Finally, one hot mama! - Pennsylvania

I was asked to update my pictures. I had a revision to both ends of my scar in December of 2011. My doctor was fabulous there were no extra charges other than buying an antibiotic and some pain meds. He was even happier than I was with the revision. Of course I am back to waiting for the scar to heal. If you look at my updated pics you can barely see the old scar bumping into the new one. My Obgyn even commented on what a great job he did on my incisions especially on my breasts. I am so happy that I did this for myself.

It has been awhile since I posted here. What a rollercoaster this experience has been. You are so excited, nervous, and impatient about going in for the surgery. Then the day arrives. I remember being so calm the night before and the morning of surgery. I have never wanted anything so much for myself. The pain was well worth it but it does seem to linger in certain areas. I still do not feel my abs are ready to be worked out although my PS told me yesterday to go for it. I think I still baby myself sitting up but it pulls and is uncomfortable. I still feel an occasional hot, tingly, "hurting" sensation in my backside where they did my lipo.
I was really doing well applying my silicone tape and wearing my panty girdle 24/7. I also continued to wear my bra from surgery everynight. As of last night I am no longer having to do any of that. Which is good because I did not wear it Sun night. I had such a bad attitude. I am such an impatient person.

So I got a new gel to apply called Scarfade. I have to price it because the PS gave me a sample and now I need to order it on my own. I am so happy to be on the downside of this. I just have to give it all more time. The scars on my breast have flattened and my nipples look very normal finally (just like the PS said they would). I thought they were too pointy. Now I have to wait for the ends of my scars on my hips to do the same thing. If they don't within the year he promised to fix it for me and make it right. He keeps telling me to give it time. Well I will do my best to wait it out! My before and after pics at the surgeon really took me by surprise. What an improvement. I am so happy I did this!

I am 6 weeks post op and feeling pretty good. I still get tired but it is not as intense and should subside soon. I really miss being on this site as much as I was because it is such a great support system.

I wanted to put some pics of my scars up today. While I am happy with my results I am anxious with the ends of my scars and have said so on some of my posts here and to others. Some of the pics make them look worse than I actually feel they are but I would like some input. The PS says they will lay flat after a few months. Only time will tell and I have not asked him to fix anything as he has assured me they will lie flat. In his defense my skin tone is awful. I am very pale and the right side ended right in one of my huge wide stretch marks. I only have the stretch marks on my hips and butt left. there are none left on my stomach YAY! My scar in the front looks really good and is very flat just the very ends are what bothers me. Can't wait for them to fade more. I do use my silicone tape from the PS and the ends do lay flatter in the morning after being under the tape all day. Still thrilled with the girls and I like catching a glimpse in the mirror and not seeing that belly.