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Tummy Tuck in Alabama Nov. 17, 2011

UPDATED FROM sst1107
27 days post

I'm posting 4 week post op pics. Still not...

WORTH IT$5,600
I'm posting 4 week post op pics. Still not thrilled but hoping I'll look back a few months from now and there will be a huge improvement.

sst1107's provider

Randy  Proffitt, MD

Randy Proffitt, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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How are you doing?
Im thinking about getting tummy tuck was undecided about what doctor to use. i followed ur story and u seem to be doing fine . awesome after pic!!!
UPDATED FROM sst1107
26 days post

Ok, I will be 4 weeks post op on Thursday and I'm...

Ok, I will be 4 weeks post op on Thursday and I'm still trying to get this belly button to heal. I'm really tired of it looking gross. It has improved but it's taking a really long time. On top of that, I have one spot on my incision that is really red and looks to be open a tiny bit. I have been putting neosporin on it and keeping it covered. The swelling is still a huge issue. On a good note I am sleeping so good on my side. I work everyday, all day. I've got to go Christmas shopping. I haven't bought one gift yet. I hope I'm up to waling the mall this week!!!! I know I need to download my post op pictures, I'll try tonight.

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HI! I just came across your story! I had my surgery on Thursday, I am 5 days post op. I am so glad to be rid of the apron, and rolls, but I do not look flat either, like alot of the other mommies on here. :( I keep telling myself be patient! It took years to get in that shape, whats a (HOPEFULLY)to look like I want!

Hang in there! We will get there eventually! :)
Your right...it takes time. We can do this. I'm ready to get back to exercise and I'm really gonna get focused on eating healthy. Hope your healing is going well.
UPDATED FROM sst1107
19 days post

I went my PS today and my belly button is infected...

I went my PS today and my belly button is infected. Keeping antibacterial ointment on it and covered. He said after it heals I should have a nice "inny". 3 weeks this Thursday and feeling stronger.

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He should give you a return :)
They told me it was normal to not fit in my clothes et as well. I guess we think we are getting this crap removed we should be smaller but when swelling comes in to play i guess it is a little different.
Sst1107 and flymommy I agree with you both about the swelling! It sucks that you right before your surgery your jeans fit you a little bit lose and then weeks after surgery the same jeans don't even fit anymore! I guess we just have to be patient and hopefully the end result will be good! I am happy with my surgery even if all I fit into are joggers. But there is a couple of days were I let the swelling get the beat if me and I get a tad bit depressed but I look at my before pic and get happy again!
davidgirl....i was so excited to go shopping after christmas but I dont think we can get bigger.....it has to be the swelling , has to has to......