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I definitely could love this new belly! If swelling would leave!

UPDATED FROM Rae123
2 months post

I'm still here!

Rae123
$9,000
I'm still here! Nothing has really changed I seen my ps and he said to keep applying the tape to my scar for another 6 wks!! I'm allowed to go back to the gym but I have yet to do that! I'm still swollen & nothing fits not mention I think I've gained weight! I no longer use my oleeva scar strip on my belly button the thing never sticks and it aggervates me.

Rae123's provider

Adam L. Basner, MD

Adam L. Basner, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 14, 2014
I have enjoyed your post, I am having my surgery on Monday 18 th August. I will be in hospital for 5 days. excited but apprehensive fingers crossed all goes well.
August 14, 2014
Thanks for you updates, I am having my surgery 18 th August fingers crossed all goes well
August 14, 2014
I really am glad I did it but it's definitely an emotional roller coaster! Love my belly but hate the swelling! You will do great!! Who is your dr?
August 15, 2014
I am 6 wks po, and still having issues with swelling too, I saw my PS today and he keeps reassuring me that it's normal. I'm just so over it.
August 15, 2014
Yeah I feel bigger than I was! I can't wait to not have to deal with it
UPDATED FROM Rae123
2 months post

When will it stop!?!

Rae123
Swelling is still driving me crazy!! It has gone down a lot though! I now have a line down my belly that I never had before and look at them sides they curve in!! Yay :) unfortunately I'm so swollen in the lower part of my belly that my pre op pants still don't fit! So I had to spend money on pants for work that won't even fit much longer!! But it's worth it I can't wait for this swelling to go away completely

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August 6, 2014
Your waist is looking way more defined!
August 6, 2014
I'm so glad to finally be seeing results. I can't wait to be done with this swelling! I was definitely expecting to take off my cg and see my results and here I am 5 wks later still waiting ugh lol
UPDATED FROM Rae123
1 month post

4 wk update

Rae123
Scar is super perfect! Thin and easy to hide yay!!! Still in swell hell though! Not to mention I really am not to sure about my belly button! I kind of hate it !

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July 28, 2014
I hated mine to, but as it heels and swelling goes down it was much better so give it time :). Your looking great!!!!
July 28, 2014
Thanks! I'm ready to be normal again! Lol
July 28, 2014
you look good and you were tiny to begin with so I think the swelling is more noticeable to you, just give it some time. Your belly button scar will fade to nothing over time!