POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews
25 Years, 2 Kids, Diastis Repair and Tummy Tuck - Aurora, CO
UPDATED FROM auroracogirl
2 months post
Healing as planned
auroracogirlJanuary 16, 2018
WORTH IT$7,700
Hi ladies! I just had another post-op appointment and everything is looking amazing. The doctor checked me out and took after pictures which completely blew my mind when compared with before pictures. I am using Mepitac silicone tape on my scar and it is completely flat and much lighter than before. I was advised by the doctor that after three months to stop using the silicone tape because it won't make much of a difference after that. All in all I am beyond pleased with the results! I can't believe how good I look. My confidence is through the roof and beyond!! None stop shopping and I am fitting into shirts that are an XS. My high waisted pants and cropped shirts have finally made their debut!
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Replies (5)
January 16, 2018
you look great girlllllll GREAT
January 18, 2018
(This comment was actually meant for you, but I accidentally posted it above). Thank you so much! If I had any regrets it would be not getting it done earlier. I'm not even sure why I waited so long, but everything happens in due time.
January 17, 2018
Looking good....
January 18, 2018
Thank you so much! If I had any regrets it would be not getting it done earlier. I'm not even sure why I waited so long, but everything happens in due time.
January 18, 2018
I will definitely try to remember your words, I can see myself doing the regret part already......and I haven’t even had the surgery yet! I a.m actually looking forward to it now and wish you all the best with your recovery. Take care and Happy healing.
February 12, 2018
YOu look great! Is he a doc at the U of Denver training center? I am interested in him. Did he do any lipo on you or was the 7700.00 just fixing muscle and TT? Thanks!
February 25, 2018
Hi hun and thanks a ton! Dr. Gordon is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at Anschutz Medical Center. He's been practicing for a good amount of years. The listed price was just the abdominoplasty.
I wish you the best on your search!
I wish you the best on your search!
UPDATED FROM auroracogirl
26 days post
Seeing Results and I'm Loving It!
auroracogirlDecember 27, 2017
Hi ladies! I am loving the results even though I'm not fully healed yet. I have a baby 6-pack coming in and my sides are toned as if there was no tomorrow! My curves have definitely made their debut. My goal was to go for my 19 yr old body but this!!! It's much better than the body I had at 19! I'm loving it!
I have resumed the majority of my day to day activities minus the heavy lifting. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of swelling I've had, especially towards the end of the night. I have been wearing my compression garment at night but keeping the girdle on during the day. In the morning time I take it off just to see how long I can go without it but I notice that the back pain starts to set in after about 1hr and then I'll start to slouch. My next appointment is Jan. 9 and I will definitely bring that up.
I have resumed the majority of my day to day activities minus the heavy lifting. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of swelling I've had, especially towards the end of the night. I have been wearing my compression garment at night but keeping the girdle on during the day. In the morning time I take it off just to see how long I can go without it but I notice that the back pain starts to set in after about 1hr and then I'll start to slouch. My next appointment is Jan. 9 and I will definitely bring that up.
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January 14, 2018
How are you feeling lately... any new pics and updates...you know we want to see and know everything :)
January 16, 2018
Hi!! I still do have swelling at the end of the day but it's definitely not as bad as in the beginning. I only wear my compression garment at night or unless I start having back pain. It provides a ton of support for my back and reduces the little swelling I do have. I have yet to sleep on my stomach because I feel a lot of pressure when I try to. But I also cannot stretch out fully. I can feel the pull of the stitches when I do. Other than that I am smooth sailing!
January 14, 2018
Congratulations!!! You look amazing!!!
UPDATED FROM auroracogirl
9 days post
Swelling, garments and feelings
auroracogirlDecember 9, 2017
The pain has subsided and I can finally feel my stomach again. Im starting to notice that type of compression garment really controls the amount of swelling that I have. I purchased a girdle size S from Walmart and the compression garment with the underwear attached. Sadly to say, the compression garment from the hospital has done the most in terms of back support and minimizing swelling.
While the garments from Walmart do an excellent job at "shaping" me, they get a thumbs down in terms of swell control.
One word of advice: be nice to yourself and take it easy. The hormonal spikes and lows will come and go so expect it! I questioned my decision on this the past couple of days but looking back on old photos reminded me that I did this for me and not for vain purposes, people or attention.
I have always struggled with my weight Due to my extremely high metabolism. I am barely 5'2 and I weighed in on the scale at 106.6 this morning. The day of the surgery I was 112. But for some odd reason, when looking in the mirror I don't look "too skinny". I believe it's because the majority of my weight was being situated in my stomach around my abdomen because it was so stretched out. I am eating many small meals a day but today I will add in some homemade high calorie protein shakes to try and get me back up to 112.
While the garments from Walmart do an excellent job at "shaping" me, they get a thumbs down in terms of swell control.
One word of advice: be nice to yourself and take it easy. The hormonal spikes and lows will come and go so expect it! I questioned my decision on this the past couple of days but looking back on old photos reminded me that I did this for me and not for vain purposes, people or attention.
I have always struggled with my weight Due to my extremely high metabolism. I am barely 5'2 and I weighed in on the scale at 106.6 this morning. The day of the surgery I was 112. But for some odd reason, when looking in the mirror I don't look "too skinny". I believe it's because the majority of my weight was being situated in my stomach around my abdomen because it was so stretched out. I am eating many small meals a day but today I will add in some homemade high calorie protein shakes to try and get me back up to 112.
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December 11, 2017
Looking good girlie... pleas try and wear ur compression garment for at least 2 months 24 hours a day! It will help swelling go down and shape your newfigure. Take bromelain and eat pineapples for swelling
December 15, 2017
Thank you! I had no clue pineapples had such good enzymes in it for the body. I will definitely add it to my grocery list for the next store run. Take care.
Please don't get yourself stressed out although I know this is easier said than done. Whatever you do to relax please double up and do more. For me it was reading and praying, but I know that may not be the case for everyone. I will add this last bit: make sure you have a strong, reliable emotional support system to fall back on. If that someone is not in the house please call them as much as they will allow. The emotional highs and low will come right along with the feelings of regret. Be prepared but know that it is all a phase and it will pass.
I wish you the best!