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On the Road to Becoming Flawless - Milwaukee, WI

UPDATED FROM Nenee098
28 days post

It is like 3 am in the morning!! I can't believe I...

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It is like 3 am in the morning!! I can't believe I am still woke!! lol I figured I would go ahead an do an update before I go to bed... I am 4 weeks and 1 day post op as of now!! Yea!! Time is flying by for me a little bit ...I am not in any pain and have not been since I was 5 days post op. Nor have I been taking any pain meds since then.. I still have a quite a bit of swelling still! But this week I have been experiencing what I believe as some you ladies call it "Swell Hell" . I have not been letting it bother me much but I do hope it goes down by next weekend lol I am having a birthday party then.... I have been doing the massages and Vitamin E oil on my scar & tummy so lets see how things go with that....I am liking how things are looking as far as my tummy and scar! The scabs have been peeling off as I do the treatment everyday so don't be alarmed when you look at my pics!! lol Other than the swelling everything is going well.. I still do my motherly duties but I do try to take it easy still because I still kind of find my self being tired quite a bit but that is improving! I am posting pics that you been waiting for me to do..lol It is just hard for me to do it myself but I did it the best I could so you all can see them good.. For me it's a big improvement but I hope I can improve my results more with exercise when I can start doing them..And of course it may also start to improve when this swelling goes down as well!!! I am not as lucky as some of you ladies whom I see be flat and can't even tell they swollen right away... I know we all are different and there are other factors involved so in the mean time all I can do is wait .. Patience is a Virtue!! Happy Healing Ladies!!

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Philip L. Sonderman, MD

Philip L. Sonderman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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I would like to say first of all I love him. He is very nice and caring. He takes the time to make sure he has answered all your questions and that you feel comfortable. He also does his best make sure you satisfied!!! I also like that he called me later on that evening to check on me and gave me more info on my do's and don't's. If I ever needed any other surgeries done I go back in a heart beat and I definitely would recommend to anyone I know whom was or is seeking cosmetic/reconstructive surgery!!

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Nenee- Hun you are just in swell hell, I swear this week was the worst for it, but I am hoping that means it is going to get better now, you look super, you can tell in your clothes how super you look, it is a long slow wait that is for sure, I want you to focus on feeling good for you party next weekend, you deserve it!!!
Hey Be!!!
Thank you so much!! I hope the swelling does get better... It seems to be getting a little better though!! Yes I am loving trying and wearing old and new clothes!! I also bought new undies to when my Dr. took off my bandage on my scar!! :) I will try my best to focus on my party which I have no choice I have to finish getting the Decor and food within the next few days!!! Stay in touch Hun!!! I hope things is starting to look up for you to hun!!! You still look great despite your challenges you been faced with..
Girl, I feel you on the swelling. I can't tell sometimes if I am swollen or if its just my result. Its so frustrating! I will be glad to get out of swell HELL!
Your tummy is looking pretty awesome. The scar is really nice and thing. You should be extremely happy with your results. Congrats on hitting the 4 week mark.
Thank you Kay!!!
Your tummy looks great too!! I hope all is going well with your healing!!! Stay in touch!!

You look good!!!   That darn swelling will take a while to go away so be patient.  You are going to be tired for a few weeks so just rest when needed.  Soon you will be back to your old self and feeling wonderful:)

Hugs

Thanks Kimmers!! I will definitely be glad when this is over.. So I can really get back to normal!!! I hope all is well with you I haven't seen you in awhile!!! Hugs**

Oh I am here girl!!  Hang on tight because time goes by quickly and soon you will be all healed up.   Are you getting ready for summer??

Hey Kimmers!!!
I am trying to hang in there but this swelling driving me crazy! Lol It's not the swell hell it is flat when I get up but by the mid day and night I be swollen lol You know I haven't even thought to much about o guess I been to focused on my healing process

The swelling is the worst part!!  I do now how frustrating this is but you can do it!!  This will not beat you.  You got is girl so hang in there and focus on the summer ahead.

Hey Kimmers!!
I am experiencing the same swelling issue you had...Where I wake flat but after maybe an 1hr or 2hr I swell up..Which is kind discouraging because I look pregnant then :( Help!!! I need your advice and encouragement!!!

I am sorry Hun:(   What you need to do is ride this out.  When you swell the best thing you can do is kick those feet up if you can and use cold packs.  It does help in some of the discomfort.  Your body will heal at it's own pace and mine was slow as a turtle.  Unfortunately we can't rush the healing process.  Also make sure to watch your sodium intake and processed foods.  They will not help this situation one bit.  And are you drinking enough water?  

 

Keep your chin up and know that this shall pass and life will get back to normal.  Try to focus ahead to the end result.  I know you will get there but it will just take some time.  You can do this girlie!   

Also make sure to wear comfortable clothing.  Anything tight in the middle is horrible when you swell.

I am sending lots of hugs your way my friend:)

xoxox

Hey Kimmers..
I know I can't rush it but I remember reading about your healing process and you went thru the same thing. I guess it just discourages me and make me think am I ever going to be flat.....Anywho thanks for the hugs I really needed them. Also I have been drinking tons of water and I heard to watch out my sodium intake so I been trying my best with that. I can tell I went down in weight cause my clothes are loose now lol Matter of fact all them... Lol so comfy clothes is not a problem...

Hang in there darlin:(  I did go through the exact same thing and can tell you it gets better each month for the first year.

We are here for you!

Thank you Kimmers!!! I know I can count on you for advice!!! You are such a doll!!!

