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Tummy Tuck and Lipo

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I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck on May 12th...

Ce3nieApril 21, 2010
WORTH IT$7,500

I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck on May 12th (pre-op April 26th) and I am scared out of my mind!!! I am 22, will be 23 in May and have a 5 year old son that tore my body apart. I've been patiently waiting for the right time to invest in my surgery, and now just so happens to fit my schedule!

I have posted pictures of what I look like now and was wondering if anyone knows what I should expect for realistic results. I want a flat tummy and want those love handles GONE!

Any reassurance and advice would be GREATLY appreciated, I've never been through a surgery before and like I said am extremely panicky right now. Thanks in advance!

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Matthew A. Galumbeck, MD

Matthew A. Galumbeck, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM Ce3nie

By the way, I am currently 150 lbs, 5'2. (Chubby,...

Ce3nieApril 23, 2010

By the way, I am currently 150 lbs, 5'2. (Chubby, I know) I was 196 when I went into labor with my son 9/22/05, and before getting pregnant I weighed probably around 105. So all this weight is a big burden on me.

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niknkids
April 23, 2010
don't be too nervous...i just had mine done 2 days ago, apart from bruising from the liposuction and i had major tightening of the tummy muscles i could say that i am so impressed by the pain and recovery. Pain is there on movement only and mimimal with drugs to help of course, i had my drains out today and that was fine too did not even feel it. The results are amazing, and once my swelling goes down i will be a new woman. A good surgeon will lipo ur flanks so u have smooth lines so u will have a great flat tummy too i am sure. Best of luck, hope ur experience is as good as mine x
Ce3nie
April 23, 2010
Are you able to walk around? I have taken a week and a half off from work (Surgery is on a Wednesday) and am hoping that will be long enough. I work at a desk, so I wont have to do too much movement. What type of pain meds are generally prescribed? 19 days!!!
redapples
May 9, 2010
I had my surgery on April 21. I went back to work on May 3. I also sit at a desk. I have to say I have been very tired by the end of the day. I have not been any pain, but when I stand up after sitting for a while it feels all tightened up again. My co-workers have been great, offering to get me things when needed. Best of luck to you.
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brittany88
April 23, 2010
It will be ok. I had mine two weeks ago and I am now up and walking around and standing mostly straight. My PS gave me Vicodin for pain reliever. I also had a pain pump too which was amazing! Not all PS's offer them though. I had lipo done on my flanks because I had really bad love handles and now they are totally gone. I am so happy!! (you can see my before and after on my review) Good luck and feel free to ask me any questions. I know how much it helps to be able to talk to someone about it. I'm excited for you!
Sissykay78
April 24, 2010
Wow its crazy how alike our tummys look! Ill post my pic later...Im having my tt on May 3rd..Im super nervous.But like you I just want my tummy gone NOW..:P
dhaley3626
April 25, 2010
you will be fine just had mine done 4 days ago and pain is truly not too bad except walking....but at the same time it feels good to get up and move around.....pain meds help alot
UPDATED FROM Ce3nie

Well I went to pre-op today and everything went...

Ce3nieApril 26, 2010

Well I went to pre-op today and everything went great!! I was soo impressed to find out all of my exercising is working, I've lost over 10 lbs and now only weigh 140! Unfortunately enough my stomach or flanks never shrink so the surgery is absolutely necessary to gain back my pre-pregnancy body. My doc took my before pics and prescribed me percocet for pain, phenergen for nausea (I have a weak stomach) and keflex for antibiotics. Also gave me ambien to help me sleep the night before. I have 16 days until surgery and I'm so nervous it's ridiculous, but he has reassured me that everything will BE OKAY and I'll be so happy with my results.  Does anyone know what I should use to help heal the scar? He showed me where it would most likely end up and it's really low so I'm pretty happy about that. Again, any advice or information you can lend would be very appreciated!!! Thanks for your comments!!

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Butrfligal
April 26, 2010
Did you engage in any type of excercise regimen before you looked into a tummy tuck? I am surprised that your doctor didn't recommend you lose a couple of pounds before you go under the knife, the results would be significantly better, and the procedure possibly a lil cheaper, if you were to tone up a bit. Just being honest.
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backtome
April 28, 2010
I think that you will look great! Your scar may be longer then others....I am 5'5 and weighed 143, but I had some SERIOUS love handles that my scar goes a little past hip,to hip. I'll post some pics tomorrow. But, I figuered that later on I can get a cute tatto on the top part of both scars. My scar is very low, but the very tip/end of the scare is a little high, but not bad.
Ce3nie
April 28, 2010
Thank you for your positive feedback!! Were you nervous before you went into surgery?? I feel like my nerves are SHOT and don't know how to calm down LOL! I was thinking about getting a tattoo too. Never had one, but after a TT I'm sure I can take any pain!!
NJgudda
April 29, 2010
Wow, my tummy looks just like yours... I'm 5'4" and 150lb. My tt with lipo to flanks is on May 13... a day after yours... just went for my pre-op. I was actually more nervous before I signed up and paid in full... now I'm calmer but lets see how I feel as surgery gets closer. I trust my surgeon completely. All the best to you.
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brittany88
May 3, 2010
Hey! I don't know if you have tried to message me but the site is down right now. It looks like they are doing an upgrade. I'll send you a message and see how you are doing whenever they are finished. Hope everything is going well! :)
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brittany88
May 14, 2010
Hey! I hope everything went okay with your surgery. Let me know how you are doing.
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