I consulted with Dr. Shell one month ago for a breast reduction. My experience has been good. The staff was very welcoming and Dr. Shell explained how the procedure would go in depth. I'm super excited Updated on 14 Dec 2020: I knew it was time for a breast reduction because I had dents in my shoulders. My back and neck pain was unbearable. My breast started spilling from my bras. When I got to the hospital, they started my IV and took my blood. After that, Dr. Shell asked what size I was going for. I told him a small C cup. Updated on 15 Dec 2020: Today is 3 days post op. I got to get my bandages removed by Brandi! She was so nice and informative. I’m still sore but I am slowly weaning myself from the pain medication. Instead, I am taking Tylenol extra strength. I’m excited to see the process of my results. I am a firm believer in trusting the process.
I was skeptical about the whole thing but my back pain kept getting worse and I couldn't take it so I went to see my PC and everything was fine. She told me all of my options and I did everything from physical therapy to losing weight but nothing helped. A reduction was my last stopped. I was scheduled with a surgeon before this one and I didn't feel comfortable with him. I searched high and low until I found Dr. Shell and I'm glad I did.
I made the choice to undergo breast augmentation surgery 3 months previous to surgery which took place November 30th. At first I was a bit iffy because this was a major surgery for me. I had my consultation with Dr. Dan H. Shell and I was completely comfortable with him being my doctor because he had over 30+ years experience and he seemed very educated in this specific area of cosmetic surgery. He also made sure I was aware of the pros and cons of breast implants; which made me very comfortable because he wasn’t trying to hide the bad stuff that could go wrong. He was very personable and selfless just like his staff. They all made sure I was as comfortable as possible and went out of their way to make sure I was at peace the entire time. During my journey I was indecisive about what size implant I wanted. Surgery day came and I told Doc to stay between 325cc and 375cc. Since I was so flat chest they had to do a little more to fit the perfect implants. I ended up with 350cc round smooth HP silicone on both left and right breast. I am beyond happy with my new girls and I can’t wait for them to start dropping and fluffing. PS: is it bad for me to start soft massages to help my implants drop faster? I have been rubbing on them and putting ice packs on my chest to reduce swelling but I don’t want to cause them to deform. Help? Updated on 8 Dec 2018: I must say, Dr. Shell has magic hands. I have seen several recovery/post op photos and none that I’ve seen has had the results I’m currently seeing in this stage(week 1). I am beyond amazing with the work Dr. Shell has performed. I was a 34 A, 5’5, & 103lbs. I had 350cc HP smooth round silicone implants. My Surgey was November 30, 2018. My entire surgery went magnificent and the staff was to the T. My over all experience with everything is a 10/10. I would highly recommended Dr. Shell to any female that is considering breast augmentation!
Dan Shell did an amazing job with my breast augmentation. I was expecting a difficult experience with healing and seeing my results, but honestly I have been pleased since immediately after the surgery. Pain was minimal, scarring is minimal, and the whole experience has been positive. He is kind and has answered all of my questions, and his staff has also been supportive and given me a lot of advice too throughout the process. From a lot of research I have done, people have to wait weeks, even months, before their augmentations look like what they were hoping for (in the meantime, implants sitting up high and having to wear strapping, etc.) - with Dr. Shell, literally day 1 I was shocked that I loved how I looked, and they get better each day. I would 10/10 do it again and recommend him to anyone!
