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BigbootyinWI: revision 7 wks + butt pic - Wisconsin

Name: BigbootyinWI: revision 7 wks + butt pic - Wisconsin
Item: Leonard Lu, MD
Rating: 5
Author: BigbootyinWI

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So many questions, help! Ok, my journey org began...

BigbootyinWIFebruary 19, 2012

WORTH IT$16,500

So many questions, help! Ok, my journey org began w/me wanting a brazilian butt lift, which ended up being that AND a tummy tuck. I am 5'5 130 lbs & have had 2 kids. I gained 50 lbs with each, then lost it all after however i was left the typical loose skin.I also have always had a very flat butt. 3 yrs ago I had a 12 level spinal fusion for scoliosis which straightened out the natural "S" shape of my spine which even made more flat. I have seen a handful of surgeons who all said I had limited fat avail to achieve a big rounded butt, however, I could get enough for an improvement. (Anything more than i have now is good, really!)

My doc, after examining me suggested the tummy tuck w/the Brazilian. His reasoning was this: 1) more fat can be used from the skin being removed 2) he could be more aggreesive w/the lipo 3) Id get the flat tummy & tighter skin I was lacking. Seems like a win/win to me. I was so excited that I booked the surgery for March 5th. Now, have done limited research on both procedures, I was really educated.

Now I see, after reading the posts on here, that there are mixed responses on doing them at once. Has anyone had this done at the sametime? Is it even safe?? In what order? How messed up was your belly button. (THAT SCARES ME MORE THAN THE NASTY LONG SCAR) Did you have a lot of pain from the lipo, butt and tuck? Who had the fat injections into the muscles? How on earth did you sleep or rest if you can lay on your back OR your stomach? WHen could you drive?? Will the lipo incisions go away or will those be totally noticable too? (ANOTHER THING I DONT WANT) what about the injection site on your butt,will that also be scarred? LOL Sorry for the question over load but any advise or answers would be nice. =) I will be posting some photos soon....

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Leonard Lu, MD

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BigbootyinWI

February 20, 2012

Also what's the deal with being "hunched over" becuz of the tummy tuck? Why? What causes this? I physically can not hunch due to my spinal fusion. Will that cause issues? EKKK!!!! Looks like I have A LOT of items to talk about Friday at my pre-op!!!!!!!

exhootergirl

February 22, 2012

Hey girl, I thought I'd read your review and it sounds like you have some legitimate questions for your Dr. The chances of you finding someone on here that is getting that exact procedure done may be slim and there's probably no one with your exact set of circumstances with the spinal fusion, etc.
If I were you I would write all my questions down for the Dr. That's what I do because it just seems like once you get in their office all of the questions you had in your head to ask them go flying out the window.
The hunching over from the tummy tuck is because they are pulling the skin tight and it takes a while for your body to adjust to that. For me and I believe most others, I was hunched over a pretty good amount. This causes a significant amount of back pain which some complain is almost worse than the tummy pain. If you have issues with your back I would definitely discuss this with him.
I'm sure he'll be able to answer your questions and put you more at ease. Were you referred to the plastic surgeon by someone? If he is a reputable and good Dr. he will be able to talk you through the reasons why all those things you mentioned above won't be a problem.
Good luck and keep us updated on how it goes.

