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Found success after TT with MR and complications

Name: Found success after TT with MR and complications
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Author: elaine3059

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I was motivated by self-esteem issues centered on...

elaine3059January 22, 2014

WORTH IT$8,130

I was motivated by self-esteem issues centered on my stomach. I haven't any "before" photos at this time.I had 2 large fat rolls and my belly button was hidden by a large (larger than the one below) fat roll and the belly button was vastly off-center. I was flopping over the Mons area and had a cellulite appearance all over. I felt I could finally stop hiding and be comfortable physically and mentally. So far, I would say this has been a devastating situation. Far more pain and effect on lifestyle than I was prepared for. I have had complications. I do not feel normal and I regret putting myself in this situation.

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JeannieM1959

January 25, 2014

I think you look great, and I am sorry that you have had complications. I am not 100% happy with my tt either, but when I look back and see my before pictres, I know it was the right thing to do. I hope at some point you feel similar. The discomfort will get better. I had the folds of skin hanging too, and that is the best thing about this procedure for me pesonally. I used to get rashes undrer my pannus, which was horrible. Now that issue if fixed. I wish you the best and hope you feel better soon.

elaine3059

January 25, 2014

You are the first person to admit to not being 100% happy that I have found through my internet searches. If you enlarge my pic though, you will see that I am extremely large above the incision and look disfigured. Almost traded one horrifying look for another. And to be told I will probably need another surgery that I won't be able to get...well, I never imagined things going this way. I've always been a great healer. THe only positive is I now have a visible belly button. I also got irritation under the pannus and in the fold where my belly button used to "hide". However, I now will have excess skin in the pannus area again if ever I deflate.

JeannieM1959

January 26, 2014

I did look at your picture and still think you look great, even with the swollen sides. Hopefully it is swelling and will go down. I am not pleased with the fact that my ps kept telling me, even after I questioned him that I did not need the muscle repair. I should have known better after having 4 children. Now I have a round upper tummy that I have to live with because I know I will never go and have it repaired at this point. I knew I would never have a bikini body anyway. Still it is much better than before I had the tt. I would still do it if I was to turn the clock way back. Only I would insist on the muscle repair.

Lisalicious

January 25, 2014

I didn't feel good till week 5. I'm not sure if you started things too early but it looks like you have a lot of swelling. Are you wearing your CG? I wear a spanx type panty through the day and my binder still at night. I'm 7 weeks. Start walking and rest when u need to. Compression really does help as does avoiding salt and keeping hydrated. It sounds like you're in a much better spot than when you started.

elaine3059

January 25, 2014

I wear a CG right now. I was wearing spanx, but have had a drain inserted and must have the open access the wrap-around CG offers. I thought I'd be a in a better spot now, but still have a "flopped over" appearance and lots of swelling. My skin isn't likely to bounce back and I will probably need another surgery for which I can't take time off etc. I do feel better hearing you didn't feel good till week 5. I am a couple days from week 6 and still look awful though. Do you find back pain without a spanx or CG?

MzNewBodee

January 26, 2014

Omg I can't comment on the discomfort but right now I would take your abs over mine. And also I thought about not getting the MR but since I'm paying for it and getting Lipo I may as well go the whole nine yards

elaine3059

January 26, 2014

What an MR?

elaine3059

January 29, 2014

My abs look good but I would still be HORRIFIED for anyone to see me this way, especially my boyfriend. Which is exactly how I felt pre-op. I'm guessing MR is muscle repair. I think it provides the best result but is EXTREMELY uncomfortable and painful BUT I feel like that part of the procedure has finally started to feel normal.

MzNewBodee

January 31, 2014

Muscle Repair

elaine3059

January 31, 2014

Definitely get the MR. As you can see by my new photos there comes a time when the healing starts to go faster, even if you've had complications. I'm much more excited now than I was. It will be fun to see your transformation on here. Keep me updated! I think you'll look great - you have a better "starter" body than I did :-)

UPDATED FROM elaine3059

1 month post

New pictures

elaine3059January 29, 2014

Drain is out and I seem to have made progress in how I feel although not sure of progress in how I look.

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UPDATED FROM elaine3059

1 month post

Getting Better

elaine3059January 31, 2014

See my comparison side-by-sides of my probable seroma, incision opening issue, and extreme swelling as it progressed in only 9 days. There is hope!

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ExTheFlab

January 31, 2014

It does appear to be a lot of swelling. I've had moments where I questioned what I had done. But I think many of us do. Praying for more decrease in swelling and less discomfort for u.

elaine3059

January 31, 2014

Thanks! It's still an unnatural amount of swelling and I will still probably require a revision later (the skin is already lax and not springing back), but as I heal and become more comfortable and see what a short 9 days can do I am happier. I feel more emtionally and mentally sound and ready to face a possible revision or whatever comes my way with this.

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