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today going to have dog ears remived

  • posted 9 months ago
  • updated 7 months ago
  • Worth It
  • Cost: $10,000
  • Ontario, CA

Had my tummy tuck yesterday and feel great. I am...

  • 24 Aug 2012

Had my tummy tuck yesterday and feel great. I am forty three five foot five and 155 pounds. I also had my neck lipoed . My doctor and his staff were great he even called last night to make sure I was ok and answer any questions I had. The pain on a scale of ten is about a six but I think its so worth it. The bruising looks nasty but I have not worked up the nerve to actually look at my stomach yet. I go back on Monday for my check up and possible have the drain removed.

Drain out four days later No camera to take...

  • 27 Aug 2012
Drain out four days later No camera to take pictures looks horrible all puckered and bruised but I was told this is normal. No pain killers for two days which is great.

Today feel like maybe a little regret for having...

  • 30 Aug 2012
Today feel like maybe a little regret for having surgery. Nothing to do with pain but appearance. The scar that was brought down beside my belly button seems to look worse than before maybe because I am still swollen probably just having an off day

Well today is a little frustrating I have leakage...

  • 2 Sep 2012
well today is a little frustrating I have leakage from my scar in the middle which is like a puss and at the end of my scar there is blood and a nice large tag of skin. No fever keep your fingers crossed that there wont be, I am not in pain and hopefully when I go to the PS on Tuesday he will tell me this is normal. Moods have been a bit down but I have read that is normal.

Really worried about my scar but Dr says its ok I...

  • 5 Sep 2012
really worried about my scar but Dr says its ok I have posted some gruesome pics of it but he says he can fix it all later in his office. Apparently its normal so not to worry ladies if your scar looks like my pics it will look better in the future I am sure

Ttoday I am going to have my dog ears removed and...

  • 5 Oct 2012
Ttoday I am going to have my dog ears removed and discuss why my right the side is still really swollen above the belly button.I will post how the dog ear removal feels as it seems to be something a lot of people get

Dog ears removed this morning under local freezing...

  • 5 Oct 2012
Dog ears removed this morning under local freezing in Dr office was not painful. Need to leave bandaid on for five days. When I get a camera I will update my pictures

Forgot to mention the pictures of my scars that...

  • 6 Oct 2012
Forgot to mention the pictures of my scars that look really bad well my scar turned out great no revision needed just the dog ears
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Letty10 5 Oct 2012
What is doggie ears?
Sadie12345 5 Oct 2012
Flaps of skin at the end of the scar that stick up
Sadie12345 5 Oct 2012
I am awesome had dog ears removed this morning and currently going thru swell hell but look hot doing it lol
sexysoulsister 5 Oct 2012
Thanks for the update. It helps to read about everyone's experiences, perfect, with hiccups, revisions, bruises, swelling, and dog ears.
mara1501 5 Oct 2012
hope all goes well today!!!
sexysoulsister 5 Oct 2012
How is your scar coming along? Are you having a revision?
ElenaCali 22 Sep 2012
Sorry to hear you are stIll in pain and discomfort. Who did your surgery? The pics you posted look like your incision is open, that isn't natural to happen. Please check with our doctor or call an ER just for curiosity. I am not an expert but certainly need to play safe, that's all!
mh0118 3 Sep 2012
I didn't find the c section painful either non of twooo... I actually was cleaning 3days after I know that's crazy but I can't stay stilll for toooo long.. that's y im kinda scare of the tt bcuz I can't stay still
Sadie12345 3 Sep 2012
That's my problem too. Today I have some leaking from the scar so I am trying not to do anything but you can only watch so many movies lol
mh0118 3 Sep 2012
I see u posted that a tt is similar to a c section if you don't mind elaborating a little I had to c sections last year one jan and the other in december I did great with both heeled quickly walked quickly just want to know what to do expect when I do my tt in dec. happy healing and congrats on making it to the flat side.
Sadie12345 3 Sep 2012
I find the pain similar and moving around helps. I didn't find the c section to be all that painful and tt feels the same. I think some people have better pain tolerance
Sadie12345 28 Aug 2012
sorry the pictures are upside down and sideways new to this posting stuff. Just had my first shower and I feel great as you might notice I have a scar beside my bellybutton I was hoping he would have been able to get it under the belly button but I am still happy
Sadie12345 28 Aug 2012
I feel awesome!!!!!! I had two c sections and this is pretty much the same. Trying to get a ccamera to post some pictures
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 27 Aug 2012

How are you doing girlie??  Please send me an update.

Sadie12345 24 Aug 2012
Will post after pictures on monday

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