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44 Years old, 3 Children Born Via C-section and in Much Need of a Full Tummty Tuck and Panniculectomy. Yonkers, NY

UPDATED FROM nynaeniece
5 days post

5 days Post Op surgery was Monday, Aug. 10, 2015

$8,000
My drains were removed but my Doctor said for me not to drive. My next appointment is on August 25, 2015 so we'll see what happens then. I had a long day to day and it felt good going out after being in the house for 4 days. I'm already loving my results. I had pain medicine put under my skin which I think made a world of difference. The last time I took my oral pain meds was on Wednesday and I only too it one time on that day. I'm feeling great and looking good. So glad I had this website for support and questions. I still have to wear my binder daily and I can breath

nynaeniece's provider

Aloysius Smith

Aloysius Smith

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Congrats! Looking good!
Thank you
You look amazing. I hope it didn't hurt when they took out your drain? Please take it easy, one day at a time
Thank you. No it didn't hurt at all. I didn't even realize he had removed them bcz i didn't feel i thing.
Congrats! You Look Fabulous! Thanks for sharing your story! Another Conformation For Me to have the surgery.
Happy Healings..
Thank you Ms. Newyork and good luck to you. Can't wait to see you on the flat side.
You look amazing!!!!
Thank you
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I am so excited about my upcoming surgery. I am...

I am so excited about my upcoming surgery. I am waiting for my surgery date which will probably be sometime next week. I am having a full tummy tuck, panniculectomy and lip of my back and flanks. I have lost weight, exercised and this pouch is still there. The back fat by the bra area and love handles just seem like a permanent part of my body. But not anymore after my surgery. I wear my pants up to my belly bottom to try and hide this belly plus it feels as though I have more belly support when I wear my pants like this. I am so excited

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Yay nynaeniece! So excited for you! My surgery isn't until August 21, but I range from super excited to super nervous. I am excited to have my surgery, but have such roller coaster of emotions. Do you have that also? I completely understand about things feeling like a permanent part of your body. I also wear pants high to cover my tummy and I can't wait until I don't have to do that anymore! Looking forward to finding out your surgery date and seeing your updates! Best Wishes!
Thank you MyBodyWash. I don't have roller coaster emotions just curious about the pain. As per my request, my Doctor is going to put medicine under my skin for pain and i still will have pain meds to take orally.
That is what I mean about roller coaster emotions. The excitement...then thinking about pain/surgery/etc then totally excited not worried again. lol I guess I have them because I am getting closer and so many other things are going on. Though I have read that it is perfectly normal to have those. I have complete confidence in my surgeon and his staff, so at least I don't have to worry about that. lol
Yes i agree with you. I'll just really excited. Monday will b here before i know it
Wow! Can you believe it? You are almost on The Flat Side!! :) You will have to make sure to update us with tips/advice on what worked for you. Thanks again for posting your review! I'm looking forward to your progress and success!
Thank you so much MyBodyWish.
I'm so excited I understand exactly what you're saying.
Also i will have muscle repair.
Good luck!! I'm having mine on 8-14 I'm getting pretty excited, I wish you all the best.
Thank you riccki
Good luck! I'm getting mine done August 20th.
Good luck Miosy and thank you. I will be posting post pics
I'm getting a revision August 12. Good luck to you.
Ok good luck and thank you. Why did you need a revision.
I had lots of nausea and some vomiting in recovery. Think that I must have separated internal sutures in lower abdomen. My scar is perfect but I still have a pot belly. My original TT was 11 months ago.
Dag. Have you thought about having revisions?
My revision is scheduled for August 12.
Revision done 3 days ago. What a difference from the first TT. I'm up and about and in less discomfort than I have been for 11 months!
That's great. Today my drains were removed but he said i still can't drive. I go back to the Dr on the 25th so we'll see what happens then
My post op is the 24th. I didn't have any drains this time but I don't think the repair was as extensive as the first TT. I'm flying back home immediately after my visit so im praying all continues to go well. Congrats on getting those drains out!
Thank you and good luck to you with everything. Safe travels home.