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AF Wife and Momma to 3 Boys - Fort Walton Beach, FL
UPDATED FROM mrsschmitty
2 months post
It's been a while since I updated...
WORTH IT$4,998
Let's just say, nothing has really changed. I've undergone, Acid treatments, to kill the infected skin, and I'm now seeing a different plastic surgeon.
I have abscess in both breasts and my tummy tuck incision is opening in 3 different places.
Hopefully, with the new surgeon, I'll be on the road to recovery very very soon. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and have a happy New Year!!
I have abscess in both breasts and my tummy tuck incision is opening in 3 different places.
Hopefully, with the new surgeon, I'll be on the road to recovery very very soon. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and have a happy New Year!!
UPDATED FROM mrsschmitty
27 days post
Hi everyone!
Sorry I haven't been on here in a little while, I'm dealing with issues from my breasts.
They are both infected from the breast lift, and both very painful. I'm still on antibiotics and now an antibiotic ointment to try and heal them.
I'll be 4 weeks post op tomorrow, I'll try and take some pictures.
I just hope that once things are healed, that I look half way decent... My tummy is swollen and the breasts are .. uuugggg.... But I'm going to be optimistic and do everything that I can to make sure that all this pain and infections are worth it.
I hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!! ~ Crystal
They are both infected from the breast lift, and both very painful. I'm still on antibiotics and now an antibiotic ointment to try and heal them.
I'll be 4 weeks post op tomorrow, I'll try and take some pictures.
I just hope that once things are healed, that I look half way decent... My tummy is swollen and the breasts are .. uuugggg.... But I'm going to be optimistic and do everything that I can to make sure that all this pain and infections are worth it.
I hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!! ~ Crystal
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November 21, 2013
So sorry you have gone through hell with those boobs...I hope he helps you in any way he can...he should!!! I am finally healed up with wound care...I still have swelling around the incision daily, I just ignore it now...I know it's a good 3 to 5 months before things are better...no pain, just achy now and then...I am using a new cream on my scars, so will post pics to see if over time it helps!! Feel better!
November 21, 2013
Awww I'm sorry you're through that! It may not seem like it now, but it will all be worth it in the end! Hope you feel better hon!
UPDATED FROM mrsschmitty
18 days post
Question?
Does anyone else feel like their tummy is bigger, not as flat as the first week? I feel and can see, that my tummy is either bloated, puffy, swollen, or pudgy. I don't know which but it is driving me nuts.
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November 12, 2013
I feel the same about my stomach but I'm really trying to have no expectations cuz I know it's going to change a lot over the next few months, but you are not losing it, I've noticed it too.
November 12, 2013
Good thing I'm not going crazy. I have been constipated also, so I know that has caused some bloating. I'm on a
Mission to clean myself out today!
November 21, 2013
Oh yes bloating !!!!!! I'm two weeks and a day and I've had to clean my self out per ps and once I did feel so much better. I was freakin out my tummy hurt so bad but like said feel better and being swollen is part of it so I'm just gonna go with it and relax. Hang in ok? Go easy on yourself you are beautiful!!!!!!
November 12, 2013
I haven't yet done my surgery but from the hundreds of reviews I've read, it seems to be a common thing to swell and be bigger than first few days post op. Also, it is common for the swelling to continue up to 6 months. Unless you are one of those lucky few who heal really fast. Since I am older than most gals here, I am giving my body 12 months to heal before freaking out about swelling and such :) Give your body time. You look great and I am sure in a few months you will feel almost normal (if not better than before) :) This is major surgery and even if on the outside it looks like its healing, the inside parts are still re-attaching.
November 12, 2013
Thank you for your reply. I keep telling myself to give it time, I'm only a little over 2 weeks out.
I think my problem, is that with the issues I have had with my PS I'm scared that the tummy was not done properly as well.
November 12, 2013
hmmm...then I would suggest you go for a 2nd opinion/consult with another PS to put your fears to rest. You might want to ask your regular doctor if he or she can recommend someone within your provider network (so it wont cost you too much). I did let my doctor know that I have this planned surgery and at least i have somewhere to go to if i should have similar concerns like yours
November 12, 2013
Hope you are feeling better and the swelling take time to go down. I still get swelling at almost five most out. There are days where my tummy is so flat an on the other hand I get swelling after beening on my feet or sitting to long. It does get better just takes time
November 13, 2013
Im Pretty Much The Same. At Least Not Any Worse So I'll Take That... lol
November 13, 2013
That's good just keep your head up and look at your before picture so you really see the difference on the days you are swollen. That it's an improvement than the swelling doesn't matter that much:)
November 13, 2013
Just getting to look at your profile...BTW, got fam in your neck of the woods! LOVE VPS :) I think you look great, scars and seroma aside, but some looks questionable IMO. Keep calling PS w/ ?? and don't be afraid to annoy them. Its a long process. Im a yr and 4 mths out and it seems were never satisfied. I have a recheck w/ my PS in 3 weeks regarding scar tissue and pain, we all have something going on. If you need to vent privately send me a message as Ive been thru it all and not a newbie, cant discourage me LOL.
November 13, 2013
Hi, Yep I love our area! Yes, I'm bugging my PS's office, I need them to take a look at under my breasts, as the skin is starting to turn white,as in albino white, so wondering if hypo pigment is an issue..I have to start dinner now, so when I have a few extras minutes tonight, I'm going to sit down and read your post's. Thanks for swinging by my page!! Crystal
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