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I am 5'6", 180lbs - 12 weeks post op - Aventura, FL

UPDATED FROM MelanO
3 months post

I'm a little over 12 weeks post op and I love my...

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I'm a little over 12 weeks post op and I love my results. My current measurements are 34-27-46. I still have soreness on the top of my butt (shelf). I wear the garment and pads to sleep and I only sleep on my belly (I've always slept that way,so it never bothered me). I still sit on my thighs most of the time and I drive with the yoga mat and boppy pillow. I have been working out, but not too much, I am afraid that I will lose the volume. I still have swelling in my stomach and sides. I recently started to go to a dance class and I notice that the women stare at me a lot but they never talk. Men will whisper, smile and honk at me. The only person that knows I did this procedure is my husband, sister and best friend, but the results are so dramatic that everyone thinks I did something. When people ask I just say that I've been working out and eating healthy.

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Moises Salama, MD

Moises Salama, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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I didn't spend much time with the Dr but I understand that he is very busy. I am still awaiting an email with the amount of CCs. I also didn't like the wait times. One of my appointments was moved up an hour but I still didn't get called back until my original appointment time, then I had to wait an additional 50 mins to be seen. I am usually very patient, but because I was really tired and dizzy it made it way worse. I am really happy with the results to far

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Looking good girl!
Thanks
your results look amazing! go head girl.
MelanO your results and Teresa's are VERY encouraging for my body type and weight! I'm actually surprised that you were able to cycle and work on the elliptical without losing any volume (you've actually gained an inch).
thank you for sharing,my bbl is August 6.....im so excited i wont be able to get as much ccs as you,but im hoping for 6or 7......you lookk great!!!
I can't see any of your pictures and your review has been very help full because our measurements are similar, is there any way for me to view your pictures
UPDATED FROM MelanO
3 months post

Thursday will be 11 weeks post op. My current...

Thursday will be 11 weeks post op. My current measurements are 34-27-45. I have pain on the top of my butt (the shelf) sometimes. I still wear my garment with pads and board to work and to sleep. When I go out I only wear the waist garment (size XS). I have a really hard time finding jeans/pants to fit because my waist it so small, I always have the extra fabric. Does anyone have any suggestions of jean brands that are better? I started working out weeks ago. I cycle 2-3 times a week and use the elliptical and walk. Im afraid to work out too much becuase I dont want to lose any volume. I still only sit in my directors chair, I still use the yoga mat and boppy while driving and I still only sleep on my belly. I will post more pics later this evening.

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Omg geeeesshhh! You were transformed into a video vixen mami! U know why is was worried but now I know I got the right doc! U look great. Your body looks natural like you was born to hv a bad ass body
Thank you
Melano you've really retained a lot of volume! I'm a little concerned now about losing weight. I'm almost 5'7" 190, but I look to be about your build. Did you lose weight before surgery or was 180 your weight at the time of surgery? I don't want to lose weight and not get enough ccs (my hips are smaller than yours pre-op, so I think I'm going to need at least 1500ccs)
I only lost 10 lbs before surgery
Results look amazing. Cant wait to see other pics
Thank you
you are looking great!!!
Thank you
You look great!! Your tummy looks a lot like mines (bc im not getting TT either) thanx for keeping us updated!!
UPDATED FROM MelanO
2 months post

So today is 8 weeks post op for me. My...

So today is 8 weeks post op for me. My measurements are34-28-45. I am still wearing the suit, but I think I will stop wearing it tomorrow. I will only wear it to bed. I still only sit on my thighs, I am used to it now and I don't realize that I am doing it, lol. I started working out last week. I went to 2 cycling classes and worked on the elliptical for an hour after each class. Cycling wasn't too bad, I didn't sit all the way on the seat. It made for a great workout. I stopped my massages last week. I still have itchy spots around my hips and lower waist, but no pain at all.

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Looking good...
Thank you
Can you post a pix of the board and if you got the boppy that too. Thank you and again youlook amazing.
What did u have done? Tummy tuck and bbl or lipo of tummy?
I had a bbl. Liposuction of tummy
Hi MelanO! Just wanted to thank you for giving me the idea of the directors chair I just ordered mine :) My surgery isn't til months away but I'm so crazy about this I cannot wait.
You're welcome. I'm glad it helped. I still sit in mine all the time. Good luck on your procedure
What do u use the directors chair for
To sit, so I don't have to stand, kneel or lay on my stomach all the time.
So how do u use it? Do u have to cut a hole or something?
I just pull the fabric down far enough so I can only sit on my thighs