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Never Too Late for a New Beginning :-) - Orange County, CA
UPDATED FROM PurpleRayne
1 year post
Revision
PurpleRayneJune 8, 2013
$8,275
My doctor did my revision Oct. 2012. I am much happier and the results more acceptable. He explained that the elasticity in my stomach is different than most women. Their skin falls downward and mine goes downward and inward. To get optimal results I would have to have had the traditional TT incision as well as cut down the middle. Neither he nor I wanted to go that drastically. Therefore, he did a revision with what I have to work with. I am much happier and as always, Dr. Bui and staff were very professional and compassionate throughout the entire process. And he did not charge me anything for the revision. His goal is always work with his patients to ensure they are happy and have the results they desired. I am still very pleased with my breast implants and have referred other friends to Dr. Bui.
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UPDATED FROM PurpleRayne
12 days post
PS appt this morning went good. He spent well...
PurpleRayneSeptember 13, 2011
PS appt this morning went good. He spent well over an hour with me answering questions and giving me my options. Those are "fatty areas" which I knew I had, just didn't know they would come out that way post op. In 2-3 months I will be able to have lipo, which will smooth/flatten everything out. My fat/skin tissue is different than most women and he showed/explained how and why. He showed me some photos of previous patients of his that were similar cases like me,although not common. They required two steps...The tummy tuck then if the results weren't what they wanted, step two is the lipo of the remaining fat. I do feel some relief and am am trying to stay optimistic from this point on. If the final results aren't to my satisfaction, I will then seek the opinion from another PS, but I'm hoping my continued faith in my doctor will get me through this and help me stay positive. He was very compassionate/empathetic through the entire appointment and really listened to me, even through all my tears.
Thank you all for your care and concern. I will continue to keep everyone updated.
Love you all...xoxo
Thank you all for your care and concern. I will continue to keep everyone updated.
Love you all...xoxo
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September 13, 2011
Just popped in to see how your Dr. Appt went today? I think we are all concerned for you and have you in our toughts.
September 13, 2011
That is a relief that there was an answer that it can be fixed and at this point all you can do is look forward to getting the lipo done and getting things evened out. In the mean time what are you supposed to do about the rash?
September 13, 2011
Thank goodness! I am so glad for you! Treat that rash though, you don't want it to lead to more issues (i.e infection).
Good for you!
Hugs!
Good for you!
Hugs!
September 13, 2011
Well I posted how the appointment went this morning, which I thought went well. But now I got a return call from a PS that I emailed yesterday and sent photos too and his nurse is saying that this is definitely wrong and they've never seen anything like it. The dr. said lipo is not going to correct this error. And even the doctors answering my Q & A's on here are saying time is not going to heal this, further surgery is needed. So I'm back to square one of feeling so distraught. I have another appt on Thursday @ 11am with the PS who called me after viewing my photos that I emailed his office. I sure hope I get some good news on how this can be corrected...but my next fear is how much more is this gonna cost, I am out of funds, but I guess just take one step at a time. I would have never thought that I'd be that "one" out of hundreds that is procedure turned in to my worst nightmare. I am a healthy woman overall, not on any medications for any health issues, except for vitamins and all my pre-op tests came back perfect. *Sigh* keep praying the best for me all my lovely mommy make-over friends.
Luv n hugs
Luv n hugs
September 13, 2011
Luv n hugs back to you! Last time I looked none of the Dr. here had responded to your posted question so if nothing else you may have more ammo to take back to your original PS and get this done right!! Knowledge is power! Chin up and just keep positive and fight because you know your right.
September 14, 2011
Thank you Wtbt for your care and concern, means a lot to me during this trying time for me.
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10 days post
Just can't stop being depressed over my results...
PurpleRayneSeptember 11, 2011
Just can't stop being depressed over my results and regretting my decision to do this for myself. I should have just embraced myself for who I was and what I had...so devastated. I'm not going to wait until Thursday to see my dr., will try and get in tomorrow or Tuesday. I just know he is going to tell me the same thing, that I'm not giving it enough time and that I'm just swollen. I have a friend who said her stomach was flat from day one after her tummy tuck, of course you have swelling, but you are still flat. I see all of you lovely ladies on here and your beautiful results and how happy you are with your decision. I really thought that was going to be me too. It's like I have another butt in the front. I am posting some new pics of me spreading apart my stomach so you can see the sores/rash I am getting from my stomach being smashed together. This is just a nightmare *tears* I have no money to pay for anything to be fixed.