I must say I’m graceful for Dr.Shell. He performed a Tummy Tuck on me10/13/17. On 20/18/17 my body was transformed. Dr Shell said once swelling goes down, I will see more beautiful result. So I absolutely recommend Dr.Shell to seeking service.kathy
He did my breast implants for a great price very professional loved him and his staff bedside manner rated at 100% he makes you feel like a person not a number job well done I recommend him for sure
My journey has been very exciting I had GBS ( gastic bypass surgery) 13 years ago I was weighing in at my heaviest 285 pounds. My son was 2 years old and I had to make a decision do I want this weight off? I immediately started getting the ball rolling for my surgery. The decision was then made clearer. May 23, 2004 I had my surgery I now weigh 157-160 I'm 5'3 and I'm pleased with my weight I'm so excited to finally have this mommy make over after 13 years of trying to decide. Once again I'm excited about getting this excess fat off my abdomen. May God watch over all of us as we make our plans for the journey to the flat side. Updated on 9 Apr 2017: Hello there! I am getting excited I've order everything for my comfort after my surgery. My high rise toilet seat and shower chair. My sister and I are both having surgery on the same day 5/23. Drainless tummy tuck and breast reduction for me. Drainless tummy tuck with back contours for her. We are getting excited. Our older sister is coming down to my house to be our caretaker for 3 weeks. After that hopefully my sister will go to her home and finish recuperating there. I love this site it really helps me to see positive people doing things for themselves. Blessings to each of you my RS sistas. Updated on 21 Apr 2017: I'm getting excited and nervous at the same time. My sister and I are having sx the same day. We both have been contemplating this for a while. Well ladies the time is drawing near. We have out older sister to come stay with us along with my husband and 15 year old son. We have our support system in place. We have also purchased a bath chair and high seat for toilet. My sister will be staying at my house for 2 weeks. Then hopefully she can return to her home. Lol! We are so excited this is a birthday present to herself her make over which consist of Drainless tummy tuck and lipo to the flanks. What a wonderful birthday gift. Mine on the other hand is from a weight loss 13 years ago and I tired of the flab on my belly. This is the first stage for me. Next phrase thigh lift and bat arms. Pray for us as we will post pics as time gets closer 32 days in counting. We are so excited can't wait to make it to the flat side. Be blessed RS ladies. Happy healing! Updated on 26 Apr 2017: The time is drawing near. We are both excited and nervous. On 4/24 I went for my clearance for surgery everything went great my EKG, chest ex-ray and vital. The only thing is they couldn't draw my blood. Ikr! Pissed because I live 1 hour away and couldn't one person in the doctors office find my veins. Nevertheless I went home with bruises. Going back on 4/27 hopefully they can get it I drank so much water until I almost exploded. Lol. Looking forward to a better day and outcome. Be blessed everyone my sister get her clearance on Friday. I pray everything goes well for her. Until Thursday Happy Healing Updated on 27 Apr 2017: So today I go back to memphis to get blood drawn. Finally after 20 minutes she finally found a vein that she could use. Wow so am I alive. They acted as though I had been reincarnated because they couldn't find s good vein. My veins are very deep and they roll. Any who she finally got it. Kudos! Updated on 2 May 2017: My sister and I are getting so excited.. let the count down continue. Updated on 3 May 2017: Got surgery clearance everythingis great I only have one deficiency my iron is low. So I have to take 3,000 units of vitamin D until my sx date 5/23. Picture coming soon Updated on 8 May 2017: Good evening with all The ripping and running I haven't taken s pre pic yet. However I will get to it. We are ready my sister and I. All Items needed for surgery are placed on the table awaiting packing this weekend. We are anxious and a tad nervous at the same time. Happy healing ladies. Updated on 12 May 2017: My sister and I are conversing everyday we are both nervous and anxious at the same time. Looking forward to our sx 5/23 Happy healing ladies Updated on 12 May 2017: 10... Anxious Updated on 14 May 2017: RS! It's getting real my sister and I are very excited and anticipating this sx on 5/23 I have my surgery first then she has hers we are in it to win it. #SistersGetSnatched Updated on 14 May 2017: It's my time to shine! I'm nervous and excited. Strange thing today my back went out so I'm using a heating pad no meds. Here are pics of my stomach and breast as I promised. Happy Mothers Day! Happy healing ladies. Updated on 15 May 2017: At work getting very excited I wanted this for 13 years. Let the count down continue. We are so excited and nervous. My back is feeling a little better today. Hopefully it will be okay. Happy healing ladies. Updated on 16 May 2017: Bags packed for Memphis for 4 days. My sister and I are so excited about our transformation. With God mercy and grace and lot of faith I will be headed to the flat side. I'm physically and mentally ready. 