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So Ready for This 8/09/13- California, CA
UPDATED FROM happyhomemaker
2 months post
still frustrated
$14,000
Most days I am pissed I had my stomach done. My boobs are cute and perky and I am glad I went with the lift seperately. Augmentation is still not scheduled yet. My stomach is just a source of sadness for me most days. The center of my stomach is painful...if I even lay my kindle across it I feel a slight pain...what is that? My vertical scar is still red and ugly. But what bothers me the most is how swollen it is most of the time. Some nights I even feel like my incision is going to split open. I'm working out a good hour a day. Could this be a result of that? Who knows! I'm avoiding salt and now using turmeric daily. I didn't expect to have a tummy tuck and all the sudden have a perfect body. But I have one spot about 1x1inch above my incision that does not swell and makes me feel like THAT is how my whole stomach should have looked after surgery. It is flat and and tight. When I brought it up 4 weeks ago he said I should get lipo when I get boobs. That just made me feel shitty. I don't want lipo...I was using a tummy tuck as a solution for losing a ton of weight and my tummy flab was holding me back. Some days I regret my decision. I need to continue to work out and eat right. I go back to ps on Monday...hopefully he has some insight or solutions.
UPDATED FROM happyhomemaker
26 days post
4 weeks on Friday
Feeling great. Started arm work outs yesterday. I really wish I could do more and workout. I swear I am more critical of my entire body now. My thighs especially right now...I'm going to ask Dr if I can start the squat challenge.
My scar is pretty amazing all around...so tiny and not red. My vertical incision is still pretty awful. Part of me thinks if I had known prior to surgery about having to have a vertical, I would have not gotten the surgery done. One Side of the incision is tight and flat (too tight) and the other side if a chunk of flesh. It's ugly and I try not to look at it or I will cry.
I get frustrated because I DID NOT have a tummy tuck to lose weight or be slim. I did it to get rid of all that flesh that was a reminder of the person I once was. The fat mom. But wearing clothes is so frustrating because I look like there is no difference around the middle....oh and now I literally have no boobs. Basically I feel like I still look like a hot mess except I actually feel like [RS bleep] some days because I am recovering from surgery.
I hope I get to the point of liking my results instead of being critical. Maybe time will tell...I go back on Monday.
My scar is pretty amazing all around...so tiny and not red. My vertical incision is still pretty awful. Part of me thinks if I had known prior to surgery about having to have a vertical, I would have not gotten the surgery done. One Side of the incision is tight and flat (too tight) and the other side if a chunk of flesh. It's ugly and I try not to look at it or I will cry.
I get frustrated because I DID NOT have a tummy tuck to lose weight or be slim. I did it to get rid of all that flesh that was a reminder of the person I once was. The fat mom. But wearing clothes is so frustrating because I look like there is no difference around the middle....oh and now I literally have no boobs. Basically I feel like I still look like a hot mess except I actually feel like [RS bleep] some days because I am recovering from surgery.
I hope I get to the point of liking my results instead of being critical. Maybe time will tell...I go back on Monday.
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September 4, 2013
I know its tough! I have to keep going back to my before and after pics to tell myself on those bad days that there is a big difference. I see it in you also, I think you look great. We still have swelling that we have to keep reminding ourselves about, but we'll get there. Try and stay positive! Happy healing!!
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August 28, 2013
You look really good! I was curious how tall you are? I think right now the hardest thing for me after having the implants is no lifting over 10 lbs and nothing above breast level for a week! Ugh..Anyways, happy healing! I love hearing other peoples experiences from procedures the same time as mine.
September 4, 2013
I am 5'8". Assuming u are also tall and that Is why you also have a vertical. I am loving your results....wish I could say the same for Me. This process Is driving me crazy.
September 4, 2013
Oh it's driving me crazy also. Hardest thing for me right now is seeing the scars, swelling and that I still have my stupid stretch marks. I keep thinking "I am only 5 weeks out (tt) from a MAJOR surgery. I know in my head its going to take time, but I want to see results now! I really want to start working out so I can tone everything, but I still have 4 1/2 weeks to wait. Its driving me crazy! Trust me your not alone in your thinking. But know I look at your pictures and see results. I think your doing great!
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