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Tummy Tuck in Vacaville, CA

Name: Tummy Tuck in Vacaville, CA
Item: Brian Klink, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Funkensteen

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I'm 37, 5'8" and about 175 (on a good day). I...

FunkensteenNovember 7, 2014

WORTH IT$9,400

I'm 37, 5'8" and about 175 (on a good day). I started out at about 145, then had 3 kids in 4 years keeping on about 10 pounds for each pregnancy. After my second pregnancy I noticed skin changes around my belly button, but luckily no really big stretch marks. I'm all set to have my TT with some lipo in December. I didn't start out wanting the lipo and I'm still not sure about it, but we'll see at pre-op. I'm going to try and lose 10-15 pounds before my surgery date in hopes of minimizing the need for lipo. As soon as I get up some courage, I'll post some before pics.

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Brian Klink, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (19)

FierceAt36

November 7, 2014

Best Wishes to you Hun on your upcoming procedure. Take your time with the pics girl : ) We will support you regardless!

Funkensteen

November 8, 2014

Thank you!

Excited4chng

November 7, 2014

Hi I just had my tummy tuck and flank lipo with Dr. Klink on Nov. 4 and he was WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am 3 days post op and I am already walking almost upright. I am tapering off the pain meds. He just saw me today and I don't have to take the lovenox injections today again. I'm having minimal drainage from my drains. My incision looks great!!!!! Dr. Klink and his staff are GREAT!!!!! Good luck!!!!! He's great!!!!!

Funkensteen

November 8, 2014

Thank you! I'm relieved to see so many good reviews for Dr. Klink

This.is.me.2014

November 7, 2014

Dr. Klink and his staff are the best! You will be in great hands! Good luck!

Funkensteen

November 8, 2014

Thank you! I'm nervous LOL

Excited4chng

November 8, 2014

I was totally nervous as well especially since I'm a single mom and I don't have a boyfriend or anyone who would be able to help me on a consistent basis. But I asked my friends to help me and I had 4 different people help me and it worked out perfectly. For me, it helped that I was in the best shape that I could possibly be in before the surgery. I trained really hard and strengthened my upper and lower body so that those muscles could support my abdominals as they heal. It will all work out for you!!!!!!! You can talk to me further if you like :)))))

This.is.me.2014

November 9, 2014

I had a tummy tuck and breast reduction in March. I am going back in, in January for aggressive lipo and additional skin removal from my stomach. My mother and I both had the same procedures by Dr. Klink. She just finished with her lipo and extra skin removal from her stomach. She looks great. We both have nothing but the highest praises for Dr. Klink and his staff. I am not going to lie, it hurt like hell for the first 5 days. I had 8lbs of fat removed from my belly as well as muscle repair and a breast reduction. I think your surgery will be less painful than mine. Remember to set alarms to take your meds! They were life savers for mom and I. In the end we would both do it all over again. So WORTH it!!! You got this!

cheche1975

January 19, 2015

Was it hard putting your full compression garment on and off? Where did u purchase it?

Funkensteen

January 20, 2015

Its not to bad. I needed help the first day or two, but after that I could manage. It's not s piece of cake and at first it took me a while and I'd be out of breath lol. But now I'm a pro lol

cheche1975

January 20, 2015

Lol, thanks! I'm excited snd scared at the same time, but fear won't stop me from getting my tummy tuck!

Funkensteen

January 22, 2015

I was scared too, but it was worth it. I forgot to mention that I purchased my second garment at the doctor's office. It's the same one that they gave me post op. I like it, it's pretty comfortable.

cheche1975

January 22, 2015

I think my PS gives his patients a universal type binder so I am going to purchase my own on from a company named Marena, they have stage 1 and stage 2 compression garments, I guess one has a zipper and the other one doesn't.

cheche1975

January 22, 2015

Also, can you look on yours and tell me what the brand is?

Funkensteen

January 23, 2015

Its called "Isavela" Comprexxwear. The one I have is the body suit with suspenders mid thigh. I like it, it has hook closures covered by a zipper.

UPDATED FROM Funkensteen

1 month pre

no willpower

FunkensteenNovember 14, 2014

So...my supposed weight loss attempt is not going well *sigh*. Every day there is some potluck at work or party with food, not to mention my period is here. Bloating and cravings! I know ill have a better result of I can drop these pounds, but I have no willpower whatsoever! Working out is difficult, if I don't go during lunch break then I just don't go. By the time I get home, feed the kids, bath, blah blah blah, I'm just too tired. I don't think I'm fat just fatter than I'm used to. I kind of like having a butt and curves, but I don't like my face at this weight. Anyways, enough whining...I set countdown on my phone, I have around 45 more days and time seems to be CRAWLING!!! I have been browsing Realself and after seeing some of the fabulous results people have with Lipo, I'm coming around. I'm just scared of permanent numbing, seromas and complications. But I'm guessing I'll probably have some permanent numbing anyways with the TT, so I'll just have to deal. Right now my biggest fears are losing feeling, a high scar and dying on the damn table!! I'm going to try uploading some pics tonight....

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DorothySmith

November 16, 2014

Don't get discouraged, like you said try working out during lunch, it'll prevent you from over eating, because that's when all the co-workers want to go out and eat. Just think of it and temporary and how much better you'll feel after this.oh and you can try going to a weight loss clinic, they prescribe phentermine which is an appetite suppressant but after a while it becomes a way of life and you don't need it anymore. I wish you the best of luck in your journey!

UPDATED FROM Funkensteen

1 month pre

Before pics

FunkensteenNovember 14, 2014

One of these looks upside down...Ima try and fix it later lol. Anyways, there's my pizza dough stomach... Ughhhh! Maybe if I put that on my phone background that will stop me from eating LOL

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Excited4chng

December 20, 2014

After surgery, my appetite decreased!!!!! So you might end up losing more weight after!!!!!! You'll be fine!!!!

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