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TT w/ MR seven weeks PO! (Victoria, BC)
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1 year and 1 month post-op AND one month post T-scar and lateral scar revisions
WORTH IT$8,000
I have been extremely happy with the results of my tummy tuck. The best part has probably been having my abs repaired as they now function properly, which makes things like sit ups a whole lot easier and makes my tummy tighter rather than spreading my abs farther apart, which was happening pre-surgery. As I didn't have enough skin to pull everything down tight, I have what is called a T scar - a vertical incision. My T-scar had quite the raised bump on it and my PS was not happy with the result, so he cut it out! It was a simple procedure in his office with some local freezing. I got to watch him stitch it up and I have to say that although it is still healing, it looks quite marvelous (I'll post photos soon). At that appointment, he also took a little slice off the end of one incision where I felt it was puckering a bit. Again, I watched him do it and it is looking much better.
I think it's really important to examine the reasons why you want a TT and to be sure you have the right supports in place post surgery to ensure you get the best results possible.
I think it's really important to examine the reasons why you want a TT and to be sure you have the right supports in place post surgery to ensure you get the best results possible.
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Also, I posted a new picture where you can see how...
Also, I posted a new picture where you can see how my scar is healing. It's pretty flat now and just looks like a thin, red line. I still wear the silicone strips all the time.
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September 17, 2012
Looking better and better!!!
September 18, 2012
Your results are great! It's good to see how ladies who are active end up in the process. You're abs are showing through and you have an even smaller waist than in your pre-op pics, nice! Your belly button looks awesome, so many don't look normal afterward and this was a major part of choosing my PS. I'm POD 12 and also had the inverted T incision so it's great to see how nicely yours has healed. When did you start with the silicone strips and do you think they have made a difference? Love seeing how you have healed.
September 18, 2012
Thanks! I was sort of surprised that I didn't have enough skin and needed a T incision, but it does seem to be healing. I have to say that the whole incision is doing really well and probably looks better now than my C-section scars ever did! It's also starting to get really smooth. It's hard to say if it's the silicone making the difference - I suppose I could look at other people's scars to compare but I haven't done that yet. My PO says the strips are used for burn scars with great success. I'm going to stick with them for three months and will keep posting about the progress. Congrats to you - your results are looking good, too. Happy healing!!
September 18, 2012
You are so tiny....you are going to rock that Chalene Extreme!
September 26, 2012
Thanks! I did my first ab workout today (Ab Burner). It will be a while before things function properly, but overall it went pretty well. It was difficult but not painful (in a bad way).
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I can hardly believe it's been seven weeks since...
I can hardly believe it's been seven weeks since my procedure! Where has the time gone? The last week two weeks have been a challenge as I get back into the swing of working. Sitting at my computer has been the hardest thing. It's uncomfortable and tends to make me swell. I have to remember to get up and moving every once in awhile, which is hard because I was off for a few weeks and there is lots of catch up work to do. I'm wearing spanx during the day now and my wraparound CG at night. I still feel like I need that protection and my abdomen is still sensitive to the touch. My appetite is finally back, which is good because it gives me fuel I need for working out. I've put on about three pounds since resuming eating and working out. It was bound to happen - lol! I'm mostly happy with my results but still fight the tendency to criticize myself. I will be happy when I can start working my abs again - which will be in one week! Happy healing everyone!
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