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Tummy Tuck w/MR (No Lipo) - Boston
UPDATED FROM BrandNewBelly13
9 months post
Quick update….
WORTH IT$8,100
I had my breast surgery on 4/22. Turned out with the 20 pounds I just lost… I did lose quite a bit in the boobs. We decided to opt out of the procedure without the vertical scar and do a traditional reduction/lift. Most of the reduction was the 'side boobs" which had to be completely cut out and removed.. Lipo was not an option as it is for most people. My "excess" baggage was extreme. In addition… he removed some tissue from my larger breast to balance out the size and of course, the lift… is just AMAZING! I have had no pain with this procedure. Just basic soreness but mostly on the sides. I've been VERY tired and lazy…or at least it feels more noticeable to me this time around compared to my tummy tuck. My boobs are great… I'm healing… I'm lacking energy but otherwise way ahead of where I should be according to the doc. Energy level is expected to be low for another week. My range of motion is great, no problem showering/shampooing, driving and light housework. I came home on surgery day with NO drains. I stayed at the hospital for 8 hours after surgery, at which point, the output was so low, the doc removed them (yay) Feeling fantastic overall… Just really really lacking energy! LOVING my new boobs!!
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UPDATED FROM BrandNewBelly13
9 months post
Side by Side 6 weeks vs. 8 months
Wanted to do this yesterday with my update, but I rushed so I thought I'd put it here today! 6 weeks vs. 8 months Love the side by sides!
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April 8, 2014
Wow! You look great. You're a MACHINE, woman!! Good for you, I really miss my workouts. I'm at 1 month & still have a 10 pound weight limit. Your recovery sounded similar to mine. Really not too bad. How did you post the side by side pics? I'm not too computer savvy. Good luck. Also congrats on the smoking thing.
April 15, 2014
Thank you! and OOOoh I think I WAS a machine but I'm slacking and fighting to get back to my machine-like workouts! The side by sides I did using Adobe Elements but there are some websites out there that will do the same thing for you I believe. and yes, YAY on the smoking! I'm at 10 months plus right now… it's very exciting! :)
April 8, 2014
Wow, congrats on the weight loss. And you look super great! I'm a month behind you and still have the monster crotch too. Occasionally, its normal.
April 15, 2014
Hey girl! I sometimes think because I had SO MUCH hanging skin that I'm doomed to have this bulge for life! I have to see the doc the day before surgery to measure my boobs again since my weight loss … I'm now down 20 pounds and there is a chance we will have to do the traditional reduction procedure and not the one he planned on with NO vertical scar. While i'm there being scoped out…. I'm going to ask about it and see if I'm going to have to have some lipo or something at a later date to tone it down. There seems to be loose skin there as well (at certain angles if you know what I mean) OH and he's going to snip the dog ear while I'm under….. More to come… still haven't started a review for the boobs… just no time right now…
April 8, 2014
You look great! Glad you were able to schedule your reduction!
April 8, 2014
That's awesome...just shows me I still have a ways to go. You look great...Good luck on the reduction.
UPDATED FROM BrandNewBelly13
9 months post
8 Months PO! Time for the boobs!
I feel fantastic. My belly is still kind of numb around the bellybutton and below. I still have monster crotch, though I guess it's fair to say It's gone down SOME! Working out at about 60% of what I was doing before my tummy tuck…. Doing OK with it though. I've lost weight, total of 18 pounds but I had gained 5 over the holidays so really 13 pounds since after sugary. Thrilled with where I'm at. I've scheduled my breast reduction/lift for April 22 and it's coming FAST. Doc intends to do one without a vertical scar. Can't wait to be done! :)
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April 7, 2014
You still look great! 18 more lbs! Yay!
I hope your insurance come through for your br, that would be great. Did your ps mention why you are still numb? Keep our up girl, you're a star!
April 7, 2014
OH forgot about that…. NO they failed me miserably! Doc put up the battle for me but insurance came back with "Take anti inflammatories and do physical therapy for at least 6 months" and I said hell no! that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard! SO I am paying out of pocket AGAIN! Oh well, it's a great investment :) You know, I am not bothered by the numb it's just there, small area, but I'm aware. I haven't asked him but I should mention it … I was giving myself the whole 12 months to get there. I'm also getting my lil dog ear taken care of while I'm under. Whatever that really means! lol Can't wait til its all behind me :)
April 7, 2014
You look amazing!! What a transformation!!
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