Article: Meet with them face to face to discuss the procedure before you agree to it. The plastic surgeon will examine your belly to confirm you are a good candidate for the surgery. They will go over your medical history to ensure you are not at risk of complications due to the surgery. The surgeon will also tell you the total cost of the procedure. The cost of liposuction can range from $2,000 to $3,500 per treatment. The cost of a tummy tuck can range from $3,000 to $12,000. Two weeks before the surgery, stop taking aspirin and any medications or vitamins that could interfere with your body's ability to clot your blood. Stop smoking at least two weeks before the surgery. The day before the surgery, pack loose, comfortable clothing and get a good night's sleep. Make sure you arrange for a ride home after the surgery. The day of the surgery, do not eat or drink anything six hours before the surgery time. You will be under general anesthesia during the surgery. The surgeon will remove fat deposits in your belly area with a series of small incisions. They will also use a medical vacuum to suck out the fat deposits. A full tummy tuck will take more time, and require more incisions, than liposuction.
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Discuss the procedure with the surgeon. Adjust your diet and lifestyle before the surgery. Allow the surgeon to perform the surgery.
Article: For example, you may have a to-do list for work and a to-do list for home. By creating separate lists, you can focus your attention and energy on one set of tasks at a time. There is no point in looking at your personal to-do list while you're sitting in your office, so put it away! To be your most productive, you need to have tunnel vision on the tasks in front of you. Remove the background noise and the stress of future chores by making situation-specific lists. Keep it simple! This will help you organize your tasks in order of priority, and you won't feel overwhelmed looking ahead at tasks for tomorrow, next week, or next month. Be realistic about what you can accomplish in 24 hours. Your daily to-do lists should have less than ten things, and maybe even less than five. If you can't figure out where to start, try this. Imagine you fast forward to bedtime. Which task do you want to be finished with first? That should be at the top of your list. Use your master list to make your daily lists. After you've created your daily list, put your master list away. Be realistic! If you over-commit yourself and constantly feel like you're running out of time to get your list done, you will create unnecessary stress. It's hard to be productive if you're feeling flustered. Next to each task, jot down how much time you truly think each one will take. Use these time estimates to plan your day. Give yourself a cushion of 10 to 15 minutes between each task. Realistically you cannot switch from one chore to another without any transition time, so consider this while you're making your schedule. This may sound superficial or unnecessary, but it really can help change the way you look at your to-do list. Write or type it out in your favorite color. Write on a piece of stationery, post it on a pretty bulletin board, or create a sleek document on your smartphone. Just create a list that inspires you to stay motivated and get things checked off.
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Sort your master list into categories. Make your to-do lists for the current day only. Estimate the time each task will take. Make your list aesthetically-pleasing.
Article: Using a tape measure, make a pencil mark in the center of each post. This will probably be between between 36 inches (91cm) and 42 inches (110cm), according to your preference and building codes. Many homeowners like to leave a couple of inches open below the bottom of the railing. To compensate for this, set the railing height mark slightly higher than the height of the railing itself. For instance, if you want a railing that is about 36 inches (91cm) high, make marks on the posts at 40 inches (100cm). That will leave enough room for the balusters, the top and bottom of the rail, and a couple inches open at the bottom. If you didn't install the posts yourself, you'll need to know the exact distance between them so that you can cut the railing pieces to size. You'll need a helper for this. Ask your helper to hold one end of the tape measure in place against the center of a post. Stretch the tape measure tightly across to the center of the next post and make a mark. Record the distance between the posts. Check the distance where you want the top and bottom rails to sit. If your posts are straight, the distance should be the same. If they're not, change the length of the rails to match the actual distance. Take a trip down to the lumber supply store. You'll need to get several pieces pre-cut or cut them to size yourself. You can also ask the supply store to cut it to size for you. Cut 1x3 or 2x4 lumber into lengths equal to the distance between your deck posts. You'll need two pieces for each length of railing (one for the bottom and another for the top). Get plenty of 2x2 balusters to use for the railing. You'll want to space these no more than 4 inches (10cm) apart. The length of the balusters should be approximately the height you want the railing to be. If they're too long, cut them down. You'll also need thin strips of wood. Get something that is about 0.25 inches (0.64cm) by 1.5 inches (3.8cm). Cut it into lengths equal to the distance between the deck posts. You'll need one strip per section. If you want to apply a finish to your deck, such as a coat of polyurethane or paint, do this before assembly. Coat all of the pieces on all sides, and let them dry for about 24 hours. That way, the pieces will be more protected from weather conditions. Make sure you've finished cutting, sanding and drilling everything before you apply a finish. Let the finish dry completely before assembly to avoid smudges.
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Mark the railing height on the posts. Measure the distance between the posts. Get balusters and wood for the handrail. Finish all of the wooden pieces.