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11 mo PO New scar pics
UPDATED FROM MamaRuns
11 mo PO Scar Pics and Update
WORTH IT$17,000
I can't believe it's been 11 months since my full TT by Dr. White. I am so happy I had the courage to have this done. Life is totally back to normal. No more swelling, unlimited activities. I run, play tennis, and am obsessed with The Bar Method. I still have tightness in upper abs where MR was done, and belly still numb. Small trade off for the confidence this surgery has given me. Good luck to everyone with their healing!
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Six months and working on a six pack!
Let's see... My surgery was 6 months ago! Time seems to have flown by. I am compression free. Have finished 4 half marathons and registered for 2 more plus a full marathon (my second) in Dec. I also play tennis and have just started taking classes at The Bar Method. I am really enjoying being pretty much back to normal, minus the extra skin! I still swell on occasion. Sometimes where my MR was, and sometimes lower by the scar. So happy I did this. Thank you Dr. White!
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June 13, 2013
You look absolutely amazing! Had a question since your figure looks like mine...did the dr try to tell you to do a floating TT? And how far back did the stitches have to go on the sides? I have been pinching in my love handles and was wondering g how far back I should ask for them to fix? I have my surgery in a week... Thanks for sharing your story with us :-)
June 13, 2013
He never mentioned floating. I do have a small vertical. He only took 1 pound of skin and fat, and I knew the vertical was a possibility. I can wear a super low bikini, so I don't kind abt that. My incisions go all the way around to my cheeks. Lol. But you will see if you look around, a lot of ladies have probs with dog ears. And that's not an issue for me. I would do it all again in the same way! If you trust your surgeon, go with what he says. Mine was a bigger surgery than I was originally considering (a mini), but I am so glad I went for it. Good luck to you!
June 13, 2013
Thank you for the information. What I did was tell my dr that I wanted a ftt even if he has to put a vertical scar on me becuz i want it tight and not to be floated. will mention the C so that I don't have dog ears. Sure sound like you did your research...good for you. I love how good your TT turned out and hope mine will at least come close to yours :-)
June 13, 2013
I just looked at your pics and read the dr answer to your question. It's such a personal decision. Like for me, I could wear a size 2 or 4... and people might think it was ridiculous to do the surgery, but it bothered me for 22 years!!! I had BL and BA 15 years ago, and my scar is practically invisible, so for me the scar part wasn't the issue -- and maybe why I went ahead with such a long incision. But -- you cannot see it in clothes or in the skimpiest swimsuit. I used to feel like I had to tuck my loose skin in. I know have room in my size zeros. For me, it was totally worth it. And I took my time deciding on dr and which procedure. I hope for you, that if you want the surgery, and you trust your doctor, that you will get the results you have been hoping for!! I wouldn't change one thing about mine! Good luck!
June 13, 2013
you look awesome! how long did you wear your cg when exercising?
June 14, 2013
you look fantastic!
June 14, 2013
You look fabulous! Isn't nice to do a few ab exercises & see results? It's amazing! I was doing well but then got knocked down for round 2 of allergies, I swear I don't know wtf is going on! I feel like I seriously just got over this crap. 2 steps forward, 5 steps back....I'm so ready for this cycle to stop already, ugh! I think I'll be able to go back to the gym tomorrow. I also ordered a weighted hula hoop, I'm gonna try that out.
June 14, 2013
Let me know how the hula hoop goes! I would probably hurt myself :) I'm hoping adding the Bar Method to my routine will strengthen my core. I'll keep you posted!
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21 weeks PO. Not too much to report, but FINALLY...
21 weeks PO. Not too much to report, but FINALLY ditched the CG. My PS recommends it for up to 6 months, but I decided to experiment and am swelling less now without it! Happy with my results - scar is starting to fade nicely. I just love how low it is! I use Bio Oil twice a day and massage it in scar. Running and tennis are going great and somedays I ALMOST forget I had major surgery! Good luck to all the new TTers! Will update in a month or so.
