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  • Cost: $2
  • n/a (Connecticut, CT)

Yesterday was my mini tummu tuck and lipo of the...

  • 16 Nov 2012

Yesterday was my mini tummu tuck and lipo of the flanks,and inner and outter tbighs. I am sore but tolerable...I am taking my pain meds as instructed..I have walked to the bathroom..which by the way I purchased the best garment from marena.forgive the spelling..anyway I'm happy And can't wait to post before and after flicks

Forgot to add hernia repair...

  • 17 Nov 2012
Forgot to add hernia repair...

Ok...went back to work 10 days post surgery......

  • 3 Dec 2012
ok...went back to work 10 days post surgery....very hard for me...even now, tired by 2pm, and cranky and want to go home and lay down. I work at a desk all day but even with that I am beat by the end of the day. I am having so many mixed emotions mostly good, I am down a couple sizes already, was hitting size 12 , I purchased a size 8 dress...omg and it fit....I wear my garment alllllll the time...I am starting to wonder? what did my surgeon really do? my healing has been a blessing. My left leg is really numb, and sore, not seeing 100% results I was looking for on the thigh lipo, how long does that take to see results???? overall I am pleased..just wish my surgeons office was more professional in returning calls....that is my only regret as of now....jus feel like I should be expecting more?

27 days post Op- All is good yesterday I had out...

  • 11 Dec 2012
27 days post Op-
All is good yesterday I had out my sutures removed, I lost about 12 pounds since surgery, just watchin my diet, don't really have an appetite? but I do eat :).....last week my incision hurt I thought the drain site was infected, but it was not...my surgeon told me to apply bacitration which I did within a day the pain went away. I am still tired by the end of the work day, and I wear my garment and binder religiously...next week I will begin my scar therapy, and slowely start to work out...I have attached a new pic....omg can't wait to be able to wear really undies again,,,,

Do your homework.....please, As I am approaching...

  • 28 Jan 2013
Do your homework.....please, As I am approaching 10 weeks, and my surgeon is MIA!!! he doesnt respond to my calls, and during my last check up...he rushed me some much, I forgot my questions although I wrote them down, but by the time I remembered I had it the visit was over. Overall I think Im healing ok...but at this point I am so discusted with the lack of professionalism from that office...I may just pay elsewhere if revision is needed.....my tummy is still flat...swelling...alot (very annoying)...and my thighs seem like they weren't done...swelling I guess...I am working out 2-3 times per week, and will soon join a yoga or zumba class.....Will post a pic in the next couple days.. Happy Healing to all! CHERISH YOUR DOC IF HE/SHE IS RESPONSIVE.....

11 weeks and overall happy with results!!!!! I am...

  • 1 Feb 2013
11 weeks and overall happy with results!!!!! I am almost back to normal, still swelling like crazy and my incision is still hard, but getting better day by day. I still wear my garment and binder, mainly a spanx type garment with binder during the day to work, and to bed just the binder over a long t-shirt. I am working out at least 3-4 days per week, and I am trying the dukan diet..a modified version. ngi for scar therapy I used maderma, bio oil, and a bleach cleam I obtained from the africian market and at night for 12 hrs or more I used my silicion sheets..I do know the key is to be very patient..one day your on cloud nine with the results....next day you want to cry and go under a rock!....Many physician answer my posted revision question and some of the responses were interesting, since I may want some slight revision but I am not sure I want to go back to my surgeon...anyway....I'm taking it day by day...Im.blessed in many ways....shopping like crazy & healthy..check it out 11 weeks out!!!! happy healing all

Hello All, nice to see so many ladies getting on...

  • 23 Mar 2013
Hello All, nice to see so many ladies getting on the Tuck Journey!!...I am pleased with my Tummy not much has changed, still some swelling, on side seems puffier then the other side...but my surgeon said he will address it in a few months if need be..so Im happy!!!....luv the way my clothes are fitting, I am working out as much as I can, both home and at the gym when I can get there. I have slow down on the binder...although at times I do wear it to bed or to work. I am applying Maderm, bio oil, and at time some bleaching cream to my scar, and I wear the silicon strips at night.....
so ready for summer and tummy out :).....
Good luck to all...4 month pic attached ...heal well.

Ok....so today I went to a real doctor...so happy...

  • 18 Apr 2013
ok....so today I went to a real doctor...so happy and I feel so much more hopeful to my final result. My scar needs a slight revision and my tummy and thighs need some touch up...my intial surgeon, talked a good game but overall his work was not up to my standards...nor was his office practice. I am schedule for 5/22/2013...and I CANT WAIT!!!.....yet more money, but I want what I want...and my original doc wont get another penny or the chance to do anything else wrong....dont get me wrong,,,im bettter then i was and flatter...but he took shortcuts and Im not comfortable with the office follow up or staff....luv my new doc and her practice!....

Hello, still seeing changes with my tummy...cant...

