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Mommy Who Wants to See Her Cooch Again. Is That Too Much to Ask? - Columbus, GA

UPDATED FROM lashawn275
17 days post

Day16

lashawn275
WORTH IT$5,725
I will post pics this weekend. So today I was able to remove my drain. I did so by myself. It was easy as pie and did not hurt whatsoever and I am a big punk! Interestingly enough, the stitch had popped on it's own so I guess it knew what time it was. I simply pulled straight out and in a matter of seconds, voila. I am feeling much better and will return to work next week.

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

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

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 19, 2016
u go girl!!!! exactly what i would do!
August 21, 2016
Thanks. I am excited for you and can't wait to see your results.
August 19, 2016
were you under 50 cc. Mine is still in and I am sick of it. Talked to them today on the phone cause still draining and my right side is still somewhat hard but going down real slow. The other side is a lot smaller. But next week it has to come out cause I leave next sunday for Texas for work for a month. They said just take it out when I get there if I am still draining. Smh . He will have to do a touch up cause I got ears and my inner thighs are not how I wanted the,m
August 21, 2016
I was at about 48 cc for 4 days. Are you sure that you have ears? I'm asking because my sides were/are a little bunched but it's relaxing and looks like it will smooth out with time. My stomach is evenly flat and I only have swelling in my upper abdomen and vaginal area.
August 21, 2016
Hi one of the stitches to the drain popped when my nephew by accident was crawling on the floor and jumped up and grabbed it. So this morning it was hanging like the thread part was down by my hip part. So i just stood up and decided to take it out cause. Of germs I thought by it not being inside and exposed to the air.It was like 2 seconds did not hurt. But afterwards thank god no tightness i feel now in my lower part and the hard lump on my left side is going down. When i looked at the drain it was clogged anyway with some long stringy stuff inside so fluid only had a small space to get by anyway. As far as my dog ears in 05 I had a mini tummy tuck done and it left dog ears my doctor back then said oh it well fade it did not. So this is looking the same way fat patch going were he stopped cutting. I am going in this week before I leave sunday to see him. But right now I got my full compression garment on and binder which I can pull the binder more now since drain is out. I am still upset cause after surgery i have gained 10 pounds . Look Like a blimp my thighs water fluid but I am going to la fitness today to just walk on treadmill slowly and I started taking gas pills oh boy I did not know my stomach is full of gas. And the magnesium pills I got friday are working for inflammation and blood pressure. My bp has been high. Will post pic tonight.
August 21, 2016
Thank you twin name lol I got to go to Dallas one way or another . I start the airlines but I will stationed here in ga after training I hate leave my family for a month. Then my bf is another state . I been keeping a secret from him and most of my family except my oldest son's and mom . That I had surgery gone surprise him in something nice lol. And family gone wait till this fluid goes down. Me and bf when we FaceTime no camera showing past my boobs.
August 21, 2016
Don't worry about the weight gain. Everyone says the scale goes up after surgery. I lost about 6 lbs. which doesn't seem to be the norm. I don't use a compression garment much because the only swelling I have is normal and will eventually go down, plus the Dr's. Office stated that it wouldn't be necessary after 2 weeks and they were right. I think that patience is key because if you read both of our posts, we have had very different experiences but I believe we both will be happy with our outcome.
August 24, 2016
Oooohhh. I can't wait until he sees you. How exciting! So you're in the military? I used to be in the military so I feel you.
August 26, 2016
no airlines
August 28, 2016
No airlines?
August 30, 2016
no i work for the airlines
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February 15, 2017
Those drains are from HELL :[
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March 29, 2017
Girl you were an easy patient your tummy was very small in comparison to all others. You look amazinb. If still around can u post a new pic. Thanks
UPDATED FROM lashawn275
6 days post

Lord, please take away my sense of smell

lashawn275
I cannot go to sleep because I keep smelling something rank. I have come to realize that it's me. I am sitting here smelling like a fresh cut of bloody beef from the local butcher. It is horrendous and I can't escape it. I need a pill to put me to sleep. Goodnight.

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August 8, 2016
Wow, thanks for your pics and feedback. I live in Columbus myself, I just had the tummy tuck with lipo of flanks lower back, and sides..I got it done in Atlanta at Plastic Surgery Center of the South on the 26 of July. My drains were removed after 6 days and I seem to be healing well. I'm glad you have kept us posted with pics to see your progress and to know how your feeling. GIRLLLLL, yes that smell though, I was glad to take a shower and remove that tape.
August 8, 2016
Just curious, why did you go to Atlanta and have it done?
August 8, 2016
I had a free consultation there, and a few friends had already recommended the surgeon.
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August 8, 2016
Lmao......u are hysterical (even though its not funny). Im very sensitive to smells. This surgery and lack of initial hygiene should be fun lol
August 8, 2016
It is a whirlwind. I am not emotional yet like some have experienced, but this funk is no joke and I bathe every day.
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August 8, 2016
lol
August 8, 2016
lol i have been trying to figure out the smell to. cause i been washing my area every time I go use the bathroom . I wash and change my bandages. I was in the kitchen and thought it was food. lol
August 8, 2016
Go to the head button in the top right corner, click profile and then u should be able to tap the update review button and upload the pics.
August 8, 2016
ok thanks
August 8, 2016
i posted the pics . under my review but how do i post under my username on my profile.
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February 15, 2017
Lol! The not taking a shower thing is gross;( i got my last drain out totay so i'm gonna try a shower tomorrow
UPDATED FROM lashawn275
6 days post

Today I pooped.

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So today I pooped. Ladies, it's not as complicated as one would think. After reading the reviews, I thought I'd need an enema at the local ER if I didn't poop by day 3. It is normal to poop between day 3 and day 5. I wasn't eating much so day 5 works for me. I did take 2 Dulcolax gel tablets on Wed, Thurs and Fri. No, it didn't hurt. I have started massaging my stomach and thighs with a hand held massager. It does make a difference in how my body feels. That is one piece of advice I am glad that I took. I am starting to see a slight difference between post op day 1 and today. Please let me know your thoughts and any questions you may have.

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