3 Weeks Post-op I am turning 40 in December and wanted to do something big for my birthday. Well my thighs are big and my stomach is big so.... I decided that I would finally get the body I have been working for for almost 10 years. I just got a divorce and my lovely ex-husband managed to lose 80 lbs. and drop like 10 inches around his waist in 6 months. That made me crazy so I joined Curves...
Over the last year & a half, I lost a total of 45 lbs. I am 5'10 & weight 195 lbs. My main problem area is the kangaroo pouch below my belly button. I had surgery on 5/30 at Beleza Medspa in Cedar Park, Tx. The first week I was in some pain, stiff and had bruising from the smartlipo done on my abdomen & flanks. Most of the bruising subsided in week two. However, I am still slightly swollen....
Just wanted to let everyone know that against other surgeons suggestions (they of course, suggest a full TT), I went forward with a mini-TT because I trusted in my own surgeon's opinion.... It looks fabulous. Muscle repair was done and a bit of skin was eliminated.... And I still have my "natural" looking belly button. And best of all, my recovery was SIMPLE. 4 days out and I'm almost back to...
