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4 months update and pics
UPDATED FROM Yennie123
2 years post
10 months PO - BA and lipo to the arms/ before and now comparison photos
Yennie123September 2, 2014
WORTH IT$9,300
Here are two photos, one was before my BA and the other is now. I think I went too big and do regret it, especially because my bigger boob is now wayyy bigger and more noticeable especially from a side profile. I think I look matronly, definately not my goal. I plan to get a revision and replace the implant of my bigger breast to 100 cc less, bringing it to 325 cc with a lift hopefully that will make a difference.
UPDATED FROM Yennie123
8 months post
I am 4 months PO, I am struggling to lose weight,...
Yennie123April 3, 2013
I am 4 months PO, I am struggling to lose weight, my goal is 15 more lbs, I've lost about 13 since the surgery. As you can see not much change, I am enjoying wearing just about anything I want and not feeling self conscious about my tummy. It is still a bit round and I am still swelling, especially by the afternoon. I'm hoping that by losing the rest of this weight I will be completely flat. I still feel numbness around my incision and on my back where he did the lipo. I still have pain when I move a certain way from the muscle repair, also when i stretch, and sometimes I still feel some pulling. I have not been doing any ab work because of that. Patience is what everyone says and I'm finding out that they are right. I can do anything, I'm back to normal except for those few minor nuisances, but I can live with that until my body heals completely. Healing vibes to all, keep strong, it does get better slowly, but surely.
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Melisrw78
April 4, 2013
Hey yennie! Sounds about where I am too at 3 1/2 mo po. I've put on weight but I think inactivity from recovery plays a huge role. Your looking awesome! I saw someone on here a yr half out who had the same triangular bb incision as you and ill be damned if it didn't look perfect. Once the darkness faded it looked like the most natural post Tt bb I've ever seen. I couldn't help but think of your uncertainty of yours at first. You'll lose those last 15 in no time! Xoxox
Yennie123
April 4, 2013
thank you! I have hope and I have started back to my spinning classes, this fat is coming off! I didn't go through all this for nothin' !
April 4, 2013
Hello sistah what did u put on your incision once u took the steri strips off. I had a tummy tuck on march 21st. ...the swelling is the worst for me.
Originally I was suppose to get a bbl but instead opted out for a TT per the doctors recommendation
April 4, 2013
Hi,
I started using Mederma as soon as the PS said I could, I used it for about 3 weeks, then started using silicone strips, bought them at Amazon, but you can find them in your local drug store, used those fo 6 weeks and now I'm using bio oil. Not sure what is working or not, my scar is flat, but still a little dark. I'm gonna keep using bio oil till I run and and then going back to Mederma. The silicone strips were a pain, they would roll off and then I had to wash every night and put them back on in the morning. I really didn't see much difference in those 6 weeks that I wore them. Hope you'll be able to go back and get your bbl. I will be getting a BA w/ lift plus lipo to my arms, hopefully in August. I hope the recovery for that is much easier the the TT. Happy healing!
April 13, 2013
i think chica your lookin absolutely wonderful!
flat,and no more as it used to look! IMO your lookin fantastico chica,
hola.
and i love you in ur nice blk jeans! i can't wait.
Your healing IMO within just few months(4) nicely again JMHO,so cheer up! it is goin to only get more smooth out,and your incision(scar)IMO is no where near as many i've seen worse,and yours is not bad IMO your lookin awesome!
Slowly but surely trust me,your going to see what your awaiting to see,but imo you look awesome!
god bless u.
adios!
~SexxxiFlat~StomachCertified in 2013~
August 14, 2014
Wow your pictures are great! What happened with the "dog ear" did you go back in to get it fixed? Did your incisions heal on its own? I'm using bio oil stated last week, two times a day! My belly button looks great & I don't think u have the dog ear thing! Why was your incision higher on one side vs the other? Did your ps give you a reason? Thanks for looking at my profile & commenting! I need to surround myself with RS women who have completed the recovery!
UPDATED FROM Yennie123
7 months post
3/1/13- Today I complete 3 months PO. I can tell...
Yennie123March 1, 2013
3/1/13- Today I complete 3 months PO. I can tell you that my recovery hasn't been bad, it has all been manageable. I am not 100% yet, I am still swelling, parts of my tummy are still numb, as well as parts of my lower back where he did the lipo. My results are not what I expected, but I'm dealing with it. I think the lipo is uneven, there are parts of my tummy where you can see there was more fat left, as well as on my thighs, one sticks out further than the other, also due to the lipo. My bra line was also lipoed and I think its starting to look the same, I have a little bulge on my right side that sticks out, and I told him I wanted this gone. Sometimes when I sit down you can really see my round tummy, and at times I still get a little muffin top, depends on the time of day. All in all, I believe it is due to swelling, so this gives me hope. However, I did lose about 12-16 lbs, again depends on the day of the week and time I weight myself, I'm flactuating between 132-135. My starting weight the night after the surgery was 148. He says he took about 6 lbs of tummy and fat from the lipo. I am barely starting to be able to use my stomach muscles with very little pain, up until a week ago I couldn't do that because they hurt. He did muscle repair, and this was probably the discomfort/pain that has taken longer to go away. All other pain, was pretty much gone by the 2nd week when they took the drains out. My tummy feels hard, kinda like when you are pregnant. It bothers me that is not flatter because I think with the weight loss it should be completely flat, I can only wonder what it would look like if I hadn't lost anything. Well not going to worry about that. I had promised myself to start changing my eating habits and start my exercise routine full force as soon as I could to make up for the results I didn't get. However, I have zero motivation to go to the gym, and I am struggling to keep my diet in check so that I don't gain any weight. I would hate to have spent all this money only to end up fat again. Mind you , I am 4'11" so for me 115-120 lbs would be ideal. At 148, I was very heavy and overweight for my height. I really want to get down to 120, I have scheduled my BA with lipo to the arms for August 22nd. I have two months to get on the ball and be where I need to be before my next surgery. I hope this helps ladies.
