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UPDATED FROM I'MFORGIVEN
21 days post

3 week Update

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I'MFORGIVEN
$5,000
It has been 3 weeks since my surgery and this is what I look like. I wear my binder everyday 24/7 unless I'm getting in the shower. My follow up is tomorrow I hope this can be fixed.

I'MFORGIVEN's provider

Sumanth Pagadala, MD (retired)

Sumanth Pagadala, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 4, 2017
Maybe with time it will flatten out. Scars can always be revised, other than that are you happy with your overall results? Your waist looks small and stomach appears flat from the pics. Keep us posted and let us know what causes this.
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August 4, 2017
From what I was told today it's just swelling and everyone heals differently.
Dr. P treated me so bad today. I will post a full review soon.
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August 4, 2017
Oh wow, not cool. Maybe the binder isn't giving you enough compression, some dolls wrap a towel around their waist before putting it on or consider getting a faja
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August 4, 2017
In time scars flatten out. You look great thou. Your waist is small & stomach flat & your navel looks good, & you seem to be past the pain. Work with it, wear a faja and compression board, that may also help flatten it out. Keep us post doll.
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August 4, 2017
Thank you
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August 5, 2017
Oh wow. I missed that part, he treated you bad.
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August 7, 2017
Yes very rude and demeaning.
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August 5, 2017
I am sorry that you aren't happy with your results so far but you are still very early in the recovery process. Hopefully once the swelling goes down everything will smooth out more. I am also sorry the doctor wasn't nice to you. I hope he was just having a bad day and unfortunately took it out on you. Keep us updated on your progress. We are wishing you a smooth recovery.
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August 7, 2017
Thank you for the words of encouragement they are always needed. Even if he was having a bad day I'm a patient, and I paid him 5k whatever you are going through it's not my fault. I was not rude to him at all he just didn't like my questions and wanted to rush me out of the office after I had driven 2.5.
Toady I started having a smelly discharge from my belly button.
Lord knows I don't want to call the office in the morning.
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August 7, 2017
Early on in my recovery I had my binder closed and twisted unevenly and it started to overlap/twist my skin. When I went in for my post op I was told to be sure my binder is compressing enough and is straight. Once I ensured that it fixed itself. Sending prayers your way that it will fix itself. Sorry you had a bad experience with your doctor. Other than this how is your recovery going?
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August 7, 2017
Thank you for the advice! Today I notice a smelly discharge coming from my belly button. The swelling doesn't seem to be getting better...Im trying to be patient as I was advised.
UPDATED FROM I'MFORGIVEN
9 days post

I made it home!

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I'MFORGIVEN
I made it home safe and sound. There's no place like home!!

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July 22, 2017
Good. Get some rest.
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July 22, 2017
Thank you,
My daughter and I just went on a brief walk...now it's time to relax.
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July 23, 2017
So glad you made it home safely!!
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July 23, 2017
Thank you
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July 25, 2017
How are you holding up? I met with Dr P today.
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July 25, 2017
I'm well. How did it go?
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July 25, 2017
It went ok. My procedure is in the morning. It's too late to turn back now...lol
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July 25, 2017
I'm glad your doing well.
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July 25, 2017
You don't sound so sure.
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July 25, 2017
Well, he said that he may not be able to get my back as flat as I want it below the bra line and offered me back the $400 that Cochran quoted.
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July 25, 2017
Oh wow,
Will it's best he told you up front than have taken your money and you not be happy. I Pray everything goes will for you! Keep me posted.
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July 25, 2017
Can it be accomplished in a 2nd round?
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July 25, 2017
That is absolutely true. But I'm unsure if I should let him lipo it anyway since I am aware.
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July 25, 2017
He didnt mention that. He said he normally cuts all the way around like a 360 tummy tuck. I dont want that.
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July 26, 2017
Did he feel confident about being able to produce some type of result?
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July 26, 2017
Yes, he said that it would be smaller but not completely flat.
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July 26, 2017
I wouldn't want that either
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July 26, 2017
Wouldn't want the 360 tummy tuck either. But some improvement on your back is better than none. Sleep on it and decide in the morning
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July 28, 2017
Hey lady. Hope all is well. How are you liking your results thus far??
UPDATED FROM I'MFORGIVEN
8 days post

Before and after pics

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I'MFORGIVEN
Her are a couple pics.

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July 22, 2017
You look great. Thank you so so much for posting. Smile because you look awesome
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July 22, 2017
How are you feeling? Thank you again .
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July 22, 2017
You're welcome! Still in a little pain but overall pretty good. I'm going to drive home tomorrow that about 2.5 hours.
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July 22, 2017
Thank you
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July 22, 2017
Your driving home... Be careful, take your time getting home. Let me know you made it home.
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July 22, 2017
Thanks for posting. Did you have your drain removed?
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July 22, 2017
You're Welcome. Yes it was removed today!
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July 22, 2017
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July 22, 2017
Thank you