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“New photo 20 weeks post op - Dallas, TX”
Spent: $8,700 in Dallas, TX
Well, I am 4 days post surgery. I had both a tummy tuck and breast reduction. Some things have been a surprise and others not. I had abdominal lipo done 4 years ago and was told then I would need to have a tummy tuck after the lipo. However, as money and life would have it, I couldn't do it until this past week. So far I am happy. I can't stand up straight yet so I can't tell how I am going to look in the end. But my husband has been taking pictures of me every day so I have posted a few of them. I found this site prior to having my surgery. What a life saver it has been. Had it not been for all these ladies, I don't know if I would have had the courage. Just knowing I had support out there from thousands of other women who had done this was amazing and helpful and quite frankly a blessing.
Updated on 25 Jan 2011:
Okay, now I am 7 days post op. I'm at that point where I feel good enough to not be laying around the house but don't feel good enough to take a shower alone. I am still walking bent over and my lower back, which prompted this to begin with, is starting to hurt a lot! I have been able to poop withouth the help of Milk of Magnesia but can now feel the scar and the tenderness of my liposuctioned breasts. I am bored and tired at the same time. I am lucid enough to not have my days run into one another but not lucid enough to re-tell complete conversations. And to think, I still have another 10 days before I can resume semi-normal activities. I am still very swollen so I don't get the joy of trying on clothes and seeing how they are going to fit. But I know that day is coming. And it's coming sooner that if I had not done this at all. I am happy with this decision and anxious to see the end result. Pictures are coming. Sorry if this post sounded a bit down but I do feel kind of down today. I think that is normal. Maybe tomorrow will bring a new day and feeling. I just wanted to share all of it. Not just the good and not just the bad but all of it. So I have. Post again soon.
Updated on 28 Jan 2011:
So I've been promising updated photos and here they are. Not beautiful but remember my surgery was on the 19th and today is the 28th. I'm pleased with my progress. Once I am able to really move around, I can work on those last 5 pounds. But realistically, if they never come off, I am super happy with my results. So those of you in the planning stages, here is something for you to go by.
Updated on 14 Feb 2011:
So I've read this from many of you and now it seems to have happened to me so I have to ask, is it normal for you to hear and feel a huge popping sound around week 4? I has some pain on my right side last night that wouldn't abate. I loosened my garment. This morning, while still in bed, I stretch length wise and heard and felt a huge popping coming from the right side that was hurting last night. I know we can't be held together by sutures forever and they have to begin to dissolve eventually but is this the right time? No other complaints but super concerned. Have placed a call into my PS.
Updated on 26 Feb 2011:
Hey ladies, so I am almost 6 weeks post op. With the exception of the popped stitch that was removed last Monday, things have gone rather well. My question.....when do you quit worrying something is going to go wrong? I was told by my PS office that I can switch to a spanx garment. Bought one during 1st week of recovery from the Spanx site, which ended up being too tight. Not being experience, as none of us are, I purchased the "super-duper" smoothing one. Too much. I tried but way too much, at least for mentally. I stressed the entire time I had it on. So, I ordered another one, with advice from another member here, that will be delivered next Tuesday. In the interim, I am still wearing my "octopus", the three banded compression garment from the day of surgery. I sleep in it, wear it basically 24/7. When do you get the feeling of "I'm going to be okay", and move forward to stage 2? I feel like I am behind schedule here only due to fear of messing something up. Would love to hear all of y'alls experiences. Thanks! Will update pictures soon.
Updated on 27 Feb 2011:
New photo's! 5 weeks and 4 days post op.
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Updated on 23 Mar 2011:
How can I tell if I have compromised my muscle repair? Okay, here's the thing. I see one thing when I look in the mirror and I'm happy. My hubby takes photos for me to update on here and I look like I did before surgery. So, I'm asking you guys for how to tell if it's been compromised.
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Updated on 8 May 2011:
I added new photos of me at almost 15 weeks post op.
Updated on 8 May 2011:
Updated on 9 May 2011:
I added some new photo's albeit grainy. They show me 2 days shy of being 15 weeks post op.
Updated on 6 Jun 2011:
Updated on 6 Jun 2011:
I don't know how to add a new review to my existing profile so I just changed the one I had on their previously. Updated a new photo. I'm pleased. I have to give you gals credit that can take these photo's on your own and not looks all twisted when taking side views as I can't seem to master that. Guess my arms are too short! lol
Updated on 17 Jun 2011:
Went to the beach for the first time in years! Here's a photo after 4 days of sun and fun.
