Dr Paul scioscia and the entire Ponte Vedra office have been excellent ,Dana Especially ! She went out of her way working so hard with my stubborn insurance provider to help cover my breast reduction. I received the call today to let me know that the time for me to schedule is now and I couldn't be more excited . I'll let you guys know how it goes and keep you posted ! The office has been so professional , now I pray he get these boobs reduced and lifted just like I want!
I had wanted rhinoplasty since I was a teenager. My nose had a large bump in it and I was very self conscious about it. I felt like it was the first thing people noticed about me. I felt extremely confident after my consultation that I trusted him to be my surgeon. I scheduled my surgery for about a week later. I couldn't be happier with the results. I was worried I wouldn't look like myself but it looks so natural. When I look at old pictures of myself I can't even believe how my nose used to look. I would recommend Dr. Scioscia to anyone looking for rhinoplasty. It's been almost a year since my surgery and it just keeps looking better. I love the profile of my new nose.
I have fantasized about o tummy tuck since my first child, he weighed 11lbs. I was 17 years old.... After having twins I longed for even more for repair on my tummy. Now it's staring me in the face and I am scared to death. Regardless, LORD willing, I'm moving forward and will accept the outcome as it is, long recovery, no promises with a desired result, but can count on the frankin tummy look for quite a while. I am 9 days pre-op Updated on 6 May 2015: Just received a phone all from the plastic surgeon, they are delaying the procedure to May 31st ..,? I preparing and doing all I am supposed to be doing and now being told it's going to be postponed a week argh, I wanted to hr this apprehension part behind me. Now I will be woken up more nights from anticipating thoughts that interupt my sleep???? My husbands being positive about it, however he is not the one having the surgery ???? Maybe Ian going to start my period soon and my feelings are being influenced by that as well, I could cry ???? Updated on 16 May 2015: Went with hubby today to purchase a compression garment for when I ditch the doctors wrap . For some updated gross pics of why I am doing this after 29 years of morherhood Updated on 18 May 2015: Enjoying a day with the family before my TT in three days. My twin girls birthday happens to be a week after my surgery date, didn't really want it to work out that way but we're making the best of it. Hubby's idea, he's so sweet! Updated on 21 May 2015: On my way to the PS for my TT, all is well, I have peace like a river at the moment , HIS grace us sufficient in my weakness... Updated on 22 May 2015: I made it, piece of cake lol..., no seriously once I was taken back to the surgery room the anesthesiologist told me he was going to extend out me arm that had the IV in it and give me some oxygen, all I remember is 3 breaths and that's it, woke up in recovery! I have been told by others how strong I am, wheather in trials or how I train but let me tell you, it's truly humbling to be at the mercy of everyone else. I had a great overnight nurse who also had a tummy tuck. I told her about this site and how I had totally informed Nd tries to prepare myself for the TT and the only thing that was troubling me was the scar. I asked about scar revision, she asked me why would I inquire about that, that is only if you get a bad tummy tuck. She showed me her scar, well more like what scar, practically invisible ! I asked about sutures popping that I learned about on this site and she said she's only seen that twice in her years working in this field and each time it was a smoker... Needless to say, I have been comforted and affirmed, all is well! Updated on 22 May 2015: I've set my iPhone to go off every hour for my movement session called "the hunched trot". Trying to apply the rules they set ,to comply, and prayerfully recover faster... Updated on 23 May 2015: He's been so helpful and tender through this process, I am so thankful for him. It's a lot to deal with having to care for an invalid wife upkeep with the house and taxiing two teenagers to their jobs at Chickfila and making my meals all with a humble countenance. Updated on 23 May 2015: We just unwrapped the binder for the first time to change the dressing and put ointment on the drain sights and belly button. I did NOT faint! Feels funny him putting ointment on my belly button and I can't feel it just pressure, from being numb. Another day behind me.... Updated on 24 May 2015: My husband and I were just discussing reasons for my numbness and what will remain. Two people listening to the same doctor hearing different things... I said that I felt the numbness due to the Exparel and the surgery itself causing nerve severing... That needs to repair itself... He said