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After a Few Years of Deciding I chose a new me!

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My TT journey started a few years ago. I was a...

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BellaLunaOctober 21, 2011
WORTH IT$8,000

My TT journey started a few years ago. I was a wreck emotionally, stuck in a bad marriage and didn't care much about myself. I focused my time and attention to caring for my 2 children and not caring for myself. I had finally had enough and decided to change all the bad things and make them all positive or as close to that as I could. I got a divorce, got my head on straight and stared to take care of me. I lost weight and got happy but was not happy with my tummy. During both pregnancies I got HUGE I didn't gain much weight but the circumference of my belly was enormous! So, I started doing research and decided that a TT was for me.

I am now 10 days post op and I am loving my new tummy. I wish I had started this process earlier. I have had a pretty easy go of the surgery too. For me the first 4 days being on my back was pretty bad. Then the drain tubes were not my friends. I tore the stitches on one side getting into the car to go home from the surgery center. In turn the drain would leak every time I stood up. My pain has been very tolerable. I took out my pain pump on day two and also stopped taking the Percocet and went to Tylenol as needed. I have been able to stand upright since day two also. I can feel my tummy pull and to compensate I try to move slow. I have yet to have any real setbacks and am optimistic that I will not have any.

I am so pleased with my outcome at 10 days post op that in 3 months from now I know I will be thrilled! I would do this over again in a heartbeat, with only one regret, I should have done this sooner.

BellaLuna's provider

Robert T. Quinn, MD

Robert T. Quinn, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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16 days post op and back to work. Aside from...

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BellaLunaOctober 25, 2011
16 days post op and back to work. Aside from tightness and swelling all is good. My energy seems to be normal and I am in a good mood. Pants don't fit so I am wearing the same pair over and over but, with a cute blouse and different jewelry each day maybe no one will notice. Pain is very minimal, scabs on scar are almost gone, standing, walking, sitting and climbing stars can all be done again. woo hoo!

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Kimmers25
October 25, 2011

Congratulations on taking your life and happiness back!   You have been though a rough time so I am happy you are doing so well now.  

You seem to be handling the first days well and healing nicely.  How impressive that you were able to stand up straight 2 days post op...WOW.  Women would pay to be able to do that.    You will feel the pull in the tummy for a while but this is a good thing.  You want tight with a tummy tuck.  This is a very good thing and only means you have a flat tummy.  

Keep us up to date on your progress and feel free to share the before and after pictures.

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BellaLuna
October 26, 2011
Thanks! I am so happy with my decision to do this and with my outcome. Seems I have not had as rough of a time as many others did. The swelling is the only issues now. It is kicking my a$$ but I know that with my results thus far I will love it when I am past the healing phase and in the bikini phase. (0;
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Alicia
October 25, 2011

Wow, so inspirational BellaLuna. Thanks for sharing your story. I can't wait to see the before and after pictures. Sounds like you've taken life by the wheel and are driving right into happiness.

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BellaLuna
October 26, 2011
Thanks Alicia, it's been a long and bumpy road but things are falling into place and I have never been happier. So glad I did this for ME!
UPDATED FROM BellaLuna

I mentioned that I had lost weight before the TT...

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BellaLunaOctober 26, 2011
I mentioned that I had lost weight before the TT but I failed to mention that it was a 100 pound weight loss.

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Kimmers25
October 26, 2011

Your tummy and scar look beautiful!!   You should be very proud:)   Thank you for posting the pictures.

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BellaLuna
October 26, 2011
You are welcome! I like my scar it's like a badge of courage for all I have been through!
Kimmers25
October 27, 2011

I like your way of  thinking:)

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Alicia
October 27, 2011

What a great and inspiring story. I also love your attitude and perspective. You sound strong and empowered. Thank you for sharing your story so it will live on for others behind you who might not be able to see the happy ending yet. Please keep us updated on your journey.

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BellaLuna
October 28, 2011
Thanks for the comment, I am glad that it will touch others and maybe do a bit of good! I am a whole new me and if I could go from who I was then to who I am now, anyone can! I'm excited for my future now! (-: I will add updates as I go.
Lil_Gunz
October 28, 2011
Congrats on your weight loss and on your new tummy! I am also someone who lost over 100 pds. It's been a long journey. Your tummy looks fabulous. It's 3am and I'm up because I can't sleep anymore in this stupid recliner (I'm 9 days post op) but was looking at review pictures to see if anyone else had swelling similar to mine..You seem to have the exact swelling above the incision line that pools there and creates the look that the tummy is distended. Isn't it frustrating? :)

Congrats again on your journey!
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BellaLuna
October 28, 2011
Lil Guns it is SO frustrating, I still have the swelling in the same areas but the feeling is a lot better now. This is totally normal and I look forward to the day that is goes away! Today is post op day number 18 and I am feeling very good! I survived the work week! wahoo!!!
Kimmers25
October 31, 2011

Yes this is very frustrating and normal for 9 days post op.  Darn swelling.  I looked like the Michilin Man at that stage.  Hang on girlie!!

Lil_Gunz
October 29, 2011
Good to know that it is getting better.. Yay for surviving your work week! I'm headed back to work next week. Though, I have been working from home this week from my recliner. :)
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BellaLuna
October 29, 2011
Oh I wish I could have done that... 3 weeks off would have been perfect. Monday and tuesday were the hardest, wed thur and fri were much better so if you swell more and feel tighter I think it is normal our bodies have to adjust each time we do something new. Take it easy and let me know how your first week back goes for you.
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