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May 10, 2013
You look so so so good! MILF, I tell ya!
May 11, 2013
I hope I'm not far behind you on divorcing the CG. It's per daily basis. I never realized you had an incision that wrapped to the Back. In hind sight I wish I had that. When you run do you get that weird tingly sensation in your abdomen? You look fabulous btw
May 11, 2013
Morning! Yep, incision is like a C. I'm surprised I decided to go ahead with that -- esp bc at first I was thinking a mini TT. But, I trusted my PS, and even though he only took 1 pound of skin and fat off, there is a huge diff in my sides, and no problems with dog ears. I love how clothes fit me now :) I'm going to do my first longish run without CG tomorrow. I'll be wearing some type of running skirt, so I hope it doesn't feel too weird. I would love to "run free" at my next half marathon on June 1! Thanks for the comment. Hope you get your "divorce" soon :)
May 11, 2013
A lot of the dec tters are complaining about the way our sides look and you don't have that problem at all. I wish I would of known but am still so thrilled. So you don't get that tingling sensation with running?
May 11, 2013
The only part right now that bothers me is the glutes... like on the buns where my scar is. I can feel it at the beginning of my runs. Freaky!! My tummy is just now getting some feeling back, but not alot.
May 11, 2013
I feel a bit of burn near my scar near my hip bone ? Also. You know how it feels when you stretch? My stomach does that below my belly button. It feels good but I'm so worried I'm stretching something
May 11, 2013
I think it's ok to stretch, Karey. There's just gonna be so many weird feelings for a long time. I am just now feeling like I can sometimes forget I had major surgery. Still can't sleep on my tummy though. And can just now crack my back (bad habit). It is a very very long road until we are recovered. I completely underestimated it, myself!! I had the hip bone burning thing, and still have numbness there, which is a little freaky. I think he does a bit of a thigh lift? Just hang in there!!!
May 11, 2013
I'll be 6 weeks on Tuesday. Are you saying CG will be sticking around awhile? Were you wearing it all the time?? When did you lose the silicon tape over the lower scar ? I'm dying to take it off and see what my scar looks like under the tape. I have 2 more weeks before my next appt. I love Dr White too!!
May 11, 2013
Morning! Yes -- Dr. White wanted me in compression for 6 MONTHS! I wore it religiously until about a month ago, then pretty much stuck to spanx etc... Now I'm wearing real underwear :) So freeing! The tape came off at my 6 week check up. He peeled it right off. I'm sure your scar will be amazing. He does such a great job! Then you apply the BioCorneum you purchase from him twice a day. Now I'm using BioOil, and I like that. It absorbs better -- but I plan to use the BioCorneum when I am in the sun (it's waterproof and has 30spf) You are looking awesome, and I know your results will be fabulous!!
May 11, 2013
He's out of town and Tuesday is six weeks. Wahh. Next appt will be 7 weeks. He's great though, isn't he? I feel more comfortable wearing CG and corset at work. I have to bend and squat and stand for 5 hours. My work team helps me if I have to lift more than 8 lbs but I think I'm almost able to help with all that too! Love my belly though. Wish I could afford thighs...back to lifetime fitness this week so that will help. Thanks for the encouragement b
May 11, 2013
Hang in there! The garments ar annoying, but he is so precise with everything, and you certainly can't argue with the results :) You look so flat and beautiful! Working out is def key :)
May 24, 2013
SO happy to find your story. I'm PO day 18 and halfway losing my freaking mind from not being able to exercise. I ran and did cross fit before this and it totally helps me deal with stress. This sedentary not being able to stand up straight stuff is killing me. I just want to s-t-r-e-t-c-h and LIFT and all that. :) I know it will be worth it in the end and stories like yours give me the most hope. 6 pack abs...you will be MINE! I'm in Texas too (houston). Anyway, thanks for posting and inspiring!
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