13 years in waiting... Updated on 17 May 2017: Excruciating headache yesterday Not sure what the problem was or is. Took ibprofen and went to sleep. When I woke up I felt a lot better. Also too my period just left could be a hormonal thing. Any who my sister and I are ready for out sx on 5/23 Have a great day ladies happy healing. Updated on 18 May 2017: Today was a great day for starters my son passed both his final exams today who-hoo. Secondly I had a productive day. My husband hasn't had time to put my recliner together yet but the floor is vacuumed where it will sit. Overall a A+ day. Sister and I treated ourselves to the Cheesecake Factory in memphis today. And gen some shopping but very little just makeup. Any who. We are getting really excited my tendinitis in my right shoulder decided to flare up today. If it's not one thing it's another. So a heating pad and warm bed I shall go. Excited and nervous Updated on 19 May 2017: Excited and anxious is the word. My headaches and tendinitis subsided last night a great night sleep. My son last day of Freshman year! Happy mommie on deck. Thanks to my husband and my son for my massager recliner. Have a Awesome weekend. Happy healing Updated on 20 May 2017: Everything is ready and packed for my surgery. Taking my blender to make smoothies with my Unjury protein mix. Got to stay healthy during this time. And hydrated bottle water on deck. My sister from Wisconsin arrived today the one who is going to drive us back and forth to out appointments. She will be with us for 3 weeks. My husband is taking off the 1st week wow I'm so excited. My last day of school is Monday. I'm super excited. Oh yea my son aced all his exams he's now a sophomore in high school. Where did the time go!!! Lord we thank you! Happy healing ladies. Did I forget anything? Updated on 21 May 2017: Meditating relaxing and waiting I've leaned patience over the years. Anticipating a awesome sx and recovery happy healing ladies Updated on 22 May 2017: My last day of school!!!! Let the asunder begin. Bags packed ready as I'm going to get house cleaned I'm going to lean and depend on Jesus... Fear not for I am with thee. See you on the flat side. Be Blessed and Happy healing. Updated on 23 May 2017: Jesus and I are Headed to the surgery center! Update you all later. Thanks for all my well wishes and prayers. See you all on the flat side! Peace! My sister sx is after mine she has to be here at 11:30. Hubby andI are keeping it moving. Updated on 28 May 2017: Hello ladies made it to the flat side. My surgery was a success. I had a awesome surgery only one thing happened my heart rate went extremely high from OR to recovery room. The doctors finally got it stabilized.i was hospitalized for 2 days Finally home. Day 1To God we give all the glory!!! Appointment in the making to heart doctor. Great night sleep awesome group of nurses/doctors and philbotists m Day 2 another awesome day no pain today God we give the highest glory. Appetite maybe 5 or 6 pain 0. Day 3 no blood but my period came back ugh! Walking almost straight I feel great....Day 4 awesome no pain so far staying on top of meds no problems. Oh yEA my breast are doing great first post op tomorrow at 10 in memphis. Wish me luck if I had to do it over again my answer right now would be yes! Great surgeon great group Of physician. I'm finally on the flat side. Updated on 31 May 2017: All I can say is thank you Jesus. Pain meds only in the am and in the pm I only take a half of ozcondone Happy healing ladies Updated on 1 Jun 2017: My sister and are moving right alone. My son is a blessing to us both. My sister can walk 95% straight I'm almost there I just don't want no more pain that's un necessary. No opening or skin separation on tummy tuck or breast. Lipo areas are swollen but no pain other wise we are moving right alone. Continued prayer for both of us. Happy healing ladies Updated on 2 Jun 2017: We are feeling great couldn't get pics to download. Appetite still at zero but I'm drinimkng and eating still fresh fruit smoothies and green smoothies. My sister had a great appetite she's been cooking and feeding my son and husband lol. I'm more of a nibbler. No pain meds just my regular daily meds and tyneol pm at night. Happy healing enjoy your weekend. Sleep time chat later. Updated on 2 Jun 2017: I have tons of tape on my thighs ? I wonder why ? I've gotten in shower and it's still there it actually burns really bad and it's bruised. My sister which is a nurse said not to mm worry about it. Not really worried it's just bothersome. Enjoy your Friday happy healing! It's the weekend my vitals were good today I'm just wondering if I'm eating enough. I have no appetite but I'm surviving. Thank you Jesus for everything. My husband and son are awesome they take such good care of me. Be blessed Updated on 3 Jun 2017: I've talked about the recovery of tummy tuck. And tonight my breast have come alive in a big way. Oxycodene take me away. I was having a cold chill and my vitals were good. I was just very cold. So I'm wrapped up not using heat or anything advised by doctor instructions. Let's see what happens everyone is asleep. My sister is to my right in her recliner and husband to my left on the sofa. Otherwise I feel great. Good night Updated on 3 Jun 2017: No aches no pain I can really tolerate pain I took a half lorazepam. And I slept like a new born baby no pain no pain, no gain Lord I thank you. Updated on 4 Jun 2017: