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3 Weeks Post Op:)

Today marks 3 weeks since my surgery! Hallelujah! I'll post some pics tomorrow. On Monday I return to work:( I should be ok. My student's return on Tuesday. I'll have to ward off all their hugs because my skin feels like I've been burned. This was the same way I felt after my Lipo in September. My skin feeling like it's on fire along with the shooting pains are my nerves healing maybe? I'm not back to 100%, but I'm slowly working my way there. I'm still swollen, which is to be expected. My biggest issues are not being able to sleep at night and having such a hard time getting comfortable in bed. I think I might make an appointment with my primary doctor is the sleeping situation doesn't improve. My belly button and below is still numb. It seems like I'll have a weird shaped belly button from now on, but I'm not worried about it. Premiere Center did such a PHENOMENAL job with me. I'm COMPLETELY satisfied in every way. Dr. Welsh is incredible! If you're still in the "considering stage" and can travel, I highly recommend them. I went to the Tampa location. There's also a Miami location. My next follow up is on January 31st, so I'll be traveling to Florida that weekend. In hindsight, I wish I had gone higher than 397cc's in my breasts! I swear they looked so much bigger when i had the inserts in my bra. But considering how small my natural breasts are, I won't complain. Would I do this all over again? Yeeeess. Am I glad I don't have to??? Hell yes!!! My experience was intense, bit I'm liking what I see in the mirror. I haven't even tried to put jeans on yet. I don't want any pressure on my incision area other than my garment. I'm still trying to baby that area and try to leave it alone as much as possible. I don't have any dog ears on my incision or any other imperfections that I can see. My goal (I'm naming and claiming it) is to be completely healed by May and be down to 125-130lbs.
This has been an incrediblè journey for me. I can't wait to see my final results! Life is too short to go through it with regrets. If you're still "considering", STOP! Do it and get the body you've dreamed of:) I've heard all the "you're being vain, why do you want to do this, you don't need this, what does your husband think, it's a waste of money, be happy with what the Lord gave you...etc" comments to last me a lifetime. I did this for me and no one else. I could care LESS what other people think. I plan to sneak into middle age being fine as wine; )

6 Day post op pic


My First BM in 6 Days!!!!!!

YES!!!!!

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
3114 E. Burma Rd., Nebo, North Carolina
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After hearing about the great experience another Realself sister had with Premiere Center in Miami, I decided to check out the Premiere Center Tampa location. I'm so glad I did! I immediately changed my plans and decided to leave my state of Georgia to travel to have Dr. Welsh perform my surgeries. Dr. Welsh and his entire staff at Premiere Cosmetic Surgery are absolutely WONDERFUL! I couldn't have asked for better! I was put at ease from the start by Dr. Welsh with his professionalism and calming demeanor. He and his Patient Coordinator Esther spent a lot of time with me. Next came Vanessa, Rick, Marta, and Angie. They are all beyond AWESOME! I had a ton of questions for them which they all answered patiently and truthfully. Never once was I rushed. Every phone call and email was responded to by Vanessa and Esther. These ladies helped me from picking out natural looking sized breasts to the financial aspects. Rick (Anesthesiologist) reassured me and calmed me down up until the time I got up on the operating table. Angie and Marta provided me with attentive aftercare which is so important! Dr. Welsh did a phenomenal job! Everyone at Premiere Center was exceptional, supportive, and caring!