Ahhh thank you:)  I am here for you girl:)

Neene, I called you back several times and no answer. Anyway your healing nicely. I'm having the same swell hell problem just like you. I hope it goes down soon. Anyway call or text me.
I am so sorry I have been busy plus we talked yesterday so you know all about it... But I will keep in touch more often!!
Hey there! You look great! How are you feeling now that you are over a month post op?
Thank you!!! I feeling pretty good I still have the swelling going on other than I am great!!
UPDATED FROM Nenee098
20 days post

I am 3 weeks today!!! I had a post op appointment...

I am 3 weeks today!!! I had a post op appointment Wednesday. My Ps took derma bond tape off of my scar. I longer have wear that bulky binder!!!! I was told to get a spanx girdle and wear that daily for about 3 more weeks. I have to take some pic of scar and tummy. Not to much has changed because their still is some swelling which is to be expected...I have been trying old clothes and new clothes and I am lovin my new look!!! I order a new sexy dress for my birthday party!! I am so ready to show of my new body.. I will be looking into to some gym memberships so I can start exercising and toning up when my 6 weeks is up!! Happy Healing to everyone!! Remember to take one day at a time!!

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Hye hun, glad you are doing well!! Cant wait to see the new pics!!! Happy Birthday coming!! Enjoy that day in your new clothes and new bod!
Hey Be!!
My birthday is on the 9 th of April!! lol But I am having a party next weekend... I seen you was down lately!!! I hate to hear that hun!!! You are in my prayers!! So hope things start looking up soon!! Matter a fact it will!!! ** huggs
You should be very happy because your tummy is looking awesome! Wow girl, what a difference. Enjoy your new body and live it up!
Thank you Specialkay!!!
It is very big difference..lol but I have been definitely enjoying my new box and wear clothes without rolls hanging. I am 3 weeks 3 days post op now so have 3 more weeks to wear a girdle which I can't wait...
U look amazing girl!!!! I also have 6 kids but no twins tho lol my tummy was lookin like urs also an I'm so glad that I was finally able to get my TT an I jus kno it will all be worth it in the end!!!! I jus hate tha SWELL HELL!!!!!
Thank you Denell!!!
I seen your pics you look great !!!! And u right it will definitely be worth it in the end!! Just try not to focus so much on the swelling..Let your before pictures be your motivation..
Wow u look. Great!!
Thank you!!! Tmonie
I seen your pics and read your story!! You look great!!! But seen you said you have a dog ear that you are about to have removed... How is that done?? Do you go the hospital or is that done in the office??
its done in the office. they just inject you with a local anesthetic and cut it off!
oh ok!! sounds scary but hey.... You look great!!! At what point did you noticed the dog ear??
i noticed them about two months out. the smaller you shrink the more noticeable they are!
Oh ok!!
I had a little concern but I will wait and continue to watch until my next appointment in July...You look great though!! keep in touch I would like to know how things go for you!!!
Thanks and i will!
You looked great. I think I will have to have that done. Sounds scary but with all I have been through, I think I can handle that!
Only thing that stung was the numbing medicine he injected the rest of the procedure was a breeze!
UPDATED FROM Nenee098
13 days post

Well today I am 2 weeks post op!!! I feel pretty...

Well today I am 2 weeks post op!!! I feel pretty good.. I have been of my pain since I was 5 days post op. I still have some swelling but I believe each week it gets better. I got both drain removed at my first post op appointment and that was March 7...And what a relief that was because they end up being nuisance to me! I am just starting to walk standing up straight this week also but when I swell I do become hunched over a little bit. But otherwise everything is good!! Happy Healing everyone!!!

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Wow, your tummy looks amazing! Big difference. Happy Healing!
Hey special Kay!!
Thank you so much!!! It was very a dramatic change and I just love it swollen and all...lol But you know my last 3 is what really made me look like I did.. Because before them my tummy wasn't as near that bad!! lol The twin pregnancy was my "BIG BANG" for my poor tummy lol But I seen your pics to and you look Fabulous!!!!
Nenee- Glad you are doing well, I so feel ya on the spanx, I was like OMG I cant wait to not have to wear a freaking girdle all the time, now looks like I will be wearing them again, oh well at least now it is temporary! I am finally feeling better I want this last drain out then I think I will feel really good, tomorrow is 14 days I am praying it will come out! The weather has been a bonus here, I know I just want to jump up and have fun but instead it is like 20 minutes to get out of bed, but I keep thinking take my time now and it will all be worth it forever going forward!!!
Hey Be!!
Yeah you will start to still better when you get that last drain out.. I know I did they was driving me crazy!!! lol Yeah wearing the girdle is only temporary but I have been wearing them for years I am just ready!! But I have no choice but I have to wait... I am 14 days post op today and pretty much back to normal... Our weather here has be a plus also but I still try to take it easy and do the right things so things do go bad for me because I am having a birthday party in April so I want to be in good shape!!
Yep today is my 2 weeks, wish I was better drain wont come out til Monday, but its OK, rather wait a few days then have a problem, just ready to enjoy life again!!! But this old bod is not cooperating so going to listen and do what I have to! Its been a long journey these 2 weeks!
Be...It has been a long journey!! I know you will be glad to get that drain out!!! I go to my Dr. appointment on Wednesday I will finally get to see my scar... I got out again with my boo bear Saturday & Sunday. I feel better but I would feel even better when I won't have to wear this bulky binder... Well I hope all is well ...Keep me updated!!
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