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Finally Updating... 10 Weeks PO

I've finally had a Saturday morning that I could sleep in and not have to jump and run, so I took some time to take a few pics :) I've been doing well and from what I've read from others my symptoms are completely normal. I started back exercising (walking and some running) at week 8. The main thing I notice with that is on days I exercise I SWELL up. My skin is still sensitive, but I only notice it when I'm swelled and tight. Just the slightest bit of swelling is uncomfortable :/ Like others, I have good days and bad where the swelling is concerned, but overall it's mostly good because I feel so good about myself :) I've only lost a few pounds, but I'm hoping once I get back to exercising I'll start seeing better results. I saw my primary doc yesterday and he was very proud of me and my A1C (glucose level) was still perfect (even without my exercising over the past 2 months).
Oh yeah, one other great side effect of my surgery - I have a little bit of a booty now! I haven't seen a butt like this since my teens LOL. I look like he added a little bit, but I promise I didn't get the BBL. I guess it's just the curves he gave me.
My right side is still noticeably more contoured than the left, but he'll fix that. I still have a tiny little dog-ear on the left side too, so I'm sure he'll fix it all at the same time. Right now I'm happy and looking forward to summer :) I'll probably wait until then end of summer before doing the revisions, but we'll see what the doc says at my 3 month appt at the end of April. Oh and my BB is looking better to me - it has some indentation now, but not quite as much as I had hoped. Happy healing to everyone and good luck to those coming up!

First Family Gathering

This was the first big family gathering I've had since my surgery, so it was the first time most of my family has seen me with the changes. My family can't keep secrets, so everyone already knew I'd had a TT. They were all amazed at the change and gave me compliments, but it wasn't until I saw a picture of myself (clothed) that I realized just how different I really look to others :) I have to admit, I didn't shy away from the cameras like I usually do. I was glad to be in the pictures!
I was 6 weeks PO yesterday. I weighed today and I'm down to 155 - yay! I haven't seen 155 in 18 years! I think I was 164 day of surgery.
I'm still swollen in the belly as the day goes on and I'm still really sensitive around the waist. I think it's directly related to the lipo because that seems to be the areas that bother me. I was wearing my Squeem daily, but now that I'm so sensitive I haven't been able to wear it in a week! I tried to put it on yesterday after my bath and i just can't stand it. I got a new one in the mail this week, but it's too tight :/ I need to stretch it out or lose a few more pounds! I hope everyone is healing well! Good luck to those coming up!

A Progress Picture Says It All :)

I decided to make a collage of my progress and it actually makes me feel so good about my progress. Everyone should do this! It's amazing to see the difference!

Provider Review

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
2200 North Avenue, Columbus, Georgia
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Revised: Dr. Cochran was so sweet the morning he came in to mark me up. He answered all my questions and assured me I would see a significant difference. Everyone in his office has been nothing but helpful and sweet. I would recommend him to anyone. Initial review: I met with Dr. Cochran for a consultation and he was very nice and seemed to know exactly what needed to be done for my benefit. He didn't try to sell me on anything and was patient while I asked my questions. He stayed and listened until I said that was all I needed for now. I was concerned about having my surgery there because it's 2 1/2 hours from my home, but he explained everything I should expect and eased my concerns. He quizzed me on my medical status (diabetes) and what I'm doing to control it etc., so I felt he was taking that into consideration and how the surgery and recovery may affect me as a diabetic. The staff was really nice too and has been very helpful with answering my questions.