- Be realistic about your expectations
-Recovery, - prepare for the worst and hope for the best
-Be ready to make lifestyle changes that will enhance your results, if you were not already doing it. This is me, I wasn't mentally prepared to make the changes needed to enhance my results or to even keep my results.
-Make sure you have your support system, spouse, significant other or close friends, you will need them for the emotional roller coaster you are about to get on.
God bless!
- Be realistic about your expectations
-Recovery, - prepare for the worst and hope for the best
-Be ready to make lifestyle changes that will enhance your results, if you were not already doing it. This is me, I wasn't mentally prepared to make the changes needed to enhance my results or to even keep my results.
-Make sure you have your support system, spouse, significant other or close friends, you will need them for the emotional roller coaster you are about to get on.
God bless!
Replies (3)
March 1, 2013
Since you went down 10-12 pounds and many of your pics show a super flat tummy it's got to be the swelling. I hope the garment helps!
March 1, 2013
Thanks! I stopped using the garments my PS issued at about 2 weeks, because they were not tight enough, I bought my own at JCP. I stopped using them alltogether at about 6 weeks. I occassionally will wear one to sleep when I am very swollen in the evenings. But, for the most part I'd rather do without them. I love your results by the way : )
March 1, 2013
I know its hard not to judge our results so early but give it time. Those imperfections you see may be gone in 3 months from now. I personally think you look awesome!
March 1, 2013
Thank you! I love your scar, its so thin and straight! Mine is coming along, it does bulge out somewhat on the sides, I'm tryng to be patient. I am enjoying buying new clothes and looking really great in them. In the end that's all that matters, I don't stand in the closet anymore trying to figure out how to hide my prego looking tummy. I can throw on anything and feel confident in it. And that's the reason I went through this surgery, so I am looking at the bright side most of the time : )
March 2, 2013
Thanks I have silicone strips on it so it makes it look better. Isn't it great putting on clothes and not seein the cling to the tum? I bought a new short today and the salesperson just kept saying over and over how perfectly the short fit me and I can't tell you how good that made me feel. Xoxoxox
March 26, 2013
You really look good to me. I'm sure it's very hard when you want results faster and what I'm reading from everyone it's 4+ months before things really seem to even out. Too bad you didn't have the support you needed at home so you had a little more time to take it easy before having to get right back to cleaning and having people over. I'm hoping I have everything planned enough so I can rest and relax as I need and not have to jump back into life as soon as you did. I know my hubby isn't thrilled with me having this surger on Thursday and he'll be here for me thru Sun. then he'll be back to hauling corn (he's a farmer) unless he gets done. He's not big on doing the finer house work so I will have to overlook alot of things or I'll be a nag. No one likes a nag and I really need him right now since my kids are grown and have busy work/family lives so not much help. My Mother is in Florida and I don't want her to know until she comes home-don't need her to worry. I do have a friend who's not working and has offered to help I may take her up on it come Monday when hubby leaves me home alone if I'm not feeling capable of taking care of everything by myself by then. Take care, I think you look great and it sounds like you're feeling better about the whole process now.
March 26, 2013
thank you for the compliment. I'm one of those people who can't stand to sit still when there's a mess around. I'm so used to doing everything on my own, I hate asking for help, even if I'm overwhelmed and grumpy because of it. Would you believe I drove my daughter to the bus stop on day 2 after my surgery? it's only a 5 min drive from my house, but still, I could've asked my son, but I didn't want to wake him. In any case, the first week you will tire easily and sleep a whole lot. Take your friend up on the offer to help you, believe me you will need it. I had a friend come over and sweep and mop for me, that was a total God-send for me. Getting on and off your bed or sofa will be the hardest, get yourself a cane or something to help support you if you are going to be left alone, I had one and a step stool for my bed, it was extremely helpful those first few days, it is very painful getting up from a sitting or sleeping position, and double that if you will be having any lipo to the back, that was the worst pain of all. It won't bother you when you are laying down or sitting still, its only when you try to get up or change positions. Even walking isn't so bad, just very tiring. Good luck, praying that all goes smoothly for you. God bless!
March 26, 2013
Thank-you. I'm a planner so I think I've thought of everything. I have a hospital bed being delivered in the morning and a recliner in the living room where the tv is (which I'm not a big TV watcher) and my husband put handicap railing on the bathroom toilet. I also have a shower chair and will have him help me with that. He's a farmer hauling corn right now but will be done within a few days so he'll be with me Thurs-Sun and if I need help I have a friend who can stay while he's gone. I plan to be lazy....hope it works out.
March 27, 2013
you do have everything planned out! you'll be just fine, I was worried because of my age and my health, I have one good lung and the other is pretty much useless. So, this was a major decision for me, I went through it after a year of my pulmonary dr. monitoring me and finally giving me the ok. The pain is manageable, I think the best thing to do is follow dr.'s orders for your recovery and the rest will take care of itself. Will be thinking of you, please keep us updated : )
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