that it's not going to repair itself ! Now that I didn't hear..., I thought I heard it would repair to some degree but there will always be some numbness in the abdominal area? Any comments from you post op women would be very much appreciated at this point! If I'm on my forth day post op and have this numbness I'm feeling long term, that's going to take some getting used to ! Updated on 25 May 2015: This morning the attitudes from one of my twin 17 year olds and her father escalated . I had hoped that they could pull together and for the cause of the family. Please pray for us today. The last thing I want to do is to be forced down but this gives them opportunity to learn to work together and exercise forgiveness and humility. Updated on 27 May 2015: Went for my first post op this morning, I wasn't prepared for this, well didn't expect it , but they removed both of my drains!!!!!! praise the LORD !!!! The nurse remarked after taking some stitches from the BB removing the drains and taking off the surgical tape to clean and replace with other tape said...., on a scale of one to ten, with how well my TT looked and everything she said it's a big 10. Said I have healthy skin that's heaing nicely, the incision line is remarkably perfect . I asked my husband is that what she tells everyone LOL!!! But seriously, I praise the LORD there too. Just in time to go to dinner for my twinn girls 17th birthday dinner tonight . I go back in two days,Friday to get the rest of the bb stitches removed. Updated on 27 May 2015: She told me..... You will have some degree of numbness for the rest of your life. But over the next year you will gradually get some sensation and feeling back. The majority of the numbness is usually in the very center of the abdomen below the belly button. Updated on 27 May 2015: Must have over done it today, going to the doctor today, getting both drains out, walked around , thought it would be good for me, the Town Center to get a Starbucks coffee, home to rest before daughters birthday dinner at Maggianos. I think it's because I wast used to sitting up straight for that long, all the walking, ended up walking to the car in fighting back tears! Okay, some came out, I was in such pain!!!!! In laying in my bed, recliner with my feet propped up, vowing to never do that AGAIN!!! Updated on 29 May 2015: Got back from my 8 day post op appt, they are very pleased with my George's thus far, where the drains were taken out on day six had closed nicely she said and only had dried drainage from the first days removal on the bandage. I was told I could get rid of my binder and move into a comfortable "compression garment, like a generic spanx". They said they want me comfortable and LORD knows those compression wraps after surgery are like shields and uncomfortable. Stopped at Target and got two, one to wear and one to wash. I was told gentle compression that you can wear all day, she warned me that a lot of the "SpAnks" are so tight and uncomfortable they are meant to be worn for a few hours under an outfit for an occasion not all day! So I'm adjusting to my new garment, nice not to get scratched by the Velcro from the surgical wrap!!! I'll try to post a picture of my 8 day post op tummy.... Was also told at week 2 I can start doing cardio, walking or eliptical and can lift up to 20lbs, meaning 10lb DB in each hand..., wow! Really????!!!@@@. I imagine that won't be HIIT LOL!!! I can't imagine working out in 6 more days, yikes, they're the specialists..... Updated on 29 May 2015: trueformtummytuck.com Tummy tuck recovery timeline in detail..., impressive website, check it out!!!!!! Updated on 2 Jun 2015: Okay, my turn, I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel so I take everything as normal just need endurance to persevere. I am day 12 post op almost 2 weeks. We are still supposed to be swollen from sun up til sun down this point correct? I feel that is what hinders me from standing straight up? It's so tight from the puffiness , swelling, 4 inches above and below my incision line, not to mention the weight from that pulling at me, does that sound right? Updated on 3 Jun 2015: Just took my surgical tape of to change it for the first time since my plastic surgeon changed it on day 6, now I am day 13. Does my incision line look okay , when I zoomed I couldn't tell if that was separation or if I'm okay and just paranoid? I am not scheduled to see my doctor until 3 months.... Updated on 4 Jun 2015: Rant session..... I feel fatter since my TT......, tummy is bigger, I always feel like I'm full can't wear my normal clothes.... I guess it's just the swelling. I'm so bloated and full all the time... I sooooo look forward to some normalcy ..... Geez! I felt like someone could relate , I'm starting to feel like it's never going to come???? Updated on 5 Jun 2015: My 13 day post op hunch, the best I can do..... Updated on 5 Jun 2015: Updated on 6 Jun 2015: