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Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction - Canada

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4 weeks post op

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trenaJanuary 19, 2011
WORTH IT$8,970
4 weeks post op

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Gail1962
January 19, 2011
Trena, I just saw your before and after pictures, and what a difference. Amazing how great you look so soon after. How are you doing today? Do you see any further differenct?
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trena
January 19, 2011
Hey Gail I'm 4 weeks today and I'm doing so much better the expected. I thought when I started this journy I would be in a lot of pain and be layed up for ever and well I thought wrong. I'm thinking going to the gym next week just walking all the tredmill and light weight and legs taking it slow as that is what my doctor said. I'm still a little swollen from my belly button to my scar and it's so annoying it looks like the fat roll that never left, also I still don't have feeling in that area too, I guess we can't rush perfection can we. I don't think I din't get lipo cause on my hips and flanks are still flabby, I wanted it to tie all the rest of me in but he must of had a damm good reason no to do it, I'm one of those big boned girls so if they take to much off I may look funny, lets just go with that. I'm going to try and take more pic and post them for my 4 weeks.
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Sunshine627
January 20, 2011
Trena, I also have excessive swelling around the belly button and above my scar line. The PS swears it's mostly swelling but can still be a little fat under there. I am trying to be positive about it and I want to believe that in a few weeks it will be gone. I am driving myself nuts looking at it. I Keep telling myself that I didn't pay all this money and go through all this pain for a smaller fat roll. I don't want any fat roll!! I am only 3 weeks PO and I have promised myself I would wait until at least 6-8 weeks before making judgement. Hang in there girl!!
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trena
January 20, 2011
Ya I hope it's not still fat in that spot I just want it gone.
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Gail1962
January 19, 2011
Well it seems we are on the road to recovery. When I had my c section years ago, the area was numb and I never did get the feelings back. So not sure if you will ever get it back. Its not such a bad thing compared to feeling beautiful again.
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trena
January 20, 2011
Gail I sure hope I get some feeling back. Cause if I'm carefull I could hurt myself and not feel anything, and I'm nervous about that.
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trena
January 20, 2011
I just put up more pictures, they look better and better every day I'm so happy.
LUVFITNESS
January 20, 2011
Trena, I just saw your latest pics and you are looking hot! Today its 4 weeks for you and tomorrow will be 4 weeks for me:) I will also do 4 week pictures.
Are you still feeling tired and wiped out? There are times that I am okay, bit if I do a lot I get t
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Christina Grand Rapids
January 20, 2011
You look really good Trena! Just looking at your before and then the after, what a major difference. I know what you mean about the results looking better and better, I notice the same thing each day :)
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Baby Blues
January 21, 2011
Love Love Love your new pics! The girls do look nice. My PS says a year to start feeling around the belly button again. so give it all time. I am going to try to take pics of my scars this weekend it has been 6 weeks this week and the line is nice and thin. I am still tired a lot. I have felt pretty good in the morning all week but feel wiped out by the evening. I wish the exhaustion would go away. I am beginning to wonder if it is the surgery or the winter blues.
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trena
January 21, 2011
hi baby thanks I hope it's not a year but what ever I'll take it over a fat gut. I don't get tired at all I feel better then I have ever been I sleep all night long now and before that never happens max 3-4 hours. I believe lots of people get the winter blues and for me I'm happy go luck all the time. wow 6 week already how time flies you look great.
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Hey everyone I'm 18 days post op now and doing...

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trenaJanuary 9, 2011
hey everyone I'm 18 days post op now and doing awesome the pain that I had was only for the first week and it was very mild. I was on oxyc for 3 days then I went to tylenol 3 for a few days and just advil for a few days and now nothing can't believe how great I feel in 18 days. I'm still wearing my binder I feel so much better with it on.

My doctor said I can start massaging my scar next week at my 3 week mark, I'm on the fence with that one cause lots of ladies have told me that their doctors say to wait a month or 6 weeks so I don't know what to do, my scar doesn't hurt at all it's raised a little bit but no much, I'm still numb from the belly button to my scar line and that is normal, my girlfriend had her tt done 9 months ago and she still a little numb so I guess we all heal differently.

My boobs are awesome they are so perky I love them so does my husbsnd lol he touched them for the first time and he said they are still big I love him he is so cute lol. anyways I'm not sure what size bra I am yet, still a little swollen but my doctor said a nice C cup so I'm good with that. I bought 2 sports bras the other day for the first time ever and they fit sooo nice, so I'm just wearing them till my swelling goes down then I will order online at Victoria Secret can't wait. I'm going to Cuba in 40 days so I need to buy all new cloths and a new swim suit but have to wait till my swelling goes down I want to shop now. And also say goodbye to the fat roll this year baby it's gone.

