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Old 10-24-2003, 08:33 PM   #1  
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Hello Everyone....
I know I haven't posted in awhile but I am back...
Aug 20th I had a Tummy Tuck. They took 17lbs of skin off my stomach. I had been having problems sleeping with all the skin and I would actually lay on it. Well the pain was actually caused by the 2 hernias they found during surgery. So now the insurance company is paying for my Tummy Tuck!! Woo Hoo.....
I had 368 stitches and the surgery took 5 hrs.
The recovery wasn't bad at all and yes, I would do it again!!
In Feb 04 I will see about the skin on my thighs and legs. I will use my Tummy Tuck money to have that done.

I hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for the Holiday season. It has been hectic for me, we bought a new house and we are trying to sell our current house. So I am constantly cleaning to be ready for showings at a moments notice this is a challenge since I have a 2 year old. I want to sell our house so bad and get moved!! Say a prayer...

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Old 10-25-2003, 10:39 PM   #2  
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wow derby!!!! 368 stitches?????? haul out the aloe vera!!!!!

glad to see you. and even better to know you're doing so well. stop by more often! you've been such an inspiration!
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Derby-girl who was your surgeon? Mine was Dr. Mark Shina. I am 6 months out from surgery.
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Old 10-26-2003, 09:04 PM   #4  
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Jburress where do you live?? I went to Dr. Gaar. I know several people who went to Dr. Shina. I used to work with Glenna in his office at Prudential Service Bureau, that was before she or I had WLS surgery. It's a small world.
How are you doing? 6 months post op you must be full of energy and flying high!

Let me know how you are doing,

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