You know what I've been thinking a lot about lately......, the different ways plastic surgeons chose to close a tummy tuck and their post op regimens ..... I personal was told to ONLY use the paper surgical tape for 6 weeks, then if I'd like to, do scar "therapy".... Someone else was told from the beginning to use neosporin daily and apply fresh gauze..... Another was stitched and had no tape and after stitches were removed, did scar "therapy"..... I guess there comes a point where one has to just trust their surgeon. Updated on 18 Jun 2015: Still can't wear my normal clothes????, makes me feel fatter. Go figure ...I've been rehabbing one the stationary bike, @75 percent what I feel like I can do for 30-45 minutes and then proceed to the treadmill for 15 minutes posture session walking with a lightweight pole behind my back resting in the bend of my elbows. That I would say has been a huge help with the post op posture hunch in helping straighten me up. Still swollen all day, of course worse accumulated at night, to be expected, right..... Wearing my compression garment in the gym definitely, and have been wearing 1/2 the day on 1/2 off trying to wean myself off completely to only gym time. Updated on 23 Jun 2015: Any thoughts or experience using the Bioderm, doctor grade, silicone scar tape verses the OTC Scar Guard Updated on 23 Jun 2015: Wow! I can't believe it.... Updated on 23 Jun 2015:
Hello, I had my full TT and Lipo to outer hips, flanks and outer thighs on the Dec 30th. I did it!-- still can't believe it's behind me. I delivered my oldest daughter almost 11 years ago via c-sect and my second little girl 2 years later also via c-section and since then I have just had very saggy, wrinkly skin. I had stretch marks below and above my belly button and everywhere else. Growing up I was a string bean and when I got pregnant at 29 I was still small ( wish I could still be like that) but my first baby girl was big and I got huge! I've wanted this forever but have been so scared of the surgery thinking What if I don't make it, what if I can't walk for months, who will care for my family as a recover, how can I miss work ( I work with my husband part time) I'm spending how much on me! But 8 days post op I guess I did it! The surgery went well- afterwards as others have said u feel okay. I spent the first night in the surgery center ( which I liked and is one of the reasons I picked that surgeon) and had to walk for the first time at Midnight. I had 2 c-sections and I recalled that feeling of literally not being able to walk. I had a pain pump and pain Meds so I was okay. I'll tell u when I walked the outside of my legs and hips burned a lot!! But I kept telling myself to suck it up-- it's worth it to have the fat gone!! I came home to my rented recliner ( yes I suggest it!!!) and the 1st day I got up every hour -I walked to the bathroom and. that wore me out till had to do it again in an hour. To me the pain level was okay but hardest part was the muscle spasms- to me it felt almost like a contraction but higher on my rib cage. The first shower was hard, that darn binder hehe, but by day 2 I did it alone, I was very slow but I did it. I'm post opt day 8 and I can walk up and down my stairs, I am sleeping in my bed, still hunched over, my drain is out so I can get the binder up and down easier (thank you God) at my appt today they removed my drain ( I was terrified but ladies it didn't hurt) removed all my stitches and sent me home. I'm doing this day by day and everyday I get a little better!!! -- tx for reading Updated on 9 Jan 2014: Updated on 9 Jan 2014: 9 days post op-- still swollen but the bruising on outer thighs from lipo is fading! Updated on 12 Jan 2014: Here's the first shot with my bathing suit bottom on hiding my scar and one showing my scar. I still look puffy to me at the top of my bottoms. I go back to work tomorrow for about 4 hours-- nervous. I am feeling good as long as I take Motrin. I still get very sore if I do a lot. Drove today. Everyday I am a tad stronger. At 13 days post op 1. Sleep in my bed with pillows-- not comfortable in my side yet 2, about 90 %upright when I walk 3. Only taking Motrin 4. Stomach still feels very very tight 5. Wear binder garment 24/7 6. My lipo leg bruises are about 50% gone 7. Emotionally feeling better Updated on 12 Jan 2014: Updated on 14 Jan 2014: I don't know about you guys, but when I drive my tummy feels very tight. So driving was hard. I was exhausted after work and I only worked 4 hours geez but I did it and made sure I got up every hour and walked around. I'm feeling about the same honestly, still tight and sore and when I've been sitting and stand up at first my legs really hurt from where I had lipo--is that how you guys feel? This darn lipo takes forever to heal but my legs are smaller so I will not complain. Sleeping is easier since I can sleep on my back flatter than last week. I still