  • 27 Apr 2013
hello, still seeing changes with my tummy...cant wait until he 22nd of May the final touches will be done. I am so excited, I even asked about breast lift....but I am not ready for that. My scar is healing well, although that is part of my revision, the scar is pinched on one side. My center tummy will get alittle more lipo, and my thighs and hips....should be good after that! will keep you posted :) ....overall pleased and so blessed just have no patiences for practices that are not of their word, and don't shoulld true care or concern for their patience....

lipo and scar revision countdown

  • 20 May 2013
Hello all....part two of my journey
But this time not so scared and please with my docs practice and they way she cares..suckin out alittle more fat from ab..hip and thighs..exicited and overall pleased with my look now...just a few tweeks..:-)...will keep you all posted....
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Years of exerience...the only issue was the follow thru from.the office.. 1/2013- to current they have been much bettter....

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DominicanaNYCNJRedhead 17 Apr 2013
Your so flat and sexxxi there chica. hola! had to comment this morning.i think your surgeon did a great job! and yea some say about the surgeon not "rushin to return a call"pretty much like a "lawyer" same thing ya know.but i m loving your pix,great job he did for ya!very nice chica.so flat..love it! adios ~CertifiedSexxiFlatStomachIn2013~
Blessedat40 23 Apr 2013
hey there,,,thanks so much,,,yes I looking forwward to finish what he didnt....
positivebodyimage 12 Dec 2012
Great update! You look smokin'! Thanks for the advice about wearing the CG and the binder. I've been doing both & it really helps with the swelling. Still not happy with my left-sided lump but time will tell if it goes away on its own.
Blessedat40 13 Dec 2012
Thank you so much...I am happy..but a few things I'd like to see, like my belly button does have alittle sag, guess the skin is finding its way, and the thigh lipo doesnt seem wear it needs to be...but the surgeon told me, it takes weeks? so I will see. He told me he was conservative with the thigh lipo, becuase the skin will sag....?...will keep you posted.
mominmi 11 Dec 2012
WOW!! Ur results keep getting better!! U look awesome!
mominmi 5 Dec 2012
Wow! Looking good! Your results came out great :)
positivebodyimage 4 Dec 2012
I'm VERY impressed with your post-op pics! You look great! There's an uneven area on my belly. My lower left ab area is higher & I'm wondering if that's because my PS put the JP drain on the lower right side. Maybe the left side didn't drain fluid as much? I don't know what the cause is but I do know that it has to be fixed if this is permanent. Also, my belly isn't flat like yours yet. It's definitely smaller than it was before though. I go back on Dec 20th for smart lipo of the inner thighs & upper arms, so I'm going to address my concerns with my PS then. Given the $ I've spent, I expect results that look more like yours.
Blessedat40 4 Dec 2012
We are so hard on ourself...yes I have many questions on my results...alhough much better then it was....only advise I would have ....as much as its a pain...keep the garment on..I wear both.. I purchased long white men's t shirts aka "wife beaters' lol...and I wear then under my garment and binder...everything snug and secure...keep me posted.
positivebodyimage 24 Nov 2012
Sorry if I'm bombarding you with questions but I have a ton! Are you very swollen still? Which marena compression garment did you buy? Are you wearing it all the time? Do you still have a drain? I had smart lipo of my flanks & upper/lower abs, & a mini tummy tuck on 11/20/12. I've been posting under the smart lipo forum of real self so far because the mini tummy tuck wasn't something I'd initially planned on getting done, just the smart lipo. I'm swollen but still see a difference, especially with my undies now being too big. I still have a JP drain which will stay in until I go for my 2nd post-op appointment on Wednesday. This drain is a pain! I can't shower freely with it in. I'm going back for smart lipo of my inner thighs, knees, & upper arms on 12/20/12 & seriously hope some of this abdominal swelling will be gone by then.
Blessedat40 24 Nov 2012
Hi its ok with the questions :-)...I purchased two garments both stage 1...one is a jumper and one is high waist shorts..both with zippers..will get you model #s...drain came out 4 days post op had very little draining...I am alitle swolen...but I do see a differance..thighs are numb...yes I were the garments and binder 24/7...except with showers..twice per day.
positivebodyimage 24 Nov 2012
Thanks for your fast response! So far I've just been wearing the binder the plastic surgeon put on me. My doctor said I could just wear something like spanx but I don't know after reading some of the posts on here. When I did put on my spanx garment, I couldn't take the pressure on my incision line. Maybe I'll just order the compression garments because I've got to do something to decrease this swelling. Please post the model #s when you can. I'll need them anyway because of the smart lipo to my inner thighs & knees I've got coming up in a few weeks. Guess I'd better check on a compression garment for my upper arms too or a body suit to handle it all. Lol! I'm looking forward to summer & being healed from all of this.
Blessedat40 24 Nov 2012
Ok..getting my hair done..:-)..so will send you the info as soon as I get home...yes lots of conversation on spanx..I find them hard to put on..the marena garment has zippers and the crotch is open..
Blessedat40 24 Nov 2012
please send me your email address and I will send you the info via email on the garments.
Blessedat40 24 Nov 2012
1st Stage Suit with Suspenders and Short Legs FBS$97.50 & 1st Stage Girdle with Short Legs and Separating Zippers$97.50 LGS-SZ Both
positivebodyimage 24 Nov 2012
Thanks a bunch! I've found them on the Marena website.

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