agoNEW I went in to have a cyst taken off the back of my head. Dr Lynn was wonderful believe me when I tell you I felt no pain. He deaden the area i didn't even feel the needle go in. The Nurse was awesome his assistant I was so nervous but she did everything she could to ease my nerves and make me comfortable. I couldn’t believe how big this cyst was after seeing it. Now Im at home on the road to recovery and still no pain you may say unbelievable right. Ive never had surgery before and got along this good. These people are amazing and definitely know their job. Thank you for taking such good care if me.
I haven't had the procedure yet so I don't know what to think. As of now I have done lots of research so I don't think I'm scared. I'm most scared of taking care of my kids after then I am of the actual surgery. I'm worried about cooking. I'm worried about the them putting the drain things in and when pulling it out it hurting. Other then that I have wanted a BR since I was 14 Updated on 1 Sep 2015: BR set for September 25. I'm a mom of 3 boys 2 in sports 1 hyper active. My husband works. So I have to take care of them....like most mom's do. I want to prepare as much as I can so reading on here having meals prepped sounds like a good idea. I've been researching all day good freezer meals. Not ready Updated on 2 Sep 2015: Not the best but you see how big they are Updated on 25 Sep 2015: Got up really early to shower as directed. Drove the 40 min to hospital in pouring rain. Made it right on time. I love that when given iv they numbed first! (Before that I was surprised to see the amount to be cut off) last thing I remember was operating room looking like space ship. Getting oxygen. I was dreaming....I fought hard to wake up before making it to recovery room. My chest felt like it was on fire. They added 2 syringes of pain meds and shortly after I saw my husband. ...we went home not long after that and I've been in and out of sleep since then. Updated on 4 Oct 2015: I'm worried about not having nipples. The pain is bearable but uncomfortable. It's getting itchy. I'm not use to the swelling on the side under my arms. I'm ready to lay in my bed.....sorry for the complaining I'm just really not comfortable. Updated on 7 Oct 2015: I love smaller boobs. I love perky boobs. But I've noticed some fluid coming from my incision. Thought it was normal....till I scratched it and it is red and sticky. I've also noticed the hole in the intersection of my incision has grew. Where most pain has left I'm still experiencing some discomfort nearly 3 weeks post op. Also of course the scabbie nipple from the free nipple graft leaves me nipple less I pray for nipples. Updated on 17 Oct 2015: It's been 4 weeks I'm having issues healing. But I'm active. I think that's a problem if I would have been still I would have healed by now. I have to be careful my tissue stays in. Sometimes the sores get stuck to the bandaged or whatnot and reopen. It's quite frustrating I don't think I'll have nipples....one day I'll probably get something implanted so it looks like I have nipples. The doc said put vasiline on my incision (openings). ...what do you guys put on yours.... Has anyone had healing issues? Has anyone lost nipples? Updated on 21 Oct 2015: I should have kept posting here for advice. I should have asked more questions. I should have stayed put. 5 weeks and still healing. My breast are sore today not sure why. It feels moist under my boos and in my cleavage. I really think I hate boobs now. I love that they are smaller....but I almost wish they were smaller than this. Maybe after swelling and weightloss I will lose cup size. I have pictures of my left breast. To me no nipple. Can they just grow from nothing? That's why I'm sure I'm nipple less . I have fatty tissue on both breast bulging if not pushed in. I just don't see how vasiline will help things heal....other than keep it moist. On a brighter note the incision looks to be healing nice once healed. Updated on 25 Oct 2015: Things are starting to look better. I have to thank the vasiline. Once I figured how to take care and what worked and what didn't and why it worked things got easier. I'm still waiting to heal but with time I see improvements. Updated on 8 Nov 2015: After getting over bronchitis it seems I started healing 100xs faster. The places that were taking weeks and weeks to heal seems to be healing overnight. I credit that to making sure to badge and using lots of vasiline. There are many things I wish I did different that no amount of research I done prepared me for. I love have my breast smaller but I truly believe that after so long of suffering with large breast I hate mine. Even the size they are now I wish I could have gone smaller. I already am getting new stretch marks from the weight of my knockers. Im terrified that my boobs will end up sagging. With the swelling finally going down they are no longer tight and now I think I need more supportive sports bras. I don't regret the surgery though.
