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9 weeks PO, still not flat :(
UPDATED FROM newmomat37
2 months post
I wanted to clarify that my disappointment is not...
newmomat37April 10, 2012
$11,500
I wanted to clarify that my disappointment is not a matter of me being unwilling to ride out the swelling. My own PS has said my abdominal distention is NOT due to swelling. While I do look better, I am still severely disproportioned. I need a size 8 to fit my stomach and a size 4 for my lower body so pants look terrible on me.
I just completed abdominal x-rays and an ultrasound as ordered by my gastro and am waiting to see if there is a GI problem.
I will post updated pics soon.
I just completed abdominal x-rays and an ultrasound as ordered by my gastro and am waiting to see if there is a GI problem.
I will post updated pics soon.
UPDATED FROM newmomat37
2 months post
The system is not letting me correct my doc rating...
newmomat37April 5, 2012
The system is not letting me correct my doc rating. Trying to leave 4 stars overall. Bedside manner is great. Wanted to change after care to 3 stars.
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April 5, 2012
Oh I'm so sorry Ur not happy with Ur results. Do u have any new pics? I hope u gt this all worked out cause yes spending this much Money we want great! Not just ok.
April 5, 2012
I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. I will say that in the last pics you posted, you looked GREAT! I pray that all of this gets resolved for you. It has been a hard road for all of us recovery wise. Just know we are here for you! Hang in there and post some new pics when you can. I am sure you still look wonderful my tt friend!

April 5, 2012
:( I'm sorry you are not happy so far. I'm sure things will get better. You had a lot done. Some of us take longer then others to recover. We would love to see some new pictures. Most times we are our own worst critics. Hope it are able to see the gastro doc soon.


April 5, 2012
Hun I am sorry you are struggling we need a pic. I will say there is no excuse for poor aftercare, and if you are as bad as you imply your surgeon should be kissing your butt to get you in and looked at. Toda will be my 9th appt with my surgeon in less than 5 weeks, again not when he has office hours, this was all me and my healing nothing that he did but he knows how painful this seroma gets when it gets too full adnd my belly swelling, have they tried to tap you? My PS does and gets several vials out you ca see me deflate like a beach ball. I cant understand why more isnt being done for you. Your BB looks super on the pics here, I am sure it is still cute! Good luck I will be thinking of you!
UPDATED FROM newmomat37
2 months post
I am now in the middle of gastro appts and...
newmomat37April 5, 2012
I am now in the middle of gastro appts and scheduled for an abdominal ultrasound and x-rays to see if something is amiss. The gastro I saw agreed my stomach is distended and suggested a 6 week course on Diflucan to kill a possible overgrowth of yeast in the gut. He said this is more common than people know and he has has good results when he has Rxed this treatment to patients.
Even my own PS has stated my results are not good. While it is an improvement, she has no clue why my stomach still pouches out so much. I am very disappointed as I was told I was a great candidate for the surgery. I am also disappointed in the aftercare. I admit, if I were happy with results, I would think my doc was awesome, b/c she is there for the standard aftercare BUT when something has turned out poorly, I do not feel any effort on her part to get to the bottom of what went wrong. She doesn't even have an ultrasound machine in her office so I have to go elsewhere and pay for the exam. I think PS make enough money that they should have one in house. Just my opinion on that. Her receptionist, more like gatekeeper has made me feel a little high maintainance and it is difficult to get her to schedule any extra appts. I feel like a paid a [RS bleep] load of money so if I want to be seen, I should be. Not talking about trying to see her all the time, I came in ONE time in addition to the standard follow ups and it was like pulling teeth to get her to schedule the appt. My belly button is also very poorly done, but really, it is the least of my problems so I don't know if I will even bother with asking her to do a revision later.
So right now I am in limbo with the gastro appt's. I may even see another PS for a second opinion on my stomach. It is a shame I have to seek another PS because mine really hasn't taken the time to discuss the matter. Just said she agress that it isn't a good result and suggested I try a gluten free diet, ah, whatever.
I will say that my incision is nice but I would rather have a flat stomach and a jacked up incision vs a nice incision and a huge pouch! :(
Even my own PS has stated my results are not good. While it is an improvement, she has no clue why my stomach still pouches out so much. I am very disappointed as I was told I was a great candidate for the surgery. I am also disappointed in the aftercare. I admit, if I were happy with results, I would think my doc was awesome, b/c she is there for the standard aftercare BUT when something has turned out poorly, I do not feel any effort on her part to get to the bottom of what went wrong. She doesn't even have an ultrasound machine in her office so I have to go elsewhere and pay for the exam. I think PS make enough money that they should have one in house. Just my opinion on that. Her receptionist, more like gatekeeper has made me feel a little high maintainance and it is difficult to get her to schedule any extra appts. I feel like a paid a [RS bleep] load of money so if I want to be seen, I should be. Not talking about trying to see her all the time, I came in ONE time in addition to the standard follow ups and it was like pulling teeth to get her to schedule the appt. My belly button is also very poorly done, but really, it is the least of my problems so I don't know if I will even bother with asking her to do a revision later.
So right now I am in limbo with the gastro appt's. I may even see another PS for a second opinion on my stomach. It is a shame I have to seek another PS because mine really hasn't taken the time to discuss the matter. Just said she agress that it isn't a good result and suggested I try a gluten free diet, ah, whatever.
I will say that my incision is nice but I would rather have a flat stomach and a jacked up incision vs a nice incision and a huge pouch! :(

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Trying to stay positive. I wouldn't even consider a revision until I am at 1 year post op. I need to see what happens with exercise, etc but I doubt I would go through this again. I have 2 small children that need me ( I am a stay home mom) and when MR issues are the problem, there isn't alot of hope a second procedure will do much as I did go to a top ranked PS here in Scottsdale, AZ. So I am going to slowly ease back into exercise this week and see how I am 6 weeks from now.
I hope you are doing well. I am not spending a lot of time on this site anymore as I am pretty busy with the kiddos and it is hard to see so many great results without getting a little down so I check in every now and again but that is it. I will still post pics. I forgot my camera at my inlaws so when I get it back I will post. Take care! :)