William E. Palin, Jr., MD

He did a GREAT job. Very informitive from start to finnish. The staff is very good. I'm happy I went to Dr. Palin, I talked to other docters and chose him. He knows his stuff. He made me feal very comfortable with his manersim. He is a gental sole. I had implants for 30 yrs. that were encapsulated, there were replaced and redone perfectly. Thank you Dr. Palin

Dr Palin and his staff made my experience with them very enjoyable. From the first visit now to almost the end of my reconstruction has been awesome. Dr Palin and his staff made me feel like they were taking care of a family member. I will not forget how wonderful they have been. I will be their fan for life.

I'm a 49 yr old wife and Mother of 3 grown (26, 20, 18) children. No matter how many and what kind of abd exercises I've done, the "blob thing", "looks like a butt in the front thing", just would not go away. I underwent a full TT and neck/chin liposuction yesterday morning. Will upload post op pic soon.

Updated on 19 Feb 2014:
Interesting day 2.... Feeling pretty good. Grateful for my very sweet and attentive hubbie (he's a true doll). I'm moving slow, but I'm steady :0)
LOTS of swelling, but that's to be expected.

Updated on 24 Feb 2014:
just wanted to update with some pic's. I still have a lot of swelling but I'm feeling pretty good. I have an MD appointment in the morning and I hope to have my drains removed ('cause they SUCK..haha)
Happy healing all!

Updated on 24 Feb 2014:


Updated on 9 Mar 2014:
Was feeling great (still am!)

Updated on 7 Apr 2014:
Quick before and after. Still a little swelling here and there, but I feel soooo good!!
It's like my closet is boutique and I get to try on clothes I forgot I had!!!

Updated on 16 Apr 2014:
Added a few pics

Updated on 16 Apr 2014:
I LOVE trying on clothes and being naked :o)
I feel so sexy!! I am soooo happy!!!!!

Updated on 17 Apr 2014:
Before and after of the neck work :o)

Updated on 6 Aug 2014:
Had a 6 month post op visit! I'm feeling and looking good. Hubbie thinks I'm a hottie, and so do I :o)

Updated on 9 Feb 2015:
I'm really happy and feeling GREAT!!! Soooooo worth it for me :o)

Hello Realselfers im a 29 yr old mother of 2 ages are 12 and 8. I have been stalking this site everyday looking at some amazing results and Im so looking forward to being transformed lol!!!. A flat tummy is something i have been wanting since my 2nd born my tubes are tied and im done having those expensive humans called kids :-). After trying to diet i've found it is so difficult with this inner evil fat girl. I have tried Apidex pills w/exercise and lost 20lbs in 2 1/2 wks which was great but my tummy was still saggy, big and stupid ugly :-(. I have seen so many ppl on here with beautiful results and alot of them are goin to the DR i can't lie i have thought about it a few times but think i'll pass yeah its a cheaper price but the spanish words i know is what i learned from watching dora the explorer with my daughter years ago lol!!! and after flight fees and other arrangements the states prices are about the same so I've chosen Dr. William Palin he willl be doing my TT, MR and Lipo on March 7th 2014........

Updated on 28 Jan 2014:
Counting down and looking forward to my big day to the flatside, it truly takes courage to post before pics

Updated on 22 Feb 2014:
I'm super excited and so ready to be on the flatside my pre op is Tuesday 2/25 my doc and his assistant has been great so far whenever I have any questions I just email them or call and I get an answer right away I weighed myself today and I am 186lbs at 5'6 I'm so happy I made the decision to go through with this procedure this website has been a big help I'm on it everyday so by reading others post and outcome I've seen it all my vacay time is in ojn my job so now I'm just counting down :-)

Updated on 17 Mar 2014:
So I'm posting a few post op pics my first 3 days were not so good but I just been watching alot of tv with my feet kicked up in my recliner oh how I miss my bed but my doctor has been absolutely wonderful he is the best and if I have and ?'s or problems he tell me to come in or answer them with no problem now I'm just patiently waiting for these drains to come out I pooped on day 3 which was great I'm extremely happy with my results so far even though I'm very swollen I look so much better than before already but it looks like I may need a little revision on my left side.

