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Scared Mom Getting Lipo and TT - Scottsdale, AZ

UPDATED FROM Mominaz
2 months post

So yesterday i was supose to go for my 7 week...

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WORTH IT$12,000
so yesterday i was supose to go for my 7 week check up and i was ready to be disappointed with all my questions. well my ps canceled on me. I do like him and the ofice but im not thrilled with my TT i have a buldgy belly and a muffin top when i sit. i would have never paid this type of money to have what i have.... lets see what they say no on fri.

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Marc Malek, MD

Marc Malek, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

October 18, 2011
as time goes on post op im getting bigger not smaller, im very square and dr said four weeks ago that im not swollen. :-(
October 18, 2011
Try not to worry. I'm SURE it is swelling. I'm 2 inches wider in my waist than before tummy tuck, but I'm totally confident that all will end well. Your body had major trauma, and it takes a long time to get those final results. Months, not weeks. I'm a fat hunchback now a week out, but I'm not worried. It's fluid, not fat or skin. Will get better.
October 19, 2011

LOL..you are not a fat hunchback.  You are funny is what you are:)

Give this time and you will have the body back.  Darn swelling hangs on for a while.  Some longer than others so  keep the patience.  

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October 19, 2011
Room2improve, you are so right! It will take months to get to your new normal. I realize that we all want to see results NOW, but it's just not that easy. I think some lucky folks may not swell as much, but for the most part, most of us do swell and it's months before we can see the new bod! I love your attitude!
October 25, 2011
So I went to my ps and was so upset with my results. He tells me I'm extremely distended to go to my general dr and there must be a GI issue. Would have been nice to know this before I spent $12,000 on a TT to just have a belly again. Not sure if this is correct as when I sit I have muffin top again and that can not be blamed on my Intestines! Today I'm 4 weeks post op and I'm changing my happiness thumbs up with my TT.I'm so upset... :-(
December 17, 2011
Can you give us another update? How are you? Are you happier with the results now? Hope all is well. :)
UPDATED FROM Mominaz
7 days post

Today is one week, can't believe I made it...

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Today is one week, can't believe I made it through! Woohoo! Anyhow I see the emotional roller coaster this is. I they to be strong as my lil 1 yr old runs after me to pick her up and it's so sad for me not to be able to. Drains come out next Monday. Went I went in for my three day check up took a pic and thought everything looked great... Fast forward four days and now I see no waistline and my tummy looks very square. What the heck happened? I'm not happy with this, I hope it's only a stage any suggestions?

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September 7, 2011
Just FYI - You guys are the best....thank you
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September 12, 2011
Hey there mominaz...How about a picture of the new tummy??? How ya doing? I hope this day finds you healing and pain free...
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September 14, 2011
Just checking in on ya.. wondering how your doing!
UPDATED FROM Mominaz
14 days pre

Getting closer to the TT and lipo im terrified and...

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getting closer to the TT and lipo im terrified and trying to get all my eggs in order. i have to say if i dont stay busy i will go nuts! praying that i recover i want my children my dear babies to have their mama back fast ...

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August 17, 2011
You are going to look fantastic. Great that you have no stretchmarks to worry about. Good luck with your surgery, you will be so glad you did this :)
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August 21, 2011
I'm scheduled to have my TT on Aug 30th too! I'm really excited and will be glad when it's all over with and we are in the recovery stage.
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August 21, 2011
Momin AZ, you will do just fine, really. The pain isn't so much as being sore. Just know that you will go in with your your tummy and go home without it! Is your PS going to send you home with one of those pain pumps?, It really helped me. My pain has been more of a stinging at times. Even though I had complecations, I am now walking a almost stright up up. You will feel so much better! Not mention look like a new person.
August 23, 2011
Thanks guys, yes desert lady a pain pump is coming home with me. I have very small kids and three lap dogs it's not going to be easy. So deserving we need to hold hands ( through thoughts) on the 30 th I'm frightened to death!
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August 24, 2011
Just breath deep MominAZ. Your surgery will be over before you know it. I know its crazy right now, but, believe me, once the surgery is over and you are home, the hard part will begin, your recovery. I say that because ever since I have been discharged, boy oh boy, do I get tired easliy. Your hubby will be a godsend for for you. Just remeber to be kind to you. I will be right here should you need anything...
August 28, 2011
Thanks for all the shout outs. I'm really nervous I have never had any type of surgery so I don't know how to prepare myself in case of a redaction to stuff. Today was my birthday and it was a hard one with mixed emotions! Tuesday the 30 th will b here in a blink of an eye. I also have been eating like a freaking cow, think I definitely gained at least 15 pounds since I booked this surgery... Ugh
August 28, 2011

Happy Birthday :)