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TT Or BBL & Lipo??? #stover

UPDATED FROM Nataki2009

Surgery

Nataki2009
$3,400
So I finally got my hemo up to 11.7! Yay!!! I had surgery on April 27 w Dr. Z. He is a good doctor and very personable. He’s really down to earth, with calmed my fears before surgery. AnywAys, I’ll post pics. I think he could of lipoed my sides and flanks more but I know they have a 1L limit after a TT. Let me know what yal think. Please be brutally honest.

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Stephanie A. Stover, MD - Account Suspended

Stephanie A. Stover, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 2, 2018
hey girl I think u look good so happy for you!! when all the swelling goes down ur gonna look even better. I think it looks so natural I’d u get a mr as well?
May 2, 2018
I ment did u get muscle repair also?
May 2, 2018
thank you! yes muscle repair as well. I dnt think they were that bad but I had a kid and it was needed. I’m happy w my results. I’m not swollen too bad either.
May 6, 2018
Yes
May 2, 2018
looks good like u standing up straight already. what pain pills did u take?
May 2, 2018
they gave me oxycodone and I took one at a time the first day and sporadically the other days. i took only one yesterday before my massage. I really liked them at night just to help me sleep. I think I’m done taking them now. I’m sleeping flat in bed on my back. draining is slowing down.
May 2, 2018
are you goin to get drains out before you leave? and did u have to do a ekg test?
May 2, 2018
I’m going to see today if they can be removed. I leave today. yes I got an ekg at my dr office and went to see a cardiologist by choice where they did an ekg and ultrasound of my heart. everything was well
May 2, 2018
I’m so glad your long journey ended in success. I’ve been reading from the beginning. You look great!
May 2, 2018
Thank you sweetie! your kind words soothe my soul!
May 4, 2018
Wow !! u look great, seems u dont have any swelling....i still swell up a lot. Congrats ! awesome results.
May 4, 2018
awww, thank you. Yes I’m so swollen. Do you have your drains in still? I can’t stand them.
UPDATED FROM Nataki2009

God works in mysterious ways....

Nataki2009
So I had to change my surgery doctor and then my date and now it is rescheduled to the 27th because my hemo will not rise past an 11. Dr. Z requires at minimal an 11.5, the closest I have been is an 11.2. I am taking Floridax, SSS tonic, Hemaplex, vit c, folic acid, b-100, b-12, beet root and iron 3x a day for one more week and retest. I am hoping that it rises. I did do labs Friday and I had dropped to a10.9 but I had just got off my cycle Wednesday (did this affect ). I am hoping this intense vitamin regimen works so that I have a decent hemo and get my work done. I know girls who it has worked for and some it has not. I just wish I knew what the heck was going on. I do not have a naturally low hemo but it is not naturally high either. I started at 10.7 but was only taking iron in January. I guess I should have started Florifax sooner. I haven no one to blame but myself. Well enough venting. Any advise given is appreciated. Love u dolls. <3

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April 17, 2018
When is your date I go may 15
April 17, 2018
April 27th!
UPDATED FROM Nataki2009

Hemo went down ..

Nataki2009
Instead of rising, it went down .1....WTF!!! I am so upset. But I am hoping to conquer this. Please help!!! If not, I will have to cancel. Sigh.

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March 28, 2018
Take Chlorophyll that thing is magical ......or bean juice lol......But first u need find out why it went down , infection , sick , period ? many factors
April 1, 2018
I’m from Toronto, Canada I originally wanted to go with Dr. Stover but changed to Dr. Z I’m scheduled April 26 for TT,Lipo and breast lift. I’m kind of nervous right now because I’ve been trying to find out about pain management post op, I heard that Exparel works miracles but I’m not sure if Dr.Z will prescribe.
April 1, 2018
Hey hun! I dnt think he uses it. I’m sorry
April 1, 2018
Hi hun did u ever get your hemo up?
April 1, 2018
Heyyyy! Nope! I’ll know for sure Friday. I retest Thursday. How are you?
April 1, 2018
Hopefully it went up are u still taking supplements to help bring it up? I'm doing good. Getting better each day. Go tomorrow for a massage.
April 1, 2018
Yessss! I’m taking Floridax, vitron c, vitamin c, b12, hemaplex and folic acid and drinking beet juice. I hope this works. What did u take? What was your hemo and pleaseeeee tell me about your experience.
April 1, 2018
My hemo was 13.4 I didn't take anything extra. I was kinda on a diet before surgery & i was doing herbalife shakes every morning for breakfast with flaxseed & almonds so I think that kept my iron up. But I think what u are taking will help alot. I love Dr. Z I'm glad I switched he made me feel very comfortable so far my experience with him is good. He took the time to go over all the post op instructions & any questions i had before going in surgery. I'm about to post pictures on my review now
April 1, 2018
I’m soooo glad everything worked out for you! Did you get any areas lipoed on top of the tummy tuck? I just can’t wait to be done with this. it’s stressful. I hear noting but good stuff about dr z!
April 1, 2018
Yes my sides(flanks) were included and I got 4 extra areas lipoed my middle & lower back.
April 2, 2018
great! How much did that cost you???? I really want my back done
April 2, 2018
Its 500 for 2 extra areas. All together mines came up to 8,000
April 2, 2018
what’s the back considered four or two extra areas?
April 2, 2018
The middle & lower back is considered 4 areas
April 2, 2018
Thank you! you look great <3
April 2, 2018
Thanks hun, let me know if u got any questions.
April 2, 2018
I have so many! How was pre-op and the day of surgery? I thought each area counted as one but they are making the back four. Did he say he could only take one liter of fat after the TT? I’m just scared he will deny me back lipo bc of the 1L hoopla. When did you pay for your surgery?
April 2, 2018
I did my labs & pre op together so I wouldnt have to come the day before surgery for my pre op appt. But with you u will have to come the day before surgery for pre op appt, pictures, meet Dr. Z, and you will have to fill out consent forms. Plan on spending some time there because they have so many people that they are trying to get in & out. I didn't mind waiting I wanted 2 make sure everything was done. As for the lipo the limit is 1 liter the flanks are included with your tummy tuck. I added four more areas but u can't do the upper back. As he explained to me your back from the top 1,2 which is the upper, 3,4 which is the middle where your bra roll is, and 5,6 your lower back. So I added 3,4,5,6 & im happy with my results. You will be able to get more lipo but u can't do your full back because that will put u over 1 liter. Day of surgery went by smooth I didn't start until about 1030 due to 1 girl was late for her surgery. So i didnt leave until about 7 pm. I paid for my surgery when I did my pre op appt which was about 2 1/2 weeks before but I made sure my labs were good before paying. U have a week before surgery to pay off your balance. Hopes this help u.