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13 day post-op..... 2 week visit today...

UPDATED FROM Busy mommy
13 days post

So I have an earplug in my belly button :-D.... I...

WORTH IT$8,000
So I have an earplug in my belly button :-D.... I need to leave it in at all times for two weeks until I have my massage for scar tissue and they will let me know if I need to leave it in longer. The dr said I looked great .... Even though I feel puffy...and I can pick up my 2yr old...all 30lbs of him lol..... So before I went to my dr appointment (which my 2 close friends took me to) they took me to get my eyebrows done at the mall because I looked crazy instead on 2 eyebrows I looked like had a unibrow lol.... Well guess what store is right in front of the eyebrow place?.... Victoria secret..... Needless to say I spent 200$ in like 30 min .....:-/ .... Well like I told my husband..... You actually think this surgery is only going to cost you $8,000? .... He gives a confused look..... And I tell him "i'm gonna need a wardrobe" :D .....happy healing ladies!!!

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Germán Newall, MD, FACS, FICS

Germán Newall, MD, FACS, FICS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 81 Reviews
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Love your update! Glad things are going so well for u. I have been wondering about the marble/chinese marker for my belly button. Did your PS recommend that to u or did u ask him if u should. Mine hasn't buy I'm gonna ask tomorrow because my belly button is looking tiny & round & I want it cute & oval.
Hey beauty!!! Well I asked him and the nurse actually gave me some earplugs and she showed me how it was done.... I think the earplug is better than the marble because u squish it so I can get it in and then the foam goes back to its original round shape ... Especially if your bb is looking tiny
Smart idea! Can't wait to try it. At what point did your PS reccmend u starting that & how long do you leave it in each day & how many days or wks total? I'll ask my PS if I can tomorrow when I talk to them.
The nurse told me all day everyday until my scar tissue massage which is in two wks she gave a couple packs of ear plugs ...u can't feel it I'm guessing you replace it every time u shower...you cut the earplug in half ...
Awesome thanks for tip. I hope my PS lets me try em. If your PS recommends it it probably works great. I know a girl who got hers with him & looks so amazing. I'm gonna txt her & ask her if she did that too.
No problem :-) let me know what your friend says ...
I asked my friend if he had her do earplugs or anything to her bb & she said no so idk if she did hers before he started reccomending that. I think she had her boobs done with him too. Anyway she looks like brunette Barbie. She & her results are gorgeous as I'm sure yours will be too.
I'm so excited!!! How do her boobies look?... Lol ... I'm debating on getting them done when im fully recovered.... But since I'm already a 34-DD.... They aren't sagging super bad but I'd like them to be perky :-/ so dunno what to do....
UPDATED FROM Busy mommy
12 days post

So today I finally felt comfortable enough to...

So today I finally felt comfortable enough to sleep lying down.... So excited about that...oh and instead of 10 pillows I only needed 3 lol... I did have to take my cg off because I started to feel anxiety( dr gave me pills for anxiety but don't like how they make me feel). So I decided instead of the pill I was gonna take a break from the cg....I'm also able to stand a little straighter ... It does feel a bit weird cause I can feel my skin stretch but it doesn't hurt....does anyone know how long the numbness last?

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Hi! Congrats to you! I go in for my TT today and I can't wait! I am already counting the days until I can lay down and sleep. LOL! Ya know - my friend had a TT 2 years ago in September and she still feels a little numbness so it will definitely be awhile. =/
Good luck!!! Everything will be easier than you think.....and Woah 2yrs?! I guess it worth it when you have a flat tummy....lol... Keep us updated on your recovery!
I wish I was sleeping normal - Im still all swollen and it is really uncomfortable. Maybe I should try with the CG off. Tried somewhat normal sleep last night in bed instead of the recliner and woke up sore after a few hrs :/
The arnica I'm taking is 3 times a day and it dissolves under your tongue... The brand name is " vita medica".....hope you get better rest tonight
Try sleeping with one pillow.... Or 2 ... I slept on my couch ... I didn't know what to do with myself.... Are you taking arnica?
I am taking arnica. Maybe I should take it closer to the time I go to sleep. I am going to sleep tonight back in the recliner and then try again in a bed tomorrow night : )
UPDATED FROM Busy mommy
10 days post

I had to lay in bed all day today to make up for...

i had to lay in bed all day today to make up for the swelling yesterday....Housekeeper came today to give my mom an off day lol...guess she needed a brake from me..... dont see why ...lol....she clened the house and helped with a cople other things. Did anyone elses doctor recommend massages for scar tissue?? they give me a free one and then offer packages...considering doing this if it benefits my results.

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Omg girl I just saw ur pics & you look great! Your waist is tiny. I think u & I are about the same with the swelling. The swelling sucks & I think it'll be a while before that's gone. I'm so excited for you though u got a nice result!
Thanks!!! Yes the numbness makes me soooo uncomfortable ... And I can't seem to find the right position... I had like more than 10 pillows and it's frustrating cuz I just wanna cuddle with the hubby and I can't:-(...lol...how long do you think before the swelling is gone??? Oh and about the marble I asked and she said a ear plug would work too... It kinda sounded better than a marble.... Easier to handle
Hey busy mommy....you look fabulous!! Soooooo excited for you! The swelling is the worst!!!! And if youre swollen in those pics....youre gonna be one sexy mommy when the swelling goes down! TGlad to hear you're healing good =) I havent had any massages but I've heard good things about them...they're supposed to really help with swelling too!
Thank you Calgarymomma!!! On thursday I'm scheduling the first massage and then look at pricing... How are u doing???
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