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I Can't Believe Im Finally Going Do This:) - Aventura, FL

UPDATED FROM Ms.Hopeful
21 days post

3 wk update!!!

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Ms.Hopeful
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Hi all:) just updating I can't believe it's been 3wks already! So I've been trying to keep myself busy but not over do it I started driving my self around which felt weird lol, but def getting back in the swing of things! I did a follow um with my MD and she loves my scar and was surprised on the good job he did! She was concerned about the skin breakdown that I have so she sent me for a 2nd opinion with a PS, he saw me the same day and said its healing fine and to continue with the silvadene cream 2x daily. I finally was able to take out my drains myself! I took it out slow and steady burned a little but was totally fine:) swelling has still been constant especially my lower abs but I know it's going to take time, I've been trying on clothes left and right and boy do I feel sexy again;-) I have realized that I'm going to have to love my CG because I've notice when I take it off it has molded my shape but if I just wear the binder my sides are lumpy. Soooo I'm going to try my best to wear it all day and if I take it off at night I will wear nothing. But here are some pics did not wear my CG in almost 2days so I'm very swollen:( ttyl dolls!!!

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Moises Salama, MD

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March 20, 2014
Woohoo! You took your drain out! Hubby pulled 1 of mine today and I'm hoping the other will be ready to go tomorrow. I like the placement of the scar. You look great. Dr. S did a good job! I hope the opening closes quickly.
March 24, 2014
Your scar is awesome ; im glad your doing better. Time will make everything perfect.
August 12, 2014
Hey hun how are you doing
UPDATED FROM Ms.Hopeful
14 days post

2 was post op

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Hi everyone:) so I'm finally back home!!! I'm much more comfortable now. So I had a skin breakdown due to moisture ladies pay attention to the signs especially redness I thought it was because of my binder but under the steri strips my skin was breaking down. Went for my last follow up and was prescribed Silvadene I've been on it for 3 days now and it's working! I still have both my drains in which I will have to take out by myself smh hope I can do it. One is draining less than 25 cc so far the past 24hr so if it's still at this rate I will take it out tonight! I of course still have swelling especially at the bottom of my stomach. I still have have hardness on my sides due to the lipo I started massaging those areas hoping they will soften. Hopefully I will have a better update next week ttyl!

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March 13, 2014
You are looking great and now your home you will feel heaps better. The swelling in the lower belly/ pubic area always seems the worse and hangs around the longest. You cant fight it but know it will go when its good and ready. Glad your home safe and sound
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March 13, 2014
Thanks Doll:-)
UPDATED FROM Ms.Hopeful
7 days post

7 Day Post op

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Hi all:) this has been a rough 7 days but it gets better daily trust me, I am still 85% hunched over. My drains are still in but draining very little:) I see the PS on Monday so hopefully they will come out then. Still super swollen but that's to be expected right? Anyhow I'm going to try to relax and enjoy this healing time. Here are a few pics so far I will update weekly. Ttyl

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March 6, 2014
Yay I love your updates. Good luck your a strong women!!
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March 6, 2014
Thx babez;-)
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March 6, 2014
Looking great!
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March 6, 2014
Thank u!
March 7, 2014
You look great!!! I am still dealing with the swelling as well...especially in the pubic area and right above my scar. So i understand. Just take it easy and don't over do it!
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March 7, 2014
Thank u! Just looked at ur profile u look amazing:) and thx I'm trying not to.