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Had my encoscopic ab muscle repair Nov 21 after full TT in April/11
UPDATED FROM Farz
It has been about a year and three months since my...
FarzJuly 5, 2012
WORTH IT$6,500
It has been about a year and three months since my first tummy tuck and 8 months since my endoscopic abdominal muscle repair. My upper ab swelling/bulging is a lot better as you can see from my pic. I actually saw a GI specialist because I was having a lot of cramping, bloating and constipation (since my first surgery) and she diagnosed me of having IBS. I also had skin testing for allergies, which showed a ton of food allergies to include wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs and several more. I have pretty much avoided these foods for a few months now and started working out again (lost 10 lbs) and eating better i.e. no fried foods. I feel like I have more energy, my eczema has almost completely gone and NO MORE CONSTIPATION !! yay! My doctor says I will always have a slight bulge because it seems the doc tightened me a little more on the lower than the upper ab but I am sooo happy with the outcome and I am not getting that bloating feeling/cramping no longer. The only complaint is if I eat even a little too much I can slightly see the upper bulge. I was never like this before my surgery (I mean before my pregnancy) I am 104 lbs now and happy with the weight too. All in all, I am still very, very happy I went through the tummy tuck in the first place !
UPDATED FROM Farz
6 days since endo muscle ab...
FarzNovember 27, 2011
6 days since endo muscle ab repair:
Unfortunately, my bulge is still there. Right above belly button. I am sooooo pissed off that I have gone through this for no reason. I cried and still feel like crying.
Unfortunately, my bulge is still there. Right above belly button. I am sooooo pissed off that I have gone through this for no reason. I cried and still feel like crying.
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November 27, 2011
So sorry Farz, I have been following your progress and was hoping for better results for you. What is that bulge then?? why it will not go away after you did everything you could?Can they xray your tummy and see what is pushing? I am learning to live with the imperfect tummy and am too lazy to go get the lipo the Dr suggested to try and fix my bulge. The truth is it may or may not help and that is why I am holding off. Maybe I have the same issue as you. I hope you feel better soon and then see if the PS can find out why its still bulging.
November 27, 2011
What could it be??? I hope the ps who did your revision could help figure it out. Can you call him tomorrow?
November 28, 2011
Farz, i am so sorry...do you think its from swelling from the surgery and will go down? Have you seen the PS yet?
November 30, 2011
I spoke to him yesterday. he said he is not worried at this time and its swelling. . . ya right . . . thats EXACTLY what my ps before said. I know my body and this aint swelling here. I am seeing him next Friday. It doesnt even matter. I doubt anything can be done about it since it has not been corrected. No way I am doing anything further about it anyways. It just sucks because I didnt have the surgery for NO reason. To take the time off work, spend the $ and not being able to lift your kids for up to 6 weeks . . . ALL FOR NO FK'N REASON. If he told me he might not be able to fix it, I would've never gone through with this procedure. I just want to heal and get on with my life. I really cant be bothered anymore.
November 30, 2011
I am so sorry Farz, we can only hope that it is the swelling...and that it goes down. I can't begin to imagine how you feel after all of this time, pain and $$...I wonder what that bulge really is if lipo and TT couldn't fix it... it just seems crazy that it won't go away... I am so sorry =(
November 30, 2011
Nothing been new to me.. Just the swelling almost 8 months... When does it stop
December 16, 2011
Did same dr who did first tt do the revision? That's [RS bleep]! They need
To fix that ! By all means you look great and a
Huge improvement but you shouldn't be left a a bulge like that! Ugh I will pray that all goes well and improves .. Is it possible your just swelling from muscle repair??? I hope so.
To fix that ! By all means you look great and a
Huge improvement but you shouldn't be left a a bulge like that! Ugh I will pray that all goes well and improves .. Is it possible your just swelling from muscle repair??? I hope so.
UPDATED FROM Farz
Today is day 3 (counting the day I had the...
FarzNovember 23, 2011
today is day 3 (counting the day I had the procedure) I feel pain is a little more . . . was up to 5 or even 6. Maybe I should take more med's. I still am a litle hunched while walking. I feel if I stand compeley straight, my muscles are stretching and I dont want to take any risks this time. My pain pump comes out tomorrow. PS gave us instructions and husband will be removing it. The hardest part is getting in and out of bed without trying to use those stomach muscles even though I roll over and push muself up with one arm. I feel some sharp pains when doing so. I keep thinking OMG I sure hope I didnt undo a stich again! the most hardest part is not being able to pick up my little ones.but they are always around me :-)
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November 23, 2011
Farz,
I am so glad that the surgery went well and you are home recovering! Wow, so you had an upper hernia? I bet it was from the coughing and vomiting after the first surgery... Do you think? I am glad you are up and walking around and able to eat... Seems like this surgery went really well for you... Are you anxious to open the binder and sneak a peak? I bet your tummy looks beautiful! Take it easy and have a quick recovery! Thinking of you!
I am so glad that the surgery went well and you are home recovering! Wow, so you had an upper hernia? I bet it was from the coughing and vomiting after the first surgery... Do you think? I am glad you are up and walking around and able to eat... Seems like this surgery went really well for you... Are you anxious to open the binder and sneak a peak? I bet your tummy looks beautiful! Take it easy and have a quick recovery! Thinking of you!
November 24, 2011
Farz, can you tell me what the removal of the back fat was like? How invasive was it and how much down time? Are you happy with the results?
November 24, 2011
I had it done under local IV sedation. I felt a few pokes here and there and then I fell asleep. I was laying on my back so I am wondering if my doc didnt even turn me over so he could properly lipo the back area. AFter the procedure, it felt like somebody punched you. I was very surprised the soreness only lasted a couple days. I am not happy at all with the results. It looked exactly the same. I am having it done possibly again with this doc in Everett that did my endo muscle repair.
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Stay well,
Meg
Hey girl good to hear from you again!!!! Â Wow you have been through a ton this past year. Â Darn IBS...Grrrr!
You look fantastic!!