walk hunched over like an old lady but I know its worth it! Updated on 15 Jan 2014: Am I the only one with the normal TT scar that goes from hip to hip and another small scar/line that runs an inch below my new belly button to my TT scar (perpendicular to the TT scar). I did not know I was going to have a scar there but my doctor said it was bcse of old belly button skin? That is the only area that is not healing great. Just wondering if anyone else has 2 scars and if so how are healing .?Thank you Updated on 22 Jan 2014: First big news I ordered a bikini from Victoria secret!! I can't wait till it arrives and I can't imagine wearing it!!! Yah! Well life is going well! I am still sore on my outer thighs from lipo?? Is anyone else still dealing with lipo soreness? I feel much better- still wear compression garment 24/7 but I drive, sleep in my bed, my scar is healing well but im not loving my vertical scar ( trying to be patient!) - I still feel swollen! I still move slower but I'm getting there! Looking forward to working out at week 6! I'm taking arnica, trying to eat well and still going to bed early! Happy Healing everyone! Updated on 27 Jan 2014: Ladies I need to whine!! Late Saturday night 24 days post op I came down with a yucky stomach bug and I am still under the weather. Urgh. I missed work today, I am back in my bed, I'm hunched over bcse my stomach hurts from gas pains. Today I'm better and eating saltines but still I don't want this or need this. I am sorry to whine. I'm just being honest!!! Okay my vent is over. Updated on 2 Feb 2014: For some reason I woke up today and was much flatter--no swelling-- it lasted for a bit and it was amazing to really seen my results but by noon I was puffy again. I had a skinny margarita last night so I didn't deserve to be flat-- who can figure out this swelling thing!!! Urgh The only bad part was without all the puff I saw the stretch marks that are still there-- I'm 100 x better but still I have some :-( . And my VS bathing arrived, it looked scary on me so I sent it right back ha! It was the top that fit all funky-/ I need to try them on in person. So....At almost 5 weeks post op here's where I stand 1. Still wearing CG 24/7 it's a love hate reflationship 2. My clothes are loose!!! That is the best part!!! 3. Trying to realllyyyyy watch my diet since I'm not exercising yet-/ going to try to walk more this week. Miss the gym 4. Sleeping well on my side except the CG drives me crazy at night 5. I still take Motrin a couple of times a week-- I'll just feel sore and achy-- usually at night 6. Still have the tape on my scars-- they are healing great except I wish my vertical scar was smaller flatter -- trying to be patient 7. I still am very careful about lifting anything - 8. I still take arnica 3 times a day 9. Lipo sites are much better but still tender -- mainly outer leg I'm hanging in there and excited to heal even more!! Tx for reading!! Best of luck everyone!! Updated on 24 Feb 2014: I can't believe I'm 8 weeks post OP! Crazy, I'm posting some pictures-- you can really see my vertical scar which in time I know will heal-- patience!! Urghh!! So I'll bullet point my progress - since week 6 I'm soo much better- not as tight in my tummy, don't need Motrin ever, not as tired--girlies for me that was a big week -I'm back in the gym-- I am at about 60% but I'm there-- running is still too hard, I do the bike, stairclimber, lunges, machines with lighter weights than before my surgery. I'm am going @ 4 days a week but this week I'm shooting for 5!!! -- only wear Flexiis at night-- never during the day-- getting easier to go without them --pants, underwear etc, irritate my scar bcse they sit right on it so I'm wearing granny panties- lovely!! but it keeps the scar sheets on, keeps pants from rubbing so...for now it's granny panties for me! Ha!! --I'm still swollen especially after I work out :-( -- I'm down about 7lbs but I've got to stay tight with my diet I'm 5'7 and weighed 140 bfre surgery and I'm 133 now. Goal is 128. --no complications so far (fingers crossed) I'm still soooo happy!! So thrilled I took this leap and did it!!! Happy Healing Friends!!! Updated on 24 Feb 2014: Updated on 6 Mar 2014: Ladies!! 9.5 weeks post op is great! Here's some shots in my work out clothes! I've been "getting my fitness" on about 5 days a week! Feeling good-- not 100% but I'd say 90%! Some specifics: 1. Trying to jog more on treadmill-- I run walk about 3 times a week. Lipo on outer legs bothers me when I first start jogging but I'm just pushing through it-- 2. Doing weights (lighter) but I'm doing strength training 3. No ab exercises though I feel like you engage your abs when doing lots of other moves 4. Only wear spanx about 4 or 5 nights a week 5. Swelling: yes after I work out-- and swollen right over BB always 6. I feel overall a lot better this week-- still tight but better!! That's it for now!! Happy Healing!!!!
