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Tummy Tuck, Lipo and Mons Reduction age 52, 5"1, 128 lbs - Columbus, OH

UPDATED FROM Mrs Determined
4 months post

4 months PO updated pictures

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Mrs Determined
WORTH IT$9,100
I notice when I am swollen my belly button looks off center , has the swelling pertrudes and makes my stomach not look even , this was taken in the morning , trying to eat healthy and incorporate exercise

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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 14, 2014
GORGEOUS! Thanks for the update. Good for you for taking care of your beautiful new bod. Can't wait for my sx, want it to be DONE ;-O
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January 14, 2014
Also, HONESTLY, you look great! We are our own WORST critic. But, I'm sure, wherever you are seeing/feeling jiggly, you'll be able to get it under control. To me, it doesn't show. Take care and rock on!!!
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January 19, 2014
You're looking great! I understand the issue of gaining a little weight when that appetite kicks in and have gained a few pounds too many. SO I'm trying hard to eat less and to be as active as possible.
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January 27, 2014
great to hear from you , how are you feeling ? do you still swell.
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January 28, 2014
Maybe just a little. I feel great and I no longer tire quickly like I did those first couple of months post op. It's been over four months and I think I'm ALMOST completely healed. I have a bit of tightness and numbness still in my middle, lower abdomen and that's about all that's different than BEFORE surgery.
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February 3, 2014
Hello my friend, I'm back on RealSelf. LOL. I've started posting since the first of the year...planning chapter 2 my B@@bs.....a long over due reduction ....oh I created a photo profile...so I can have before and after shots :-) the naked truth How are you doing ? Your pictures look good your sound pleased...how has life been treating youy friend? I kinda fell off the grid for a while since I got back from Ireland , my healing from my TT has been good my scar is still dark in areas.... I'd been plagued with chronic hives....I've been trying deal with these on and off way to much so I stopped posting for awhile. I'm taking chill pills for anxiety they are helping thank goodness I am preparing to have a Breast-Lift-reduction 2/12/1014. OMG when I see it written out I realized its about 9 days off. I am also getting more Lipo on my right flank area one side is smaller than the other since my original Lipo ....along with a revision Dog Ear on the edge of my incision. Be in touch I've been thinking about you (((Hugs))) LiveLoveBelieve
UPDATED FROM Mrs Determined
4 months post

3 1/2 months

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year , I have been preoccupied with the holidays , where do I begin , I am trying hard to lose more weight , my clothes fit great! stomach flat , I was down to 123 after surgery , although with feeling better and appetite back also comes weight gain, I now understand the whole swelling concept,mine do swell and it is is hard to determine why or when it may happen, I am very anxious for that to subside, it's interesting how your boobs look bigger when your stomach is flatter . I was told by another yummy tucker , if you gain weight it will be in other areas other than the site where the surgery was performed . I am still hoping to see my results get better , I am pleased would do it again , have felt it is worth it. I will take pics this week and load , it will be interesting to see if we see much difference . Ta ta for now ! Curious for feedback on how others felt at this point in your journey ?

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January 13, 2014
Looking good!!!!
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January 13, 2014
Hey there! Thanks for swinging by my profile. Would love to see updated pics of you. Glad you continue to be happy you did this. HUGS
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January 14, 2014
Pics , need honest opinion, need to lose alittle more weight :(
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January 13, 2014
You look awesome...
January 13, 2014
Wow brilliant results !! Look at u!!
January 14, 2014
Ps ur bb looks gr8!!
UPDATED FROM Mrs Determined
2 months post

7 1/2 weeks !!! Life back to normal and get to Shop for new clothes !,

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Well almost 8 weeks , AMAZING what 2 months will do ! I don't go back to the PS until January , no more fluid :) looking good he says ! Ok to work out with the exception of ABS , energy is back, my stomach feels really tight in the mornings and late afternoon, does that mean I am swelling ? My waist has went down , my weight has went down , but .., will need to be careful my appetite is back ! It's interesting since I am short and was still within goal weight, no one has mentioned they can see weight loss, which is great !! Proves it was all in my stomach and I did a good job hiding it , I soooo badly have to figure this side by side thing, I want to compare , here are new pics , my honey said what happened to your belly button, he must not think its cute , but I actually like it better than my old one.

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November 13, 2013
Looking better all the time. I'm 4 weeks post breast reduction, doing good. Couple small spots not completely closed, rest of incisions doing GREAT. thinking about TT...asked my doc, he said I could do it as soon as the girls are healed and I feel ready (approx 3 months post BR). I will NOT be within 20 lbs of goal weight by then, I don't think, and that's what everyone says is good. I carry my weight evenly all over (not just in tummy), so even if I continue losing weight after TT, doc doesn't think it will affect the TT adversely. What are your thoughts?
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November 13, 2013
You are not an old broad remember women are like fine wine we get better as we age become more valuable .:)
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November 15, 2013
With lots of life experience we're WISER too!!!
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November 13, 2013
I think your scar is looking good. Keep using the scar treatment. And you look amazing!! :-)
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November 15, 2013
You look phenomenal! Your BB looks great! Your scar looks great too. Mine has looked the same for weeks and doesn't seem to want to lighten up on the one side. But who cares? NOT me!! Nobody but me sees it and one of these days it will be light and almost invisible!
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November 16, 2013
Wow! You can hardly even notice the tt scar. You look fantastic!