Hey everyone!! Today is my surgery day! I went in at 6 am and my surgery was at 7. I desired a small C cup because I am very petite (5'2, 120 lb's) and didn't want to look top heavy or unproportional to my size. I also run and work out so I didn't want to be huge. My doctor put in 275 cc Moderate plus Silicone implants, which are perfect for my size. When I woke up after my surgery I was extremely nauseous from the anesthesia and threw up. After that, I felt so much better! I just have moderate pain in my chest. I have taken a couple naps today, but other than that, I've been able to walk and pretty much do anything I could before. I'm not lifting my arms and lifting anything heavy though. I am SO happy with the result and love them already!! They are super high and look like torpedos right now, but I know when they drop and settle in they are going to look amazing! :) I have included a before and after. Updated on 8 May 2015: I'm in a lot more pain today than I was yesterday. The nurse called to check on me and said the 2nd and 3rd days are usually the worst. I'm in love with my new boobs though! Updated on 10 May 2015: Updated on 12 May 2015: It's crazy to see how much the swelling has gone down. The result is looking better and better every day! I love them! Updated on 18 May 2015: They are a lot less swollen and a lot of the muscle pain has decreased, but now they are extremely tender and have a tingly/burning sensation. But I'm still loving them! Updated on 28 May 2015: Tried on bathing suits for the first time today. The push up bikinis make my boobs look huge! I'm still very pleased with the size. They are still really tender but have dropped a lot! Updated on 10 Jun 2015: I removed the steri strips from my incisions after 4 weeks. My doctor told me to keep them on for as long as I can because they prevent scars more than anything. Also, he said scar gel doesn't work as well as silicone strips. So I bought "Scar Away" silicone strips from Walmart to put over them. It's a 2 month supply and I wear them for 12 hours a day. Updated on 19 Jun 2015: All the pain and tenderness is gone! Everything is going great! Updated on 19 Jun 2015: Updated on 7 Jul 2015: Updated on 26 Oct 2015: I haven't posted pics in a while so here are a few. I'm loving my boobs! It's feels like Ige had them my whole life. Still so happy I went with the 275 moderate plus. My scars are healing great!!
I have been struggling with getting a Tummy Tuck for the past two year. I have never had surgery before and the idea of going under the knife kinda scares me. So I decided to choose three doctors from my area and have a consultation with each one of them and then make a decision by March 31, 2014. Today was the last day of my consultation and I have met with all three doctors but it is difficult to narrow my decision because people in my area are getting procedures done but no one is talking about them. Shhhhh! Updated on 14 Apr 2014: Scheduled my surgery date! I didn't have to pay a deposit! I so excited and a little anxious. 30 days and counting. Updated on 29 Apr 2014: I can't believe it is finally happening. I'm a little anxious and nervous but hoping everything goes smooth and I can be ready for surgery. Updated on 2 May 2014: These are all the supplies I recently purchased for my post op care. Does anyone know if I'm missing anything? Updated on 2 May 2014: Just a couple of things for my scar therapy once I'm cleared. African Shea Butter Merderma Bio Oil Pure Coconut Oil Updated on 2 May 2014: African Shea Butter Merderma Bio Oil Pure Coconut Oil Updated on 13 May 2014: Just got my compression garments in. I ordered a Stage 1 and 2. Updated on 15 May 2014: Finally made it to the flatside. Not a lot pain just major discomfort. More news tomorrow. Updated on 17 May 2014: Today my pain is very manageable. I'm wrapped up so tight til I now am having some anxiety about how my stomach and belly button looks. I have been experiencing some gas pain but it passes. No BM yet, but haven't eaten very much solid food. Monday is my first post op visit. Updated on 17 May 2014: Dr. Lynn has been wonderful! He explained every part of the surgery to me with great detail and made sure that I fully understood my procedure. It's been two days post op for me and Dr. Lynn and his staff have checked in with me continuously. I couldn't have asked for a physician that is more caring. Updated on 19 May 2014: My first post op appt is today. I finally get to see what I look like. Updated on 20 May 2014: So today is an emotional day. Every second I'm asking myself did I make the right decision and should I have spent this much money. My staples were removed yesterday, the nurse applied body glue, and steristrips. The taping down of the drains and tight feeling I had after surgery is gone. I find myself going commando after constant pinching of the drain and struggle with my panties. No BM yet and the gas pain is getting worse. Does it really take this long? GEEz! I'm only eating yogurt and granola bars. I drink plenty of water and sit on the toilet for hours with nothing happening. Yet in the middle of the night while I'm in the recliner it feels like my bottom is going to fall out. I don't understand and it is very frustrating. If the