TT with MR and Lipo 12/13/12-1 year

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1 year post op

  • 14 Dec 2013
  • 1 year post
Yesterday was my one year and I thought about what this journey has been for me a lot yesterday. It was a long year but I've come so far. I am still not who I used to be but in many ways so much better. My stomach still swells and I can feel bloating from eating or Pms so dramatically now but it's all manageable. I still have a lot of numbness in my stomach and am not sure if that will ever come back. And I seem to have a frequent need to pee because my bladder has no where to expand. My abs are still tender when working out but oh so freaking strong. Unlike any strength I've ever had. And when I work them out I can feel it unlike before it was in my back or thighs. I feel like I can do 100s of sit ups no problem. I've put on a considerable amount of weight this year and in the last two months have adopted back a consistent exercise routine and look forward to losing the lbs 2013 have gave me. But it most all seems to be in my thighs which is an area I would never of gained in before. My stomach is softer now more natural. My scar is dark red still but this is how Heal generally and assume it will just take me longer to fade. I've received lots of compliments on my waistline from people who don't know me which is nice. I will do new pics soon but unfortunately I started my period on my 1yr anniversary ad I didn't want my Pms to distort my results. Xoxox

Month 9

  • 20 Sep 2013
  • 9 months post
Oops dummy me just realized I'm only 9 months out not 10. Adding a few pics. Side profile is great but I get wide in the front due to extra pounds.

Month 10

  • 16 Sep 2013
  • 9 months post
Funny how in the past my stomach made me look fat when I was skinny but now I'm fat and my stomach makes me look skinny. I weigh the most I have ever not due to a pregancy 175. But I have such a nice hour glass shape I'm always dumbfounded why my size 10 pants won't fit. I still swell a lot but no where like I used too. I just try to avoid salt and put my feet up. My PS said i am one of the few who is going to take a full year to heal and I believe it. Hes even reccommended resorting back to my CG. I still get pulling and pain in my abs when exercising. My scar is still red and not fading much. And boy is my tummy tight. Now time to work on the rest of it. I'm thinking about running a marathon. Maybe I will post pics soon! Xoxoxo

Provider Review

David Marcus, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1128 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, California
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  • 22 Nov 2012

There are several choices in my area. I interviewed 3 and he has the best results and has been awarded best PS many years in a row. His results speak volumes and a TT pt of his "Waiting to Exhale "results on real self sold me.He thrives for perfection and even took the time to do extra work on me to make the results look better. He does a quilting technique where he takes the extra time to suture the skin back to the muscle also known as the drainless technique. But he puts in drains for a short time because he sees the benefits of both. He also triple stitches with nonabsorb sutures for muscle repair so to guarantee your muscles stay put forever. He took 5 hours on my surgery which speaks volumes for me on his need for perfection. Super popular guy so expect to wait for surgery dates. So if you have a date in mind get your consult early.