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Tummy Tuck Texas - Southlake, TX
UPDATED FROM txcntrygrl
1 month post
7 weeks post op and I had my check up yesterday....
txcntrygrlJune 22, 2011
WORTH IT$6,300
7 weeks post op and I had my check up yesterday. Everything looks great and my next appointment is in 2 months. I was released to go back to the gym and started spin class last night. YAY!! I only made it about half way through. It takes a lot more core than I remember and I guess my tummy muscles are still really weak. I'm going to slowly work back in. It felt great to get back in the saddle (pun intended) and I felt awesome afterward. Still no actual ab work for several months but I'm ready to start hitting the weights again soon. I've been in the pool several times and I love they way I look in a bikini, except for my booty which lost a lot of tone over the past two months. I can't wait for the scar around my belly button to fade. The tummy scar is easier to hide than the belly button. I've noticed I'm down a size most days, but my wide booty makes clothes a little tight still. My final size will be a 4 now that I'm getting back to routine. I am loving the results!!
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UPDATED FROM txcntrygrl
1 month post
I am 5 weeks post op and today was not as good....
txcntrygrlJune 9, 2011
I am 5 weeks post op and today was not as good. More swelling which is my own darn fault so I'm not too depressed. Just annoyed. I'm still in that lazy phase after work and don't want to cook and prepare healthy food so I've been eating junk. I need to get back on the healthy band wagon. You gym rats can relate when I say I keep looking at my chin up bar and P90X DVDs sitting on the shelf, wishing I could get back into it. I even went to Costco this week and saw my gym membership renewal for half price. One more week and HOPEFULLY the PS will release me to start back. It's gonna be a long journey but I can't wait for the first good sweat in spin class!
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June 10, 2011
dang girl! looking good!
June 11, 2011
Thanks! I wish I felt like it! Today is a swell hell day. UGH. But on a good note I found a swim suit that hides the scar so I can at least cool off in the water with my son today!
June 12, 2011
You look really great!! You must be so happy! Glad you found a swim bottom that you feel good in & thanks for sharing! I just ordered mine!
June 17, 2011
How is the swelling? Thats the only thing thats going to bother me, I'll be returning to work 2weeks after my TT. I dont want to look like a oopma loompa lol You look great btw!
UPDATED FROM txcntrygrl
23 days post
I am three weeks and two days post op and I'm...
txcntrygrlMay 28, 2011
I am three weeks and two days post op and I'm feeling great! I went clothes shopping today and got a couple cute tube tops and a few summer dresses. I have good days and bad but I can definitely see a huge difference in the way clothes fit. I'm not buying new jeans or shorts just yet because of the swelling and I'm afraid it will depress me that I'm not a smaller size yet. I'm so happy I made the decision to have this surgery. I can't wait until I see the final results
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June 2, 2011
I posted more photos today at 28 days PO. I personally don't think the photos are much different from day 17 but I know how I liked to search through profiles and look at results so I added photos for others.
My 4 week post op appointment is next Monday and the PS told me to leave my steri strips on until then. I've peeked a little and the scar doesn't look too bad underneath. The steri strips get discolored and leave that gray tape stuff so the incision looks worse in the photo than it really is underneath.
He said he was going to do something different with my incision line this next visit. So I'm not sure if that means silicon strips or cream or what but I'm hoping the steri strips will be gone. I still have little scabs where the drains came out too, but they are healing slowly.
Every day is an improvement and I've already dropped a pants size just from losing the pooch. I can't wait to get back in the gym and tone everything back up to match my tummy.
My 4 week post op appointment is next Monday and the PS told me to leave my steri strips on until then. I've peeked a little and the scar doesn't look too bad underneath. The steri strips get discolored and leave that gray tape stuff so the incision looks worse in the photo than it really is underneath.
He said he was going to do something different with my incision line this next visit. So I'm not sure if that means silicon strips or cream or what but I'm hoping the steri strips will be gone. I still have little scabs where the drains came out too, but they are healing slowly.
Every day is an improvement and I've already dropped a pants size just from losing the pooch. I can't wait to get back in the gym and tone everything back up to match my tummy.
June 3, 2011
That's funny that you said you don't think there is a difference because I just updated pics and said the exact same thing on mine that I didn't think there was much difference in my day 25 and 36 pics. There is a definite difference in yours though! It looks like less swelling and more curvy. You look like you are swelling in your hips like I am and it's driving me crazy! My small preop clothes fit with room to spare in the waist but now they are snug on my hips where that wasn't the case before. I didn't sign up to trade my muffin top for wide load hips...hopefully this too will pass! You are looking fabulous and btw, what kind of panty is the black one? I want some of those!!
June 9, 2011
HAHA well I have always had hips. I fact I even had an hourglass shape before the surgery just not as pronounced as it is now because of kids and life, etc. But yeah I am definitely wider in the evenings swelling out sideways and a little on the lower front. Of course I've been eating more sodium than I want to so I need to watch that. and this Texas heat....lawdy!!! Definitely need more water each day. I am 5 weeks tomorrow so I know the swelling will be around for a while. And the panties are maidenform I think from Kohls. I usually get VS but these were cheaper on one shopping trip so I bought a few pair. Glad I did, they are highere on the hip and hide the scar!
Now if I can find the perfect pair of black bikini bottoms!!!
Now if I can find the perfect pair of black bikini bottoms!!!
June 9, 2011
Thanx I'll be making a trip to kohls. I overpaid my cc bill and now have a $65 credit that I just have to spend. No sense having them refund me...might as well shop!
I know this heat is CRAZY this early! I don't want to even think about what august may bring us! Drink that water! I do a gallon a day and when I'm working out and running it's even more!
I go for my 6 week post op tomorrow to get cleared and have an appt with my trainer Monday! He put me on a 7 day cleanse that I started this morning...hopefully it will flush out these hips! Take care and stay cool!
I know this heat is CRAZY this early! I don't want to even think about what august may bring us! Drink that water! I do a gallon a day and when I'm working out and running it's even more!
I go for my 6 week post op tomorrow to get cleared and have an appt with my trainer Monday! He put me on a 7 day cleanse that I started this morning...hopefully it will flush out these hips! Take care and stay cool!
June 3, 2011
Hey, girl! I wasn't the one who responded to you. I saw your pics and thought how great they are looking. I will respond to your "wonderings" about your hips. It's temporary. Six months is the magic number. Plus...you haven't been as active. I don'e know if you gain weight easily or not... but any extra hip size will go away when you get completely back to normal. Also, any numbness will gradually get better. My stomach is still not 100% back on sensitivity but such a small price to pay. Hang in there. May I suggest taking a Natural Herb called Arnica Montana. It was recommended by my doc (Preston Area of Dallas). It helps with swelling and bruising. The pill is very tiny like the old saccharine tablets use to be. You can find it in health food stores. Also, the Arnica Montana gel or lotion is great for the little broken veins or bruising like on ankles or behind knees. After about 2 weeks, they are almost gone. Best of all, no side effects to worry about.
Enjoy that bikini this summer!!!!!!!!!!! I still do at 62! (Face lift is next) lol
Peggy
Enjoy that bikini this summer!!!!!!!!!!! I still do at 62! (Face lift is next) lol
Peggy
June 9, 2011
Thanx for the update on the hips cuz I sure don't like mine now! Glad to know they will go away in time!
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