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14 weeks - I love my body!! Allentown, PA

UPDATED FROM Lbern0221
7 months post

8 month update...where did the time go?

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Lbern0221
WORTH IT$5,300
Ok so Iife got in the way of updating you. Kids are back in school and there is no more family summer vacations until next year!

I can not believe its been 8 months already!! I'm very happy with my stomach to a point. I'm so happy I had the TT done because my loose skin is gone but I thought I would be flatter. I feel like my stomach is still bloated most of the time. No idea why it happens because i stay away from sodium. See my pictures. What do you think? My other issue is a tiny tag on my side. Which I think he can take care of. My other issue is a lump right under my belly button on my incision. Not sure if I should be concerned or not. I'm gonna call the doctor today and see what he says.

Otherwise my incision line is very light and I'm so happy about that. I'm gonna be going on vacation with my husband to Cancun in November so hopefully it will be even lighter by then!! Can not wait!!!

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Edward Guarino, MD

Edward Guarino, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 11, 2013
scar look so light!
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September 15, 2013
Thank you
UPDATED FROM Lbern0221
4 months post

14 weeks!!

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Lbern0221
Hey everyone!! I'm 14 weeks! I also just got back from a wild Wildwood NJ trip! I went down with a bunch of friends and family. We ate and drank to much now I need to get to the gym.
So, like i said I'm 14 weeks and I still have not stepped foot into the gym :(!!! I keep trying to go but life is getting in my way. I have been watching what I'm eating though!! I'm still slowly gaining weight for some reason. I can not figure it out except for the fact I stopped exercising and because I turned 40! I swear turning 40 changed my body. I've noticed that my stomach is always bloated above the belly. Have no idea why? I thought it was due to drinking alcohol but it has to be something else. Hmmmmm........

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June 6, 2013
Wow! You look great!
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June 6, 2013
Thank you!
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September 9, 2013
You're looking awesome!
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September 9, 2013
Thank you! I'm really 8 months post op! I have been so busy...so I really do need to update with new pictures lol
UPDATED FROM Lbern0221
29 days post

PO 30 (week 4)...I feel great!! My tummy scar is...

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Lbern0221
PO 30 (week 4)...I feel great!! My tummy scar is healing great! I'm continuing to put the Mederma cream on in the morning, cocoa butter w/ vitamin E on in the afternoon, and vitamin E tablets on at night. I'm also massaging my sides at least 3 or 4 times a day!

My only issue is my belly button. I had my last of my stitches out last week and I guess I over did it. I noticed that my BB was bleeding a little and it created a dried up scab. After a few days of taking a shower and putting on peroxide that scab fell off. To my surprise it looks like I had an open stitch. I did not call the doctor because its not bleeding and its not open so I figure it will heal on its own. Am I correct or should I call my doctor?

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May 16, 2013
What is the pain like for the first week