Afraid to Be Excited, This Belly is Just Too Big!! - Huntington, WV

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Day 13.... First pair of panties in 15 years!!!

  • 18 Jul 2013
  • 13 days post
Wow, I finally fit into panties and they don't roll off. Still swollen, still with my BFF, the drain :)

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  • 15 Jul 2013
  • 10 days post
Here are today's photos, day 10. Please forgive obvious typos in my previous review, I am updating on an iPhone and it kinda just puts words when you don't want them! I have emailed real self for corrections!! Lol

Day 10.....Best Day in Years!!

  • 15 Jul 2013
  • 10 days post
Today was such a wonderful day. I went back to the lab (IM a research assistant) to see everyone today. I didn't tell anyone I was having surgery. They were shocked when I walked in. Lets just say that my changes are soooo dramatic and beautiful, they knew it wasn't weight watchers. I went to Dr. Spindel today, and he took out the stitches in my belly button, which by the way looks perfect, and the rest of the sutures from the incision line. I've been feeling wonderful, no pain meds, more energy than before not less, and the swelling is still the only minor problem I'm having. I'm not that sore anymore. My bruises are fading fast. I can stand completely upright. Last night I had some swelling in the mons pubis area, but figured out quickly the binder is the culprit. I've now switches to spanx shorts that come up to under the breast line. TOTAL relief and swelling went down fast. The drain stays. The color has changed to a dark plum wine color and slowed down alot. Getting about 75cc total for 24 hours. I happen to like my drain, I surely want all I can get out of my body. I love my updated pics!!!!!

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Dr. Michael Spindel
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  • 27 Jun 2013

Dr. Spindel is not just a plastic surgeon. There is a true art in his work. This is a skill that can't be learned from a book, or the best of medical schools. It's something that some of these plastic surgeons are just born with. I am so thankful that I found him and chose him to do my surgery. My problems were so extensive, I truly didn't believe there was a doctor out there that could help me. He completely changed my life, and I will be forever thankful. He was always straight forward about what he could do for me, but never arrogant or discouraging. He was just a great, down to earth guy who wears a totally cool ear ring. He had a great sense of humor, and always paid attention and made sure I had all my questions answered to the best of his ability. His nurse MJ is the best. I always felt wonderful and well taken care of from the beginning of this journey. Anyone who has the great fortune of having this wonderful person involved in their body transformations will be forever thankful. My mother loved his work so much that she has had a consult with him for a breast reduction after years of fear of having it done. He truly possesses a gift.