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UPDATED FROM k_kay
2 months post

I've dressed up a few times in capris, camis and...

WORTH IT$8,000
I've dressed up a few times in capris, camis and cute little cardigans/shrugs. And while I am a big girl but i feel sexy! Love my results. Scar doesn't bother me at all. Today was also the first time back at the gym and it felt great. Hopefully i can get back on track and shape up the rest of me!

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Dr. K. Dwayne Fulks

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Dr. Fulks answered any and every question i had via email before i have even met with him. During our consultations he never made me feel stupid or rushed. He also never tried to "sell" me anything, he was very realistic about his thoughts on my outcome and wanted to make sure i was on the same page so there wouldn't be possible disappointments later on. His staff was always very polite and helpful. I wouldn't go to anyone else, i completely trust him with my care now and in the future.

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Nice flat tummy!
You look so great!! How are things going now, is the swelling gone for the most part?
I just laughed my butt off at your post about the first time you took a shower after surgery! I'm sure it wasn't funny at the moment, but really made me laugh today. Thanks for that cause I was crying before I read it cause I'm so scared to have my surgery next month!! How are you doing? I know you haven't been on here for awhile since your surgery was months ago!! I hope you are well! Sorry about your loss of your papa.
Your results are fabulous! I have surgery in three days... I hope I get the results I'm dying for.
You look GREAT! I am about to have my tummy tuck soon (counting down). I am having Surgery April 3, 2014 with Dr. Victor Ramirez and I am posting all my before and after pictures and details on Real Self. Follow my blog (s) for updates. *Very Excited* realself.com/review/mexicali-baja-california-mommy-makeover-abdominoplasty-full-tummy-tucks-full
UPDATED FROM k_kay
2 months post

So yesterday i was officially 6 weeks post op. No...

So yesterday i was officially 6 weeks post op. No new pics this week, but maybe in a week or two once i've been going to the gym again. Lord, have i been looking forward to the gym, hope i feel well enough to go tonight. I woke up yesterday with a mild sore throat and a slightly stuffy nose and by last night the nose thing had morphed into full on alternating runny/stuffy and lots of sneezing. When the hell is it going to quit hurting when i sneeze?! I did go on a 2 mile walk yesterday but i'm really dying to hit the weights. Oh crap, sneeze attack. I'm one of those people that can't sneeze just one time, it's more like 3-5 times or more in a row, OUCH! Guess my abs are getting a workout lol.

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Honey, your tummy look so good. You must be so excited about your results.
Thanks! I am so happy with my tummy, now i just need to work on the rest of me. Especially my love handles and legs.
I'm working on me as well. My surgery in on June1st. I'm getting myself ready for it. Now I'm wondering if I've lost enough weight to get the results that I want. I'm just going to keep eating healthy meals and working out and see what happens.
just stick with your plan and i think it will be fine. Even if you lose some more weight after your surgery it shouldn't mess up your results. =)
UPDATED FROM k_kay
2 months post

It's that time of the month and so i am unable to...

It's that time of the month and so i am unable to wear my compression garment. I tried wearing the traditional white horrible binder but it made my back hurt terribly! My doctor had told me i could start weaning off my garments but still needed to wear it for at least 8 hours a day for a while longer. Well it's now been about 28 hours since i've worn anything for compression and admit i'm feeling a little nervous and guilty. So far not a lot of swelling though.....

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You look great you are really smoothing out you can see that in your last photo, as far as the binders I think being comfortable is most beneficial, some feel compression helps some dont I think comfort is what counts
Thanks Amber. Surprisingly i feel very comfortable with out my binders. The first few hours were iffy. I do wear my torsette when i go shopping bc i feel like it would be a huge mistake at this point to do a lot of walking without anything, but the rest of the time i've been sitting around with nothing and it feels great.
u look amazing!!!i was reading ur comments and saw how u said it was hard for u to find pants that wnt drag..wel im 4'11 and sometimes i shop at the kids section..lol theyre the perfect length..lol i really do have a hard time finding pants, sometimes even petite size is still a lil long so usually ill cut them lol...i just embrace my height though my grandmother would always say good things come in small packages..and i believe they come in all types of packages...good luck w healing!!