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September 11, 2011
OMG Beetlesgirl I am not sure what to say, you are so disapointed with your post op results and i have to say i would feel the same, sorry for telling the truth but you need to go back to see your ps ASAP, please if you do not get satisfaction from him GO and get a second decision,once again sorry but you have to sort this soon as pos, xx
September 11, 2011
I appreciate your honesty Gail. I am going to get into see the dr. either tomorrow or Tuesday the latest. I keep thinking he is going to keep telling me that it's just swelling and I'm not giving it enough time. That is not swelling. I feel like however he sutured me inside is what is causing this look. You can't even see my belly button, it's like I have another butt in front. My family is so upset to see me do nothing but sleep and cry. At this point, I would do anything to have my old flabby flab body back and should've just embraced and loved me for who I was. I am just devastated.
Thank you for your thoughts and concern. Any advice on what I should say to the dr.? I've heard dr's get really mad and don't want to help when you challenge their work.
Thank you for your thoughts and concern. Any advice on what I should say to the dr.? I've heard dr's get really mad and don't want to help when you challenge their work.
September 11, 2011
I am so sorry...I can only repeat Gail's advise. You should see someone if not your ps see another one or your primary doctor. I agree with you, it is not the expected results especially with the mascerated skin inside of the crease. When you call to schedule the appointment, mention the skin breakdown and be assertive to get in to see him. Offer to send a photo. I really think you should see someone sooner rather than later. If after seeing him and he says everything is still ok and you feel it is not - get a second opinion. I have learned to go with my gut feeling (no pun intended..) Don't worry about challenging him - it is your body. You don't have to mention getting a second opinion to him.
Please keep us updated. many hugs...
Please keep us updated. many hugs...
September 11, 2011
Thank you so much Cabo_Honey for your support and advice. It means more than you know.
*hugs*
*hugs*
September 11, 2011
I agree with the girls... only I wouldn't be so "soft". I would call & demand that I be seen ASAP. If this happened to me, I'd be all over my Dr. & when I saw him face to face (with my husband by my side), I'd be very blunt about my obvious concerns. I'd also let him know that I'd be going for a second opinion (which shouldn't cost you anything). Girl, your money paid for something better than that!
I am so sorry you have to deal with any of these!! & you can believe that I will be praying a healing over you, physically & emotionally!!
I am so sorry you have to deal with any of these!! & you can believe that I will be praying a healing over you, physically & emotionally!!
September 11, 2011
Thank you cwhite...I must say, your "go get'em" attitude put a smile on my face, I needed that.
If it comes down to it and he doesn't feel anything needs to be fixed, then what do I do? All my excitement and dreams of a flat, smooth tummy, wearing a two piece next summer, no rolls hanging over my clothes anymore, feeling like a new woman with new-found self esteem and confidence have now turned to a nightmare and regret. And probably a long road to correct things, if that's even possible medically and/or financially.
Keep me in your prayers and keep sending good thoughts my way.
*hugs*
If it comes down to it and he doesn't feel anything needs to be fixed, then what do I do? All my excitement and dreams of a flat, smooth tummy, wearing a two piece next summer, no rolls hanging over my clothes anymore, feeling like a new woman with new-found self esteem and confidence have now turned to a nightmare and regret. And probably a long road to correct things, if that's even possible medically and/or financially.
Keep me in your prayers and keep sending good thoughts my way.
*hugs*
September 12, 2011
Your attitude needs (for the sake of you & your family) to be "what am I going to do to get this fixed". You need to believe that you are better than letting this mistake ( cause I believe your Dr did make a mistake) get the best of you. Never let anyone or anything steal your joy. Get this situation taken care of & get educated on how to handle these types of mishaps, so that then you can turn it into good & help others.
Remember, you can do all things through Christ, who strengthens you!!
Remember, you can do all things through Christ, who strengthens you!!
September 12, 2011
I truly appreciate all your words of wisdom and support.
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much.
September 12, 2011
I agree. Please follow up with your primary also. Sores & rash will lead to more issues. I'm an RN. He cannot just tell you that you are swollen and this is normal.
September 12, 2011
I am so so sorry you are feeling so devastated, depressed and disappointed. I agree with the rest of the ladies: demand to get in and once you get there get some answers. You know that something is not right and you paid damn good money for someone to care for you/treat you before, during and after your surgery. Just because he's done operating on you, doesn't mean he's done treating you; you are still his patient. If you are going to need a revision, it should be at no cost to you as these are not the results you discussed. In the meantime, take care of yourself please. Drink alot of water and try to rest, your body is still recovering.
Thoughts and prayers and hugs to you!!
Thoughts and prayers and hugs to you!!
September 12, 2011
Gosh, im sorry u are do down. I agree with the others, sooner than laterisbest to see him. Dont back down to him. I honestly thonk he hasmade a mistake, but nothing that cant be fixed. Keep us updated amd in the mean time, try to think positive
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