So far, just initial consult. After consulting with several surgeons, I chose Athenix in Bellevue. Some doctors have said I would not be happy with the skin only mini-tuck, but I dont mind a belly!! It does not have to be flat, I Just dont want the hanging pouch gone!! If anyone has any feedback on that then let me know. Otherwise.... I nervously await March.
Updated on 29 Dec 2014:
I can't update pics. I posed a question and some REALLY REALLY odd-angled unflattering pics, and I dont even look like that anymore. But I'm still getting emails every time someone wants to voice their opinion on it. So apparently this website now "owns" pics of my fairly-naked body. Crap.
Updated on 1 Mar 2015:
Tomorrow is the big day. Cheers.
Updated on 4 Mar 2015:
Ouchie wishin I had stronger painkillers
Updated on 8 Mar 2015:
Healing will take some time. I know that the itching is a good thing, means Im healing. Ice helps! I helps more than anything I am finding.
Anyone else have issues with the drains pulling? I get one out day after tomorrwo and then apparently have another entire week before they take the other one out!! Thy drive me nuts! Will post more pics today
Updated on 9 Mar 2015:
This is "before" BIG improvement!
Updated on 15 Mar 2015:
Hopefully the last drain comes out tomorrow! I'm getting better, still not standing totally upright (but I'd sure like to!)
Also, WHEN is it okay to have sex again? LOL I will be asking tomorrow. Beforehand I was told around 6 weeks but that can't possibly be right... thats just... a really darn long time. Not sure if I can make it. After this drain comes out, Im going to be trying on some clothes that Im sure will look smoking hot on me.... some of those clothes are lingerie... Argh.
Updated on 17 Mar 2015:
I dont know if theres anything I can do to improve the amount of drainage, but this is where I'm at.
Updated on 19 Mar 2015:
That is all.
Updated on 31 Mar 2015:
I have my last drain out which is fantastic, and I'm feeling better and better all the time. My bellybutton still hurts as does my tummy but I'm better. However, Im not sure if its the fact that I haven't been able to work out or what.... exercise has been therapeutic for me... But I just can't shake this crappy mood I'm in. I was told to expect some depression in the first week post surgery because of the immense pain I was to be in, but its about a month post-surgery. Maybe its just me.
Updated on 1 Apr 2015:
Body is feeling better, depression is intense. Looking forward to working out again. Big time. Here are my updated pics....
Updated on 28 May 2015:
A lot better!
Updated on 25 Aug 2015:
Thank you to Athenix and Dr. Dhaliwal for listening to me whine and moan while I was in recovery. I had probably the best summer of my life postop.... Wore a bikini for the first time in my WHOLE life! I dont regret it!