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So Excited for Makeover (T.T, Lipo, BA), but Are These Fears Part of Normal Jitters or Unusual? - Charlotte, NC

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1 month post

Things moving along great but noticed recently upper ab muscles appear to swell more at night

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I expected swelling but for some reason upper abs seem to swell more with activity. This picture shows after a day of walking around and shopping what my stomach looks like in a loose shirt and I feel I look bulky. Anyone else experience this?

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December 16, 2016
Hi hun I hope you have healed nicely and looking beautiful!!
My date is getting closer and I'm going to be taking VitaMedica surgery program pack 2 weeks prior and after my surgery.. I'm not sure if I can take a blood builder during that period? Did you stop all supplements and vitamins completely while on the VitaMedica?
Hope to hear from you , take care!
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I like to cut the scar away strips. Any weird lines are from my shirt while I was sleeping with an exception of what is definitely a scar.

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November 9, 2016
Looking good! I'm starting scar treatment today.
November 9, 2016
Let me know what you use and how it works for you. I often wonder what is gimmick and what can really be really worth it
November 9, 2016
U got embrace . I told my PS and he said he loves how that product works , I was going to send it back but I decided to keep it and give it a try. I got two months worth its very expensive. But if it works then it will be worth it.
November 9, 2016
I meant I got embrace. Damn auto correct!
November 10, 2016
Haha! I hate autocorrect. I've heard it's great! Let me know if it stays on well. How much is it ( if u don't mind me asking)
UPDATED FROM NCMommyof3
1 month post

5 weeks Update

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Hi to anyone who is reading this!
Here is my update. A lot has changed. I quit taking my vitamins and bromelaine and arnica ( ran out of everything but arnica and I didn't think it was as effective as bromelaine for swelling and bruising is gone). I haven't been eating well this week but will get back in that train now that I'm not traveling. Im slowly starting to walk again and hope I can job within the next few weeks. That's taking me a while because after half a block I get swollen and the part that makes that hard is I hunch over as a result without meaning to. On a day to day basis-A lot of the swelling that I was experiencing has gone down which is nice. I know it will get bad in a few weeks but most of my swelling was in the first and second week. Now I seem to have a little more towards the end of the day or after I walk around too much. I've quit wearing my binder and it kind of feels like wearing a dress without panties. I know I need it because I want it but I don't really "need" it.
I really miss the binder but every day is better and I won't lie-not wearing it makes you enjoy your results more. I like my results a ton. I wish my boobs were a little less mushed together but I've always had that type of chest and it was to be expected that I would have a lot of cleavage now too. I think it just makes my chest looks fat but I love otherwise how natural they feel and look and the size is exactly what I wanted. My stomach is great. I'm happier than I've ever been with my body because of it. I did have to have an area above my belly button repaired, so now that my belly button is new and the old belly button scar is way down near pubic area I have a scar that serves as a reminder of " hey, this is kind of where your old belly button was pulled down to and cut off!" Ha! In time I would like to get that revised but not now. I'm enjoying less pain for the time being.

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November 9, 2016
Well your looking great love, and I'm sure the scar will look even better as you progress in your healing.
November 9, 2016
Thank you, Mary!