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38 Yr Old ... Mother of 3 boys ages 19, 15 and 11 -I have wanted a tummy tuck for over 9 yrs Albuquerque, NM

UPDATED FROM Whiskeygal
1 month post

3 weeks post op...

$7,900
I hope it's swelling still because I did expect nicer results ... However, I'm gonna show you the Ultimate test of me sitting down!!!

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Miguel Gallegos, MD, FACS

Miguel Gallegos, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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I think it's just swelling. You're only three weeks in. This is when it starts to get real bad. I'm 2 months post tomorrow and not happy. I don't think he did enough lipo on me personally. Especially since he always makes fucked up comments towards me. After my BA he said I should have gone bigger. At my 1 month check when I asked if it was okay to start running again to work on all the junk I ate during recovery he said yes "but you would look better with some meat on your bones" wtf is that??
I hope its swelling!!!! I totally believe you that this is where it gets worst. I am just now taking the pain meds he prescribed. I made it through this with just IBUPROFEN 600 ...I'm still glad all my spring rolls are gone ,but wanted a better results:( ... I can't believe he makes those comments to you ? You look fabulous hon... We should get to our goals this year sometime !!!!! Lol
You look great despite swelling. I heard what you see on day 1 will be your end results after all is said and done. Does that help? Lol
Omg !!!! Now I'm worried , I looked like hell the first day !!! :(
We get anxious to see results right away but, you look fantastic. From picture, appears to be swelling and not fat. I see the bruising from the liposuction...how painful was that and how long did the soreness from the liposuction last...I'm sure hard to say due to the pain from the stitches. Overall, you look great, patience and rest is what is needed now.
Thank you ... Liposuction wasn't bad at all honesty.. The worst part were the drains and, Most painful is the tighting of your stomach muscles .. My incision has not bothered me at all ... I'm not in any pain other than my stomach muscle inside ...
Wow there is def a huge difference! I've noticed most people results are starting to look best at 2 months do I'm sure you'll just keep looking better n better! I really want this sx but am terrified if post op What do u recommend???
Do it !!! Honestly it's not half as bad as it looks ... I put it off for over 10 yrs because I was afraid and convinced myself I could spend the money more wisely!!!!! WRONG... I regret waiting !! Glad I finally did something for myself !!!
I would like to see ur results now?
How does it look now?
UPDATED FROM Whiskeygal
25 days post

4 days post opt ... Feeling great

4 days in and only taking IBU 600 , all the other drugs get me very sick .. I have been walking since day 2 ... The more you walk the more you are able to straighten out your back .. This morning I showered on my own .. My mom has been here for my while recovering process..

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Glad you're doing well. Your scar is nice and low! I wonder why you have two drains and I had one?
Hum , I'm not sure .. Yes my scare is very low .. I'm very swollen, but still happy with results:)
You should be, you look wonderful!
Thank you :)
UPDATED FROM Whiskeygal
1 day pre

Boohoo ... I had to postpone

Started with a cough on Thursday, it has gradually gotten worse . I called Dr. Gallegos and he said we need to cancel till I feel better :( .. I will keep you all posted :)

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Aww, boo :-( Best to wait though. Feel better soon!
Thank you :( I'm so disappointed
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