Good morning Little or no pain day 12 pod relaxing and depending on Jesus... awesome night we watched lots of old movies and we slept and we slept. No MEdS!!!!!!!!!!!! Lord we are depending on you in the name of Jesus. Updated on 5 Jun 2017: My sister and I are moving right along. She will be going to her house soon I'm sure I will miss her. She has been like a mommy to me. She cooks she cleans she only 5 years older than me. We have had a recovery that compares to none other. We started this together and we will end it together. She is doing awesome i go for my post op today at 3 for my breast reduction. My breast are coming alone. No pain just minor. No meds pain is tolerable. Lord we Give you all the praise and we Thank you for healing us. I'm taking a mid morning snack of fruits "pears" my sister is sleeping. Chat with you all After appointment today. Happy healing ladies. We are keeping it moving. Updated on 6 Jun 2017: Yesterday went to ps for stitches clip from breast. Not painful all steri stripes are almost off. Feeling awesome. PS looked at tummy he said it was looking awesome and on scheduled for healing. Great BM's haven't had energy to take pics. My sister and I are doing great. She's going home this week to finish her recovery there. Turns she's back to work.Shes a nurse. I'm off all summer until the 29 of July. School system I love it. Any who. We are doing great. How is everyone feeling. So far we are moving right alone and oh yea I'm still hunched over but I'm in NO pain. Drug free# only tyneol and tyneol pm. On the road to recovery. Thanks everyone who has helped me with your knowledge and your daily documentation of your journey. May God Bless each of you. Stitches out next Monday. Happy healing!!! Take care. Updated on 6 Jun 2017: Finally got all tape off of me... I sat in my bed for the first time with about 4 pillows to my back. I tolerated it as much as I could I applied Vaseline to my entire body except sutures(which comes out on Monday) 6/12 my favorite part of the day shower time. I love the feeling of the hot water on my body. Any who no pain my sister and I are are just moving alone. Appetite still very minimal but then BM's are coming more often. We are on the road to recover. Like I've said my sister is going back to her house which is about 10 minutes from to finish her recovery she doesn't have any kids or husband. We have enjoyed company in our home since our surgery. Nevertheless Happy healing Be Blessed. Keep it moving...... Updated on 7 Jun 2017: Yay me! Moving bettter coming back to my old self still hunched over but I feel great. Appetite still not good but it wasn't good before surgery. Drinking my protein and keeping moving counting down to stitches are taken out of my breast and tummy. My husband finally built up the nerves to actually look at my breast and tummy. He goes you look like you been in a car accident????????????????oh well he smirked and said it looks really nice. I did skin care using Vaseline on my rashes for the oxycodene. Thank you Jesus that I don't have to take that medicine anymore. Been drug free for nearly 10 days or more. Tylenol is all I take. Let me see if I can download a before and after pic. Happy healing ladies.... Be Blessed Updated on 8 Jun 2017: Wow! I ate good I laughed with my family and watched movies and basketball game. I was the only one still sitting wide awake at 12.....1........and 2........ I took a larapranze to calm me down I was sleep within seconds. No pain no gain. Only meds I take is Tylenol. Lord I thank you for them 4 hours a sleep and a nap. So ready for stitches to come out no sersus fluid last night. Happy healing ladies Enjoy your day. I feel really good I swept the kitchen flooor and washed the few dishes in the road to Recovery Lord I thank You!!! Oh yea my sis is doing great she is going home today I will miss her but we have taken great care of each other. Thanks RS Updated on 8 Jun 2017: Hello ladies I hope these pics download. I'm moving right along. Got a great 15-20 minute nap earlier. Hopefully tonight I will I will get some sleep. Because I'm resting beautifully. Be Blessed! Happy healing ladies... Updated on 8 Jun 2017: Pics from surgery one week when I had stitches in and out. Vaseline therapy for skin therapy. Stitches removed on Monday. 16 days post op today. I feel great....... Updated on 9 Jun 2017: Today has thus far been the best. I'm up cooking dinner cubed steaks mashed potatoes green beans and rolls. I feel GREAT!!!!!!!! My sister decided to stay until Monday because we have stitches taken out then. We are having a ball taking care of each other. My sister from Wisconsin went back home no help at all my son and my husband I take my hat off to them. No pain no gain. Happy weekend RS! Happy healing! Be Blessed Peace!!!!! Updated on 10 Jun 2017: Yay me! I had a awesome day out with my husband and sister. We took my sister to get her a pandora bracelet and charms for her birthday which is on the 23rd of June. How exciting!!!!! I felt great standing up 85% I could feel myself hunching over. But overall I had a FABULOUS day. No pain no gain. Breast and Drainless tummy tuck are healing beautifully. Countdown to stitches removal 2 days!!!! Enjoy your weekend Happy healing ladies! Be Blessed Updated on 11 Jun 2017: Good morning! Awesome night sleep. Celebrating my husband birthday today.. Thanking God for all his