Updated on 28 Mar 2014:
I'm still very swollen but taking good care of my incision it seems like I just got my tt last week time is flying I hope my recovery time fly's and this swelling goes down fast also I went back to work on the 26th I don't do much so it wasn't that bad I notice when I'm out all day I'm very swollen by the time I get home so I've been trying to take it easy so my weight is now 183 and I'm 5'6 on day of surgery I was 192

Updated on 24 Jun 2014:
Sooooooo RS fam i've been doing pretty good just some ups and downs with swelling but I've noticed that I'm flat in the mornings but by the time I get off work I'm super swollen with a little pudge i wear a girdle or a compression garment everyday I'm able 2 sleep on my stomach throughout the night which really helps and is so comfortable my weight is still at 183 my pant size was 15 I'm now able to wear a 14 and some 13's my shirt size was 1x I'm now in a medium yayy me here are a few updated pics i will be posting more when I'm really really swollen again to show the difference but over all I'm happy with my results its much better than before.... :-)

I am over pleased with the entire procedure. Dr. Palin listened to my concerns and he also answered all of my questions. My procedure I had done is Labiaplasty and I am very very happy with the results already and i just had the surgery 3 days ago... :) I Highly recommend Dr. Palin to family and friends... Thanks so much! Crista.

After having 3 children at a fairly young age, my body was wrecked. I decided to have a mommy makeover after my consultation. Dr. Palin was very thorough with the information about the procedure and what to expect afterwards. He was also realistic with what was possible for my body type, which made me feel better that he wasn't just going to do whatever to my body. Dr. Palin has been absolutely wonderful. His staff is excellent, very pleasant to be around. I never expected to look the way I do now. I would do it aIl over again. I am beyond satisfied with his work. Its hard to believe this is me now. I look better than I did as a teenager. My self confidence has also been restored. I've missed wearing a bikini so much, I now own 10! I would recommend him and already have.

Updated on 26 Sep 2013:
I wore the tape nonstop for over 4 months. I swear it kept my scars from raising up. Also, palmers cocoa butter was applied over the tape, everyday and night!! I still use it to massage the scars and abdominal area every chance I get. I always always always massage the scar!

Updated on 27 Sep 2013:
The tape, the Betadine, and the cocoa butter. That is all I used. Betadine was applied over my tape, I did that 2x a day and after every shower. The tape is so durable you can shower and it'll still stay on for a few days! Massaging my stomach with the butter helped with the swelling and also with the scar once the incision was closed.

Updated on 27 Sep 2013:
This about sums it up! Lol gotta find humor in it! Anyone else's man feel the same?! He's been great to me through this journey, and the most awesome Mr. Mom I've ever seen ;)

Updated on 28 Sep 2013:
Sorry just getting familiar with this site and now I see you can't edit or add to a post. So here goes.. After surgery the incision was cared for by keeping the area clean, tape, and betadine applied over the tape with a cotton ball... 2x or more a day with the Betadine. This was done while the incision was closing up. I stopped using the betadine after the incision was completely closed. Cocoa butter was used to massage my stomach, flanks, and boobs. Not on the open incision. Once the incision was closed, that is when I started the cocoa butter massage on the scar. I did this before changing to new tape. Wipe off all residue before applying new tape, it won't stick if its all greasy. Now for me, once that tape was on it was ON! Lol I pulled it nice and tight in a single strip from hip to hip. Keeping it flat and even coverage on the scar (I applied the tape this way from day 1). I was able to rub the cocoa butter over my tape (warmed up in my hands until it became oil) and massage gently without it coming off. When the tape was off was when I really gave it a good massage. And that's about all I really did. I didn't buy expensive scar therapy creams or strips, just those three supplies. I never stopped wearing the tape for over 4 months!! And still do when I feel swollen or puffy. Tape or no tape for me at this point (6 months out) I massage my scar at any given chance. I can't say for sure if this was the panacea for healing, reducing scar size, and the appearance, but it worked for me. :)

I had been debating and going back and forth for 10 years about having a TT done. I called and spoke on the phone for 45 min and the great lady answered all my questions. Those that she could not she got answers to and got back to me. I had a muscular seperation and excessive extra skin that even through the military I could still never get rid of my "butt in the front"!
Long story short I did it and feel great I made the choice. I just wish I can hurry up the recovery process and bypass the soreness.
I am 16 days Post Op and think the only thing that sucks is I can't stand straight yet and get tired fast though I am resting alot and taking it easy. I do not know how to sit still this long!!
The staff have all been wonderful, attentive and sympathetic to me and answered every call and question I had. My follow up appointments have been great (minus pain/drains) but am healing very quickly.
Like many others I had a million questions and was doubting my decisions to have such a major surgery. But I feel that I have all this time on my hands to share and document my experiences so that I may be able to help others.
More to follow soon..

