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63 Days Post Op and doing well.

UPDATED FROM Mytime2shine

Hello everyone, it's been awhile since I have...

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Mytime2shine
WORTH IT$13,500
Hello everyone, it's been awhile since I have posted an update. I am feeling almost back to normal, but i still feel as though I have a long way to go. I have lost a total of 17 pounds and feel really good about that. I still have some residual swelling but I am hoping that will subside in the coming months. I have appt with my PS in a month so I will ask him if I am developing dog ears on both sides and will also ask about the residual swelling. I took my first spinning class on Saturday and it was wonderful. I took it easy but it felt wonderful. Overall, I am so happy that I had a tummy tuck, I feel youthful and healthy and I just love my new body. I am considering getting my implants redone but that won't happen for a year or so. Well ladies I am hoping all of you are healing well and feeling great! I will update again when I see my PS in a month. Until then, take care and be blessed :-)

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Michael Chiaramonte, MD

Michael Chiaramonte, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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G
August 5, 2012
Hi MyTime2Shine,
How are you doing? Your post-op pics show terrific results. Did your family in the other state(s) ever find out about your surgery? I imagine trying to keep your children from blurting something out in the future could be a challenge. I hope you're doing well and happy with the results!
S
February 6, 2014
How was the anesthesia? I just met with him today and I am SO scared to be put under. You just here all these stories. Did you do general or IV? What was it like going down? Thanks!
UPDATED FROM Mytime2shine

Hello all, Well I thought I needed to check in...

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Mytime2shine
Hello all,

Well I thought I needed to check in with you all since it's been awhile. I am doing very well. I am still healing. Had a bit of swelling last night and could not get into my comfy zone. Today I am 34 days post op and I can honestly say I am feeling really good. I had a home where my seroma was and I am very happy to say that it is closing more and more each day. I just keep gauze on it and it's kept very clean. Not many people has seen me at this point. Just focused on healing and keeping my children entertained for the summer. I still have a bit of swelling at the lipo sites and still sore but not bad. I can live with it until it subsides. I have not done any shopping at all just yet. Holding off until most of the swelling goes down. I do want to poit out that my body looks totally different in a good way. I have lost weight but have yet to get on the scale. I don't know what size I wore before surgery because I always wore medium yoga pants or workout clothing mostly everywhere but I will say I am about a size 8 or 6 and I am happy with that. I was cleared by my doc to do some light walking but when I tried I was in a bit of pain so I think I will pace myself on returning back to my workouts. No gym just yet. I am eating clean for the mist part and I know now that I have went through my surgery, it's more of a lifestyle change than before I had my surgery. I am completely, without a doubt elated about my results. My surgeon is just awesome! My hubby said I was back to my original hot body, not certain if I am there yet by I will take the compliment and run with it! Lol! Well all just wanted to check is to let you know how I am doing. Super happy with my results! Have a wonderful day everyone and happy healing!

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B
June 25, 2012
It sounds like everythign is moving in the rigt direction for you
Still sore from the Lipo sights ? That is discouraging
I know mine are still sore now but I'm only 17 days PO so I sure hope
soreness doesn't last that long but anyhooHappy healing to you and thanks for the update
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B
June 25, 2012
Glad you are doing well and getting back to normal with everything!
I
June 25, 2012
So glad to hear you are taking care of yourself and going at it slow. I just started walking at a moderate pace for about a mile last week. It feels good to get out there but I'm in no hurry to do much more yet. I will be seven weeks PO in a few days. Can't wait to hear how shopping goes for you. Just know it will be a huge success for you!
M
June 25, 2012
Thanks ladies, it's a long road to complete recovery but I am hopeful that I will get back to a normal physical state. I guess the older I am the longer it takes for me to heal. I should clarify that my lipo sites are still tender. I still have a little discomfort when I sleep on my leftside but overall I am feeling good. I am in awe of how my body is just shrinking. My seroma is still oozing a bit but overall looks good. I do still feel a bit more tired in the evenings and I know when I have overdone it. My body tells me to knock it off and go to sleep! Lol! I am completely thrilled with my results thus far. It can only get better from here! Sending lots of love and hugs to all my fellow tummy tuck sisters out there who are on their journeys. Happy healing ladies!
MB
July 11, 2012
I am hanging on to hope...I have my consultation set for 23 July I firmly believe I am going to get it done. My husband constantly lowers my self esteem on big tummy side, I insist I want this and deserve this I know I can not afford it.....sad "mommie of my three sons"
UPDATED FROM Mytime2shine

Hello everyone, had my 4 week post op check up...

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Mytime2shine
Hello everyone, had my 4 week post op check up today. All is healing well and I am feeling pretty darn great! I really want you all to know that my PS is AMAZING, such a good man overall. For those of you in the DC area looking for a qualified and very skilled PS, look no further. Dr. C. And his staff will get you in to consult with him and the next thing you know, your proceedure of choice will be done. I do nit have to go back to see him for another two months. I was like awe, I will miss seeing him. It's always nice to be in good company. Well that's about it for today. Life is mostly back to normal. I can start doing some very light workouts so I think I will give myself a mother week then I'm back at the gym for life. Happy Healing all and God Bless!

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