POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews
10 Months Post Op
UPDATED FROM Jamby
Sooooo...all you ladies who got their TT almost a...
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Sooooo...all you ladies who got their TT almost a year ago...how are you doing? I notice from posts that some of you are super happy with the results, while others are in the "happy in some areas" with their results. What I have noticed is that my sides sure have widened. What the heck? I did not get lipo on any area, just the TT, but my hips and waist are definitely expanding. I am unsure if I like this. Have you ladies noticed any weight gain in other areas after the TT? Overall my tummy looks great when I am dressed. Undressed, well, that is another story. My bellybutton is not centered correctly & my vertical scar is wrinkly due to stretch marks he was unable to remove. Soooo...when I bend over, the bottom of my stomach looks terrible. I just hate the thought of having to go back in to get dissected. Anyway, I don't know if he can do anything with the to the left bellybutton and the vertical scar.
I hope you are all doing great! I look at most pictures and think about how wonderful everyone looks....just wondering if any of you have had any problems with your TT. Take care & thanks for listening & sharing.
I hope you are all doing great! I look at most pictures and think about how wonderful everyone looks....just wondering if any of you have had any problems with your TT. Take care & thanks for listening & sharing.
Jamby's provider
UPDATED FROM Jamby
It has been two months and I guess overall it was...
It has been two months and I guess overall it was worth it. When I am dressed is when I notice a HUGE difference...no more blubber belly hanging over my bottoms. Naked, it is a different story, as I am not completely satisfied with the belly button and the very top of the vertical scar. I must say that my PS is receptive, and is willing to go back and fix those two things six months post op...so that makes me happy. I will definitely get them revised, even though it is a pain to have to heal specific areas again.
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M
May 31, 2012
Hey Jamby--I am not sure what to say except that I am sure that your husband doesn't care if you have a few issues with your belly button or your scar....and I think it is great that your surgeon acknowledges there is a problem and is willing to correct it. Many people could be left out in the cold and stuck with issues. I hate that you are feeling this way, but isn't it better when shopping for clothes? Hugs :)
J
June 1, 2012
Thanks mom2boys. You are right, he doesn't care...but I do, of course. :) I am glad the ps is willing to revise things that are not right, thank goodness for that. It feels awesome not having a bulging belly, let me tell ya. Although I am sure you know, as you look quite fantastic yourself! I hope you are well mom2boys...take care.
C
May 31, 2012
Glad u are doing good i feel same way. I go June 20 to discuss my revision. It's weird now how time has gone by. I have not exercised either. What's wrong with your Bb?
J
June 1, 2012
I hope he is able to revise what you want revised candy...you deserve it. It is such a pain though, when I think of having things revised. My bb looks kind of like an outie and I do not like it. I hope you are doing well & healing nicely. Take care.
C
June 1, 2012
I dont remember what your Bb looks like by i understand what its like to not feel 100 percent. Did u get scarguard my vertical scar completely healed because of it. I am healing good. I still. Have muffin top on sides that is why i need revision and i also have dog ear. Its still hard fir me to wear certain shirts so I've been depressed a.bout that. IM glad he's willing to fix belly button. Why wait 6 most. Does he think u will change your mind?
UPDATED FROM Jamby
It has almost been six weeks, and it is so nice to...
It has almost been six weeks, and it is so nice to see on RS how everyone is progressing along in their healing. It is amazing to see how awesome everyone looks..truly! I am still undecided about this surgery, just because there are things I am still unhappy about. The only thing that keeps me hopeful is that it does take a very long time to completely heal, lose the swelling, and for the scar to fade. I am trying to apply BioOil daily by massaging it for about 30 minutes, and at night I use Mederma. I still wear the Spanx, yet some days I don't and it feels good. As most of you ladies, I swell like mad in the evening. My belly button seems to be getting bulgy and looks like an outie most of the day. My pants rub on it and it does get irritated. According to my PS that is normal when you are thinner, yet he will fix it if it needs it in 6 months. I still hate my frontal mini-butt from the vertical scar. I am unsure how he did it, but it does look like a butt. It is mostly due to the fact that there are still stretchmarks in that area and the vertical scar elongates due to the softness of the skin. My PS said he would fix that in 6 months if it did not change. Soooo...with those two things perhaps needing to be fixed, I cannot decide whether I like the results or not. Of course, the ends of my incision are totally wrinkly..but I am not even going to go there. I am sure I can go on and on..especially since my belly button is off center. Okay, I am done venting. Thank you for listening to my rant.