BigbootyinWI

February 23, 2012

thanks Exhootergirl! Yea..trust me, my list is growing by the day! I know I have a pretty unique situation w/my spinal fusion, but i guess i was hoping to find someone out here, thats had the tuck with the agressive lipo with the fat transfer to the butt. I have NO butt....negative butt acually so Im SUPER stoked about this. The tuck was an after thought really. I have a limited amnt of fat (I was told nice to hear but the one time i wanted more fat, its not there!-ha) so my doc said he couldnt take a lot from my tummy as the sasy skin would worsen if he took to much...leaving me with possibly not enough for the butt augmentation. He recomended the tuck to not only get ride of my post baby tummy, muscle tighness in the abs BUT(pun intended) he could be more aggressive w/ the lipo and even use every single cell on the exceed(cut of skin) for the fat transfer...seems like a win/win to me?!? Im just worried about recovery positioning.....how can the tuck heal if im not on my back or in a chair...but then, how do i avoid sitting or putting pressure on my new tookus when Im on my back?!?!? Yikes. Sounds like Ill be living on my sides for the next few wks after. yay! lol Hoping this is all worth it!!!!!!!!!! I will post some pics from the pro op so u guys can see what a negative butt looks like! LOL =) Glad to hear your doing well exhooter girl!! MMm, now i want buffalo wings! Darn it! LOL

MaumeeMG

February 24, 2012

Yes you have lots of questions and good that you are writing them down!! I second the fact that they fly out of your head when you are in the doc's office! I was wondering how you would recover after both a tt and a bbl since I spent the majority of my tt recovery flat on my back. I wish I had known about the bbl (just heard of it after my tt, from being on this site) before I scheduled mine or I *might* have considered it at the same time! :-) Although - I had my bl done at the same time and PS prob wouldn't have done all procedures at the same time. Look up Jusi418 - she is having extensive lipo and a bbl, then a few months later having the tt and a ba. She has her lipo and bbl tomorrow, actually. Her PS wouldn't do all at the same time (maybe because of the ba in addition to the bbl and tt?) so she is breaking them up.
Excited for you! I can't wait to see your booty (old and new)! :-)

UPDATED FROM BigbootyinWI

10 days pre

Well had my Pre-op today & feeling much better...

BigbootyinWIFebruary 24, 2012

Well had my Pre-op today & feeling much better about everything. Got my questions answered but still some what concerned about recovery. Looks like I am to get a few pillows that will be my new friends for awhile!! Other than that I'm all set! Still can't believe I'm doing this! Just seems crazy...yikes!!! Well it's wine time...going to have a glass or two to settle my nerves!

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Bejewelme

February 24, 2012

Yes I think you really need to write down extensive questions and be sure you chose the right doc not one that is just doing it for the money,and with all your back issues I would be getting several opions and consults. I just don't see how you can recover from both at the same time?? If youc ant lay on your butt, you cant lay on your tummy from the TT, so how are you suppose to spend your time? I think it would be difficult. Yes Jusi is having a BBL soon but TT must wait. I think she goes in today. I can relate to the lack of butt it was the one area I didnt get fat, go figure! LOL

Bejewelme

February 25, 2012

What did he say how do you lay to recover from both???? I am curious!

BigbootyinWI

February 25, 2012

Well, after the pre op I learned where the fat placement/injections will be going....80% will be place into the sides, where im the most concave...or flat. He isnt planning on getting a ton of fat cells from me even with the tummy tuck, so he wants to be sure that the area thats really lacking gets taken care of. Seeing thats the case, Im allowed to place pressure on the rest of my butt. I need to get a bunch of pillows and practice some placement techniques I guess, so I know what Im doing!

Jus418

March 4, 2012

My ps told me the same thing and that's definitely a good thing. All the best Hun!

Bejewelme

February 26, 2012

OK that sounds good, I have so many pillow ready for this surgery and I know I will still be uncomfortable

MrsRod2010

March 2, 2012

omg! i had nooooo idea you were such a hottie (not gay lol)! yo booty gonna look good guuuurrrrl lol =] no really. im excited for you. Thats what im doing next =]

UPDATED FROM BigbootyinWI

Day of treatment

I'm alive and well!!!! And somehow not that...

BigbootyinWIMarch 5, 2012

I'm alive and well!!!! And somehow not that loopy!!! I'm sure the major pain will kick in soon but as now feeling ok! My PS found more fat than he thought!! Wwooooohoooo? Got 500 cc's in each cheek!! Yay baby!!!! Well my tummy feels like its on fire & I'm
Sleepy! I'll check in later!!!

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