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POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

Ready For the New Me - Columbus, GA

UPDATED FROM Aspecialkind
2 years post

2 years 4 months Post Surgery

WORTH IT$5,600
I still love my results, it's addictive. I want more lipo

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Thomas A. Cochran, Jr, MD (in memoriam)

Thomas A. Cochran, Jr, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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You still look great. Have you gained any weight since your tummy tuck?
Yes actually I have but not in the places I had my work done. Dr C told me to diet and exercise....
Also do you still have swelling/tightness?
No swelling, just tightness when I over eat
Oh ok. I'm 2 weeks postop, not having anymore pain, but I do get right and more swollen whenever I get up a walk or house work. Was just wondering if the tightness ever goes away. Do u recall how long it do for your swelling to subside?
I think for me about a month. But the more I moved around the better I felt but I did have the tightness then too
Still looking nice and flat!
Omg you
Look amazing!!! Like a whole new person
Thanks, I feel awesome
Thanks for updating - you look great! I'm looking forward to having my TT with Dr. C at the end of this month. Can't wait! I hope I'll be as diligent and update months/years later :)
UPDATED FROM Aspecialkind
6 days post

Week I just left from seeing Dr C...... I thought...

Week I just left from seeing Dr C...... I thought that I was gonna get my drain taken out today but he said no its not time. So I'll wait. He also said that I'm healing nicely just alittle swollen but that's to be expected..... I am truly satisfied at this point be he assured me that is gonna be much better than this.....with that being said "All Smiles Here" happy healing to everyone. Have a great day

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Good morning as we speak I'm on my way back to Columbus for my first check up. I am excited about my progress, I'll post more pic today. I think that my healing process is going good because everyday I'm feeling better and I'm so thankful for that the swelling is going down around my bb ..... And by the end of the day most of my swelling is at the bottom of my stomach is that natural?
I can't wait for your update I love seeing everyone post op pics good luck and happy healing
Congrats! You look great!
Wow! You look great! I'm looking forward to my date in December!
UPDATED FROM Aspecialkind
1 day pre

Well...it's 12am....today is my big day!!!!! I'm...

Well...it's 12am....today is my big day!!!!! I'm on my way to Columbus, my sister is driving me and she is gonna stay with me. I made reservations at a local hotel for 2 days. Hopefully I will return home on Friday. I am sooooo excited, probably won't get nervous until time to check in at the office. I feel so encouraged....I am really ready for the new me. I've been thinking about it at work all day so I'll keep you updated as much as possible....Happy Healing to me

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Thinking about you and sending hugs and happy thoughts your way:)

Thanks so much
Good luck and happy healing!
Thanks so much
Hello Realself family......Im back. I made it through the big day. When i woke up i was very sore could barely walk but it gets better day by day, I'm starting to feel better day by day. I am so impressed with my surgery....Dr C ROCKS!!!! i go back on Wed for my first post op appt... my drainage tube is good.Thanks for all the well wishing... Im having a problem with GAS!!!! I have been taking gas x but it doesn't seem to be working if anyone have some ideas please let me know.
Your look great! I hear Dr C is great! Is it true that he give u a warranty to come back and get lipo if any fat comes back? Just something I heard. I can't wait to see more after pics. Happy healing to u:...
Thanks, but I didn't hear that. I'll be sure to ask at my next appt. :-)
Sending healing wishes your way!
Thanks and healing wishes back at ya! :-)