Updated on 3 Jul 2013:
I was cleared to go back to driving and normal simple light duty activities. The incision is pretty well healing at a fast rate. Most stitches are out and the swelling has began to really subside. I can stand up a lot straighter now. Still not 100% but getting there every day a bit more.The main thing I am learning is to stay totally in tune with my body and not to do too much at once or all in one day.
As I went about a normal day, getting something new for a party and haircut (2 hr) I was so tired and began to feel the pressure and cramping in my belly and south as the day moved on. I feel all the muscles stretching about, here and there all the time, but the bellybutton area was the most sensitive to me all day. I had to go home and put my feet up on the couch and force myself to do nothing once again. :(
I finally made it back to the bed after 3 weeks of recliner and couch. It is rough to sleep on my side still. Its rather uncomfortable and I have to be careful when getting in and out. The hubby helps to sit me up and lie down. I have pillows under my knees still and sleep on back and try to adjust to the firmness and straightness the mattress provides. I do feel like the bed helps to stretch the ab and other muscles as I sleep. I wake up each day and I am standing a bit better.
On a down side however, all the medications I have been on for three weeks has finally caught up with me and I have been not really sleeping. Up until about 4am and then only dose throughout the night. Nothing solid like I always had before. But In due time I suppose I will be back to norm on that.
As a prior medical background I have been able to make a few calls on things myself. I have not taken the pain meds unless I REALLY need them. I have cleaned the wound area with iodine like a mad woman. I have kept all the areas dry and cool, and stayed out of sun or hotter rooms of the house (helps to prevent yeast growth and infections).
The iodine does not work until it is fully dry. I then, over the breathable brown tape that Dr Palin provided, placed neosporin/ bacitracin to help keep the incisions clean like I would on a normal cut or burn. I didn't take the tape off between visits or when showering. I let them dry completely after my shower before putting iodine on, let that dry as well and then put bacitracin over it. I did this 3-4 times a day as I felt it needed. I would keep the areas free of lint or hair and if something began to sort of crust up I would clean it out with q-tips dipped in iodine to get the junk out. If needed I would use tweezers that were cleaned in rubbing alcohol, to get the nasty stuff out. Certain areas of wound and bellybutton will drain and I just kept the area super clean and the drain holes free of [RS bleep] so I can let the stuff drain as it needs to. Totally normal.
I am wearing my spanx as I go out to do things but if I am at home I am lying on the couch letting it air out and my husband has been helping a lot so I can focus on healing and getting back to work and life. I wear a lot of sun dresses so I do not have anything tight on my belly, and if I need to wear shorts, I have a few that are loose now and a comfy t-shirt.
We all have our own things and need to do what is best for us but I listened to my body and the Doctor and nurses. It will be a long road to full recovery but I still feel like I made a good choice in the TT. I have noticed a huge change visibly in my body and I do love it, and feel like I am going to really love how I look even more in about 3 months when I am bikini worthy!
If I can help anyone getting ready or going through, I am more than happy to assist as I went through it and can very much relate!

Updated on 12 Jul 2013:
WOW!!! I cant believe that it has been a month already! The first week was a blur and I don't remember anything except pain and sleeping..
Walking has become 99% normal. As the day grows I find myself hunched over about 17:30 or so. I get home and put my feet up for a bit before continuing on. I am forcing myself to do a little bit more each day.
I finally got the go ahead to vacuum and that was a chore literally. It took a few hours to do it, but I stopped to take a break after each room. I made dinner finally, a roasting chicken and I have to say it felt great to eat my own cooking!
The incision has started to heal up for the most part. The areas I had complications in have scabbed up and are beginning to heal up on their own. I have the tape over the sides of incision to keep them flat. I still cover it in iodine 3 times a day and keep it as clean as possible. I noticed that part of it has started to drop like I was told. In about three months it should have relaxed a bit more and dropped enough to wear a bathing suit! I look and see the belly I had when I was 19 and pre-baby! Totally worth it but the sadness and downtime has hit and had it's moments the last week here and there. But I just start doing something and it passes.
The only downfall I have had in the last two weeks is the muscle spasms I get at night when I am sleeping. I was given some medication to keep the spasms down so I can sleep through the night. In addition to that, the muscles on the sides of my sternum are really sore still. I have a hard time sneezing and trying not to pop stitches. It is still a bit hard to move in bed and it takes a bit of work but it is getting easier each night.
I go back to work in four days and although I am looking forward to it I am sort of dreading it. It was nice to be home and relax and nap as needed, and not overexert myself, but I want to get up and back to riding the motorcycle and jet skiing!. not to mention function like I did 32 days ago! lol

