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10 Month TT update
-Weight still stable with clean low carb lifestyle since 2011
-Starting to get some more feeling that triangular numb patch from belly button to scar. Like the nerves are waking up or something. But it's funny, because when I touch the numb patch I actually "feel" my touch about an inch or two lower. Kind of cool. I think I will get back a good amount once my nerves get with the program.
-I love the shape of my cute little belly button, but still feel it's a bit too high up. I would have liked to have it about an inch or so lower. Not sure if the surgeon could have made my BB a bit lower or not. It was probably always on the higher side, just not this high. I still love my tummy regardless. Just would have asked him before surgery how low he could take it.
-My scar is super low! I have no issues with it showing in a bikini. And even if it did...I seriously wouldn't care. I'm kind of proud of my "franken-scar".
-My scar is finally lightening up in color a bit. Especially since I stopped hiding it from the sun, lol! Who-da-thunk...expose it to sunlight and it gets lighter and thinner.
-START STRETCHING ONCE YOU ARE HEALED ENOUGH!!!! Why? Well, about 2 months post op I started to develop a side curve of my torso. Like I was curving like a C to my right. And not just a little...It was pretty significant. I think things just started adhering too strong on one side. BUT I FIXED IT!!!! by doing full body stretches every single day since. Torso twists, the cobra, mermaid stretch...among others. Start stretching once you are healed enough. Remember...there is a lot of reattaching going on, don't let it go crazy wonky like I did the first 6months.
-Consider doing self scar massage!!! Really helps decrease pulling tension, break up deep adhesions, that will allow the swelling to go down because it can get past the scar again. Look up C-section scar massage, as well as my favorite youtube video on scar massage by Eric Dalton. It makes a difference!
-I never did get a breast enlargement as I was hoping to in the fall. I really just wanted to be a B cup, but have made peace with my perky little boobies. At least they don't get in the way ;). I am happy.
-I can't stress how happy I am that my doctor did Lipo-sculpting on my flanks along with the TT!!!!! It did add to the recovery, but if your going to do it, do it right! It really gave me a tiny, hour glass shape that I never thought I could have again after three babies!
-I have zero longterm discomfort, abnormalities, or regrets for having done this. Getting the full TT, MR, lipo has been life changing in ways I NEVER could have known. I am truly at peace. All those years I felt so fat...and I wasn't. I just had a tummy that couldn't snap back. I never realized what a beautiful body I actually had hiding under that belly. I am so blessed :).
Anyhow....I am not good at checking RS that often. But I will this week, and i do see when people PM me. Feel free to say hello!
10 month TT pics! Loving life!!!
5 month pics
Provider Review
Best plastic surgeon ever! I was blessed to have stumbled upon Dr. Placik (and his amazing staff) through realself a few months ago, as I was in the "just considering it" stage of getting a tummy tuck. I had a few consults by other plastic surgeons, and my search ended with Dr. Placik! I was very impressed with all the numerous five star reviews (reading their TT journeys), and his before/after tummy tuck photos! He took the time to add descriptive captions to the photos as to what all was done to get the outcome. And he had many examples that were just my body type! His tummy tuck art work is amazing!!!! Just look at my befores and afters! And I am only 4 weeks post op (as 4/20/15), and it is only going to look better, and better as the swelling goes down! The incision line he made is just perfect! Very clean cut, and I never had any issues with it! The lipo he did on my flanks to give my body contour is the BEST I have seen! I have NEVER had a waist like this! This man doesn't just kinda know lipo...He is a master at it! He really has a vision in creating a very feminine figure when he does his tummy tucks! He doesn't just pull you flat and leave you with a boxy shape, as I have seen other doctors do. And my belly button is adorable!!! Very natural and youthful looking bellybutton :). I had only one drain in the mons area for just 6 days, and that was a none issue. And the pain pump he included in his tummy tucks worked amazingly well! (after all the comparison I read of pain pump vs exparel I was pleasantly surprised how great the pain pump worked!). The outcome of my tummy tuck, muscle repair, flank lipo has really exceeded my expectations. Who knew I had such a cute little body hiding under there after having three kids! In person...Dr. Placik is a master surgeon, but without all the ego. He is very approachable and easy to talk to. Regardless of the fact that he has a very busy practice, he really gives you his full attention when he is with you. Even my husband agreed, upon first meeting...he's a great guy. I loved that after my surgery, Dr. Placik went to go sit and chat with my hubby in the waiting room to explain all that was done, and reassure my hubby I was well :). Then he called and talked to me the night I got home from surgery to see how I was doing, and I kept him on the phone for a while! Never once did he seem rushed to get the call over with. His office is just beautiful, extremely clean, warm and inviting. Oh, and...Dr. Placik's staff can't be beat! Especially his nurses! They really take their time with you, are very reassuring, extremely knowledgable, and constantly reminding me to call if I have ANY questions. They even gave me their personal cell phone numbers to call and text after surgery! Which I used often, by sending pictures as things came up and they would call or text right back! Even weeks post op! They still get back to me like I am still a priority. That is worth its weight in gold! Because you can have a great doctor, but if his staff is crummy....meh. If you are considering this doctor or even just wondering about the procedure, read my journey, and feel free to private message me as well! That's exactly what I did before my surgery! I private messaged all Dr. Placik's tummy tuck reviews and got the chance to email, talk on the phone, and even meet one of them before my sugery! I would be happy to do the same for anyone out there that is still on the fence with this procedure! Blessings!