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42 Yr Old with 5 Kids, Oldest 20- Youngest 2 - Buffalo, NY

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24 days post

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brileke96July 24, 2016
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Feeing good..first day dressed up really..I know I have a seroma..feels so bizarre..I have come to terms with upper fat..on whole very glad I got tummy tuck!

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Samuel Shatkin, Jr., MD

Samuel Shatkin, Jr., MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Mbsandybee
August 6, 2016
How are you doing? Have things settled more so that you are happier with your results?
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brileke96
August 6, 2016
Hi!!! I am defintey better. I like myself with clothes on but not so much without my faja. I guess I had unrealistic views, but don't get me wrong I am definitely glad I had the procedure done!
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Mbsandybee
August 17, 2016
Well, I think you look incredible and remember that it's only going to get better! Xoxo
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Mbsandybee
August 17, 2016
I was just looking at your pics and the comparison pic of you shows a pretty fantastic result! It looks like, since then, you have swelled up quite a bit (except in these pics with the dress...you are totally flat!). My guess is that once everything settles, you will be quite flat, like your 2 day po pic.
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brileke96
August 17, 2016
Thank you so much for your kind words. Wearing clothes and my compression garment I feel fabulous..when I take of my clothes I still gee huge...like I know a lot came off ..but I guess I expected more:)
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Mbsandybee
August 17, 2016
I'm sorry you are feeling less than satisfied:( Going through this is sooooo hard and to not get the results that you expected is crushing, I'm sure. Give it some time and if you're still unhappy, I would definitely go back to the dr to see what he is prepared to do to make sure you are happy. He is working for you, so he should be more than willing to be accommodating!
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Mbsandybee
August 27, 2016
I've been thinking about you and wondering how you are doing? Did you have a seroma? Is it resolved? Hope you are well xo
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brileke96
August 27, 2016
Hi there ms sandy bee..I am doing well..seroma is gone..not totally happy with myself..feel like I still have muffin top, I just am a smaller size. Also my stitches have not dissolved so they are coming to the surface and I have open wounds..needless to say it's been a rough summer. I am now going to try Lipo in October and see if this helps. Thank you so much for thinking about me! I appreciate more than you know. How are you? You look awesome..you look the way I want to look although i am bigger bone.
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Mbsandybee
August 27, 2016
Oh I'm glad for you that the seroma is gone! What a relief, I'm sure! I didn't know that that could happen if the stitches come to the surface. Hopefully the open spots will seal up quickly for you! I did have lipo with my tt, maybe that's the difference in my results? I think you will find more satisfaction after getting it done, I saw a huge difference from it. I had NO shape prior to, imo. He gave me a waistline and I feel less boy-shaped. I never got the hips that ladies get from pregnancy as my hips never spread, and my babies never dropped, hence the c-sections. I have been feeling really good. Have a lot of internal bruise-like pain (if that makes sense) around my bb. Am told this is from the hernia repair. I have started doing some light upper body strength training just at home. Looking forward to getting the rest of this body to look more like it matches my tummy, lol!!!
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brileke96July 14, 2016
Yeah...just not feeling it ladies...I tried some clothes on without binder and cried to see little to know difference. I tried one skirt on a little big in waist but I still have fat hanging over. Ok I understand swollen but this is ridiculous. I only feel good with the stupid binder. If I stand up looks wonderful, but sitting down yeah no go. Look at the picture of me with a work skirt on, sitting down looks the same as before. I am so upset that im taking it out on my kids and I know it. My husband doesn't know how to help. Please be honest, I'm not crazy

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brileke96
July 14, 2016
Yes there is a little difference but maybe my expectations were to high? I expected not to have anything. I don't get it:(
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13 days post

HELP for itchiness!!!!

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brileke96July 13, 2016
Is there anything that helps??? This itchiness is driving me CRAZY!!!!!

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2me2
July 13, 2016
Rub bio oil over your tummy. I have read lots of women say that was very helpful. a couple times a day
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brileke96
July 13, 2016
Thanks so much for your words and wisdom..it has helped more than you know!!
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Mbsandybee
August 6, 2016
I have been using body shop body butter or organic coconut oil. My garment has left me with such dry, chafed skin. So itchy. Sometimes I even take an antihistamine when it gets baaaaaaad!
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brileke96
August 6, 2016
Hmm I am still itchy in two different areas. They are pretty red.ive been using vitamin E. But it doesn't seem to be doing that well of a job. Will have to try the body butter! Thank you so much.
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Mbsandybee
August 6, 2016
No problem! Hope it helps!
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