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44, 4 Kids and I Want my Stomach "BB" Back! - Chicago, IL
UPDATED FROM Rucute2
4 months post
4 months and still swelling
WORTH IT$10,000
Hello dolls, I haven't been on here in a while because I have been so busy. Anyway, I hope everyone is healing well and happy with their results. Me I am doing ok. I still have a lot of swelling and tightness. Sometimes it feels like if I take to deep of a breath my stomach would bust. My belly button (my recreated bb without a stump) has come a loose from being tracked down to my abdominal wall so that I do not like and will eventually get revised so it has more depth and can look like a regular bb to most at first glance. However, seeming where I can from I am still happy with my decision to have this done. I am hoping by 6 months my tightness and swelling is finally gone but, I have heard that it can take up to 1 yr. now I am contemplating on have my breast done. I wish I would have gotten them done all at 1 time. I am not a fan of going under. Anyway, I will keep you dolls updated.
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UPDATED FROM Rucute2
2 months post
Swell Hell
HI RS Dolls, I haven't been on here lately because not much has changed. I am currently experiencing "swell hell" morning, noon and night. Sometimes it's painful; I feel like I'm going to pop. And, let's not talk about the back pain at the end of the day. So, far my experience has been ok except for one thing and that is since I no longer had my belly button stock one had to be created out of my own skin but I guess since I was wearing my cg 24/7 it has healed closed basically so I would need to have it redone. Just looking at my stomach it looks like a bb but up close you will see that it looks like a scar from a cut. I'm still happy because it can be revised and I still overall love my results. I am officially back in the gym. I work out everyday now. I want to get the best results possible. Other than that I just cannot wait until I am no longer swollen. Happy healing dolls. I will attach a few pics. I'm still swollen but I can tell that once all swelling is gone I will be a happy camper LOL
Replies (2)
May 13, 2016
I don't see what you see, you look fabulous lady!! I do have swelling in my upper area (tummy) but it's nothing out of the ordinary, it's expected after a surgery of this magnitude.
June 15, 2016
Curious how you're doing. Still experiencing swelling? I am at 3 months post op and while the scar looks good, I still have upper ab swelling and feel like my sides now have love handles when I wear jeans so am a bit frustrated since I did do lipo. Since we shared the same Doctor I figured I would see how you're progressing. Hope hour summer is off to a great start!
June 15, 2016
Hey lady I am doing ok. I will be 3 months tomorrow so I was going to post updated pictures soon. I am still experiencing pain and swell hell. Seriously! It is crazy. My upper swells bad too and at times looks as though I have love handles. Oh and the sides of my back hurt like hell sometimes. It is crazy! It feels as though I have just had surgery at times. I am back in the gym full time but by the next morning girl it feels as though my muscles are going to pop because they be so tight and sore. I am honestly just ready to start feeling like myself again. I know it takes time but I guess I wasn't expecting this long. Have you set up a profile yet with pics? Curious to see if yours look like mines :-)
July 21, 2016
Hey there. Sorry for the delay. I still haven't posted a profile but I am excited that the dr agreed to do a revision for my side love handles assuming they are still there at 6 months. I was obsessed and am now relieved there is a simple option. He said he can do it in his office free of charge. Silly that it bugged me so much but after enduring so much and knowing this is a once in a lifetime thing for me , I figured, as the song says .... I'm worth it. LOL. I do still have the upper belly swell and have just decided to wrap myself up at night. At least I start the day well. And I am still using the silicone strip. To be honest I don't notice a change so probably won't buy another one. He had suggested to wear it for minimum 3 months so I am almost there. Did you use anything for the scar? Once the revision is complete I will likely do my official review/post. Thanks for all your sharing to keep us all going strong!
UPDATED FROM Rucute2
28 days post
Official One Month
Today marks 1 month post op. I can't believe time has passed like that. Yesterday I had my 1 month follow up and everything is going well except for the fact that my bb is starting to close up. That can be revised so, I'm not to worried about that. Other than that I am quite pleased with my results. I was given the ok to start scar therapy which is great and I can start lite cardio at the gym. Hooray! Stair master here I come! Yesterday after running around all day I was so swollen I thought I was going to pop and my back was on fire. I couldn't do anything but go to bed and call it a night. This morning I feel a little better so I'm going for a long walk around my neighborhood and will resume at the gym on Saturday. My gym is 24/7 so I will go late see how I manage 1st before I start going when it's crowded. I hope and pray that everyone is healing well. Happy healing ladies.
Replies (5)
April 14, 2016
You look great! Wow. You are so active! I'm over here wishing....lol!
April 15, 2016
Thanks! I saw your pics; you look great too! I'm still going to take it easy for a while. I do not want to mess up my "investment" LOL But come 8 weeks I can go in strong. :-)
April 24, 2016
I haven't been on here forever, so I'm sorry for not commenting sooner. You did it! You look amazing-- I'm so happy for you:)
April 24, 2016
Thanks! Now I just patiently trying to get through the healing process. I hope all is going well with you. Thanks for all you help. I'm so glad I met Dr Lee.
April 25, 2016
Looking good! so happy for you...you really do look great. Take care
May 5, 2016
Thanks! How are you doing? Did you come to,a resolution with Dr. F? I hope everything has been worked out and you are feeling much better.
May 7, 2016
No... I think I will go some where else. I do feel better but I still swell when I do to much. I guess when they say up to a year it can take up to a year.I have been waist training too. I have gone down to a medium Ann chery. You really look amazing. I think in couple of months I will start looking for a doctor.
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