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11 months later - had revision surgery 9 days ago
UPDATED FROM Varnerific
11 months post
So I am in swell hell. Doc says swelling will...
VarnerificMarch 23, 2013
WORTH IT$6,700
So I am in swell hell. Doc says swelling will take 3 months to subside. My hips are hard and lumpy and sore. He said he was aggressively liposuctioning those so I'm sure that's why they're the worst pain/swelling wise. My "fat pants" won't even button. I'm gonna have to buy pants a size larger just to get through the next few months without wearing sweat pants every day. :(
UPDATED FROM Varnerific
11 months post
Had my tummy tuck revised 3 days ago. My surgeon...
VarnerificMarch 17, 2013
Had my tummy tuck revised 3 days ago. My surgeon pulled the incision out a few inches on each side to remove some more loose skin from the sides. He also revised some of the existing scar and aggressively lipo'd the entire hip/abdominal area. Recovery has been great from this surgery. I was in a lot of pain the first 2 days but finally was feeling so good I switched from the Percocet to regular Tylenol. I am feeling pretty swollen. None of my pants fit except my sweats, which is to be expected. The swelling stuck around for quite a while with my initial tummy tuck. Nearly 4 months until I could wear my regular jeans. Hope it doesn't take that long this time. My hopes are high for how the revision tuns out. I will keep everyone posted.
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March 17, 2013
Hi sorry to hear u had to go back in and I hope it turns out great. I also need a revision b/c of loose skin tat wasn't removed. No matter what I wear even if it's loose the love handles are there. Lucky you only have to pay 600, I have to pay 2400 b/c I have to pa the facility fee as well. I had a couple questions, was it as painful as the tt? Where u as tight and bent over? Did you take time off work? Did u swell like before? Any drains? Did he just extend the sides at the end or did he start on top of the scar? Thx so much
March 17, 2013
Sorry to hear it's not as easy to get a revision for you. :( To answer your question, it was not as painful as the tummy tuck mainly because there was no muscle work done with the revision. I am not as tight as I was with the original tummy tuck. In fact I can pretty much lie flat if I want to and can stand up straight. I work from home so I didn't have any issues as far as work goes. Lucky I guess in that respect. I am swollen but not nearly as swollen as before. I do not have any drains thank heavens! He did actually start on top of the scar and prettied up some of the thick and uneven scars I had. You can kind of see those in my 7 month PO pics. I'll update the pics in about a week if you want to come back and take a peek at the results. I'm feeling very optimistic this time around. :) Best of luck to you BrooklynsHeart! I hope you get the results you're looking for.
March 17, 2013
I decided not to go under for my revision, so we are doing half at a time. It's been 1 month since the first part, and that scar is beautiful! SO glad I did it. I was pretty much pain free within a few days, didn't feel the pulling or stretching after about a week and half and felt like I could run again without damaging. Did you have your BB revised too? I'm still on the fence about getting mine redone when she does the other half of my scar in a few weeks!
March 18, 2013
Katapple, I would love to see the pics from your first half of your revision. I didn't get my BB revised since I was pretty pleased with the way it turned out.
UPDATED FROM Varnerific
7 months post
I saw my PS today and he and I both agreed that...
VarnerificNovember 7, 2012
I saw my PS today and he and I both agreed that the sides did not turn out as nice as they could have. I have a revision scheduled for March 14, 2013. He is going to pull the incision out a couple of inches on each side and remove some more skin, as well as do a little more lipo on the sides and upper and lower belly. Really hopeful this time!!!
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November 7, 2012
IS HE CHARGING YOU MORE?I am so happy you are having the results you want seriously you need nothing else done amazing and wonderful! wow !! I am only 6 weeks and swollen and puffy and sad and happy...i just started walking a mile!! I am so slow with healing ...tell me more!
November 7, 2012
Thanks oceansailor. No, revisions are included in the price I paid up front. All I have to pay for on the revision is the Anesthesia fee which is $600, which I have no problem paying. I think the results will be really nice once he takes more skin off those sides and touches up the lip on the sides and lower belly.
November 7, 2012
awesome!! I was so unhappy instantly because of a crease in my front from bb to incision that I am nervous to ask now as he says patience patience and I know it! BUT what about the revision...he said along the way he will make all right so I am having to practice patience! Really amazing results already cannot wait to see more!!
November 8, 2012
Hey Im going thru the same thing. Those dam doggy ears will mess up your whole shape/tummy tuck. Im having mines removed in january
March 6, 2013
keep us posted :)
March 6, 2013
Thanks! Just 8 days until my surgery! :D Looking forward to getting rid of the bulges. :)
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