On the other hand, I went for a walk with my hubby and kiddos and wore my short and a tank top, without a bulgy belly. That was nice! I lifted my tank top and asked my hubby to take some pictures so that I could share them on RS...and from afar with the scar hidden, it looks okay. I am glad the bulging belly is gone...although it is still swollen and it is hard to see how it will ultimately look. Still waiting....
On the other hand, I went for a walk with my hubby and kiddos and wore my short and a tank top, without a bulgy belly. That was nice! I lifted my tank top and asked my hubby to take some pictures so that I could share them on RS...and from afar with the scar hidden, it looks okay. I am glad the bulging belly is gone...although it is still swollen and it is hard to see how it will ultimately look. Still waiting....
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C
May 9, 2012
I think u look great. My scar looks exactly like that. Vertical also. Same. I have my things too but time will tell. IM glad your feeling good.
J
May 9, 2012
Thanks candyp7, that is very kind of you. So does your scar indent like a little butt? Most vertical scars are flush to the skin, but mine isn't and I do not like it. How are you feeling?
C
May 9, 2012
Yes not the bottom but the top. Its like it did not close right. Scargiard helped but still. I am feeling good thanks. Back to myself. I am at office now. I have s couple of issues so hopefully i will get answers
J
May 9, 2012
Ha...interesting. I am not a fan of the vertical scar, but am glad my super long horizontal scar is low. Do you work everyday? I am glad you are kind of back to your normal routine...that must be nice and bring some sense of normalcy. I hope your issues are resolved canyp7..take care.
C
May 9, 2012
I was at PS office LOL. I do watch my cousins baby. So its kinda like work. He say i may need more lipo.
J
May 10, 2012
Yes..watching babies and having your own children is a ton of work. My break is when I go to work two days a week. My real work begins at home. Sorry about needing more lipo..although it is great that he is willing to fix it. I feel like, really? I just went through this major surgery and now you have to go in and cut through my skin again to fix things that should have been done right in the first place????? Argh...
B
May 9, 2012
JAMBYYY! I think u look awesome! I don't see a gross belly button AT ALL!!! Shoot..at least urs is in a normal place on ur body. Seriously..looks like a regular outtie belly button from my view. You have a sexy figure too! But I understand not being 100% satisfied..I'm there with ya girl. But truly...lookin good ;)
J
May 9, 2012
Awwwe..Bigbooty, you are sweet..thanks. You look pretty hot yourself. It is so tough looking at myself and not liking my results 100% as some ladies do. It must be a good feeling to look at yourself and say, "Dang, I look and feel awesome!" I look at your pictures and other ladies pictures and think you look phenomenal.
S
WL
May 11, 2012
Hi there Jamby, first of all I think you look great! Your already so tiny you have curvey figure and slim legs. You posted about the end of the tt being wrinkly, mine are as well. I started puting paper taper on my tt incision and it seems to be smoothing them out. For your BB some girls are taping an earplug, gauze, or marble to help keep the BB in. Anyways just my 2 cents lol Have a great day!
J
May 11, 2012
Thank you waitedsooolong. I just read your post and I am with you, in that this is such a long, frustrating process. You look truly beautiful! You also have a curvy body, and that bikini looks amazing! Thanks for your advice on my tt issues. I am unsure if I am starting to get sensitivity back, but my stomach itches something fierce. I also get this shooting pains..almost like a burn in some areas. I am like you in that the top part of my scar is pretty hard...I sure hope it doesn't continue to harden. I hope the weather gets better over there...it sure makes a difference. Take care of yourself and continue looking fabulous.
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