Jer2911

Thank you so much for all your diaries, pictures, and journaling. It has been so helpful to watch everything unfold. I feel like I've been on the journey with you :) Now I feel like I have reasonable expectations about getting a tummy tuck. I was hoping to have it this fall, but as always its on God's time, not my own. Nevertheless, I just wanted to say "thank you" for sharing the all the intimate details and helping so many of us understand the recovery process. Btw...none of my business... but you deserve better ;)

Hi Kayla831, Did you get your lipo done? How did it go? I actually got a touch up done on my inner thighs since I felt like I didn't get enough result from the initial procedure. I wanted to have that separation between my thighs and I hope that after the swelling and bruising goes down, I'll be able to say it was a success! Let me know how it went.

Hi. I had my flanks, abs, upper back and arms, and inner thighs done last April via tumescent lipo. I can tell you that tumescent is the way to go. I believe all that ultrasound and laser lipo is all hype in the marketing department. Why would you want to subject your skin to burns if you can get the same result with something that has been proven effective and safe for years? I am very happy with my results, especially the back and upper arms. The next best area would be the flanks. And as for the abs... well my ps did a great job on the upper abs, but kinda left the lower abs the same... because I did tell him that I wanted to get a tummy tuck eventually down the line. As for the inner thighs... I too was worried that I would be left with loose skin. So he went "conservative" as far as fat removal. Now a year later I find that my inner thighs are still "kissing", meaning to say there is no separation when I stand with my legs together. I am going in for a touch up on Monday and hope to obtain the results I want. He says that it is still "full" and there is room to suction out more fat without having the loose skin. My advice is to have realistic expectations. Look for improvement and not perfection. The reason I say that, is because I'm a perfectionist. But as I read the other comments here, I would rather have an improvement rather than an aggressive surgery trying to obtain "perfection" and end up regretting the results or long term effects. For example, I think my arms and upper back could be a little more slimmed down, but I can live with how it is now. It definitely has improved... probably 75% of what it used to be. I'd like it to be 100% of course, but I'd rather live with these results, rather than fussing over minute details, which may cause asymmetry or dimpling. And as far as the fat returning. I haven't had that. In fact I lost 5 pounds after the surgery and then gained it back and it hasn't affected the results. If anything my butt has gotten bigger, but I'm okay with that :) LOL. Good luck! And remember to drink plenty of water to get rid of the bruises faster. And wear those darned compression garments religiously!

Wow. You look great! Did you say you have two small children and you're by yourself? How do you get around with them? I'm curious because I have 3 kids as well. The youngest is also 2. He can walk but of course still needs to be carried around sometimes. I want to do a tummy tuck but don't want to ask anyone for help, asides from my husband because I don't want anyone else to know. Everyone on the forum says that you should get help for the recovery. So can you tell me what its like to recover with the kids around?

Hi. I'm sorry that you had to go through all that you did, and I'm happy that you made a good decision to reverse what you feel was a "bad decision." Can I ask what your height and weight is? I'm debating getting saline implants but I share concerns which are now you're regrets. I also have girls. How long did you have them before you removed then? Did you enjoy any part of having the implants? Thanks.