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32 - 3 Kids - Tummy Tuck - Lipo Back Flanks, Inner Thighs, Bbl - Columbus, GA

UPDATED FROM JaneBond007
19 days post

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JaneBond007
$6,000
Sorry for the lack of updates and responses but had to get back into the swing of life. This week I'm finally almost standing straight. I still have a slight hunch over and it's partially because of something pulling in the crease between my leg. Seems to be a stitch that hurts like hell. I will ask Dr C to look at it next week. My results are freaking amazing, I really have no complaints.
In the beginning I was worried about how my incision looked but it changes and flattens and is pealing to where it's getting less noticeable.
My belly button had it's moments. When I went to my follow up appointment Dr C cut some stitching out to let it open up some and it felt weird and drained a little over the next 4 days. It's still healing.
No real pain, but at times I feel stiff. I fell asleep one day without my binder and woke up looking a little saggy like my belly had fluid in it. One day with the binder back on it was back to normal.
I think that's it ladies... Hope you enjoy the new pics, as you decide your own path for the right doctor.

JaneBond007's provider

Thomas A. Cochran, Jr, MD (in memoriam)

Thomas A. Cochran, Jr, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 14, 2015
Hey, you have a awesome tummy. It will take time before you are able to get back to the normal part of life again. It took me 3 weeks to walk straight. Today I'm 6 1/2 months post op & I still have to stay wrapped with my garment & I still experience pulling & tightness when I eat to much or when I've gone hours without a garment, the process is slow so take your time Hun & you'll heal just fine. Welcome to the flat side.
March 14, 2015
Dang 6 months still in a garment... Why do you feel the need for the garment still?
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March 14, 2015
I don't wear it all day just a few hours. Although I'm flat as a pancake my stomach still swells from time to time. They say it usually takes 6 months to a year to be fully healed. Hopefully, at the year mark I will be totally swell free. I'm sick of wearing the garment but until then I 'll continue to scrap up.
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March 14, 2015
You look fantastic - and not even 3 weeks yet! I had that same pulling right in the corner where the incision makes a turn to go up the crease in your leg. It's gone now, I think the incision just had to heal.
March 15, 2015
At first I thought I had an ingrown hair Lol... It's hurting less each day
March 15, 2015
Glad you are feeling better and getting back in the swing of things I'm only 10 days out!
March 15, 2015
What else did you wear with your garment? Are you able to sleep on your side? What foods can you eat now?
March 15, 2015
I am just wearing the wrap Dr. c provided. Tried the full body garment and while it fits tight and snug when I take it off my stomach is not as tight. I sleep on my side now and almost can lay any way I want now.
March 15, 2015
O ok! Thanks!!!
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March 15, 2015
Looks very nice & natural
UPDATED FROM JaneBond007
6 days post

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Some days are better than others.... I finally figured out how to lay down comfortable. It's been a long road to get here. My sides kept pulling when I sat down and it felt like I was getting new stretch marks near my incision on the sides. So now I place a throw pillow under each butt check with some new methods to prop up my back and I'm feeling great. Now the problem is walking. It is still very painful. I'm getting up every hour but I'm still so hunched over like a cripple full of discomfort. I just want to walk normally or semi normal. I'm trying not to worry but I secretly want to just cry.

It's not really painful but it's pressure on my drain leg that cause a lot of discomfort walking and I can't stand upright because my skin is pulling,

But I look great lmao

Hoping for a better week next week. Maybe when the drain is out.

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March 2, 2015
I hope tomorrow will be a better day for you hun! You look awesome! !!
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March 2, 2015
I didn't have any trouble with my drain at all. I placed my binder over it really tight, with a stack of gauze over it for slight leakage. I made sure to have my hubby pull one side really tight while I pulled the other (while laying in recliner) so my binder was really tight. If that doesn't work, you might want to try taping it down flat so it can't move at all.
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March 8, 2015
How are you doll?
March 14, 2015
Hey y'all... I zoned out for a little bit going through the healing process and getting back to work. It's been up and down just trying to heal. I'm going to post an update shortly
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April 20, 2015
You look great!!!!
UPDATED FROM JaneBond007
4 days post

Hey hey hey

JaneBond007
Slept horrible last night but I think it was my skin stretching a little from a lot of moving around again. I took a shower this morn and was able to really get up straight and I was feeling great. Then I sat back down and after a while tried to stand straight again and I was back to crouching tiger lol. I am going to start doing 2 showers a day BC it really just had my body feeling so good. I was able to get a good pic and I am loving my new body. HEY HEY HEY lol

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February 27, 2015
Hey i been following your post, i just had a question....Did you pay for your procedure in full or did u have the option to put a deposit down then get financed for the rest?
February 27, 2015
You need to pay $250 deposit to book your appointment date. The balance must be paid in full by 2 weeks prior to my surgery. I don't know about financing, I paid cash. You can call them at any time and put money onto your surgery by phone
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February 27, 2015
I actually paid my $250 deposit first and I paid the remainder of the balance in full for my surgery pre-op day.
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February 27, 2015
It looks like you are healing just nicely. Continue to take it slow.
March 1, 2015
Healing nice and looks like you are making good progress
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March 1, 2015
Im 4 days post opp & im swollen badly.. Ughhh... I took a shower feels better but im still bloated & tight... My pain pills have me unable to go to the bathroom Tmi.. But im a lil frustrated.. Called They dr he said for me to get Colace. Hope this helps. You look very nice by the way!
March 1, 2015
I just did a post... I'm miserable today. I'm great laying down finally, but I am having such trouble walking. I still need assistance to get to the bathroom. My swelling has went down. Since finding the correct position to lay in. I thought about going to get a massage today but I got concerned about walking to get in the place, and I can't lay straight right now on either side. The thought just sounded really nice lol