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Tummy Tuck & Reduced Breast Surgery - Wyncote, PA
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I'm 28 years old female living in Wyncote, PA...
WORTH IT$1,500
I'm 28 years old female living in Wyncote, PA working at Deaf Services Center as an outpatient therapist. I grew up thin, however I had a specific of medications that makes me eat more. From a obese family, I gained about 15 years old. I reach about 330ish lbs and decided to lose weight three years ago. I have lost 125 lbs, but have 50 lbs left. however due to medical reasons, I can't take it anymore. My surgeon suggested me to do this procedure now so that would help me workout better, and reduce the medical reasons I have. I have a surgery scheduled on January 4th. I am NERVOUS like hell. I don't know if I can take it because I despite PAIN. I'm such a crybaby when it comes to pain. How am I going to pass this? I have the feeling that I will have anxiety attack right before the surgery. In addition, I am so scared to die throughout the process.
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December 26, 2010
We'll be thinking of you on the 4th! Thanks for sharing your story on RealSelf.
Is your surgery really only going to cost $1500, or is insurance paying part?
December 30, 2010
yes my insurance is paying for everything due to medical reason. I'm still 50 lbs overweight, but due to medical condition, I decided to do it. My insurance only pay for "cut fat" part off, not the tummy tuck itself. so I pay 1500 for tummy tuck :)
December 27, 2010
hey I just had tt and breast reduction done on the 22 of dec and went really well.
December 27, 2010
I will contact my PS. I already had my pre-admission evaluation last week. I hope that went well.
It is nice knowing that you just completed your surgery. do you have blog of information on it? (Trena)
Angie, yes Insurance covers "removal of fat" and breast reduction. I pay 1500 difference so I can have tummy tuck.
It is nice knowing that you just completed your surgery. do you have blog of information on it? (Trena)
Angie, yes Insurance covers "removal of fat" and breast reduction. I pay 1500 difference so I can have tummy tuck.
January 7, 2011
You look great! Where do you go to have your tummy tuck? Does all insurance cover removal of "fat"??? Your blog has motivated me to get this FINALLY done.
January 7, 2011
good! yes insurance pay for removal of fat. however I pay 1500 for the muscle tighten process. it was WORTH IT!
January 7, 2011
I'm in Jersey... Did you get your procedure done in Jersey or PA? I would like to find a Surgeon that someone else has used.
January 7, 2011
In PA. He did A FAB JOB! His workers are nice people and very easy to work with. My doctor's name is Dr. Horvath.
Check his website: http://www.horvathplasticsurgery.com/
Check his website: http://www.horvathplasticsurgery.com/
December 28, 2010
I do have a blog but more info are on other ladies blogs so you will have to find where I've bloged.
December 30, 2010
sorry I didn't realize I answered your question. ah, I tried to find your blog. I can't :( what about review?
UPDATED FROM Missdimpley
5 days pre
Ok.. I added some pictures of what I looked like...
Ok.. I added some pictures of what I looked like in the past and current. I'm going to add tummy part "before pictures" later after the surgery. I can't stand putting them here right now. Is it possible to keep pictures privacy?
I'm nervous like wreck. My surgery is on Tuesday. I am unsure if it will be on due to my cold. It is getting better though. no congestion problems. I've been preparing on what to buy and all that because I know my boyfriend will be very busy once I am done with surgery. sigh. I have to start taking Xanax soon so I wouldn't be too anxious and nervous all the times. I've been researching and really afraid of what is going to happen to me during the six hours of surgery. sigh. This sucks big time. I'm also afraid of the pain I'm going to endure. this is not cool. I hope the results will be worth it! well ta-da!
I'm nervous like wreck. My surgery is on Tuesday. I am unsure if it will be on due to my cold. It is getting better though. no congestion problems. I've been preparing on what to buy and all that because I know my boyfriend will be very busy once I am done with surgery. sigh. I have to start taking Xanax soon so I wouldn't be too anxious and nervous all the times. I've been researching and really afraid of what is going to happen to me during the six hours of surgery. sigh. This sucks big time. I'm also afraid of the pain I'm going to endure. this is not cool. I hope the results will be worth it! well ta-da!
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December 31, 2010
Missdimp,y- you are a beautiful girl! Congrats on your great weight loss. You'll be thrilled when your procedure is done.
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December 31, 2010
You look wonderful. Congrats on the weight loss. My surgery is on the 3rd so I'm right there with you, lol. I'm excited to see your results. Good luck! :)
January 1, 2011
I bet you are very excited. I'm more nervous than excited. but yeah. I'm terrified of pain. but good luck!!! I'm sure you will do great! keep in touch!
January 4, 2011
hey Missdimpley sorry I got your message now have you found my review yet? If not just click on my name and there I am. Looks like you surgery is tomorrow good luck hope all goes well. I had very little pain just stay on the med every 4 hour and you should be fine. and also get up every 2 hours walk around I know it will hurt but you recover fast cause your moving. Take care and good luck.
January 4, 2011
Good luck tomorrow missdimpley. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers!
UPDATED FROM Missdimpley
2 days post
A day before surgery was one of the most emotional...
A day before surgery was one of the most emotional days ever. I was crying and being emotional. I'm grateful to have my boyfriend who was there for me. Xanax helps a lot so I feel a bit better after taking it. When I arrive at the hospital-- I wasn't sure if it was realistic or not because it was hard to believe that the day has come. of course i was being emotional, nervous, paranoid and everything you can think of. I was thinking about cancel the surgery but then they put me to sleep. I woke up a new lady :) but in a lot of pain. I was frustrated because of lack of communication (I'm a deaf woman who needs interpreter). they did not have anyone presented until then, so I was frustrated and in a lot of pain. But it was over with, the interpreter arrived and I start to feel better. The nurses were wonderful! they helped me so much overnight and during the day. I couldn't eat well. I barely EAT!!!! My breasts look so SMALLLLLLLL and of course swollen. I no longer have two stomach :). THe pictures are 2 days post OT. I look much smaller and I'm not used to it :)
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January 6, 2011
glad your doing good, did you ask how much skin they too off you? Off me 3 pounds yes. you look really skinny now with the binder on so yahoo for you. happy healing.
January 6, 2011
they took 15 lbs off.. unbelievable!
January 6, 2011
Wow 15 pounds! You really look good Miss D.
I just read your updated review. That must have been very frustrating waiting for the interpreter....so many questions apt a time like that. It's hard enough for the rest of us, but your difficulty just added to the stress. I'm so glad you are home and comfortable. Can't wait to see how you progress.
I just read your updated review. That must have been very frustrating waiting for the interpreter....so many questions apt a time like that. It's hard enough for the rest of us, but your difficulty just added to the stress. I'm so glad you are home and comfortable. Can't wait to see how you progress.
January 6, 2011
omg that is so awesome I can't believe it I bet you feel like a new woman.
Glad to see you created a profile!!
You will do just fine :)Â Congratulations on all the weight loss..amazing and motivating!
Here is the link to my Tummy Tuck Guide:
http://www.realself.com/forum/tummy-tuck-survival-real-life-guide
How did you choose your doctor? And did you meet with more than one? Looking forward to reading more about your process as you go.Â
The doctor can prescribe you a pre op med for the anxiety which really helps. You will be ok.   Stick with all the women out here on RealSelf and we will help you through the process and soon you will have that nice flat new tummy :)
Can I get it from primary doctor or my surgeon?
Good question..I am guessing the PS though. They generally prescribe all your meds prior to the surgery so that you can have everything on hand. You could ask him when you go for the pre-op.Â