many blessings. No pain no gain. Stitches out tomorrow. Will update after appointment tomorrow. Happy Sunday RS ladies Happy healing Be Blessed....... Updated on 12 Jun 2017: Yay Us!!!! My sister and I had appointment at 4 today but was called in at 10:30. Stitches are taken out we are both healing beautifully. Next appointment 1 month from today...... @8:30/8:40. My sister left around 4 today to go to her home which is 10 minutes from mine. I will miss her she was like my own personal nurse /mother. Life as we know it all good things must come to a end. Wow my emotions took over me I cried so hard. Now I feel 100% better mentally. I will take pics tonight. My PS also gave me rash cream from the allergies from the pain meds. Tylenol for me... We are drug free!!!!! No pain no gain. On our way to recovery..... Happy healing and Be Blessed...... Peace Updated on 13 Jun 2017: Rise and Shine! Headed to Memphis first off this morning at 8. Follow up for surgery 3 weeks when my heart beat was ranging. EKG was good cardiologist want me to continue taking prescribed meds for rhythm of my heart. Cartia is the med he wants me to continue taken along with a Bayer aspirin 81 mg. Great report..... First night let's talk stitches removal... overall it went great because my PS was singing "the thong song" which was to occupy my mind while he cut and pulled those sutures out. Not bad at all I bleed a little and it wasn't even uncomfortable. My husband took my sister and I to the doctor. After I unwinded and took shower I felt great...Now this morning the scar looked awful to me black and pink and a little pus. I had to put wound strips on top. Overall I am healing beautifully not much of a appetite today. But I know it will get better. Still no pain! My sister came to check on and we talked for hours. Now I've eaten and dosing off. It's been real RS this nap is calling my name. Happy healing and be blessed Updated on 14 Jun 2017: Nothing much to say but I love this site because to me it lets me know there are genuinely some good people all over this world. Thanks for reading my journey thanks for your updates thanks RS only thing today I can finally feel my lipo of the flanks. My Drainless TT stitches is healing only a small little opening on top on mon pubis and breast reduction are healing beautifully. No attention from PS is needed. Happy healing! Be Blessed Peace!!! Updated on 15 Jun 2017: Awesome day! No pain no gain. Just healing. Appetite still The same I'm drinking my unjury protein 2/3 times a day. Thighs are still swollen so I put on compression today for 5 hours that helped a lot. Why are my thighs still Swollen???? If anyone is is experiencing this please share. My sisters was swollen right after surgery and hers are back to normal mine look like little fat sausages. Lol. Overall my sister and I are doing great. She goes back to work on Monday.... we had lunch together today. Happy healing ladies! Oh by the way I ordered a compression garment that target thighs from leonisa. com. It should be delivered on Tuesday I can't wait I hope it fits. Sleep well my RS sisters. Be Blessed Good Night. Updated on 16 Jun 2017: Not much to report. I slept well I feel fantastic and healing beautifully. I put on my marena bra and my nipples are NOT cold at all. My rash is clearing up from the allergic reaction to my meds. I'm applying oniment to area twice daily. Have a Awesome weekend. Thanks RS ladies for your journeys. Happy healing to All. Be Blessed! Peace. Oh yea I hopped on the scale I'm down 11 pounds from sx 5/23. Updated on 18 Jun 2017: Not much to report I'm just thankful that I'm feeling great and my skin is healing good from the staple removal on 6/15. My sister is doing great she's at her house she goes back to work tomorrow. And she's also sleeping in her bed. Her bed is high off the floor too. I haven't moved back into my bed yet because my bed is very high off the ground and yes I have a step stool I'm just not 100 % mentally ready yet. Awesome Father's Day with my husband. I received compression garment it was to small so I've got to mail it back tomorrow. What a bummer. Happy healing have a awesome week. Be Blessed Peace Updated on 19 Jun 2017: Wow its was nice to finally get in my SUV the seats adjusted to my needs I love it no pulling no nothing. Still about 88% straight no problems just taking my time I'm in no rush. Also I moved back into my bedroom Life is good. Happy healing Be Blessed Peace. OAN: I hope my sister has a great night at work tonight. Updated on 20 Jun 2017: Hello RS Greetings from the comfort of my cali king bed...... I had a painless sleepless night. But I'm not complying simply because I monueverd my body in my bed applying pressure where it was need on my left hip by the way is huge. It wasn't getting any compression in my recliner. I laid all 162 pounds on it and it felt AWESOME No pain this morning I also massaged it with my hand. Just what I needed. I order faja yesterday and it suppose to be her on Saturday. Cross your fingers I hope it fits. Lord I give you all The glory in my healing process a I just want to say thank you. Happy healing Be Blessed Peace!!!! Updated on 21 Jun 2017: Hello ladies quick up date while showering I felt a stitch under my left breast. And today I had it removed it took my ps less than a second to nip and pull I didn't feel a thing. Overall I'm moving right along and