Updated on 25 Jul 2013:
The healing has taken some getting used to. I am back to work and loving it but so tired by 5 pm. Asleep by 9 pm. Limitations make it hard to get back into the swing of things and back to my normal activities. Like jet skiing or other things involving lifting. Feel like a baby all over again with everyone doing things for me. It is nice but sort of becoming a drag. I want to be able to lift a box off the floor with all my stuff for my job, hold the chihuahuas or even groceries..Why do they have to pack them soo full!!???
I guess I am not ready yet to be the way I was in terms of strength and limberness.
The incision is still scabbed up and taking for everrr to heal. I itch a lot because its healing from the inside out. I get scared when I take the tape off and see a frankenscar. Its still fresh and new but I still trip out over it. I know the muscles are still healing and doing their thing but I get shooting pains and aches all over at weird times. Night time spasms are the worst and trying to sleep comfortably is out. Unless I am completely exhausted.
When I eat i feel like a turkey button has popped in my belly. hahah lol I get full real easy and I have to stop and not push myself on anything.
The hardest part is other people understanding how hard it really is to bounce back. They see you walking and doing smallllll things and think you are ready for the big leagues again. When you say no because you are whipped they get pissy and mouthy. I cant go and hang out and tool around at all hours like i did before. It seems to be a more conscious effort to listen to my body and not give in to the pressure of those around me. When you go through this then we will talk.. is my response.
I find myself wearing clothing differently in good and bad ways. Good because i look better and feel better, but I am hunched over when I am tired or hurting. Bad because the spankx are hard to hide i summer tank tops and certain work clothes. I try not to wear tight stuff since I feel smothered in the spankx already and sweating up a storm.
I guess patience is not my virtue right now...So Ill keep practicing.

Updated on 8 Jan 2014:
The healing has slowed for me. I still get pangs and aches here and there. The belly button is calming down and looking normal. The scaring is fading slightly. I am feeling better about having it done. A revision will need to be done on the skin but not in a hurry for that. I will wait until I hit about 16 mo out. After bikini season of course!! Slowly started workouts and ran a 5k so i am feeling good about it all. sometimes i am very self conscious about the scar but went and got a bottom that folds over like a yoga pant top and it works..If there are any questions feel free to email me and i will answer them honestly.

I had a Butt Lift and outer Thigh Lift done and it was the best outcome I could have expected. I had high hopes and they were exceeded!! I had Gastric Bypass and lost over 120 lbs. I had several areas that needed catering to, and this is just the beginning for me. I look and feel much better about myself.

Pros - WONDERFUL AND CARING DOCTOR and STAFF, reasonable pricing, getting to see the results of all the hard work put in to get healthy and trim, and more attractive appearance does wonders for your self esteem....

Cons - Painful, swelling, potential necrosis of incisions, the procedures are not usually covered by insurances, recovery time...

My motivation came from having gastric bypass about 5 years ago, I lost between 130 to 140 pounds and have kept that off for 3 years now. I had so much extra skin it made me self conscious and seriously uncomfortable. I could feel the muscle definition I had gained from pliometrics and roller derby but looking in the mirror after a shower showed a different picture. Plus the rashes and yeast infections from the skin rubbing together (YUCK!)

My goals are to keep the weight off (of course) and to enjoy the results of all Dr. Palin's and my hard work.

Outcome: I am still very swollen, I am only 4 weeks out from my TT and 9 days out from my buttocks lift (Buttocks and outter thighs) But I can say I am liking the shape I am seeing.

I do not know how this has changed my life yet, but I do think I'll love the changes to come.

I am grateful that I came into this very well informed, I did a great deal of research before ever seeking out a surgeon; also Dr. Palin and his staff make sure you are aware of all the risks and rewards associated with these procedures.

