I know how excited you must feel.

Just wanted to let you know that I too had a TT last Jan...love it!  When I went in for my consult I was also thinking of getting a BL/BA at the same time.  After the consult I decided that my girls didn't look that bad to justify that much extra money and I would be fine in a really good bra.  But after the TT....my boobs look so much better.  So many people have asked me if I also got a boob job.  The flatter stomach just makes the boobs look alot better. I kind of feel like I got a free boob job too...

Just thought I would share and maybe that will happen to you too!

good luck...It was a tough surgery I won't lie to you but I would do it again in a second...love my new tummy!

Patty

It was by far a MUCH harder surgery than the sleeve.  I had my TT last Jan and it was a really tough few days...but it does get better..and so worth it!  I would do it again without question.

YOu are right..the results are worth it!  Keep focusing on that.

Patty

I too form keloids when I scar.  My PS knew that and could see it from my other surgical scars.  So he had me put paper tape over my scars for 6 months.  That made a hugh difference.  My TT incision looks good .  My Belly button is thicker . is just the way some bodies heal.  I believe the only thing you could do about it is get it surgically fixed...but mine is no where bad enough to consider that.  I am just much happier with a flat tummy!

Patty

Hi Lee,

Miss you!  YOu know I had to literally look at my scars because I wasn't sure.  Mine are still pink/purplish color.  I am not the prettiest scarer and you will never see me on a PS advertisment ..I just don't scar pretty.  I tend to keloid and I have that in areas...especially my belly button.  I did the tape for sixths months faithfully starting at first post op appt..which I think was on day 5.  I think my scaring would have been much worse had I not done that.  But you know ...as long as my tummy is flat...I really don't care...I have never been a bikini girl anyway!!
Are you going to the support group this Wed..I just found out that it is this coming week on the 5th.  Cathy and I are planning to go..and dinner before as usual.
Hope to see you
OX
Patty

wow...you should be thrilled!  YOu look great....and so much younger.  Your doc did an outstanding job.

Patty

I had my TT and back lipo done after being at goal for 6 months.  I would do it again in a second....worth every penny!  Having said that it wasn't the easy surgery for me...no complications just tough few days...but would do it in a heartbeat again!

good luck to you

Patty

so excited for you...congrats!

That is an amazing price.

wishing you a smooth recovery!

Patty

I had my extended abdominalplasty and full back lipo at about 19 months post VSG.  I had been at my goal for about 6 months and my doc was pleased with that.  I think to get the best results it is best to be at goal if possible.  I didn't know what I wanted when I went to my PS exactly but that I wanted my tummy gone!  I know alot of people have lower body lifts so I wasn't sure what I needed.  He said that I didn't need that because I did have a "nice " shape in his opinion in my back.  I totally trusted him..I had seen his work on a friend that had a VSG and as soon as I saw her tummy..I knew this was the doc that I wanted!  I didn't even go for another consult.  He was my man!  He choose what kind of TT to do and we discussed it and I just totally trusted him.
   My scar goes from hip to hip and it is very low.  I could easily wear a bikini and not have it show.  I am very happy with my results and would do it again in a minute...but it was not an easy surgery!  The first 4 or 5 days were very tough.  Your tummy is so tight from the muscle tightening that standing up straight is not an option.  My husband was home with me for 4 days and that was a hugh help.  That is what they give you drugs for...it helps so much and I wasn't afraid to use them.  I don't like pain and wanted to be as comfortable as possible and my surgeon was very understanding about that.
   Before I even had my VSG I knew that I wanted a TT at the end of my journey...it was going to be my reward for going thru it all...and I did it.  It was the cherry on my sundae!!  I would do it again in a minute...I was totally self pay and worth every penny!
good luck to you...I would really do research and try to find a good surgeon ..one that you have actually seen his work. 
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Patty

never used cream.  I had tape on it from my first post op appt..which was 5 days after my surgery.  I had surg in Jan..and just only recently stopped using the tape.  I did it for an entire 6 months like he said.  I did not form any keloids this time and I had them with both my VSG scars and then my gallbladder scars  (I had to have my GB out a few months post VSG).  So I think it worked for me.

good luck to you

Patty

great to hear things are going well!

I hope your pain is better

Patty

Good luck to you Mikimi....hope you heal well and feel better each and every day!

hugs
Patty

Mine was totally self pay.  I paid 13,100 for my surgery ...including everything.  My doc made me stay one night in the hospital.  (I live in california and everything is more here!)
It is a bummer about the insurance not paying...I didn't even look into it because I knew they wouldn't .  But alot of people do get it covered around here..maybe you can get some tips from them or there is financing available I think.

good luck to you. 

Patty

anything that is very lose and very comfy!  I wore PJ's to the hospital and came home in them.  I literally just wore a very lose nightshirt for the first week.  Jeans are totally out!  I didn't wear jeans for a very long time post op.  I lived in yoga pants after that first week.

good luck to you

Patty