MOM doesn't work today I'm going to try something else. On a good note I'm happy with my results thus far. Today I'm going to try and take a bird bath, change into my other compression garment and wash my binder. Wish me luck! Updated on 22 May 2014: Feeling much better today. The pain has subsided greatly so I'm going to try just Tylenol for today. Wish me luck. Had a BM yesterday and one today. YAY!!!!! That made me feel 110% better. My incision looks good and I'm still wearing my binder. Drains are still in but will hopefully come out tomorrow when I go to the doctor. *Fingers crossed* Updated on 23 May 2014: Today my visit with the Dr. went great. He examined me and said he loves the way I look. I was like ME TOO! Lol. Anyway the murse removed the drains and that was tha sting from hell. OMG!!!! I am so glad it is over and they are out. I feel 10X's better. In other news the gas pains still come and go. I do find myself feeling like I'm going to pop everytime I eat something. Like a ballon just expanding but I have found a remedy. LEMONS!!! THEY WORK!!!! Whenever I feel that swelling or bloated sensation, I just cut a lemon in 1/2, squeeze it in my water bottle, and suck the rest. I don't know why but I get instant relief. The next couple of days I'm just gonna try to take it easy . Updated on 24 May 2014: So today was " Shower Day!" YAY!!!! I'm so thankful for it. My hubby was in the shower with me for support since I opted out of getting a shower chair. Aaaaah, water never felt so good. After that I just relaxed, my husband lotioned me down, and we played around for a little while.;-) My drain holes are healing nicely and my incision looks good. So far I have no complaints. Next Dr.'s visit is a week from Monday. Updated on 26 May 2014: Ok I'm officially over this healing process. Ugh! I guess some of it is my fault because I've been a homebody since the surgery. My incision looks pretty good from what I can see (still have steri strips). It does itch alot now and sometimes has this burning/tingling sensation. No real pain experienced the last couple of days just tons of discomfort. I will probably get a good shower and try to put some clothes......ooh I forgot NOTHING FITS! Well summer dress it is. Updated on 29 May 2014: Today I'm optimistic and look forward to the rest of my journey. I'm finally starting to feel normal. I haven't done much but I have eliminated naps and it helps me sleep better through the night. I've been practicing walking a little straighter everyday. My belly button is healing nicely but most of the scab hasn't fell off yet. I kinda looks like when a baby loses it's umbilical cord. Eek! It freaks me out. Swelling hasn't been as bad as I thought is would be thanks to plenty of water and eating lemons all day. My lips are paying for it though (can you say Vaseline). Will post some two weeks pictures later. Updated on 5 Jun 2014: So not much is going on. I'm driving but my dr hasn't cleared me for work. My belly button is about 95% healed with no complications. The incision looks good & the steri strips have started to lift. My jeans slide on but still not that comfortable. My incision is so tender. Has anyone else experienced this? Anyway that's all for now. Updated on 12 Jun 2014: So I'm feeling pretty good these last couple of days. My walk is about 70% straight and I haven't experienced any pain just discomfort from this binder. Yes, my dr. still has me wearing it. The steri strips are slowly lifting and the incision is looking really good. I got my monthly visitor so my nelly is swelling mote than usual. The ice cream & chocolate isn't helping either!!!! Overall I'm very happy with my decision and look forward to feeling more normal day by day. Updated on 21 Jun 2014: I had my 5 week post op appt. with m dr yesterday. He has cleared me for light exercise, work, and I can start to wean myself off of the binder. Today I went all day without wearing it and it wasn't too bad. The steri-strips on my scar are starting to fall off and it is looking very NICE!!! Thin and low just like I requested. Can't wait to upload pictures once all the strips come off (dr advised me not to remove them). I'm starting to feel like myself again and waking up enjoying my new belly. Updated on 14 Jul 2014: Well it's been two months. Let the normal me please stand up. I been feeling like more and more like myself everyday! My scar is looking good and I have a good bit of swelling by the end of the day. Overall I'm happy with the surgery. Updated on 31 Jul 2014: Whew! Time has really started to fly. Well not much has changed. This week I have started the Julian Michael's 30 Day Shred and finally started work on my ab muscles. It felt a little weird but I didn't experience any pain. I still have swelling at the end of everyday and I still wear my binder at night. My scar has healed very nicely. It's in the dark phase but it is low and very thin so I hoping it will fade more as the months go by. Everyday I get more comfortable with the decision I made to have the surgery done. If I could do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing! Updated on 29 Nov 2016: Just an update after two years. I'm still happy with my surgery. The scar is still there but has healed beautifully.