I am a 45yo woman with 2 kids. 25 & 15. My reason for my TT is not for anyone else just to look better in my clothes. I gained more weight than I wanted and can not get the weight off. I've reached 207lbs(my largest ever). My friends and my family think I look great but I want to be able to not wear a girdle to hide my rolls. I want to be able to not have to wear a shirt over my bathing suit and actually show it and walk down the street with confidence that I look good. Started preparation for my surgery today. Went to target and purchased some yoga pants and comfy clothing. Not sure what I'm really going to need for post op, are there any suggestions out there? Please advise!

I have done my job, sacrificed for my family, now its time to do me!! Its time for me to get my groove back. Every year I do a self evaluation. I came to the realization that the last couple of years I had situations in my life that were really draining me! I realized that sometimes you have to drop the extra baggage. Friendships, relationships and situations. I've done that! And now its time to celebrate. I'm going to celebrate the new me starting off with a new tummy!! FTT with Lipo to the flanks and lower back and inner thighs. I'm 5'5". I'm not looking to be a skinny chick. But I do want to be a flat bellied chick! LOL! This is my gift to myself!

I'm not shy about telling people. And I'm glad I have found you all to share my journey with also. My girlfriends are very supportive of my decision. I'm lucky to have my friends on my side. One is a Paramedic. So I will be well taken care of during my recovery. My journey officially begins in three weeks. I will go to my pre op appt. Drop off my cash and start counting down the days!! I look forward to sharing my journey with you. Just as I look forward to cheering you on through yours! Should I be checking out all the negative side of this surgery? Probably not! But I guess I want to know the good and the bad. I have been thinking more about the pain I will be in for at least a week (hoping that isn't true). I've been checking out other peoples situation. I have checked out the Not worth it post,and they are actually scaring me. I'm praying to GOD! That my doctor doesn't place a high incision. I pray he will make sure to make it as low as possible. I will freak!!!! I am very exicted and I have enjoyed reading all of the stories. I will get up some before pics right before I have the procedure. I have a major addiction to sweet, delicious, sugary, fattening desserts! Ok. food period. LOL TTers! I am so excited now! No other words for it... excited! Not nervous, apprehensive, reluctant or anything else... EXCITED! I wanted to look good in and out of all of my clothes. I wanted to feel sexy as well.



Updated on 8 Feb 2012:
Hello realself. I had my preop yesterday and it went very well. have my pre fat tummy pixs. lol. 2 weeks and i will be free of my long life friend. goodbye friend. :( (whateva). I have gotten so excited. I guess because i am finally doing something for me and it feels so good. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Updated on 13 Feb 2012:
Made my payment a couple days ago. I thought I was having a panic attack after having to get up off that much money at one time. (LOL). Not sure what the deal is with me but my blood pressure has spiked the past week. I am freaking over that because I got a feeling that will cause a problem or a delay. Taking my meds but still no release of pressure not sure what to do. still holding on to faith and that all will be ok.

Updated on 15 Feb 2012:
9 more days to go. Today is a good day. My blood pressure finally leveled out. Yeah!!!. I am feeling great. Still very excited. Showed my friends and sweety my post and I think they were probably confused and not sure what to expect. So now they are at ease and standing by my side. I am feeling the love.

Updated on 20 Feb 2012:
Good morning real selfers. Today is a bad day. I caught a serious respiratory infection this weekend. I am soooooo congested I can't breathe, I feel awful. I guess I will up this morning rescheduling my surgery since it is for friday the 24th and I have taken a lot of medicine trying to void off this plague. Bummer. I don't feel I would be able to recover 100% if I am going in sick. I was so pumped. But maybe this is God's way of saying "chill sista girl I got this". So I have to listen. But it still does not soften the blow. Had a girls weekend schedule for Key West, FL next month. Guess I wont be attending. I know I am sounding down on my luck I was just so pumped. Will update you ladies later. Take care. :(

Updated on 21 Feb 2012:
GM Realselfers. Well I spoke to my doctor this am and yes he felt it better to reschedule. He explained he wanted me in perfect shape when he performed his surgery and I truly understand. I read that the congestion could go into the lungs during the anesthesia process and possibly turn into pnuemonia, I knew i could not handle coughing or sneezing in that condition. So I accepted God's will and it shall be done. No questions asked. So my little (yet big) friend and I will spend yet another week together. Yes I expected my telly tubby to go out with a fight. Damn we been together for so long. :) LOL. Besides it gives me a reason to come back and check on you girls. So thanks for the shouts, Keep me in your prayers and you are definitely in mine.

