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It's Almost That Time

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I have been on realself for about 5 mo now. Im 45...

Livingformeagain
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I have been on realself for about 5 mo now. Im 45 yr old & a mom of a 23 yr old daughter and 21 yr old son. I have neen wanting a tt for over 10 yrs and finally found the courage and time to do it with Dr. Shifrin. Im scared to death but tomorrow to my surgery date. Ill post before pics later today.

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David Shifrin, MD

David Shifrin, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.7 | 322 Reviews
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December 19, 2016

Thinking about you this morning and sending good vibes and happy thoughts your way.  Please let us know how everything goes.

December 27, 2016
The road to recovery is really rough. It's been 8 days and im still in a lot of pain. Swelling is going down slowly but the pain is real. There is no comfortable position to sleep in.
December 28, 2016

The first 2 to 3 weeks are the worst.  I promise that it will get easier once you get a bit further into the recovery.   Sleeping is the worst!   All you can do is prop several pillows, change positions and hang in there.  Movement does help and will keep you from getting still.  I found that if I laid in the bed too much it was worse.  Are you keeping on top of the pain medications?

December 28, 2016
Yes im keeping on top of my meds. Yes laying in bed is the worst. I have developed blisters on both hips.....gross. the swollen is taking forever to come down. I can say that today is the first day that I am walking straight up so thats a good sign. Im not in as much pain today either but the soreness is awful.
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December 29, 2016
Hi are you doing? Don't forget to walk around to keep your blood flowing.
December 29, 2016
Thanks! Ive been walking but I dont see light at the end of the tunnel. Still really swollen, blisters keeps coming and I weigh more now then i did before i had the surgery. Im becoming discouraged.
December 30, 2016

Hold on girl, you are so fresh into recovery.  This is a long process but it will be worth it.  Take it one day/one hour at a time. 

December 30, 2016
Ok, ill take your word for it. Im still having shortness of breath. Should i be concerned?
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January 1, 2017
If you are having shortness of breath inform Dr. Shifrin and make sure you are doing your breathing exercise. Do it at least 10 times every hour.
January 1, 2017

Call the doctor quickly and just run this by them.  

January 1, 2017
Thanks! Went to the ER, blood clot in left lung.
January 2, 2017

OMG is everything ok now???

December 19, 2016
Good luck and happy healing!
January 10, 2017
I hope you are ok.
UPDATED FROM Livingformeagain
3 days post

Surgery Complete

Livingformeagain
Soooo i had the tt with lipo and MR on Monday, Dec 19th. Very painful ladies but i must say that the results are amazing. Im still very swollen but super happy with Dr. Shifrins work.

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December 24, 2016
You are looking great! Dr. Shifrin did my surgery to Nov 21. I must say he is AMAZING!
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May 3, 2017
Now that it's been a few months since your surgery how do you feel about your results/scar/recovery? Thanks
July 6, 2017
Wow amazing! If you don't mind me asking, how much was everything and
How long did you tke time off work?
January 24, 2018
how did your stomach heal up? any recent pics ?