through that kind of surgery you can smooth handle this!Its more uncomfortable than painful. I would rather have pain on the front end and less of this swelling but overall I would not take it back once it is totaly healed it will be exactly what I wanted.
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bp8me2
May 28, 2009
*Angeella* Your photos show promising results. You go, Girl! ;) You and I have the same basic shape. Have you changed sizes in your clothes? If so, how? Did you lose weight from pre-op til now? Good luck!
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