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TT Yesterday!!!! - Orlando, FL
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6 weeks post op appointment was today. I'm...
WORTH IT$7,500
6 weeks post op appointment was today. I'm actually hitting the six week mark in two days, but that's ok. I no longer have to wear the compression garmet. The drive home my tummy felt funny without the garmet. It almost feels as if my muscles are re-stretching out, but apparently that is normal. My 2 drain tube sites aren't completely healed, but they are getting better. The nurse removed 3 stitches that were kind of making the drain sites inflamed a bit. Posting 6 week post op pics. My belly button is so cute, I LOVE IT. It looks so natural and I think it's perfect. Dr. Soto did an absolutely fantastic job, better than I expected. Ladies, if you are not sure, do it!!!!!! I have ZERO regrets. It was worth every ounce of pain!!!!
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3 weeks post op: went back to work this week. I...
3 weeks post op: went back to work this week. I work for a library and am on my feet 8 hours a day, 3 days a week. I can sit for (2) 15 breaks and a 30 minute lunch. My binder was snug at the beginning of the day but after three hours on my feet the binder was so tight from all the swelling. I am now taking ibuprofen and (still) taking Bromelain to help reduce swelling. Hopefully the swell hell will slowly dissipate. I can't wait for week 6 to arrive to get this binder OFF, ugh!!
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January 3, 2011
Hi Nancy,
The first two weeks back to work are the worst. Your body just needs to adjust to the new activity. During your breaks and lunch lick your feet up and ice the tummy.
January 6, 2011
I am so happy for you. You look amazing!!! I can't wait till I'm taking my pix. My surgery is on the 20th It took me several years to get the courage to finally have this procudre done and reading your post gave me that little push I needed.
Again, you look amazing.
Again, you look amazing.
January 11, 2011
Mrs. Tree, I am so excited for you. You have no idea how much your stomach will improve. I saw alot of pictures on here before I actually had my surgery, but never imagined mine would turn out so good. My pics are only 1 week post op. I've gotten tiny-er, lol, in the last few weeks. I will take more pics at 6 weeks post op when I can take off this binder garmet for good. GREAT LUCK TO YOU and your surgery. You'll love it =)
January 11, 2011
Thank you Nancy. I can't wait to see your New pix. believe it or not I made my final decision about having the surgery after I had read your post and seen your pix.
January 14, 2011
Mrs. Tree, I'm glad this site helped you decide. It helped me decide too!! Your post says that you have an appt on the 20th. Is that Jan 20th? If so.. GOOD LUCK!! I go back next week for my 6 week post op so I'll post pics then. I'm happy for you.
January 14, 2011
Hey Nancy, yes my date is the 20th of this month that's next Thursday. How are you feeling? Are you finally standing straight up and are you able to do a full 8 hours at work? I can't wIt to see your 6 week pix.
January 14, 2011
Im doing fantastic. Yes, I'm back to work and the 8 hour shifts are back to normal. No more tiredness. My back does not hurt at all. Actually, nothing hurts. Thank goodness. The only time I notice swelling in my abdomen is when I eat alot of salt products, so I've been trying to steer clear of those. Honestly I don't think I'd notice the swelling if it weren't for this binder/garmet that is skin tight. I've been walking daily too. Hopefully I can go back to working out soon. I know I won't be able to work my abs this soon from what I've read, but hopefully the rest of my body. I am down 2 pants sizes already. I can't believe it. It hasn't even been a full 6 weeks yet. I go back to dr on Tuesday & hopefully will be rid of this binder forever!! Good luck to you. I'm sure you will do fine!! I'm excited for you. It was the best decision for me! I have ZERO regrets!!
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2 weeks post op today. I got my 2nd drain out...
2 weeks post op today. I got my 2nd drain out yesterday. It was painless. I'm still wearing my binder garmer ast tight as possible. I'm feeling great. Shopping for Christmas and taking walks around the neighborhood. I still get tired quicker than normal and my back aches a bit, but nothing terrible. For all you women who are not sure if they should do,I say GO FOR IT!! My expereince was so much more scary in my head than it was in real life. It was SO much easier than I had imagined!!
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December 25, 2010
I have Dr. Soto as my PS as well. I saw him in November for a consult and I go back in March for my second consult. However, I already booked my pre-op and surgery! So excited.
December 26, 2010
I bet you are excited!! My excitement outweighed my fear when it came to surgery day. I was so excited!! It will all be worth it! Good luck! Keep us updated...
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Nancy you look so amazing!
just wondering how you're doing? Have any new pix to share?