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Mama Needs a New Belly! My TT/MR Journey. Altamonte Springs, FL
UPDATED FROM elegantone
1 year post
1 year anniversary!
WORTH IT
It's crazy to think that last year I was in recovery and not really knowing what to expect. I still have to say, I would definitely do it all again. To recap, I had a full, extended TT with MR repair and flank lipo. Like I thought before hand, the flank lipo would be the most painful of it all, but look at my before and after pics! Amazing. The only issues that remain are the numbess on my abdomen and my BB revision scar that is still healing from 2 months ago. I have no pain or limitations. My lower abs seem puffy sometimes and I'm not sure if they are or if it's my imagination.
I love my ab definition! This would NEVER have been possible without this surgery. I want to thank Dr. Fiala and his wonderful staff for their expertise and kindness, my husband for his infinite love and support, and you ladies on RS for all the advice and encouraging words. I have said this before and I will emphasize it again. If you are undecided about doing this surgery, take some "OMG" before pics, pick a great surgeon, and DO IT! Your OMG after pics will be worth it. Love you all!
I love my ab definition! This would NEVER have been possible without this surgery. I want to thank Dr. Fiala and his wonderful staff for their expertise and kindness, my husband for his infinite love and support, and you ladies on RS for all the advice and encouraging words. I have said this before and I will emphasize it again. If you are undecided about doing this surgery, take some "OMG" before pics, pick a great surgeon, and DO IT! Your OMG after pics will be worth it. Love you all!
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Replies (5)
January 18, 2017
So glad you're doing great! Who did you use for lymphatic drainage?
My lipo that I had on Nov 9 in Costa Rica was about 75% successful. Snatched waist, nice inner thighs now, really nice fat transfer (I have a great ass for a 55 year old - lol!) but have laser burns on my flanks and a spot she missed near my right shoulder blade.
I may go see Dr Fiala at the 4 month mark to see if he can get that little bit below my shoulder. I met him before Costa Rica and he is a very nice man - just twice the price even without the BBL. Nice staff, too :)
Take care!
January 18, 2017
Hi! They do offer lymphatic massage at his office. I did 3 sessions. Sorry about the laser burns. :( He does cool sculpting too if you want a non invasive way to remove the rest of the fat. And yes, he is pricey, but I wanted someone local just in case I had complications. Thank God and Dr. Fiala that I didn't. Good luck!
January 19, 2017
Happy anniversary to you... Happy Anniversary to youuuu..... Happppy Annnniverrrsarry Sweet Elegantone.... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY To You... and your BB is rad too! Thrilled for you and to hear the happiness in your post. You go girl! There is nothing stopping you now!! WOOT!!! xo
January 19, 2017
Haha! BBB! Thank you so much! Anything you write always makes me smile :) Best of luck on your revision. Keep us posted.
January 20, 2017
What could say more than your Before&Afters?!?
You look FaNtAsTiC!!! Thrilled for you and love how your body transformation also transformed your spirit!!
Wishing you all the best as you continue on to better things! ❤
You look FaNtAsTiC!!! Thrilled for you and love how your body transformation also transformed your spirit!!
Wishing you all the best as you continue on to better things! ❤
January 20, 2017
RPMs! We made it Sis! Thank you for your kind words and positive outlook on life. All the best to you! You deserve it! ❤
January 21, 2017
You look amazing Happy Anniversary
UPDATED FROM elegantone
10 months post
BB revision, 10 months post op!
Happy Thanksgiving Friends!
I went in for my bb revision yesterday. I wanted the the left side (your right) of my bb to look symmetrical, deeper (if possible), and I wanted the scar to be thinner. It was done under local anesthesia for no extra fee. I'm actually still pretty numb apparently on my abdomen because I didn't feel hardly any of the lidocaine injections. He revised the area and stitched me up in about 15 minutes. I was a bit sore last night but today I feel fine. I can't work out for 2 weeks which is hard with the amount of food I'm planning on eating for Thanksgiving :D, but I a cute bb is worth the sacrifice. I attached a pre and post revision pic and pics of my scar. I did do Embrace scar treatment for 2 months. Other than that, all is well. I will post another pic of my bb once the sutures are out in about 10 days. Xoxo
I went in for my bb revision yesterday. I wanted the the left side (your right) of my bb to look symmetrical, deeper (if possible), and I wanted the scar to be thinner. It was done under local anesthesia for no extra fee. I'm actually still pretty numb apparently on my abdomen because I didn't feel hardly any of the lidocaine injections. He revised the area and stitched me up in about 15 minutes. I was a bit sore last night but today I feel fine. I can't work out for 2 weeks which is hard with the amount of food I'm planning on eating for Thanksgiving :D, but I a cute bb is worth the sacrifice. I attached a pre and post revision pic and pics of my scar. I did do Embrace scar treatment for 2 months. Other than that, all is well. I will post another pic of my bb once the sutures are out in about 10 days. Xoxo
Replies (3)
November 26, 2016
You look amazing even with your belly button revision. :)
November 27, 2016
Hello. Glad to see all is well. You look amazing. I am having an extended tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo of flanks in February with Dr. Fiala. I think he and his staff are amazing. I'm glad to actually see and read your reviews, especially since he is your PS as well. It helps to me to read reviews here on real self from one of his patients. After seeing your results I am pleased and excited that I have chosen the right surgeon and more confident and excited now that I have made the right decisions. Thank you happy healing on your bb revision.
