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Tummy tuck to be done on June the 9th 2010



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Hello all,

I am very excited with a new chapter of my journey of losing over 143 pounds after being banded.....

2 weeks after the birth of my 4th son Jamie I was phoned to meet with a plastic surgeon I was on the waiting list via the public hospital system here for 2 years....

I met with my surgeon and found out my Tummy Tuck would be covered by medicare so it would not cost me any thing... I would just need to buy a Marena compression garment which is $179 aus dollers.

Well last Friday I was called to say my surgery was set for June the 9th.... I meet with the anetheist on the 27th of May and on the 8th of June I have the liquid removed from my band.

I am scheduled to stay in hospital for 5 days and found out I am getting to stay in the private hospital which is a added bonus.....

I am very excited! as I just hate how much skin I have around my stomach its not nice and hangs to my thighs now.... though I am also nervous....

Its going to be harder than my lap band I know that especially since I have 4 children, 13, 3, 2, 1 .... last 3 were born while banded with no liquid removed from my band.

I found this forum by looking up tummy tucks after banding... and thought it would be nice to chat to others who are in the same position as me...

Will take some before pics before surgery.....

Also has any one tried to lose a little more before they have surgery?

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Congratulations Lisa!

I had my Tummy Tuck 5/14/09. So glad that I got rid of that hanging pannus.

I started taking extra Vitamin c before my tummy tuck because my doc said it would help with healing. I healed very well.

Best wishes to you.

Sue

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How did it go Lisa?

I hope you are so happy with your results and have taken lots of pictures :smile2:

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How was your surgery, are you happy with the results, so far? I'm sure you will be...Good Luck on your recovery...post some pics if you get the chance!

Later, Joanie :smile2:)

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wow! did medicare cover it because you had your baby? or another reason? would be lovely if medicare would cover mine too lol

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