Updated on 18 Jun 2011:
Just posted a picture after 4 days on the beach.
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Oh I remember the colorful boobs so well after my reduction!!! I had stitches all around my nipples and and incisions vertically down the breast. I do not see that on yours. How did he do that?
Your tummy looks great! Wow keep posting your updates for us!
Oh now that is interesting! I am sure you will be glad to have less scars than a traditional reduction.
I did not have a choice because I was soooo large in the bust. He could have laser lipoed me till the cows came home but they would have still been hanging to the waist. He took me from a DDD to a full B and I love it!!
I actually had a woman say to me last week that I should get some boobs!!! Seriously who says that to someone. She felt like a big turd when I told her that I had recently had them reduced due to back, neck and shoulder problems.
So glad I did mine!
I agree, you're going to look amazing. Thanks for getting on so soon and posting your experience. I'm looking forward to reading more about your journey in the days ahead!
I'm five days post-op and am feeling much of what your feeling, too. I have great moments and then some not-so great moments. Tomorrow will be my first day home alone and I'm kind of scared. Will I relax more without the commotion of my husband and son, or will I be lonely by 9:00 am?!?! I hope you can find comfort knowing others are at home going through the same exact thing. Remember...this is just temporary. Things will get better each day. Everyone's recovery is different so don't put too much pressure on yourself if your not up and running marathons already!
hi girls, i am having a diffucult time trying to find a dr. who will give me a tummy tuck. the dr that done the bariatric surgeon said in a meeting with about 50 women there that all tummy tucks are free. we all hollered yes great. now he does not do them anymore . i just got screwed .if you know any dr in the cinti ohio ares please let me know...
My daughter and I had our tt on the same day and we have taken this journey together. There are moments when we are excited and anxious to get past the recovery so we can see the final results. On the other hand, we welcome this time to just rest and recover together.
We have had some good laughs (yes, it hurts to laugh) but making good memories.
Each day has been better and today my last drain came out so I got to have a shower!!! Definitely the highlight of my day.
I have had some pain but the meds help tremendously. The bruising from my lipo is more sensitive than the tt incision itself...not for one second have I regretted doing this.
This site has been so helpful! I didn't chicken out and I am so glad!!
Ditto - please do not bargain shop for a PS. Oh lord that is not a good thing! Stay safe, do your research...yes I have a little OCD in this department.
I scheduled my surgery today. I have a few questions about recovery. I will have surgery and my fiance' will take care of me for a week and then I have to take a 5 hour flight home. At that time I will be with my 3 year old alone. Is this doable. I am 47 and have had more than my share of surgeries and have easily recovered.
I had a TT with NO lipo almost a week ago. My dr. said I wasn't a candidate for lipo because I do not have extra fat and because I am thin, if he did lipo it would make me look lumpy. Perhaps this is the case with you as well?? I would ask your PS his thoughts. Good luck with everything - I'm sure you'll do great!!!
no, not always, only if you have hanging skin, or if the doctor sees the need.. thats amazing, for the doc to say no need for it... it will also save u a ton of money... im going in on feb 2nd and i am nervous. im having both done lipo and tt...soooo i will be posting after pics.. hope they help u.
what ever you do please dont pick the child up... you can pop your stiches from the inside... try anything and everything not to strain...and for dinner tv dinners, can goods, something healthy but quick... think of how much money, time and effort u put into this surgery.... dont mess it up... u can do it
I love your honesty and your poop issues make me laugh because I am having the same issues! It's 3:00 am and I just had to use another suppository because I couldn't stand it anymore. Whew...I feel great now! Question for you...is it your incision that is itching? What are you doing for that? I'm starting to have some itching on the ends of my incision. Also, is your incision covered and has your PS talked to you about scar care? Oh...and you CAN quit smoking...just one day at a time!!
Thank you so much for posting post op pictures. I wish this site had that kind of progression for the before and afters! LOL!
Looks like you and I had a tummy tuck on the same day Jan 19! I'm in Dallas and my tummy tuck looks exactly like yours. I just posted yesterday because I was concerned that the bellybutton might be too close to the scar. Does anyone know how much I can expect that space expand over time?
I'm getting my drains out tomorrow. It doesn't look like you have any drains. Why is that?
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Well just look at you in that little black panty!! Nice...you are looking great....colorful boobs and all :)