I would highly recommend this surgery to anyone who wishes to take 10 years off their age! It looks and feels so natural that no one actually guessed that I had cosmetic surgery. I wish I had done it earlier. When I went to see Dr. Scioscia I thought I needed more than the upper lids done but he didn't think so. I also had some liposuction done under my chin as well as some erbium laser on the lower part of my face. Thanks Dr. Scioscia!
I decided to get breast augmentation because I had very small breast. I chose silicone 350cc not saline. I went from a 34a to a 34+b or -c and I loved my results. Everyone who've seen it said they like it also.The only con is wishing I had gotten them bigger, I asked the doctor and he said I could get stretch marks if i went any bigger than 350cc, my surgery was done thru armpit. The doctor tried to talk me into getting it even smaller 250cc but i refused to accept his suggestion. Just recently i went to another doctor and she said the chances of getting stretch marks are very small. Other than that it's all good.
So everything has been smooth sailing ! I'm scheduled with Dr . Paul Scioscia of PVPS 8/14/2017 . The office has been amazing . Al of my FMLA paperwork has been submitted and now I'm just waiting for my new Boobs . My post Op appt went well . They let me know my dos and donts before surgery & instructions for my pain meds . I'll upload before pictures in a few Updated on 5 Aug 2017: I hate my breast . I'm currently a 40DDD looking to be a small C or D . Here are a few before pictures because I'm literally like a week away ! I. Can't wait to see my new breast . Updated on 12 Aug 2017: How long is pain after surgery ? Like pain that I can bear ? I have to go back to work in A week ! Updated on 13 Aug 2017: Photo Updated on 14 Aug 2017: Ok guys so I'll make this brief ! My surgery was scheduled for 12:45 but they called me in o go earlier so I was there around 11am . This office don't pay any games and I love that about them. The pain is no joke !My breast are so tight and sore its crazy but my breast are so lovely ! Dr Socicia exceeded my expectations . There isn't a better doctor that could make me feel this way. I love my boobs and wouldn't have trusted anyone else to do the job ! Once my pain meds kicked in I started to feel better . The most difficult part of my day is adjusting to a comfortable position Updated on 16 Aug 2017: Today is much better than yesterday ! The pain meds I received didn't do much justice so my doctor switched them to something stronger . Now Ive been moving around like I didn't even have surgery . I'm really itchy where my skin is pulling but other than that I'm perfectly fine . Today I decided to get out the Ouse so I can. Hold my strength up because I'm tired of lounging around . Thanks to Dr Socicia and his entire crew for making my dreams come true. I wish I would have done this years ago Updated on 23 Aug 2017: So today is my follow up appt ! I supposed to be getting everything clean and re bandaged but I've pretty much been doing a lot of that at home. I no longer have any pain only tightness and I can go all day without any meds . My left boob tends to leak a little and that's something we will address today . Updated on 19 Sep 2017: I absolutely love my new breast ! I can't even believe I waited so long to get this procedure ! I have some scarring on my right side but it's healing pretty good ! Over all I'm really satisfied . Next is my BBL Updated on 7 Nov 2017: I? couldn’t be happier Updated on 10 May 2018: Everything is looking amazing . My doctor passed away so I no longer do follow ups but I’m also not having a issues . So glad I did this . My nipples have always been flat they only stick out when I’m cold . And I have all of my nipple sensation still
So I had my first consultation for a breast augmentation procedure two days ago with Dr. Paul Scioscia of Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery, and was so please with my appointment. I walked out feel confident, and comfortable and I loved Dr. Scioscia's plans for my breasts. Then I had a second consultation with Dr. Fallucco yesterday morning, and walked out in tears. He told me that Dr. Scioscia's plan of a basic breast augmentation with dual plane placement to correct a lack of my lower pole would not work, and that my surgery would be double the cost and twice as hard to recover from based on special scoring that he would have to do to the underside of my breast to achieve my desired lower pole fullness and custom anatomical implants. I felt so confused and dejected. I was so certain walking out of PVPS two days ago that Dr. Scioscia was the right doctor for me, and I can't get rid of this gut feeling that he is the surgeon that should perform my augmentation. So instead of turning away and refusing surgery in general (which is pretty indicative of my personality), I decided to get a third opinion and have an appointment schedule with another doctor at PVPS to review the proposed plans of the two doctors that I have already seen, and give me some more insight on what he feels needs to be done. Until then, I will continue my four years of