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Almost One Year Post-Op!! I've Officially Made It ;-) - Columbus, OH
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2 years post
Scars at almost 3 years post op
Bella83September 10, 2014
WORTH IT$6,800
It's been nearly 3 years since I've had my surgery and I'm mostly happy I did it. The only thing is I wish my scar were lower and hidden. However, it is what it is and I'm not getting a revision. And it's a lot better than it was, right?! Ha ha! Still have numbness below my belly button and it will stay that way forever but I'm used to it. Other than that, everything is going good.
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UPDATED FROM Bella83
1 year post
Well.....it has been almost one year!! I
Bella83October 12, 2012
Well.....it has been almost one year!! I
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April 6, 2013
I know you haven't been on this site for awhile but I came across your story and had to laugh because some of the same exact stuff happened to me! I had the dream of the open wound and I had some negative people wondering why I wanted to "riskmy life" it's like the same story a couple years later lol. You look awsome with your end result an I hope I do as well as you!! Take care!
July 2, 2013
I just want to say how much reading your journey just helped me. I am having surgery in two days and have had so many emotions, most of the same ones you described, and have been praying for guidance from God and I found your posts today. Thank you for sharing. Please pray for me! Also you look great and am happy you are doing great!
September 9, 2014
Hi, Thank you for sharing your story. Do you have any photos of your scar 1 year post op as I have seen many before and after photos but not after this period of time and wondered how it looks. By the way you look great, well worth it!
UPDATED FROM Bella83
20 days post
Post-Op Day 20: Hello fellow tummy tuckers! Today...
Bella83November 9, 2011
Post-Op Day 20: Hello fellow tummy tuckers! Today was a good day. I realized last night that my belly button and incision were both scab free and completely sealed - yay! I started massaging my incision last night with Palmer's Oil. I had been massaging my stomach around the belly button and above my incision for about a week but I didn't start on my incision because I wanted it to be closed up. It is looking pretty good at this point. I do feel that there is a ridge under the incision of what I'm assuming is scar tissue. I'm confident that the massaging will help it go away. I'm sure it's a normal part of the healing process. Another cool thing, I went to the gym today and walked. I didn't feel the overwhelming tightness and swelling that I felt the last time I walked so that was good. I went early in the morning (around 9am) and stayed for about an hour. I did take breaks where I would sit for a few minutes. I even did 100 squats<
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November 10, 2011
You found the perfect panties!!! Your tummy and BB look great. That's so cool that you are walking and doing squats already. I need to start moving like that, but I've so been enjoying having all this free time. Had lunch with a friend yesterday instead of walking. I'm excited to do squats too. I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea or not, but I guess if you're really careful not to use the abs. I did a few push-ups on the counter w/ my arms very close together. Hits the triceps and leaves out the abs and chest pretty much.
November 10, 2011
Ooo, I might try the push ups on the counter today ;-) I was surprised that the squats never hurt and I am fine today so I guess it's okay. And I was excited about the panties too! No granny pannies for me he he.
November 10, 2011
You look great! Wow, working out already?? I'm 4 weeks PO today and have not been released for workouts. I have an appt today and I think it will happen! Just not sure if I'm ready yet!! Looking great!
November 10, 2011
Thank you Portland! Ya, just doing light walking and I did some squats yesterday but I made sure that nothing hurt and that i kept it all in the butt and legs ;-) I'm looking forward to spinning classes next week. I can't wait!
November 12, 2011
Honey I have no clue if you got my post that I posted to you I can't seem to find it or all th meds they got me on I'm just lost lol .. I wanted to tell you that you look fantastic and I love your new bra and undies ;) your tt turned out so good. If you did get this post sorry I posted again I just wanted to tell you. Have a great night and good luck in the future with your tt journey ;) xoxo
November 12, 2011
I did get your post and replied ;-) It was up a ways, in the October comments he he. Thank you so much for the compliments, it really means a lot. I keep struggling with liking my results and hating them lol. I look forward to being 3 months post op when the swelling is better or gone!
November 12, 2011
You look wonderful Bella:) Keep up the firm circular massage and that will really help the ridge you are feeling.
November 12, 2011
Thanks Kimmers ;-) Hey, do you know why my account won't let me update? I sent an email to realself about this problem but haven't heard anything.
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