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New photo 20 weeks post op - Dallas, TX
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More 3 year post op photos
WORTH IT$8,700
Okay, here are some more updated photos. Disclaimer, I've been in bed for 2 days sick with the flu so ignore the unkempt hair, lol But you get an idea. When I went in for surgery I weighed 147. Today I weigh 123.
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It's been almost 3 years
This isn't the best photo but I've been home with the flu and revisiting my Realself friends. Since surgery, I've lost over 20 lbs and happier than ever. Here is an updated photo.
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Looking great!
How funny, I was just thinking of you the other day, wondering how you are doing 3 years later. I am over 2 & 1/2 years post op & you were the further along TTer that I followed. You gave me & many others support & I appreciated it very much. You look absolutely amazing 3 years later, your scar really faded & your tummy looks like a 20 year olds. Thanks so much for the updated pic. I gained some weight but am working on getting back in shape now. I will post my update in April on my 3 year anniversary. Thanks & glad you are happy!
You just made me feel wonderful with saying I helped. I've missed all of you guys. I actually am not good at "selfies" but thought I'd at least try to get an update posted. lol I feel good and am so pleased with the results
And you're looking pretty sassy there my friend! Just went to your profile.
Aww, thank you!! I had a few bumps in my recovery but no regrets. This is the best thing I did for myself. This site & the amazing support of all you ladies was such a blessing during those days of pre-surgery & recovery.
You look great!
It's so nice to see follow-up pics from those of you who did this months and years ago. Everyone's really good about posting for the first several weeks/months post op, but then life gets in the way, and we don't see as many pics and hear updates farther out. Your scar looks incredible--you can barely see it! Your stomach is SO flat and looks like you're in your teens! I'm having my procedure in three days, so I'm still in the "OMG what is the next month going to look like for me?" I LOVE seeing your results this far out and I'm sure I'll revisit your page when I'm feeling blue and wondering why I went through this. The long term results are well worth it based on your results! Looking GREAT!!!
You're right, we do get busy with life and forget about our "sisters" over here who are just beginning their journey. I will take some better photos when I'm not just in my room being tired of being sick and post them!
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Just posted a picture after 4 days on the beach.
Just posted a picture after 4 days on the beach.
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Linda50, I am considering no drains as well. I need to setup a consult with your PS as I am also in Dallas area. I have a few questions, if you don't mind: did you have to stay over night? Did you have a pain pump? Are you totally back to normal now over a year + later? So nervous but so ready to have tt.
Nettie, ask away anytime. No I didn't have a pain pump. I will swear to this day that he gave me a delayed reaction pain med as I was loopy for a few days. I had the option to stay overnight but opted out of it. I went home with a catheter and went back the next morning to have that removed (yes someone drove me). It took about a year to feel "normal" again. I had a stitch pop around the 4th week and that set me back mentally. So I continued to wear my octopus garment for much longer than was required. I also work in my own business and it is physically demanding so I felt more comfortable wearing it. I had my surgery done on January 19th and was at the beach in a bikini in June. It is a major surgery, which I totally dismissed until I was in the recovery phase, but so worth it. I can't tell you how much money I have spent on a new wardrobe and how much everything about me has changed as a result of doing this. Now that I am a year and a half out, my scar in some areas is not noticable. I looked at the photo's of women who had drains and was very grateful that I didn't have them. Dr. Harris is wonderful. To me, he is a true artist. Just make sure if you do it, to give yourself plenty of time to recover.
Also, after a year and a half, I am thinner that I have been in years and look better than the last photo's I posted so long ago. I am very pleased.
Linda50, I scheduled a consult with 2 PS who do no drain procedure. My appointment with Dr. Harris is set for July 12. I am excited to see how things go.
Some people don't think Scott takes enough time with you. But being a repeat patient of his and a huge fan I can tell you he will spend as much time with you as you have questions for. He is an artist and looks at you like a blank canvass. He did my face lift 10 years ago. I won't use anyone else
Hi linda5, I'm going with Dr. Harris for my mommy makeover! He's awesome. I'm scheduled for nov19th. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. Any tips or advice is appreciated. How long was your surgery? Can't believev it's just around the corner.
Best advice is to follow all the things that Gayla tells you too. It's a big procedue and don't take that lightly. I wore my "octopus" longer than I was required to but it gave me comfort and I felt stable in it. (You'll know what that is soon-lol) Take as much time recovering as you think you need and don't hesitate to call them with any questions. I adore him and hope you are happy with your results. My surgery was a few hours long. Funny, it's been almost 2 years and I don't remember the specifics anymore. I used to think that was impossible to forget but it is so far in the past now. Also, watch what you eat before and after. I would cut back on processed foods and salt now. Contact me anytime. Very excited for you.
Did they cut above your belly button? You don't seem to have much excess skin.
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