research so that I can begin to understand why the doctors want to take the routes that the have chosen. I just want to make the best and most informed decision possible. I will continue to update with my journey and will shortly post picture of my current natural breasts so that others can see what I am referring to when I say a lack of a lower pole. I also believe that I have a slight case of tuberous breast which I will bring up to Dr. Burk in my third opinion. Updated on 29 Mar 2016: So I scheduled my surgery today!!!!! I had my third opinion consultation which turned out just as I expected. I was told by Dr. Burk that Dr. Fallucco's plan was far too aggressive for me, and that the initial plan I set with Dr. Scioscia was the right course of action. I had one more follow up appointment this morning with Dr. Scioscia and clarified everything and set my date. I will be happening on May 12th 2016, so I need to figure out how to change the date on this review. I still have a few things to take care of before my pre-op appointment on April 26th. I have genetic counseling scheduled on the 6th because I have a pretty drastic history of breast cancer in my family, and we want to do some screenings first to get that out of the way, and I also have a prescription for a baseline mammogram that I will need to complete. I'm not sure where to go to get this prescription filled, but I will do some research and figure it out. My emotional state right now is very surreal. I am so excited, and so overwhelmingly nervous and yet I still feel kind of detached. I have never had surgery. I've never even had a cavity filled, so I believe this anxiousness has to do solely with the idea of going under the knife and nothing to do with the type of surgery I'm getting. It will be a face-your-fears situation though, because I will not under any circumstances be backing out! Updated on 5 Jun 2016: So, I had to push my date back due to some necessary financial expendatures, but my new date has been set of June 27th. I was really upset at first, but I also started a new job, so after the fact I was greatful to get settled in there and still managed to get the time off approved by management. I have not finished either my breast mammogram, nor my genetic counseling, which I really need to take care of because I am only three weeks out exactly. I have been having the hardest time getting this mammogram done, because the hospital that accepts my insurance has a policy where they can't release results to other doctors/practitioners outside of that hospital. I also apparently am not even allowed to schedule it without a note from my PCP. So, the next step is to get a PCP or a GYNO, and have the mammogram completed that way so I can have access to my results. The genetic testing is basically done. I just need to drive to the hospital to drop off some paperwork, and they will release my results to me..... I don't get it. I can take results for an intensive and personal test done, but I can't get a mammogram. Stupid :( Otherwise, I am really excited! I am having a struggle quitting smoking, but have cut down drastically, from a pack a day to about 3. The patch is helping but the nicotine itself also causes problems, so I'm not sure what I am going to do once I have to take the patch off. Just grin and bear it I guess, although I fear for the lives of the ones around me at that time lol. I have also begun to make a list of necessary items for my surgery and recovery, so that I can slowly (over the nest few weeks) begin to collect the things that I need. Pre-op appointment is on June 15th :)
I'm 9 days away from joining the "flat side." I'm 44, I have 3 beautiful kids, all three c-sections. More than 2 years ago I lost 35lbs but haven't been satisfied with how my belly looks or feels. I've only told a few friends and some family members. I don't want to be judged. I'm excited & nervous. I can't wait to be 2 weeks post op, wish I could just skip ahead to that part;) Updated on 27 Dec 2013: I began washing with hiblecens on Xmas it's all coming so fast. I guess it's probably a good thing that we still have family here so I can't obsess and get too nervous. I am mostly excited, the before & after pix of the ladies on this site are so impressive. i cant wait to be on the other side. I have been wanting to reply to you ladies but someone is always around. Right now I'm in the bathroom, lol! I hope everyone had a Merry Xmas. I will update as soon as I can, thinking of you all. Good luck & heal well? Updated on 29 Dec 2013: Nothing to eat or drink in about a half an hour...Dr. Said I could have 1 glass of wine, so that is what I'm doing:)) I'm feeling excited and pretty calm, considering. I believe I will heal beautifully and I'm just ready to get on with that, lol! I do wish my surgery were before 1pm...chances are my head will be banging with no coffee:/ hopefully I won't be to cranky with my kids or they will be relieved when I leave for sx, lol. I am posting a pix of my arms too since I am having lipo done to them. I want to have beautifully sculpted arms or I would just be happy if they looked as strong as they are. I am ready to look