my incisions ate healing beautifully on my tummy and breast. Thanks you Jesus for save travel. Happy healing Be Blessed Peace Updated on 22 Jun 2017: Nothing to report but I've ordered 2 compression garments and they both were to small. So for now I'm disgusted with ordering and returning I'm not ordering another now. So disappointed. Nevertheless no pain no gain. I'm Feeling great and loving my results and happy healing Be Blessed Peace Updated on 23 Jun 2017: Wow!!! I'm so excited Lord I give you all The praise. Thanks for allowing me a safe sx and return home to my family. I'm so excited RS ladies. I feel great I look great not one day of pain. Tummy tuck iinscion healing well. Breast reduction is awesome. My sisters 56 birthday Lord we thank you!! So much to be thankful for. Simply Blessed Taking my sister out to eat at noon for lunch. I'm so thankful. Have a awesome weekend RS ladies keep it moving! Be Blessed Peace Updated on 25 Jun 2017: Not much to update but my incisions are looking great they are getting smaller. I still have one we're the lipo was performed and it's still leaking fluid other than that. Everything else is going great. No pain. My sister is doing great she had dinner with me today. Loving life and living life. Be Blessed Peace Updated on 26 Jun 2017: Hello RS ladies I'm going into week 5 on Tuesday. My body is forming my lipo is doing what it does on my flanks my breast are great and healing. I was trying to upload pics but they want. The scars on my stomach is from laparoscopic surgery when I had my gastric bypass 13 years ago. I will try again to post pics. Happy healing Be Blessed Peace Updated on 27 Jun 2017: Nothing much to report but I just want to say Thank you RS ladies for following my recovery and my journey. My sister and I are healing beautifully. She back at work and I'm still Home just relaxing. Until 7/31. I bought two compress garments from ROSS that fits like a charm. I just needed it for my thighs however it comes up under my breast it feels so good. I also got the bra camisole to wear later on. I'm Wearing my mate a recovery bra. Which feels really good. I have never slept all Night so my sleeping is normal lol. No pain no gain Feeling good and looking great. Be Blessed and happy healing ! Peace...... Updated on 1 Jul 2017: Hello there very close to 6 weeks on Tuesday. My sister and I are doing great. We both had opening in the pubis area and it's gliding beautifully. I hate the way mine look so I'm having y PS take a look at it on Monday. I'm just paranoid. Feeling great and loving life to the fullest. My sunburnt skin from the oxycodene is finally coming around. I use a old remedy that we used on our mothers body. Krisco in the can. My skin looks like a brand knee woman it's smooth and it feels absolutely great. Live laugh love Happy healing ladies. Be blessed....Peace Updated on 8 Jul 2017: Nothing new to report from my sx but enjoying the new look. I'm so proud of myself for finally doing this for me at the ripe age of 50. The tummy tuck and breast reduction concluded my 50th bday present from my husband and myself. I'm so happy with myself right now. My clothes fit beautifully since I don't have that little pouch and larger breast to deal with. Lord I thank you for everything. RS ladies I'm elated I can't stop smiling. Just looking forward to the day when this small opening completely closes. I'm going shopping. Hope everyone is doing well and keeping there appointment with there PS. Be Blessed! Peace......... 7 weeks Tuesday..... Doctor on Wednesday Updated on 16 Jul 2017: Yay Us! Our 7 week check up went great. We both had a few stitches that had surfaced and needed to be clipped. I still have a small opening which is looking great can't wait until it dries up completely. I keeping it clean with dial soap and warm water and pat it dry. No pain at all. 2 more weeks before school starts I'm getting excited and is now ready for bra shopping.... lipo areas are going down. I'm wearing my compression all day except while showering. I've bought 3 from my PS as soon as they start to not grip me I open another and keep the old ones for back up. Thanks RS ladies for following my journey please continue I've tried to post pics but they want download. Loving the new skin I'm in. 2 months officially 7/23. Happy healing!Be Blessed... Peace.... Updated on 23 Jul 2017: Lord we thank you for everything. Our sx was 5/23 we are healing beautifully. Our next visit to PS is 9/14. We are enjoying our new look and our new bodies. Today officially is our 2 months post op. Happy healing RS ladies. Be Blessed...Peace.... Updated on 26 Jul 2017: My sister and I are doing great. My sister has no open wounds on her tummy tuck. but she is still very swollen from the lipo in her left side. The PS told her 3/6 months or possibly 9 months. We are both still wearing out compression. I literally love wearing mine. I still have a little opening that has to close. Doctor said not to worry it will heal on its own time. I simply hate the little opening but I just say it's healing. No other issues to update. My breast reduction/lift is awesome a 36B which I'm loving it. No more fat and flabby breast. Lord we thank you for everything. Happy healing RS ladies this has been a easy journey no pain no gain. Loving our new look and loving life Peace... Back to work on Monday..... of course I'm ready..... Updated