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1 Year PO

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1 year post

I have added my 1 year post op pictures. I'm...

LMM3January 1, 2013
WORTH IT$7,500
I have added my 1 year post op pictures. I'm still very glad I did it. I still have quite a bit of numbness in my belly. It's takes some getting used to, but most of the time during normal activites I don't notice it.

I have been working out with a trainer since September and I don't feel any different than before I had the surgery. I was a little afraid that I wouldn't be able to do the things I did before. However, I've had no problems at all.

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Jeffrey Donaldson, MD - Account Suspended

Jeffrey Donaldson, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

Kat72
January 2, 2013
You look great! Thank you so much for posting a 1 year update!
BuffyR
January 2, 2013
Thanks, encouraging for us newbies!!
nomorespanxs
January 2, 2013
Looking great!!!
wrknonit
January 2, 2013
Looking good what did you use for scar treatment
LMM3
January 2, 2013
I used gelzone. (ordered off of Amazon.com) I cut strips to the length of my scar. It just sticks to your skin, but does not hurt coming off at all. You can wash it and reuse. I had a couple of strips that I just switched out. The cool sensation of the gel felt good. Other than that, just normal lotion (Lubriderm). :)
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FinallyDoingMe2013
January 2, 2013
You look GREAT! I am scheduled for March and am getting really nervous. I am concerned about the long-term results (1 year and beyond), so thank you for posting an update and giving me encouragement.
UPDATED FROM LMM3
4 months post

It's been a while since I have updated and I'll...

LMM3April 11, 2012
It's been a while since I have updated and I'll try and get updated pictures on here soon. On the 19th I will be 4 months PO. Time has flown by. I am SOOO happy I made this decision. Several weeks after the surgery I lost a total of 13 lbs without even trying. However, I've gained about 5 lbs of that back. So, I'm down to 126 lbs now. I would love to get down to 120 lbs. Anyway, my belly has healed up rather nicely. My scar is flat, but at times is darker than other days. My belly is still numb. That takes some getting use to, because it's such a weird feeling. I'm hoping that by the 1 year mark, I will have full feeling back, but I'm not sure if that will happen or not. It has started to warm up here a little in Ohio and it has been awesome being able to wear tight fitting shirts w/o a bulging belling showing through. I had to by new shirts because I had oversized shirts to cover up the bulge. Now, if I wear those older shirts, it makes me look bigger than I am. It makes me feel so good to look down and see a flat stomach. I can't describe the feeling. So for those who are thinking about having a TT, if I had to do this over again, I would do it again w/o hesitating. Just prepare yourself, that it's going to hurt for 2-3 weeks and do everything you can to make the healing process as best as it can be.

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2 months post

It's been 2 months since my TT surgery. I'm...

LMM3February 19, 2012
It's been 2 months since my TT surgery. I'm feeling really good. I have been trying to not wear my cg. My belly is still numb so it feels very weird without something pressing on my stomach. The numbness would be the only thing I would be complaining about, but to be honest it's been an awesome overall experience.

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Bella83
February 20, 2012
You look awesome!!
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