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52 and Loving It... - Scottsdale, AZ

UPDATED FROM Conniescso
2 months post

Paroled!

WORTH IT$23,000
I'm Free! I went to my PS this week for my final office visit and tho I am released I will still be in his office! I made appts for Botox and to talk about other skin treatments. He just can't get rid of me! We took "after" pics and he checked my incisions. He says they look great and to keep doing what I'm doing. I told him the left arm incision was hurting by the elbow, kind of like it was pulling and ripping open. He gave me an injection there and it's helped so much. I really like him and his staff is great. I've been walking 6 miles every morning and enjoying the cooler weather here in the mornings. I can do any work out except for sit ups.. Have to be 6 months healed for those. He said to wear the cg 12 on and I don't have to sleep in them anymore. Thank goodness! I will just start weaning myself out of them but some people like the feeling of protection they give... I get that... I've gone out in pants wo them and it feels weird... I'm so used to them. My son and his wife had their baby boy last week so I'm getting ready for a trip to Texas! Yah! A few of the girls I worked w in San Diego are coming for a girls weekend. That will be fun and I can't wait to see them! I'm feeling good, getting used to the numb feeling in my belly tho it's not all numb like it was... It's relaxing some. I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the fall!

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Aldo Guerra, MD

Aldo Guerra, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 275 Reviews
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I can't even begin to say enough about him! He is very approachable and polite. I have a left bundle branch block and his staff told me I would need a clearance before seeing Dr. Guerra for a consultation. I was so very worried I wouldn't get clearance but I finally did and set up my appt. His staff brought me into an office and went over many details before I met him. Once he came in the room he sat down with me, asked a few questions about myself and why I wanted this surgery. Then he said get undressed and put on a robe and I will be right back. He came back and drew on me as he would the day of surgery. He pulled skin up and said this is how this part will look and this is what I can fix.,, sooo exciting and the visual made me want it more than ever. He then gave me some cotton and alcohol and told me to clean up, he came back in once I was dressed and he went over what he will do and what was best for me. I didn't see him at the pre op appt but that wasn't needed. I saw him just before my surgery, he asked if I had any other questions and then he drew on me for real. He has a sense of humor and he is very personalable. Post op appt was very encouraging and I told him I wanted to hug him. He said I could hug him all I want once I'm all healed up. Ha! He did a great job keeping my scar low and made it clear he is avail any time for a question. I recommend him to anyone in this area looking to get work done.

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So happy for you! Congratulations on the new grand baby!
Congrats on the healthy report and grandson! I'm now wondering how much the post op follow-up varies. I have know idea how long I go for... I have another appt for POW12.
Good job on being paroled and in your new body. You look great. I'm jealous that you are going to Texas. I miss it so much. Enjoy your girls weekend.
Woo, hoo for you! Glad all is going well. Six miles a day is awesome. Congrats on your sweet baby grandson. Have fun with your girlfriends too. I agree, the weather here in the Valley of the Sun is letting up a bit and the cooler mornings and evenings are a real welcome. Thanks for the update! :-)
Wow! I have had such a great recovery! I go in on Thursday for TY/BL/BA....hope my recovery goes as well...because of it does...I want to do my arms and inner thighs. Your arm scar is smaller than a cat scratch!! Really awesome :)
UPDATED FROM Conniescso
2 months post

Getting there!

I've seen everyone wearing jeans and I want to too but I am sooo nervous about it. That's kind of true test... Comfort and them fitting and all that... So I wore pants today but not jeans... But still! I'm getting there girls! Hugs!!

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Woot! Woot! Look at that hour glass figure. Such a cutie! You go girl! I actually bought a brand new pair of jeans on Saturday and just about fell over in shock when the sales girl handed me a SIZE 6(!) and they fit! (For the record, a year ago I was wearing size 14/16!) Shocker!!! I've worn them a couple times and they are quite comfortable. Not bad for someone that used to have to shop in the men's department with her mom when she was a teenager in order to get a pair of jeans that fit--that was long before the "big girl" shopping stores. Your pants are adorable! Next stop...jeans!!!!
Thanks! And wow! Size 6 is awesome! What a treat and you earned it!
Looking absolutely AWESOME! Congrats. You'll have fun when ya get those jeans...just do it when you're ready. :-DSuzy
You look fantastic!
I am here in The Valley of the Sun and you are a real trooper recovering in the hot summer months. I have heard excellent reviews about Dr. Guerra. I am having my full TT on the 21st of November. I really enjoyed reading your journey. So very happy for you. ;-)
Your procedure will be here before you know it! I hope you have lots of support and if you need anything let me know. Send me a private message if you need something. Good luck!
Thank you for your sweet well wishes. My husband lives and works out of state and he will be with me for 11 days postop before he has to go back to work. I am hoping my 18 & 17 year old will lend me a hand. I pray that I will be able to get out of bed by myself before he leaves. I am going to purchase a recliner a week or so before my surgery. We have never purchased one.
I haven't worn jeans yet either. They just feel weird on my tummy! And I am afraid I will swell too much during the day and they will be tight. I might try to wear them Friday at work (casual day) but make sure I have something to change into if they get too tight later in the day. When I turn into THE HULK! LOL.
UPDATED FROM Conniescso
2 months post

A few pictures

Just a few pics of my new BB and my TT scar... And these cg... I swear the one for my arms ... If you are small breasted like I am ur ok w it but man... I can't imagine having a larger chest! These things are killer!

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Gir,l you have a tiny sexy waist! Thanks for the update! Have a fabulous day! :)
Looking GOOD!! How did you find a reputable lymphatic massage therapist?
Thank you! My PS had some recommendations and gave me their flyers. I was very skeptical but I like it... It was nice to relax a little even tho it's not a muscle Swedish type massage... She really helped run the incisions and work out little knots etc.
Your scar looks awesome!!! What are you using for scar therapy??
I'm using the new gel silicone strips on the TT incision, I was using them on the arms too but it's so hard to get them to stay put! So now for them I'm using a silicone based gel and massaging them 3 times a day and wrg cg all day except shower time. I am really happy w the way they are looking! The strips are washable and kind of expensive... http://www.newgelplus.com/products/abdomen-stomach-products.html
Just ordered them thanks! How long do you wear the tape for and my surgery was a month ago hope it's not to late???
Not too late! I wear the strips 12 hours a day. My PS said he used to have patients wear them all the time but he saw better results w 12 on 12 off. I wear them at night when I sleep and the compression garment helps keep it in place. I wash them w soap and water and let them air dry. They stick for a long time. They really helped flatten the incisions out! I also massage ten minutes a day w vitamin E. I think any oil or lotion is good for massage tho. Keep me posted!
Hi! I am so happy for you!! You look fantastic!!!!! And very grateful for your posts. Am finding them VERY helpful. My surgery is in 11 days. Can you tell me when did you start the gel silicone strips on your TT incision? Your scar looks phenomenal, barely noticeable! And cleared for the gym at 5 weeks......I really hope that I get that clearance as well. keep posting and feeling good!!
Whoo hoo 11 days! You are so close!! I am glad my posts have helped you. This is a big step for us and sooo nice to have this support! I had tape over my incisions for the first month and once they were removed I started the silicone tape. I massage my TT incisions 10 mins a day. I mostly use an oil like vitamin E and I also bought a nice almond oil that I use in the shower. When I had my breast reduction I massaged those scars every day and they r hardly visible. I can't wait for you're surgery! I've read you're review and you are going to look awesome!
You look amazing, and can barely see the scar! Good work girl!
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