November 27, 2016
Please share any needed aadvice about your recovery. Will6be greatly appreciated
November 27, 2016
Singram50, you will not be disappointed! Dr. Fiala is gifted and meticulous. He is honest and caring. You are having the exact same procedures that I did. I would say the worst aspects of the recovery were the back pain, the pain on the flanks from lipo and swelling. The incisions honestly weren't that painful. Get a walker and a urinal. I needed them for 1 week. Must have items. Eat protein rich foods and drink lots of water post op. Start a stool softener the day before. I took Miralax and increased it to twice daily post op. Take your pain meds on schedule and let others take care of you for 1-2 weeks. Send me a private message if you need any other advice pre and post op. Your surgery day seems so far away, but after that initial recovery period, the times flies by. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM elegantone
8 months post
8 1/2 months post op!
Hey Ladies! It has been a little while since I updated my review because nothing much has changed. My abs are getting stronger and more visible with core exercises. I am still numb on my abdomen but I think it's improving. I am definitely more flat some days than others. I'm not sure if it's swelling still from the surgery, swelling from core work, or GI bloating.
I have a small revision of my BB scar in November. You can't really tell unless you're really staring, but the scar is irregular and has vertical scars from the sutures. It will be performed under local anesthesia in the office. I will post my next update after that.
Overall, I'm still very happy with the results. I know for a fact, no amount of exercise would give me the results I have now. That skin and diastasis had to go! Talk to you gals soon.
I have a small revision of my BB scar in November. You can't really tell unless you're really staring, but the scar is irregular and has vertical scars from the sutures. It will be performed under local anesthesia in the office. I will post my next update after that.
Overall, I'm still very happy with the results. I know for a fact, no amount of exercise would give me the results I have now. That skin and diastasis had to go! Talk to you gals soon.
Replies (4)
October 1, 2016
You look incredible! I also will be having a revision on my belly button but in January! Also in office procedure! I'm excited to hear all about it! Good luck and you look fab! Those abs!!! ❤️
October 1, 2016
Thank you Hwine! What are you getting done to your bb? I know you recently posted that it was leaking, but does that have anything to do with the revision?
October 2, 2016
Yes I'm getting my bb revised in Jan. the drainage I had, my surgeon said, had to do with a possible small cyst that developed after surgery. Nothing surgery related and I've not had any issues since then. No stitches popped like I had thought either. It was so strange that it happened but no other issues
October 1, 2016
Look at those abs, woman!!! Your hard work on your core is paying off!! Such a great transformation!! I always look forward to seeing update pics & progress! I don't think your bb looks bad at all, but the revision decision is a personal one! I'm going for a pre-revision consult a week before I get my little dog ears fixed later this month. Wondering if I should even bother since it's not too bad! Good luck to you, though! I'll be waiting to hear how it all goes! Again, you look awesome!!
October 1, 2016
Thanks RPMS! Great to hear from you. I know my BB doesn't look bad. My PS says it may end up looking the same or better, just depending on how I heal. It's worth a try. It is very personal like you said. How are your ab contractions? I thought about you the other day when mine were contracting doing core work on a ball. I couldn't move! I hope you're better.
October 2, 2016
What a gorgeous belly! You deserve it, you work so hard at it! Bravo you! I think your BB is adorbs, but bravo you for having a revision... a perfect belly deserves a perfect BB. You go girl! :-)
Are you doing any ab workout or does it just come natural? Whatever your doing, keep it up. I am almost 21 months postop and I still have numbness in my belly and I'm so glad you mentioned the lower ab puffiness sometimes, because I too experience it! I'm getting used to it though. It's great to know that your husband has given you that support. It really makes a Difference in the healing process when you can encounter that support. We truly have been blessed with amazing husbands, amazing surgeons who made our bodies look amazing again. It's always great to hear and see your updates... keep them coming.
Xoxoxo