on 2 Aug 2017: Today is hump day but Monday and Tuesday were awesome as well. I did notice that my stomach would swell a lot around my navel area on the right side... other than that nothing to report I wear my compression garment under my dress and not the compression band. When I get home and elaxvabd do my daily routine I shower and put binder on and sleep in it. Loving my breast and my tummy. Happy healing ladies and congratulations to all the new flatside members. Be Blessed and Peace.... I'm 10 weeks post op Updated on 24 Aug 2017: Hello ladies My sister and are officially 3 months post op. 8/23. We are healing and looking and feeling great. To God we give all the glory. I've lost 23 pounds and I have about 8 more to go. Nothing special just not eating after 6 pm. My blood work was awesome everything on track accept my protein is 19 and it need to be a 20 or higher. Starting drinking my Unjury to boost my protein. Loving life and my new look on life. Life is short and very precious to me and I'm taking it end like it's my last. Happy healing ladies next doctor appointment 9/14. Until then be Blessed and be Happy..... Peace!!!!! Updated on 11 Sep 2017: Hello ladies I'm loving my new look my new Breast and tummy.. Almost at 4 month 9/23 my sister and I are moving right along. Next visit to PS 9/14 on Thursday I'm ready. Still in the process of that little incision healing it is very tiny now. Anticipating the day when I look down and it's completely close. No pain no gain. Today is my 51 st birthday and I'm loving life. Lots of fun stuff from my husband and my son. Happy healing may Hod continue Blessing and Healing all of you. Peace Updated on 14 Sep 2017: Today was our 3.5 month check up everything is going great. I had small piece of dissolveable wire that was irritating so my PS nurse dug in the little hole and got the wire out nonpain it feels great it was annoying because when I seat at my desk it felt as if it was pulling something. Thanking God for his many blessings. On the road to recover. PS fave me Pro-sil for scar therapy. Has anyone else used it it's very expensive $30 for a 4.25 tube the size of a lip balm. Please let me know what work for you all. I'm going to try this Prosil. OAN: I'm loving my new tummy and my breast. Happy healing my God continue Blessing each of you. Until next time take care. Peace.... Updated on 24 Oct 2017: I’m enjoying my flat tummy and small breast. However my liposuction hasn’t completely gone down yet. I still have swollen on both flants. My little open incision is finally closing just s little openingbthe size of a needle. Lord I thank you. My sister is doing great she is jkervervstill swollen from the liposuction to her flanks and upper abdomen. Our next appointment is November 13th. Other than that we are moving right along. I pray everyone is going great and following there PS orders. Be blessed and enjoy your new look and new body. Peace Updated on 1 Dec 2017: Wow RS My journey is coming along really well. I’m totally healed all Areas are closed. Went to PS and will be having a little minor surgery on my flank. Or you may call it dog ear. 1/11/18 he will remove the fat on my right side. I look great and feel great no complaints just blessed to be alive. My sister is having a few problems with her liposuction her body is still very swollen and not forming into its shape she has surgery 6/4/18 to correct the problem. One thing I have learn is patience everything happens fit and unexpected reason
I am 38 years old, black woman, 5'4", 185 lbs.,I am a size 38G and have 2 boys 14 and 11 yrs old which I had by a c-section. I didn't breast feed but since having my boys I have always had big breasts. I went to go see Dr. Dan Shell of Memphis, TN after getting a referral from my doctor. I went to the consultation and he was very nice, informative and to the point. My insurance is through Blue Cross Blue Shield through my job and since I hadn't met my deductible of $1200 that's why I have to pay that out of pocket for my surgery. I went to see Dr. Shell to do my consultation in May 2016 and followed up with my PCP so I could get more notes because the more notes from your PCP the better your chances are for the insurance accepting it and allowing you the go ahead to get a reduction. I received a call on 8/5/16 from the office (Dr Shell office) and was told the insurance had accepted my acceptance for surgery. I had a total of 3 good notes from my PCP and the insurance accepted it on the first go around!! Yes!!! I am ready, I am preparing to get my hair braided on 8/29/16 because the reviews from you ladies have been AWESOME! I have so much information and I am looking forward to getting this done and writing the reviews about my experience!! Updated on 27 Aug 2016: I got a call from the doctor office telling me it was official that everything is scheduled for Tuesday the 28th, I need to report @ 7am and they would start @ 8:30am. The procedure will last about 2 hours. I also got a call from the surgery center telling me my exact amount of the surgery which is $1220.21. I am ready. I will keep you all updated. Updated on 30 Aug 2016: I arrived @ 7am, the surgery center was very nice. When I checked in they called me up, took my ID and insurance, I signed my paperwork and paid my $1,220.21. My mother and friend was allowed to come back with me. I changed into a gown, put my