Updated on 9 Mar 2012:
hello tt'erks. it's over and done with. yes I am 7 days post op. Pain was minimal it's the dang drains that are giving me hard time. and my back is... well you know the drill. 3 hours i surgery. Don't see much difference because of the swelling. think i been doing to much also. Dr Palin thinks it went well and said I look great. He is the doctor and I paid him well to tell me those things. LOL. Took a shower which was great. My friends and family have been great they have really stepped up to the plate. I am so thankful. Found out my cold was not a cold but allergies. 45 yo never had allergies and here I am now with these freakin allergies. Coughing and sneezing. OMG. It has been the worst. That's what's making this horrible. DON"T COUGH. it is horrid.

10lbs down. gotta work on the eating habits. Not having any problems there. Much smaller portions but still eating well.
well ladies just wanted to give you a update will holla back at cha soon. for all you future tummy tuckers good luck and enjoy the process.

Updated on 10 Mar 2012:
THESE DAMN DRAINS.

Updated on 13 Mar 2012:
GM Everyone. Today is a good day. I been feeling pretty good. Getting around fine. Just these damn drains. I know you're probably tired of hearing me say that But I HATE THESE FREAKIN DRAINS. Hopefully my next visit he will remove them. Pray for me. Anyway everything has been going well. i sleep well, I poop well at least 3xs a day. Have to work on the water thing. Not a fan of water. So I have been trying to drink as much as I can stand which is very low. but i am trying. everyone has been very supportive. food intake has been good. my boyfriend bought me a shrimp and scallops dinner which is my favorite. I think I over ate too much because afterwards i had the worst pain around my belly button. lesson learned.... don't over eat it stretches your tummy and it hurts like hell. very uncomfortable. but dang that food was good. appetite is still tight.

Off the Oxy just taking Tylenol. Maybe once a day if I really need it. Generally for the shifting of these drains. But other than that It's all good. Can't wait. Got on the scale down to 197. 10lbs. yeah!!!! I will take it. Now 10 more and girls watch out. Trying to find things to keep me busy around the house. Honey just re-up on my movie collection. so I have been watching movies religiously. and LMN. My girlfriend bought me a book "THE MAGIC" by rhonda byrne. she is one of my favorite authors have to start that. starting an accessory business. so that also will keep me busy as my supplies come in. received a shipment from China yesterday So I will be up and at em soon.

Just wanted to say good morning and hope all is well with everyone. Prayers and blessings going out. Talk at you all later.

Updated on 18 Mar 2012:
ok ladies are some updated photos during my process. still quite a bit of swelling and those dang drains hanging everywhere. but you can somewhat see the transformation. I am gonna take some more today so you can see the difference a week has made.

Updated on 19 Mar 2012:
Good afternoon people. Today was a beautiful day. I am getting better as the days go by. starting using the bicitracin ointment in my belly button. it's working good. Still working on standing up straight. it's requiring some energy. i guess since it's only been 17 days. i hope that's all it is. I am finally sleeping in my bed. been sleeping in a recliner. it was much more comfortable. so now i am in my bed using pillows to prop me up. i am usually a side sleeper which now i can not. Up using the bathroom 2 -3 times a night.

I must admit my appetite came back full force. Now I need to work out or something but i know i can't. Have to figure something out to watch the pounds so that they don't creep back on. Lost 10 initially gained 2 already. dammit mane. still week. back is the problem. if i can get this stand up straight thing down that may take the pressure off my back. been doing little things around the house. it's all good. Life is wonderful and I am happy with my results. I have to get me some tight t-shirts. LOL.

Updated on 23 Mar 2012:
Gm ladies. Today is a wonderful day in the neighborhood. Moved the recliner out of the bedroom back into the den. Not quite sure how i feel about that yet. slept in my bed but dang it's hard. can't find my comfortable position. i am a side sleeper which i can't do just yet. hurts the incision. Left this morning for some blood work (primary care doctor appt) hung out for about 3 hours at job with coworkers (havent seen me in 3 wks). and I was exhausted in 3 hours and sore. Hope when i return to work i can handle my 10 hour days. (sad face). But all in all everything is perfect. Got to get in the gym. my next surgery will be to sew my mouth shout. wonder what's the fees are on that. LOL.

went out and bought some tight T-shirts. Yes maam. I am getting my groove back. LOL. Someone asked did i get my boobs done too. I said do they look that fabulous and they responded Yes. too funny. Even with the set backs and complaints of the drains. I have really enjoyed this experience. And all the helpful information you ladies have provided. Holla at cha lata.

