Re: flat stomach/tummy tuck

[Guest guest]

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I had a tummy tuck also with great results! My stomach is flat as a

pancake. I also had my inner and outer thighs done too. Very happy

with the results of that too. I was never really over weight but I

always hated my thighs. My best friend is married to a plastic

surgeon and I had this done about 7 years ago for free, that's the

only way I could have had it done. It just took a long time for all

the black and blue to go away but it was not really very painful.

She lives in Naples FL and has a fully staffed house so I stayed

there for about 2 months, since I don't work in the summer, to get

back to myself and had lots of help with my kids. Just don't plan on

sitting straight up for a while, kinda have to roll out of bed but

it gets better. Wish he could do my foot surgery too.lol.

Pam

P.s. I had this done before I had any big CMT issues. Doubt I would

have gone through all this with what I have going on now.

[Guest guest]

Pam and ,

I too have a flat stomach, and the muscles to make it flat in spades.

Working out has paid off in personal " sweat equity " and let me tell you

the " good feelings " I have from exercise. Plus strengthening 'core'

muscles has done wonders too.

I understand the importance of looking good, believe me, but I would

never attempt 'cosmetic surgery' or, as I have said before even getting

rid of some gray hair.

I like who I am, what I look like, and most importantly, what I have

done to get there. It just reinforces my self-esteem and my personal

belief that hard work in *anything* pays off. I feel even more

confident, capable and enthusiastic about life. (Important to have good

self-confidence when I get into an ALJ hearing too!)

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam, It's great to talk to someone that has had it done. You were so lucky to

have it done for free

I am really afraid to have my tummy tuck done but more afraid of what will

happen if I don't have it done. Genetically I am prone to weak stomach muscles.

My Mom, Dad and Gma all looked pregnant. I go in to have it done in about 3

months.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

This is from the Florida Keys and would really like to know more about the

tummy tuck. Since I was diagnosed with CMT and haven't worked, my tummy isn't

what it used to be. I'm not far from Naples, about 3 hrs, and would love to

feel better about myself. I can't do situps because I have a herniated disk,

degenerative disk disease, and scoliosis. So I'm stuck between a rock and a

soft place (being my belly) lol.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Gretchen,

I didnt mean to offend you and trust me i am a firm believer in working out I do

it everyday myself(walk, sit ups arm weights among stretching and a few other

things). I had 2 babies that i gained a lot of weight with so i had a lot of

extra stuff in the gut and also had saddle bags that he got rid of for me that

no exercise in the world would get rid of (they came from my mother along with

the CMT LOL).

Its been a while now since i had it done but getting rid of the saddle bags has

made me feel SO much better about myself as far as the way i fit into clothing

and look in a shorts ect. I am so glad I did it. I was into working out when i

had it done and didnt weigh more than 135 at the most. They were just a genetic

thing that i cOuld never get rid of,like stupid CMT.

I also like who i am and feel even better about myself without those

2 lumps on the side of each thigh that I woked for 20 years to get

rid of and never could even in high school when i weighed 125 pounds

at the most (i am 5'7), so it worked for me.

Now with the CMT issues i have i dont know if i would do it again

cuz i am so focused on this now but i can truely say i am glad i did

it when i did it.

Pam

[Guest guest]

1 more thing about having lipo done on any part of your body is

that you still have to diet and exercise to keep it off. Just cuz

you ahd it done DOES NOT mean you can sit around on the couch all

day and eat BON BONS and look like Pamela . You HAVE to work

your butt off to keep it off. It may not come back in the same place

that you had it removed from but it will come back if you let

yourself go.

Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

As I said before I am very pleased with my tummy tuck. He

pulled it very tight for me and cut off a lot of skin. He sucked out

fat in my belly and my waist is smaller, although i must say my

waist was never very big, i have always been very hour glass. i

never really get bloated anymore either. If i over eat at a meal its

strange cuz i feel a little bloated under my breast area but i have

no gut to bloat i guess.

My very dear friend who did my surgerys name is Dr ,

drscottsmith.com, unfortunately he had a bad accident last Saturday

night and is in the hospital recovering at this time. He is a great

doctor and a great person and his main focus now is breast

augmentation in which he goes thru the belly button. He is very good

at what he does but i have no ides when he will be operating again.

Im sure there are other great doctors out there who would do just as

well. The recovery isnt too bad either you just cant sit staight up

for awhile and you have to wear a garmet for a bit to keep it all

attached so to speak.lol Now the lipo on the thighs was a longer

recovery and more of a pain in the butt.

Pam

You live in the Keys, such a wonderful place to be, been there a few

times (just key west). I would love to live there and listen to

jimmy buffet all day. lol

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/30/2006 11:21:43 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

spoolie4@... writes:

I can't do situps because I have a herniated disk, degenerative disk

disease, and scoliosis. So I'm stuck between a rock and a soft place (being my

belly) lol.

Hi , I can't really help with this because I have not had it done yet

but I look forward to reading what everyone else says.