belongings in a bag and signed my consent for treatment. Each staff that was on my medical team explained themselves thoroughly. I was given an IV in my left hand (which didn't hurt @ all), they started me on an antibiotic to prevent any infection if any was to come, they would already be in my system. Then they gave me a dosage for nausea. I meet my bed nurse, 2 other nurses working with Dr. Shell and the anesthesiologist. The staff was organized and professional, they were very formative and explained everything step by step. My family was notified each hour during my surgery. Before I went back Dr. Shell came, talked to me, marked my breast and made me feel comfortable. After that one of the nurses gave me a dosage of Valium then took me to surgery. After that I woke up in recovery. I felt fine afterwards, I had to pee before I could leave and I did and they asked about my pain on a scale of 1-10 and it was a 4. I left with my family at 12 noon, picked up my meds (Hydrocodone (for pain) & promethazine (for nausea). I am home, I am a little drowsy, but I feel good. I have taken my meds, I have my bed pillow and I am about to rest. Updated on 1 Sep 2016: Theses 2 days were about the same, a little dizzy from the medicine but as long as you stay medicated it should be okay. I can't do much but I do try to get up and not me confined to the bed. I go tomorrow to get my bandages off so I will upload pictures after my 8:30am appointment. Updated on 2 Sep 2016: I went to the doctor office for check-up, everything looked good. No complaints about Dr. Shell, he was there the entire time, staff was professional as well. Updated on 3 Sep 2016: Today was little different. My sleep has been okay, although I am sleeping half way its not bad, my breast are starting to hurt more because the medication is finally out of my system cause of the surgery and I am decreasing my dosage of pain medication. The scaring looks good, I am having a little drainage. The pain makes me scared to move too much because I don't want to hurt my stitches or anything. Updated on 4 Sep 2016: I feel much better than yesterday. I am completely off medication from the doctor. I did get a box of Tylenol extra strength 500mg & when I start hurting I take 3 at one time. So far I'm doing good today with minor pain. I got a small portion wrapped for drainage which is very little. Updated on 19 Sep 2016: I finally made it to week 2, I am feeling like myself now, I had a follow up with the nurse, she took off my strips and they hurt very little. It was unbelievable how much buildup from the surgery was on the tape and I didn't feel as tight anymore. These pic were taken on 9/12/16 and now I am on week 3 and first day back to work. I took 3 weeks off and am glad I did. I don't have anymore leakage my scaring are healing up really well as if nothing was ever done. I follow up with my PS on 9/26/16. Updated on 3 Dec 2016: So far so good. Dr Shell has been great, I am a 38D, my breast fit me just fine and I am impressed. It was scary @ first but I am happy with the results.
Never have i had such personal one on one care. Always had time for my texts,phone calls,working me into his busy schedule, so positive and professional with a great staff from front desk to surgical nurses. I never knew In this day and time there would be such a Dr devoted to his prifession. Thank God for Dr Shell Breast cancer is bad but Dr Shell and his team have and are making this a bearable journey. B
I'm 42, divorced 2yrs, with adult children 24 & 21 yrs old. I've always been heavy. I reached my highest weight of 309 lbs in 2003 and knew I had to make some changes. I did and over the course of a year and a half dropped down to 180 lbs. I've had a couple fluctuations but have maintained my weight at 185 lbs for the last several years. Cuddos to me right. Well yes & no. Lost the weight looked great in certain clothes but I had major hanging & sagging skin. If women have a mid life crisis, I guess mine is happening over a period of years. I've always presented as confident but all this loose skin just became unbearable especially on my arms & stomach. I'm more comfortable doing for others but it was like something came over me & I picked up a phone and started setting up appointments for consultations. I set all my consultations for 07/29/14. I'm not impulsive by nature & will over think a thing to death (Pisces) so why in the world did I agree to have my first procedure just a week & a half later. One of the best decisions of my life. I'm coming for you Beyoncé. Just kidding. I am going for the BEST ME!
Liposuction is often combined with tummy tuck to achieve the desired result. The maximum amount that most agree can be safely liposuctioned at one time is 5,000 cc. Your surgeon will probably not even come close to removing this volume of fat but that is the upper limit most might remove. I am so glad he is not using drains with your procedure! I was taught we had to use drains during my training 40 years ago and used them on all tummy tucks until about 10 years ago. I realized there had to be a better way and stopped using them then. Progressive tension sutures have replaced the need for drains and, I believe, result in a much better outcome. I've also found that injecting a long-acting local anesthetic , Exparel, into the soft tissues in the OR makes a huge difference in postop pain relief.
