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loving the new tummy

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Went for my one month post op appointment...

gia4462
WORTH IT$5,000
Went for my one month post op appointment yesterday. Drain hole is still not closed but getting better. My PS pulled another stitch out and it seems to be doing much better now with that out. I don't have to go back for 2 mths unless I have any problems or questions. Said to continue to wear cg with activite.
I worked out for the first time yesterday finally he gave me the ok two weeks ago but with working 8-10 hours most on my feet and the pain from the open drain hole I just did not feel up to it. It felt good yesterday walked/jogged on treadmill, was discouraging though got worn out from jogging alot sooner and had to walk then before surgery. I am going to have to build it back up. I did my first brazialian butt lift workout tongiht. ( you know you have seen the informoricals ).
I loved it!!! Gotta get this butt and thighs nice and tight to match the new tummy!
Excited to be feeling almost normal again. Been back to my normal schedule and not exhausted or sore, feels great!

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Brent Birely, MD

Brent Birely, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 29, 2015
Hi -You look amazing! How long it takes to close the drain hole? Can you put bandage on? Thank you!!
UPDATED FROM gia4462

3 weeks post op! Swelling has gone down and I am...

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3 weeks post op! Swelling has gone down and I am starting to love it. I had a bit of a rough week last week. Went back to my normal work schedule. By the end of each shift I was completely exhausted and hunched over. I didn't get a lot of sleep so was worn out. The past few days i was having horrible pain at a spot on incision. My left drain opening still had not closed and was leaking fluid. I went to PS today he said there were stitched trying to surface and poke through, He cut open the incision and pulled out the stitch. OH BOY did that hurt!! Said to keep anitbotic cream and bandaids on it and it will be ok. It is def sore. I am going to take it alot easier this week at work just a few hours each day, rest and let these two holes heal and close up. Other then that I am doing great and loving it.
I order beachbody brazialian butt lift workout and am excited to feel better and get to working out. I have always had a huge butt and thighs. I am itailan and all the pasta sure did it.. lol.. Wanna get a nice firm butt to go along with my beautiful new tummy. All the girls at work are commenting how skinny I look saying there jealous.. lol.. I said yeah but I paid for it.

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Also.. any suggestions on stretch marks. I still...

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Also.. any suggestions on stretch marks. I still have the big red ones on my side they are not fading at all??!?!?! I have no clue what to do to get them to fade?

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February 7, 2012
WOW you look great I have to go back on day 17 you are giving me hope that I might be OK, you look wonderful how are you feeling now a few more weeks out? Have you resumed exercise yet?
February 8, 2012
Thanks! I am feeling good. Still tired more then normal. I went back to normal work schedule and I am on my feet alot so that has a lot to do with my tiredness and swelling. My PS said I could do some light excersise, treadmill or elliptical, but after a full day of work I am to exhausted so I have not done anything. I am dying to get back to normal schedule, but I am to scared or over doing it. Congrats on you surgery!
February 8, 2012
Congrats on your weight loss, you look amazing! You are going to love your new tummy. It is so worth it!
February 8, 2012
Gia4462 u must b so happy with Ur great tummy. I'm 5 days po. Just wondering how long my tummy will feel so weird. U know the feeling like my skin could fall off? Did u have that feeling? Im ready for that to b gone!
February 8, 2012
after about 2 weeks I started to feel better. It stil feels strange especially when its swollen. Some parts still feel numb and tingling. I think its just the nerves trying to connect..idk... From what I read on here some people feel weird for months. I love my tummy, but I just want to feel normal too. It just takes be patient. It is not easy but I am learning to be. Congrats on your surgery!!!
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February 11, 2012
WOW those new pics are great, what a difference from the 2.5 week scar to one month way less swelling, you look amazing! Your story is giving me so much hope that I can get back to work, and get on with things!!!! You look fabulous and should feel so proud of all the hard work you put in!
February 11, 2012
Thank You so much! It is getting easier everyday. It has been tough at moments but I am very happy with my results. I am so glad I did it. You are going to be so happy.
February 12, 2012
You are looking great! I know in your story you say you had your child at 19 but how old are you now? I have only heard that time will help fade stretch marks, im assuming they are the left over from your baby, and not new from the sugery? The only other thing I have heard that may work to fade them is strivectin? (sp) You look great!!
February 12, 2012
Thank You! I am 31 they are the original stretch marks from when I was pregnant they have never faded. I wish I new why?!!?!