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27 Years Old, 2 Kids (My Life) Mini Tummy Tuck, Muscle Separation, Lipo. Allentown, PA

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14 days post

2 Weeks PO

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This website has a mind of its own. I wrote a long post and it vanished. So I'm 2 weeks PO Today. I had my 2nd follow up yesterday - no fluid - just swollen. I'm still taking meds but not that often. I returned to work this week and mainly having back pain. The scar does itch but it's healing nicely. I'm very happy with my results. The only thing I can say might bother me is you can see my stretch marks more but they are light. I had some constipation for first 9 days but took ex lax and it worked better than Colace. I used it after both pregnancies so it worked again. I go back on 23rd hopefully be released to workout to begin my journey to get that 6 pack! If you have any questions feel free to comment!

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Johnny Chung, MD, FACS

Johnny Chung, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 4, 2015
Wow you look amazing! Need to call and schedule and stop procrastinating! I'm just so nervous about the pain and especially about not being able to pick up my children for such a long time. Glad to hear you are doing well and back at work. Glad to know Dr. Chung did such a great job too!
March 4, 2015
Thank you! The pain is definitely tolerable. I'm so happy I went through with it. When you are ready you will book it. Although i miss picking up my baby girl I still sit on the steps where i'm at her height to hug her and kiss her. its the same, if not better.
March 4, 2015
Did you bleed from your vagina? Because I just had the panniculectomy with Lipo and muscle tighting done and I'm bleed and the assistant said that had nothing to do with the surgery, but I'm scared. And you do look damn good. I haven't seen myself her but I hope it's close to your.
March 5, 2015
Aw thank u for compliment! No I had no bleeding :-(
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March 5, 2015
Looks Great!!!
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March 13, 2015
How are you feeling now? Did you have any problems urinating after the mini TT? I have to sit and wait and it takes me five minutes to fully empty. I'm not sure if it's because of my binder or if it's from being swollen.
March 13, 2015
I have my good days and bad days depending on my activity. If i do a lot then I'm exhausted, more swollen and can't wait to lay down. There are other days I'm find and don't need to take any mess. I don't have the irinating problem but am having constipation lol. IDK why bc I'm not really taking meds. Other than that I'm doing ok, scar is healing, Back still hurts tho.
March 25, 2015
Hi! How is recovery going? My surgery is in a week - super nervous!
March 25, 2015
Hiii! That is so exciting! You will be happy when it is all said and done! I am! Recovery is going well. I have to wear my garment for another month but only during the day. I had my follow up on March 23rd and go back on June 4th. I am going to start using Scar guard for incision which is healing really nice. I have some swollen spots but Dr. chung instructed me to massage so i've been doing that morning and night. I have the ok to start working out again so going to start slow. I am so happy i did and it was perfect timing. I love wearing tight shirts lol and can't wait for summer time!
March 25, 2015
That's great! Glad to hear you are doing do well!
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March 30, 2015
You really look great. Happy healing hunni.
March 30, 2015
Thank you!
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8 days post

1 WK PO APPT

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Today I had my one week follow up and My PS is amazing!!! He is so confident and right on :-) I was so scared and had the drain removed today and was so scared but my PS did it so fast and easy and told exactly what I was going to feel and it didn't hurt at all. Had seroma in my back... He took fluid out and that hurt a little, not too bad, pinching just like he said. No more binder. In a bodysuit 24-7. I feel like the fluid was giving me pain (could be in my head tho) lol I feel so much better w/o the drain. I even left with a gift bag of coupons and creams. Go back next week for another follow up.

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February 27, 2015
By the way... Your results are awesome! You look great! I wanted to ask you how I'm supposed to know if I have a seroma? I have soft loose areas around my belly button but hardness along my lower and upper abdomen. I'm 3 weeks tomorrow and I was gonna post some update pics then.
February 27, 2015
Thanks! Honestly I don't know how you would know Bc I didn't know I had it in my back and I had a lot. My PA said I could get it in the front and my stomach would look "wavy". I googled it but am going to try to find pics so I'm aware if I get it.
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February 27, 2015
Gosh! Everything looks wavy on my stomach! It's from being so swollen and the garment and my undies are making crop circles and geometric shapes like the "aliens" do!!
March 3, 2015
How are you feeling? Any updates?
May 31, 2015
Hi there, you look amazing. I am wondering if you experienced any kind of burning sensation in your scar area after the tummy tuck? Thx
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6 days post

6 DAY PO

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February 24, 2015
So jealous! :) I just want my surgery done and start the recovery process already. You look great!
February 24, 2015
Aww thank u I know that feeling :-( it will be here before u know it
February 26, 2015
How's the pain? Are you feeling ok?
February 26, 2015
I think I over did it yesterday so paid for it today. Back pain and still walking hunched over. So taking it easy. Excited to hopefully get tube put tomorrow :-) scared about that hurting tho
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February 26, 2015
Oh, my gosh I wish I could have your dr!!! It all looks so natural! Do you even have any swelling? Pain?
February 26, 2015
Well, I must say he has been awesome, after the issue on the 23rd, he texted me every day making sure I am ok. I am scheduled to see him for follow up again tomorrow, my b'day. At this point I an taking it easy and praying for my left breast to heal with no further hiccups.
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February 26, 2015
Happy birthday!!!! What a great gift to yourself this year. :)
February 27, 2015
Thanks ..had a follow up today ..doc say every thing looks great.