I am a 34yo mother of one girl who is now 6 years old. I have always been a bigger girl but when I say bigger I mean curvy. The scale has never been my friend and up until I became pregnant I stayed around a size 12 about 170lbs. I gained a whopping 75lbs with my daughter and it has been a roller coaster ride ever since! I have spiraled from size 10-16 for the past 5 years and finally said enough! I began a serious weight loss fitness journey to include, Insanity and Turbo Fire workouts, Gym and weights, Shakeology and eating healthy! I am back to a stable size 10 and am loving me but on to the bad..... I was a full 36C before pregnancy and after my ups and downs I am a 36DD in one breast while the other is a D. Ladies you know what I mean! I am deflated, saggy, stretch marked, discusting, and to add insult to injury my nipples and areolas are the size of a small child's head! My tummy on the other hand is ripped, under all that loose skin and flab. I find that if I flex my stomach muscles all the skin falls to the bottom and just hangs while the muscles try to reveal themselves. I knew I was always going to do a mommy makeover but I just needed to make sure I was done making babies first. Man that would be a total drag tog through it all and whoops bambino on the way. Researched and sought out my doc and on to the consult I went. He said a breast reduction and lift ws definitely what I needed and though I thought I only would need a mini tummy tuck be said I need a full because my belly button needs moved, boooooo, more money and pain! I had my Pre Op on 09/10/12 which consisted of another consult which the doctor asked me where I want my breasts to be size wise and I told him to take as least amount a possible to even the girls out and perk them up. He told me we would be in the C range which I'm ok with I figure after a year if I want more I can get implants. As far as. The tummy goes we are still doing a full because of that darn belly button but he is "throwing in" some lipo on my sides. That's nice I thought, hopefully he is a perfectionist and gets that pesky back fat too. I am 2 days out and nervous! I have done a bunch on preparation and figured it would be good to share because this site has been so great for me. I will be camped out in my bedroom so I cleaned my room top to bottom and will clean all my bed linens the day before surgery. I have a drawer packed with the necessities; crackers, granola bars, magazines, medication, lotion, baby wipes, oreos(comfort food), iPad and phone chargers, remote, tv, light. For comfort i have a body pillow and several other pillows, walker, robe, and a drawer close by with several tank tops and loose fitting clothes. I stopped all medications even allergy, shakes, vitamins, alcohol, nicotene(second hand), and unhealthy food. I am taking 1000mg vitamine C extra a day and drinking at least 1/3 of my body weight in water daily. I made a pot of chili, lentil soup, and red beans and rice which are portioned and frozen. Refrigerator is stocked with bottled water and low calorie Gatorade. My mom is flying in tomorrow and will be here to help for 4 days then I have friends taking day shifts to help me out. I'm super excited but nervous. Surprisingly the thing I am most nervous about is anesthesia. My friend told me I was being silly and one has more of a chance of dying in a plane crash than under anesthesia, that helped. All set I guess, 2 days .... Updated on 17 Sep 2012: Tomorrow is the day! Preparing to do the night before wash with the special soap.... Updated on 19 Sep 2012: Day after surgery and all is well. My procedure was a little over 5hrs and of coursing remember nothing. I have 3 drains and I am wrapped up tight. I did great with the anesthesia and only when I got out of bed would I feel nauseous. When I got home I went to the bed and stayed all night. The Percocet really helped plus the 8 pillows on my bed. I have been able to get in and out of bed with little to no help so that's good. The pain is not nearly as bad as I expected over all, only when I move it hurts. My breasts don't hurt at all either. First appointment with doc is Friday.... Updated on 20 Sep 2012: Day 2 PO and I am down to 1/2 Percocet every 6 hours and feeling good. Boobs don't hurt at all but an muscles are super tight and sore. No BM yet....
