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Chicken "Older" - Chevy Chase, MD
UPDATED FROM Upper Marlboro5539
2 months post
I am 2 mos post op and look the same as I did at 2...
Upper Marlboro5539March 7, 2012
WORTH IT$7,750
I am 2 mos post op and look the same as I did at 2 wks post op. I regress. Two days ago I decided to wear my CG again after 2 wks without it. My last visit my PS said I may need lipo in the future. This depresses me because I can not fathom any more bruising and swelling down the road. PS said I probably have both swelling and fat, as he had to leave some fat to assist with healing. I just wish all of this would have been told to me prior to surgery. Though, I do look much better than I did pre op, I now have an ever present pooch above my incision and look as though I am 3-4 mos pregnant. At this point I'm hoping my age is slowing the healing process.
I still tire easily and have not been able to resume my exercise regiments. Again, I am second guessing myself and perhaps this surgery was more than I can handle. It's depressing when every weekend I want to go dancing and can't because of the swelling that persists even while wearing CG. Maybe I'm having a bit of post depression or perhaps I'm just impatient, but it's no fun waking up and going to bed to a large tummy. My PS feels I am healing well. There is no need for me to post new pics...
It has been hard to post on the January TT'ers forum, don't know what the problem is. Anyway, I hope everyone else is healing well and best wishes to all.
I still tire easily and have not been able to resume my exercise regiments. Again, I am second guessing myself and perhaps this surgery was more than I can handle. It's depressing when every weekend I want to go dancing and can't because of the swelling that persists even while wearing CG. Maybe I'm having a bit of post depression or perhaps I'm just impatient, but it's no fun waking up and going to bed to a large tummy. My PS feels I am healing well. There is no need for me to post new pics...
It has been hard to post on the January TT'ers forum, don't know what the problem is. Anyway, I hope everyone else is healing well and best wishes to all.
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UPDATED FROM Upper Marlboro5539
23 days post
Though, I am still with drain and swollen and am...
Upper Marlboro5539January 29, 2012
Though, I am still with drain and swollen and am sooo glad I did this for myself. I am now 23 days post op and lookingforward to feeling and looking better with each new day. I stil haven't shared this with anyone other than my daughter and two best friends. I am looking forward to healing and getting back into circulation. Hopefully, as the weather gets better, so will I. I also,hope to see less swelling and more contouring of the waistline. But if Idon't get any contouring, atleast the "hate handles" are gone. This site has been a wonderful source of support, encouragement, and very informative. I wish all who have taken this journey before me and those who will be going after me the very best!
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January 29, 2012
Upper you look fantastic!!! I know the contraption is a pain but I'm jealous of yours! My velcro binder (the only thing I have) keeps riding up and irritating my incision. Yours looks like it stays in place!
January 29, 2012
Your results are fabulous, just think how awesome it will look when the swelling goes down! Seriously, there is already such a difference from your before picture!
January 29, 2012
Awww, thanks Maumee! My CG is very uncomfortable too. The shoulder straps cut into my skin and the crouch hooks cut into my crouch. I do so hope I will get some contouring in the future.
January 30, 2012
"Crotch" and ouch to the incorrect sp "crouch." All I can say is that as I get older I lose it...
January 31, 2012
Upper, you look absolutely amazing! Congratulations! On a shallow note, what brand jeans are you wearing in the last pic?? Love them :-)
UPDATED FROM Upper Marlboro5539
4 days post
I am very impressed and awed by the level of care...
Upper Marlboro5539January 10, 2012
I am very impressed and awed by the level of care I received from Dr. Khalifeh's assistant Georgette. She has always been very pleasant and informative and the evening of my procedure Georgette's patience and kindness made me feel even more comfortable and relaxed.
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January 10, 2012
Thank you Cenla... and I feel pretty good, too! How are you feeling at 1wk post op?
January 10, 2012
Feeling good. I thought I would bounce back faster but these drains are like shackles. I can't wait to get them out!
January 10, 2012
I only have one drain and am scheduled for follow up on Thurs, maybe he'll take it out. But right now, I am still draining blood. Not as much but it's hasn't turned yellow or clearish yet. We brave ladies are going to be sooo happy this summer. I am really pleases with my tummy even though there is swelling. I asked him for a small BB and that looks nice too. The next pics I post will be of incisions, which I think look pretty good. However , I do expect that I will keloid because that has been my history but I'm fine with that too. Most importantly, the extra butt gut is gone. Lol
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me. I would need to have work done in my thighs and legs... You look fantastic!!!
Take it easy and maybe not push yourself too hard with the exercising. In addition, you have a family to care for. Take your time, I think we are probably being a little impatient and we more than likely have long road of swelling ahead of us...