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trena
January 9, 2011
I'm numb from my belly button down to the scar line and it's still swollen thats the only place I think is swollen. Hope it goes away cause it looks like a little fat roll. My doctor said next week I can massage my scar and all that so thats what I'm going to do, 6 week sounds like a long time too wait,did they say why to wait 6 week?
LUVFITNESS
January 10, 2011
Im not sure why that lady said massage your scar after 6 weeks. I would listen to when our Drs tell us to start. :) As for the roll you say you have, I am sure in time it will go away. We have aloooong way to go:)

You know, today I shaved my pubic area, YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!! and I was very careful and took my time. Did a really good job. I was careful and went around the scars where my drains came out of and away from my TT scar and about 1 hour later my tummy, where my incision is felt like I put too much presure on it. I probably put pressure on the area when I bent over to shave. I don't think my ab muscles are quite ready for me to assume certain positions. It is not painful, but I can feel some discomfort. :(
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trena
January 10, 2011
I started putting palmer vitamin E oil on today and it feels better not so tight no more tape I hated that tape. I was getting a little rash from the tape so I'm glad it gone.
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Baby Blues
January 12, 2011
I like your 17 day picks. Looks really good. Your hubby is right the girls still look really good and you are going to look great in Cuba!
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trena
January 12, 2011
thanks it's coming along nicely,I go back to work on Thursday slow and steady.
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trena
January 15, 2011
Does anyone one know when we are aloud to start having sex again? I'm 24 days out, my poor husband is wanting to know lol.
LUVFITNESS
January 15, 2011
My Dr said no sex for two weeks. Im on my third week now, so I am sure that i am good to pick up where I left off:)
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Before tummy tuck and breast reduction Updated...

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trenaOctober 28, 2010
before tummy tuck and breast reduction

Updated on Oct 28, 2010:
I went to my doctors today to see when my surgery date is and they said 4 weeks, I will know the date tomorrow when they call me. I had pictures taken, talked about how long the surgery will be he said 4 hours not to bad for what I am getting done. As for drugs he said percocets, vicodin and anti inflammitory so I'm happy my mind is at rest for now. I got asked if I wanted to stay the night in the hospital, so I'm thinking maybe but not sure if anyone has a done this before let me know. I will keep updating till my big day.

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Baby Blues
October 29, 2010
How did your appointment go today? Just realized today was your preappointment. Just a warning I have been more restless since setting my date than I was before. It is all I think about. Before setting my date it was not such an intense thought process it was just something I want to do now that it is a reality it can't seem to get here fast enough.
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trena
October 29, 2010
hey Baby Blues my appointment went great. I got 4 weeks to go. not sure on the date they are trying to get the sooner the better date and they will be calling tomorrow to let me know.So other then the 25th of Nov or 5th of Dec. so it's going to be coming fast scary....
I can't sleep to well these days thinking about the pain and the drains, almost trying to talk myself out of doing this again, I don't know why I think that this is going to be good for me god help me. my doctor said I will get good drugs perc's and vicodin and if I want better stuff he will get it for me yahoo nice guy. He asked if I wanted to stay the night in the hospital I said maybe who know will see later.I got pictures done today too, not a good photo lol can't wait till I'm skinny.
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Baby Blues
October 30, 2010
It is hard not to get anxious about the pain. A girlfriend of mine had the same surgery I am having with the same PS. While she said it was painful she said around the two week mark she was doing much better and she is happy with her results and would do it again. I will be staying overnight in the hospital. My friend told me that was a lifesaver the first 24hrs were the hardest and it was nice to have nurses to help out. Don't talk yourself out of it. Just think about all the inches you will be losing and how wonderful you are going to look:)
tt33
October 31, 2010
We look like twins. I'm 5'2 145 and dd. I go in on Monday the 1st for tt, lipo, and reduction. Oh dear God that is tomorrow! It is 2:45 AM can you tell I'm nervous? This feels very much like having a baby.... nervous, excited & worried about the pain. I have been "nesting" as well just like pre delivery. Cleaning the house making lists, making meals etc. I will keep you posted. Not sure if I'm up for posting pics but I will let you know how it goes. Good luck!
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trena
October 31, 2010
Good luck hope all goes well for you.Hope your nerves hold out for you, I think about my up coming surgery I get nervous and then I don't sleep, think too much and I can't help it. It's a big surgery and we need it and who cares what people think right it's what we want. what size are you going for your breast reduction? You will have to post before and after pictures too, I know the gross pictures just look at mine yuk.
anyways good luck and talk to you soon.
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JenBob
November 12, 2010
Trena: Keep me posted on your big day!! I go under the 24th of November...less than 2 weeks!! I am 5'3 and 145-150lbs. Our pics look similar. I am probably a small D full C now and want to be a D..so I am getting a lift with implants for fullness. I cant wait to see how you are doing....
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