fit and fabulous in my 40's and on...good night ladies and Thanks for posting your journey. This site is a wealth of information and makes it easier to keep your eye on the prize? Updated on 30 Dec 2013: My sx was over around 4pm & I attempted,an update,shortly after that, not sure what happened. So here I am again. Ladies, exparel is amazing. I can't imagine why anyone would have tummy tuck without this. I have been up 2x already, and I am not totally hunched over lie quasi motto, lol! Intact the most panini feel is from the lipo on my left arm(needed more there) than anywhere else. The pain is bearable. I will hopefully post some pix tomorrow. Good night for me? Updated on 1 Jan 2014: I am feeling great. My abdomen is completely numb, due to exparel. I am walking around, slightly hunched but nothing major. The lipo on my arms hurt more than anything. I haven't taken any pain meds for 6 hours, except OTC. I had to get up the stairs pretty quickly because my brother in law was coming and I don't want anyone to know. He hasn't been over for months, it figures he would come now, lol. More importantly I made the stairs, no problem:) I took a shower today and finally looked at myself. I am very happy, my doctor did a great job. I have one drain & it exits on the side. I can't wait to be all healed so I can make my results even better with some exercise. My husband has been awesome. I love him so much, he has been so supportive and is pleased with my results so far? Updated on 5 Jan 2014: Mostly I feel really good. I've had minimal pain because my dr. used Exparel. I can't say enough about this med. I finally had a normal poop today, YAY! On day I began to poop on day 2, it was hard as a rock, painfull. Day 3 was the same as day 2 and finally 6am day 4 got all the concrete like poop out of my body. This was despite stool softeners & smooth move tea, so glad that part is over. My biggest complaints has not been the pain. For me my c-sections were worse & so was the slim lipo I had back in 2009. The skin abrasions that are on the right side of my belly have created a conflict for me. If I wear a binder or compression garment these abrasions (from the tape) don't heal. But I need to wear the compression garment:/ and I need these abrasions to heal. I am so hoping they don't scar. It would be a tremendous slap in my face, such [RS bleep]! I hated those slim lipo scars I had on either side of my belly button pre-op. My other concern: What is up with my left lovehandle? Why do I even have a lovehandle? Please tell me this is swelling and it will go down...please!! It is soft...not happy about this or the abrasions on he other side. Which is a shame because I am happy about everything else, so far I love the shape of my belly button and the way my skin looks, the placement of my scar. Can't wait to be more mobile. I am very active person & this sitting [RS bleep] is really boring...I am reserving my judgment on my arms, way too soon to tell. My left one is bruised ALOT! I hope the arms are worth it too. I would love to have some beautifully sculpted arms to go with my we belly. Updated on 9 Jan 2014: I feel really good today. I have been doing a little more everyday. I had my first post op with the doc 2 days ago. I asked him about lovehandle or pooch on my left side, he said its too soon to be sure since I still have a lot of swelling. But that he may have to do a revision. Argh! I hope it's swelling & I won't have to do that. But something tells me that is not the case. I only wanted to heal 1 time. So I will try to not obsess over it or be frustrated, but it's not easy. I will be getting my drain out tomorrow, yay! Very excited about that. Tomorrow is my oldest daughters 20th birthday??seems like yesterday I was holding her in my arms. She is an exceptional young lady, she has always made us proud and has given us very little to worry about?she & my husband have been so supportive, they have taken on all my responsibilities. I am eternally grateful? I am so ready to get back to my life, my usual busy & energetic self. Updated on 12 Jan 2014: Tomorrow is 2 weeks post op. I got my drain out on Friday. I am so glad to he rid of that thing. I went out to dinner for my oldest daughter's 20th birthday. It was so nice to be out. My pain has been almost non existent throughout this entire experience, with the exception of the lipo on my arms. So I have been off pain peds for some time. I take ibuprofen for swelling. I have been doing more & more everyday. When I do too much I feel like I'm going to burst. I have so much to be grateful for. But I am really beginning to wonder if this was worth it. I know swelling is part of the process, I know that many people second guess their decision, their doctor. I know some people get depressed, for me I think depressed my be too harsh a word...at this point. But I am concerned that my final results will not be better than my before. Right now, I do not think I look better than my before. I also know I am not a patient person. I miss the gym, I usually work out 4 or 5 times a week, spinning, body sculpting. I was fit and strong before this. I thought I had a pretty "before" so I expected to be happy with my results pretty early on. I did not expect to to have these love handles, this shelf, midriff:( I didn't have this before, I had loose skin, some sagging but I was straight up & down...I had hip bones and now there are these lovehandles hanging on them...argh! I have lookes at other women and I don't see anyone that is looking like me @ 2 weeks post op. You ladies are looking really good, looking like you got what you paid for, like your expectations were met. I know it's early & I know I'm still swollen, but why am I swollen like this?? I hope & pray everyone is right about the swelling. I did my due diligence in choosing my doc., I did my research. The pro's, my skin looks pretty good, I ? my belly button and my scar is thin & nice, except what has scabbed-but that will heal. But what difference does any of that make if I am stuck with these love handles?? Or if I need a revision: more$$, more time, more healing...I'm not a patient person. I am trying...this is my rant! Updated on 28 Jan 2014: Well it has been a month & 1 day since my surgery. I haven't updated since there hasn't been any major changes. I am still swollen & still bigger than I was before my surgery. My swelling has gone down, it is taking its time in doing so:( The more active I am the more swollen I get. I have resigned myself to the fact there is not much I can do about the swelling short of sitting around all day and I am not about to do that, lol. My Dr. assured me the swelling wont hurt anything, it's just annoying. In the mean time I will focus on eating clean and going for walks regularly. I can also focus on the many things I am really happy with: my skin on my belly is so smooth and new looking, my scar is thin and healing beautifully and my belly button is pretty cute. I am also happy with how my arms are responding to the lipo, they are definitely smaller and almost all of the bruising is gone. They are still a bit sore and the skin is numb. I can't wait to work them out. So for now I am certainly flatter but I'm also wider, but I believe my Dr. when he promised me that he did not make me bigger, lol. I just have to be patient, I have learned that I am somewhat of a busy body, lol! Updated on 28 Jan 2014: Updated on 9 Feb 2014: I went to see my doctor this past Monday, I was 5 weeks post up. I wanted to make sure that there was nothing else going on with my swelling. Dr. Scioscia assured me there was nothing else going on, told me I was pretty much out of the woods for seroma. Dr. S & his nurse Sharon were both impressed with my scar and belly button. My swelling seemed less that day and has progressively gotten better everyday since. I have a vibration therapy machine that you stand on & it vibrates your entire body. It is supposed to stimulate the lymphatic system, promoting circulation and increases bone density. Dr. Scioscia said I could use it, so I began using it after my appointment. My doctor also said I can begin scar therapy tomorrow and the only reason for me to wear my compression garment is for comfort. I had a lymphatic massage this past Friday, it was very relaxing...my swelling had already gone down so much by the time my massage was scheduled that its hard to say how effective it was. I think you would need a series of these massages to see any result, no less than 3, but I could be wrong. The lady who massaged me is also an MD and was very impressed with my results so far, also very reassuring. She see's many post op patients. So I am finally feeling like I can see the end result:) I am so excited & ecstatic. I have always physically felt really good thru this entire process, but esthetically speaking I have been frustrated. For whatever reason this is how my body has been healing. These new pix I am wearing same panties as my before pix. Happy healing ladies, anyone feeling frustrated just hang in there, it really does get better:D Updated on 6 Mar 2014: It's been over 3 weeks since my last update. I have been back at the gym. I am spinning with no issues except when I sprint, it hurts my abdomen. So I have been wearing my CG for spin class. I've also been taking Barre Rock, new class for me with no issues. Yoga has been challenging, it's very hard for me to get my balance and I swell even more after class. Overall I feel great. I am still swollen and have increased swelling at night. I have one dog ear on either side:( and though I am flatter than I was I am also wider:( of course I am frustrated and am so very ready to look better than I feel...that's why I decided to get a tummy tuck, so I would look as good as I feel. I know, of course that feeling good is no small thing...in fact IS the most important thing. I also know that this IS a process and that I look better now than I did before surgery. Just trying not to obsess...;-)
The right implant is clearly higher. Presumedly the pocket created is "snug" as these are shaped implants. Coupled with the fact that the surface is textuted, it is unlikely they will drop. Furthermore, the usual post-operative displacement "exercises" are not recommended. It appears that a capsulotomy is in order. Best of luck.