I had a tummy tuck five weeks ago. I have had three children by c-section and my pregnancies caused a lot of stretch marks and flabby skin that would sag over my belly button and incision. Before I had children I was over weight so after my first child I decided to get the weight off. So I lost about 65lbs which gave me even more saggy skin.No matter how much I would work out I just couldn't get the sag over my c-section scar to go away. I have been very self conscious of my tummy area for the last 12 years.So I saved my money and when I was told I needed a hysterectomy, I decided to do the tummy tuck at the same time. I am very happy that I did it. It looks great!Although if you are thinking of having a tummy tuck be prepared for a long recovery time. I am five weeks out from my surgery and I am still very sore on the inside (but I also had a hysterectomy). I am still wearing my compression garment. When I try to go without it (because it really is annoying trying to get your clothes to look right when out in public) by an hour or two I feel like I'm falling apart and need the support. I am still swollen, some days more than others.Over all I'm very glad that I had the tummy tuck. I actually went out and bought a bikini for the first time since my husband and I were dating. It's an exciting feeling that I don't feel like I need to hide myself from him anymore. Updated on 2 Jun 2009: I would have to say that the very worst part of the surgery was getting my three drains removed. It was extremely painful! I don't know if it was the location of the drains or what. I seem to think that I have a pretty high pain tolerance but after the nurse pulled the first one out... I got very nauseous, hot, shaky and thought I was going to pass out any minute, then I had two more to go. Then came the last one and OMG I think my body went into shock. It hurt so bad that I didn't even know how to react. The nurse then said "I'm so sorry, I didn't want to tell you that the last one is always the worst". I'm not telling this to scare anyone out of a tummy tuck but just to let you know that you might have to go through quite a bit of pain before you get the beauty of it all. After it's all said and done...I would do it again in a heartbeat... phew glad that part is over though. Updated on 31 May 2013: I had a tummy tuck in April 09' and I have to say I'm still very pleased with it! I would highly recommend Dr. Billy Lynn for any surgery! I have referred him to several of my friends who have been very happy with their outcome as well! I am posting pix of my tummy so that you can see the results after 4 years. I would like to have smart lipo on my inner thighs! It seems to be an area that I cannot get rid of the fat. Anyone have any insight to share? Cost on just thighs and buttocks area? Updated on 12 Jul 2013: I was just in Florida for 10 days with my beautiful family and it felt so good to wear a bikini with no worries! Updated on 30 Sep 2014: aca8f8654604fefe10653690adbab7718526b0347e09566263
I had under eye filler done at Savannah River Plastic Surgery by Dr. Lynn. Wasn't really a good experience--receptionist staff weren't that nice. The doctor seemed a bit afraid to do the under eye filler. I came in wanting filler under both eyes, but was advised to only get it done under one eye to match the other under eye. My bags weren't that deep, and there wasn't a noticeable difference afterwards. ): Seemed like a waste of $600.
At this moment in life and at my age which is 43 im beginning to feel insecure about my size and the way i look my breast are very large 44D because of the size of my breast im not able to buy cute shirts are blouses. it look as though all the buttons are about to pop off.i been thinkin of this surgery for years just never could afford it
I made an appointment to have botox, which should have taken at most thirty minutes. I have had this done many times before elsewhere and would have went to my regular doctor, but he was booked. When I entered the office it was almost completely full but I thought that there were multiple doctors. After I turned my paperwork into the lady at the desk she said I would be called right back. After waiting two hours and ten minutes and never seeing the doctor, I finally left. This is no way to treat your patients especially a new one.
