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A Dream Coming True
UPDATED FROM Ashme
1 year post
2nd revision for one side (the side I KNEW needed...
WORTH IT$7,900
2nd revision for one side (the side I KNEW needed it the day I got done w the first revision) scheduled for dec. I'm even MORE nervous this time since I know what I'm in for. I'll have all of Xmas break to heal though and to keep me out of the gym.
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UPDATED FROM Ashme
9 months post
The procedure was not fun. The novacane shots...
The procedure was not fun. The novacane shots literally brought tears to my eyes. I came home and instantly debandaged to check things out. My right side now had an even bigger dog ear. Left side... Flawless! I cried... 1 because I know I'm going to have to have it fixed again in 6 months, and 2 I was really hoping to be done! They told me to hang in there until swelling went down before I panicked. It has been 5 weeks... Not much improvement and my scar is still very uneven. I am so very happy with the overall procedure but very unhappy with the revision. I guess we'll see what's to come at my 2 month appt. he seems to get frustrated when i express unhappiness w it's unevenness so I'm always anxious to go there now. I'm just very self conscious that my scar sticks way out of my jeans on one side.
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You look amazing! Congrats to you for doing this big step for yourself and your strong workout ethic! It definitely shows!
Hang in there hun. You look beautiful!
UPDATED FROM Ashme
8 months post
Revisions tomorrow morning. A bit uneasy about it....
Revisions tomorrow morning. A bit uneasy about it. I have to have dog ears removed, half my scar moved down to level out, and pouches fixed on my sides which will take my scar higher and all while I'm AWAKE! I am not looking forward to all those injections in my abdomen. Will update after....
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Wow u look awesome!!!!
Thanks! I just now updated some more pics!
I am so amazed at how good u look!!!!! Love the new pics!!!!
Whats an oleeva strip? Im looking for something to cover my scar for tanning, although it'll be awhile before I can tan...which btw-how long are you supposed to wait before tanning?
it runs about $100 but works miracles for flattening your scar. I'd highly recommend it. I waited only 6 months to tan, they recommend a year but I was going to Jamaica. Now I just tan my scar and all, it has actually help blend it in. If you don't want to purchase an oleeva strip, they told me to put the strongest sunscreen on the scar every time.
You'll notice in some of the pics my belly button looks kind of warped. It changes depending on my ab work out because I still have a muscle on one side that swells and gets more sore than any other. It has slowly gotten better and it's not overly painful. When it swells, it effects my belly button.
My gosh you look aaaaaamazing! Reading that you didn't get lip truly makes me feel a bit more at ease for my surgery. Seeing how awesome you look and the difference from you before and after is inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I have to ask... over the months your abs got much more defined, are you working out with a program or just on your own?
Awe thank you! Im glad to inspire, thats the whole reason i decided to do this blog! I work out about 5 times a week, sometimes 3. I do a weight lifting class twice, a Zumba, yoga, and free weights on my own. I've noticed 5 lbs off have helped the muscles show through better also.
I need to get my butt in gear! I have little to no motivation to work out. I really hope to find motivation before my surgery and I'm hoping that once I see my new body it will make me appreciate it and work out more! I'm still back and forth about the lipo, you have smaller hips than me I think so I wonder if I'd get the same results as you without it.
Working out was the hardest thing to stick to in the beginning. I just made myself do it and it was rough for about 3 months. If you can push yourself for 3 months your results become your motivation. I started by doing Zumba 3 times a week, then moved to weights, then free weights. It became a passion and is now just a part of my everyday life. It took about 8 months for all that. When u went in after 6 months of working out, I didn't have much fat, just skin, that's why I didn't get lipo. I thought I did but it turne out I just had THAT much skin! I you can motivate yourself to workout, it makes your recovery so much smoother. Either way, a tummy tuck can give you your life back. It did me!
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