TUMMY TUCK

Sep 20, 2011

Well, I had my tummy tuck on Aug 24th.  To me that sounds like something minor but believe me, it was more than a little tummy and more than a  little tuck.   They wacked off 9 pounds of skin and fat, tightened the underlying muscles, did a little lipo on the hips, upper stomach and pubic area, stretched what was left down,  and sewed it up.  I have a bikini line scar that stretches out to both hips.   Oh, and they made me a new belly button and it is sooo cute!!  I've never had a belly button before.   I AM SOOOOOOO HAPPPYYYYYYY!!!!  This is a dream come true and has been a long time coming!!!!!!     I can't believe that big growth that was my belly is GONE!!!!!    I can look down and actually see my pubic mound sticking out.  WOOWWWWWW!!!!!  
The recovery process wasn't bad.  I was in pain for about 5 days and took the prescribed percoset.  I had real bad muscle spasms so they gave me muscle relaxers which helped alot.   After 5 days I didn't have to take anything but ibuprofen and the muscle spasms stopped.  I was off work for three weeks.  Went back mid-week for half days and today is my first full day at work.  
The surgery cost $7,900 total   $4,300 for the surgeon,  $2,000 for the operating room and one night stay in the hospital,
and $1,600 for the anesthesiologist.  It was worth every penny to me.   I was able to pay for it through my flex spend (HSA)  because they have a clause that says if you had Weight Loss Surgery, they will cover the tummy tuck.  WHAT A BLESSING!!!!!  
I just wanted to share this part of my journey because it is bittersweet and I hope it gives others something to look forward to.   This is all a result of having WLS, another positive to add to the list.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Good luck on your journey......
Queen Deneen

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