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Ready to Be Summer Time Fine! - Columbus, GA
UPDATED FROM CuteFacetoSlimWaist
9 months post
It's been a while...
WORTH IT
It's been a lonnng time since I've been on here and updated my review. I see a lot has changed with the Real self format and it's kind of hard for me to navigate the site now, however I do think this update is wayyy overdue.
It was my intention to update sooner but i have been busy enjoying life. This surgery truly made a difference in my overall appearance :-). Soooo, I am about 9 months post op. My stomach is still flat but I still have swelling occasionally. My incisions were healing great up until the 6-7 month mark and then they started to keloid or became hypertrophic :-( I'm not too worried about my incisions but my belly button which can be seen with crop tops keloided pretty badly. I have tried several different products to try to reduce or make them less visible but so far nothing has really helped. I don't regret having my procedure I just wish my scars wouldn't have become hypertrophic. Unfortunately, African Americans are more prone to keloiding or hypertrophic scarring so that is a chance you take with any surgery. I visited Dr cochran about a month ago to receive steroid injections which are supposed to help but so far I haven't seen a difference. Also, my stomach is still numb in many areas and the keloided itch like crazy!!!! I will post pics!
It was my intention to update sooner but i have been busy enjoying life. This surgery truly made a difference in my overall appearance :-). Soooo, I am about 9 months post op. My stomach is still flat but I still have swelling occasionally. My incisions were healing great up until the 6-7 month mark and then they started to keloid or became hypertrophic :-( I'm not too worried about my incisions but my belly button which can be seen with crop tops keloided pretty badly. I have tried several different products to try to reduce or make them less visible but so far nothing has really helped. I don't regret having my procedure I just wish my scars wouldn't have become hypertrophic. Unfortunately, African Americans are more prone to keloiding or hypertrophic scarring so that is a chance you take with any surgery. I visited Dr cochran about a month ago to receive steroid injections which are supposed to help but so far I haven't seen a difference. Also, my stomach is still numb in many areas and the keloided itch like crazy!!!! I will post pics!
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UPDATED FROM CuteFacetoSlimWaist
2 months post
Summer time Fine!
I posted previously that I am almost 2 months post but looks like RS says I am 2 months! Anywho, I am in Miami celebrating my bday and definitely having a blast!!
Replies (5)
B
August 6, 2016
Hey Honey, where did you stay in Columbus right after surgery? I'm trying to choose a hotel...
C
August 6, 2016
Hey! We stayed at the Microtel Inn and Suites in Columbus. It was nice..no bells & whistles. Just a clean and simple little hotel.
T
August 7, 2016
How many days did you stay in Columbus? I'll be traveling from Florida and really don't want to be there past a week.
T
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R
August 7, 2016
Wow, you look great and were the perfect patient with a great attitude that I'm sure helped your healing. I'm 10 weeks post tummy tuck and it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'm so fine now, I can't stand myself. lol! I wish we could have been tummy tuck buddies! That depression stage was a monster! lol! And I can't imagine having anyone other than a doctor pull out my drains. It hurt like a mother trucker!!! I actually cursed out loud when they pulled them. It felt like they were pulling meat and organs out with the drains! I'm glad your experience was painless. I'm so happy for you! Congrats, lady!
R
August 7, 2016
oh, by the way...what are you using for your scar? I internet stalk tummy stuck scars and yours looks the best I've seen. I've been using silicone strips. They work ok, I guess. But my scar is still a little darker than I'd like. Yours seems to have lighted up from the pics you posted.
C
August 8, 2016
Thanks hunny!! Where did you have yours done? I am a healthcare professional as well and you know what they say..we can be the worst patients lol so thanks for that compliment. I am sooo happy you can see it on my face! I am happy for you as well! Like I tell everyone, I did this for me and not anyone else. My husband definitely thinks he's created a monster haha!! Surprisingly the pulling of the drain went well. I see doctors pull them all the time while in conversation with patients so I was hoping it wouldn't be too bad. How are you doing at this point? Sounds like we would have been great TT buddies ;)
C
August 8, 2016
Also, my scar is doing ok..some days it looks lighter and some days it looks red. I was initially using this silicone and onion bulb extract ointment and then started using the Palmers Skin Therapy Oil with rosehip oil (I think that's the name of it). I will check when I get back home. I used some mepitac silicone tape early to make sure my scar remained flat.
R
August 8, 2016
I had my surg as a finish to a medical procedure to remove a benign mass with abdominal reconstruction. I thought i might as well get the tummy tuck i always wanted since they have to put me out and cut my tummy. I sometimes think the silicone makes my scar darkwe... Smoother, but darker. But its still better overall than it was! I feel so much better and am really ready to work on some definition!
C
August 9, 2016
You're right about that..if you're going to get cut, might as well get everything done at once! And I wondered the same thing about the silicone making my scar look dark/red! I think I'm going to try using a fade cream now. Oh yes, I'm sooo ready to work on these abs!
C
August 8, 2016
Thanks hun! We stayed in Columbus 7 days..I don't think I could have stayed any longer lol I was soo ready to be in the comfort of my own home!
C
F
August 8, 2016
Did you have muscle repair and how are you dealing with tightness soreness. I am post op 6 weeks and still have a lot of tightness in belly button and lower abdomen. Can you comment
C
August 9, 2016
Yes I had muscle repair. I think the tightness just has to gradually get better on its own. I can't think of anything that would help that..I wear my binder occasionally for support. As far as soreness, I don't have any soreness but when I did..light massages with my skin therapy oil helped.
F
August 9, 2016
Are you still expericing tightness. How long before you did notice you had tightness. If you swim do you get tightness or just feels sore. I had tummy tuck with muscle repair post op 6 weeks. I am having a lot of tightness.
C
August 9, 2016
Yes, my abdomen is still tight and numb. It was very tight post surgery but it is not as tight as it was then. I have not been swimming so I don't know about that but I know after sitting for long periods of time, I get stiff and can really feel the tightness.
F
August 9, 2016
Sorry to bother you again. How many post op weeks are you. Do you have the tightness in your belly button bellow your belly button. If you can answer question as I am having a lot of anxiety over the tightness. If you exercise do you feel more tightness or soreness. Please be specific as in your mid section or your lower section
C
August 30, 2016
Hey! Sorry I'm just now responding..I still have tightness below the belly button as well as the lower portion of my abdomen above the pubic area. I am also still very numb. Hope this helps!
UPDATED FROM CuteFacetoSlimWaist
2 months post
Almost 2 months post op
I guess it's safe to say I am summer time fine lol!! I will be 2 months post op tomorrow and I am doing great and loving my flat tummy! I have resumed most of my daily activities..I still take it easy and try not to lift anything heavy. I haven't returned to work yet but I probably will soon. I have started running and doing light exercises but I still can't do any ab exercises because my stomach is still tight and numb. Overall I am pleased but I do have a few things that I don't like: my belly button, small lumps on each side of my hips, and the top of my va jay jay (just being honest). I will post some pics!
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S
November 28, 2016
Did the area abbe the vagina heel . Does it look normal ... I'm going to him I love how he does his procedure but this is one of my concerns... you look good as well
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