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Ready for This Tummy Tuck with Dr. Cochran - Columbus, GA
UPDATED FROM a_newme37
1 month post
1 month post op
$5,600
Hey yall.... well im 1 month post op today. I feel pretty good, went back to work today. Still feeling tight and sore at times. The swelling continues, but i can tell a world of a difference week by week. I decided to sleep in my bed for the first time and it was ok, noticed lots of swelling and more tightness when i woke up so I'll probably go back to my recliner for another week and see how that goes. I plan on going back to the gym at 6 wks. So far im loving my results. Still lots of swelling in the mons area but it doesn't feel like fluid there. My back is getting better with the swelling, it looks a million times better. As soon as i can get someone to take pics of my back, i will post them. My belly button is healing good, and my scar is thin and barely visible. Im using antibiotic ointment on it for now, not sure if i will need scar strips. Im wearing my faja and binder to add more compression. Im so ready to get rid if this swelling. See yall in a few wks for another update :)
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UPDATED FROM a_newme37
14 days post
14 days post op
Ugh!!!! This swelling and stiff back is getting old, but i still love my results. The swelling gets better day by day. Im walking straight but this binder cuts into my back. Im going to get another garment tomorrow. The one i have, i cant fit it around my thighs to put it on (smh) Beacuse they are already thick and the added swelling. Ready to see more changes in the upcoming weeks!!! Thanks Dr. Cochran!!!
#teamcochran:)
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He pulled your drains? I cant wait to get mine pulled, Damn Monday cant come fast enough.
Yeah, he pulled them out on tues.
I'm loving you results I can't wait I have to lose another 24 lbs b4 my dr. will schedule me but ur pics keep me motivated since your shape is similar to mine. Thanks keep posting
Awww, thanks hun. This journey has been rough. I started loosing weight before my surgery and eating right. Im definitely gonna continue after the recovery phase. I will keep posting updates weekly. Keep pushing forward... you can do this :)
Did you find another binder? This [RS bleep] cuts all into your skin and makes my drain burn
I didn't get another binder at all. I just got a all over garment this past friday and i absolutely luv it. Yeah the binder sucks after awhile. I used abdominal pads where the binder was cutting into my skin.
Love your belly button
Thanks hun!!! Ive put a cotton ball in to shape it.
I didn't realize he puts a plug in there. I was scared...I'm going to do the same thing.
Have you returned to work yet
No, going back to work on monday to my fulltime. I teach part time and went back last week but its only 4 hrs.
Do you think that you could have gone back earlier? I haven't scheduled my surgery yet because I've been trying to figure out how much time I need to take off.
No, i wouldn't. I think 4 wks is ok.I'll be 4 wks on friday. I have more energy and cam move around more. No much pain just lil discomfort from time to time.
UPDATED FROM a_newme37
11 days post
Follow up appt
Hey yall.... so i had my follow up appt with Dr. Cochran today. He removed both my drains and removed the stitches from my belly button ( whew it hurt). I didn't even feel the drains when he pulled them. He said everything looked good and i would see final results in a few months. I see some now though. My waist is tiny, i can't believe it!!! Im so happy that i waited and went to Dr. C instead. Overall he said he took off 12lbs!!! Im very happy that when i sit down, my stomach is no longer in my lap... thanks dr. Cochran :)
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It IS a new you!!! You look fantastic!!!!
Thanks hun!!!
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