Updated on 1 Apr 2012:
GM real selfers. Been out of commission for a while. It's been kinda hard. the swelling was messing with my head. I got down in the dumps. started having regrets. but that is starting to change. still swelling but now i understand that when they say you have to rest your body. they really mean it. i guess i was doing to much. i felt fine so i was out and about a lot. then i wondered why i was swelling. My honey said give yourself 3 days to just rest and let's see what happens. well it worked. i hate to admit when he's right. and took some laxatives that assisted a great deal also. so i am starting to feel a little better. still think i should be further along in the process than i am. but in due time i guess. scheduled for work 4/16. not sure about that. as of today. Nope not gonna happen. but we will see. I guess from being on real self and seeing others progress i was comparing my self to what i saw at others peek periods and it started messing with me mentally. but i am good. just made 4 weeks.

Will be posting some pixs soon. look for them

Updated on 4 Apr 2012:
Hello people. How is everyone doing. I am progressing rather well. Still fighting the swelling. but all in all i am doing fine. Starting working out. Just walking. did 4 miles on monday and tuesday rested today (wed). Shins were sore from walking up the bridges. but other than that i feel rather well. I figured I had to get it together since the weight wasn't fall off by itself. LOL. yeah right. Have to work a lil harder. I'm more muscle that fat.

Ladies i have been getting these contraction like mucles spasams in the morning, and it makes me feel like I want to stretch so badly. It is the weirdest feeling in the world. I try very hard to fight it but I am unable to. I don't understand it. It's like doing a super duper crunch yet i can't control it. Is this normal. Anyone else experiencing this?

The doctor's office took some updated pics. When they release them to me I will update my profile. Holla at cha gurl. LOL

Updated on 16 Apr 2012:
hello TTkrs. The past week has been quite overwhelming. I had to return back to the doctor because i had my incision open up and it was leaking. My doctor had to go back in and slit one of my sutures which left a open 1/2in wound. So I am now healing well. I even stood up all the way straight afterwards. whooo hooo. Work doctor not releasing me to work yet due to the wound opening. Finacially its a hard hit but mentally i can use the rest.

I updated the pixs i am currently 6 weeks PO. and feeling great. I can now see things are starting to shape up. No regrets.

Updated on 24 Apr 2012:
Hello everyone. 7 weeks PO and went back to work over the weekend. Not that bad except I really missed having my naps during the day while I was off. 2 10hr days but I made it through. I had one instance where I went to lift a door open and I felt a pain run through my stomach. I quickly sat down and didn't move for a couple hours. Other than the tiredness I was ok.

I am healing rather well scar is getting better. The incision that I had a couple weeks ago is healing well also. I am pretty happy with my results. I Have some dog ears I am a little concerned about. I head ladies talking about removing them but I don't know if I can handle anymore of this. Yet I will where this body at least until next year and see how things turn out.

Everyone keeps asking did i get my boobs done too. Girls these puppies are sitting up under my chin since the surgery. So this surgery has great benefits. :) Still not ready for the bikini but who know still going to wait at least 2 to 3 months and see what happens. I have seen some girls at 6 months and they look fab. So I know I have to wait the time at least to get over the swelling. YES THE SWELLING. EWWW.

Still working on my eating habits. That's the hardest part. but all in all its great. Just wanted to check in.

Updated on 14 Jul 2014:
Hello ladies it's been a minute since I checked in. But everything went well with my surgery. I'm still flat, no drama afterwards. Just left with some ugly scars but I'm a keloider.they are lie and can't see them unless I want you to. So it's too be expected. Other than the swelling which only seems to happen more or less after drinking alcohol I'd say I'm pretty good. I'm enjoying this body. I sometimes think of what's next. I'm so thankfil for this site. Everyone was so informative and helpful.
I've posted bikini pics although I haven't worn them outside they are my motivation pieces. I check in from time to time and look around to see what's everyone up too. I'm super proud of the ladies you decided to invest in themselves. Keep up the good work