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Full Tummy Tuck with Medial Thigh Liposuction - Vineland, NJ
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At 41 years old, I legitimately had a mid-life...
WORTH IT$7,500
At 41 years old, I legitimately had a mid-life crisis, and decided it was time for me to finally feel good about myself!! About 20 years ago, I lost 100 pounds through diet and exercise. Despite the exercise, the loose skin from my weight loss stayed put. Since then, I have had two children(8 &5) , both c-sections, and the saggy skin just got worse. For the most part I eat healthy and work out 7 days a week. I felt defeated that I tried everyday to improve the area, but nothing could fix it, other than a TT. I made an appointment with a PS, who was recommended by a relative, and asked for the first available date. The PS validated that I could continue working out forever, and never fix the area.
I scheduled the surgery for the first day of my summer break, as I am a school counselor, and wanted the summer to recover.
At this point, I am 5 days PO, and feeling stronger each day. I will post pictures after my follow-up appointment on Monday night. I am so hopeful that the drains will be removed at that time. They tug on everything, and are so sore. I underestimated the recovery, I figured it would be really comparable to a c-section, but it is much more difficult to get around at first( probably due to the drains.
So far it is worth the discomfort. When I am not totally swollen, I can see glimmers of a flat belly. I can wait until I can completely see the end results. I am not so sure about the lipo to my inner thighs. I don't see any difference at all. Maybe they are too swollen, only time will tell.
I scheduled the surgery for the first day of my summer break, as I am a school counselor, and wanted the summer to recover.
At this point, I am 5 days PO, and feeling stronger each day. I will post pictures after my follow-up appointment on Monday night. I am so hopeful that the drains will be removed at that time. They tug on everything, and are so sore. I underestimated the recovery, I figured it would be really comparable to a c-section, but it is much more difficult to get around at first( probably due to the drains.
So far it is worth the discomfort. When I am not totally swollen, I can see glimmers of a flat belly. I can wait until I can completely see the end results. I am not so sure about the lipo to my inner thighs. I don't see any difference at all. Maybe they are too swollen, only time will tell.
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UPDATED FROM KimRap
7 days post
7 days PO ...Buh bye drains!!!!!
Yay!! Drains were removed and the steri strips are gone. I had my one week post op with my ps and feel like such a weight has been lifted. Those drains were unbearable! It did not hurt to have them removed but it was by far the most bizarre sensation I have ever felt. Post op pictures will be up tomorrow. I am beyond swollen tonight.
On a separate note.... I had the great pleasure of meeting a fellow real self, beautiful woman tonight in person. I read her profile on here last week and she has helped me with a ton of questions this week during my recovery. It just so happened that we were scheduled for follow up visits at the same time. Thank you much:)
On a separate note.... I had the great pleasure of meeting a fellow real self, beautiful woman tonight in person. I read her profile on here last week and she has helped me with a ton of questions this week during my recovery. It just so happened that we were scheduled for follow up visits at the same time. Thank you much:)
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July 2, 2013
Congrats to you!! I know you are so happy. And congrats on meeting a real self sis!! That's awesome. What great relationships are formed on this wonderful site!!!
UPDATED FROM KimRap
8 days post
Finally a few pictures
I have finally added a few PO day 8 pics. I regretfully never took pre-op pictures.
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July 2, 2013
Hi just read your review! I just sent you a message prior to seeing this. It was a pleasure meeting you as well thank you. You look awesome!!! So happy you got your drains removed, you'll feel much better now.
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