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4 Heartbeats Later This Tummy is Ready to Be Flat Again... - Coral Gables, FL

UPDATED FROM This_Is_For_Me
6 days post

So I'm Back Home

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This_Is_For_Me
WORTH IT$7,500
Hi ladies.... Today is day 6 and I'm back home. My mom took care of me like I was her newborn baby all over again (which I kind of feel like). My oldest has been such a great help as well as my 3rd child. My hubby is helping as well ( he has a 3 sick day policy) ????????????????. So I have stairs in my house I was nervous but actually I made it up and down twice. Okay so as far as pain I haven't taken pain medication since PO Day 3 I'm not really in pain my back hurts like nobody's business and the drains hurt as well. I'm trying really hard to stand as straight as I can but it feels like I'm pulling everything apart. I have one hard lump on my right butt cheek that hurts like hell. I've been trying to message it. Oh eating, I can only eat a little and get full really fast I also find that I get really dizzy after I eat which is really weird. Tomorrow will be a week and I see Dr. Careaga. I almost forget my legs were really swollen from my knee down is that normal? I brought some more compression stockings which seemed to help.

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Daniel Careaga, MD

Daniel Careaga, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 30, 2015
Wish you the best with your recovery! Look forward to seeing your final results!
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December 2, 2015
Thank you
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December 2, 2015
I think 3days post op my legs got very swollen especially my thighs, I kept my legs elevated until the next day when my massage therapist came for lymphatic massage she helped to get everything flowing correctly and I was fine the next day and use your compression socks. as for the eating I think because of the muscle repair and tummy tuck everything is tight on your stomach. I just did smaller meals. Also a heating pad helped with the back pain. Happy quick healing!
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December 2, 2015
Thank you!! I asked Dr. Careaga about using a heating pad and he told me no... ( real self keeps changing my emojis to ???) I noticed you were able to stand very good I'm post op day 9 and I'm still walking hunched over ( any pointers)
December 18, 2015
You look great....can you update more pictures please
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January 31, 2016
I'm 5'2" and want to get down to 160 before sx (180 now) I hope you are healing well- You are looking great from last post! Update please. Your honest experience helps so many girls make informed decisions. Thank you and wishing you good health and happiness
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3 days post

Day 1 Post Op

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This_Is_For_Me
These pictures are day 1 post op. Very swollen and bruised but I think well worth it. I don't have the energy to type much... I'll update a little later

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November 27, 2015
Hey lookin good!!! Tt only??? I notice u r sitting
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November 28, 2015
Hi yes only a TT I was sitting after my message which helps a lot with walking
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November 28, 2015
Thank you
UPDATED FROM This_Is_For_Me
Day of treatment

Made to the Flat Side

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This_Is_For_Me
I'm in pain but I'm okay I'll update more later.... Thank you for all the well wishes ????????

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November 24, 2015
Good luck on your Journey!!!!!!!
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November 26, 2015
Thank you
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November 24, 2015
Congrats on the big step! I hope all is going well. I'm wishing you a speedy recovery and I can't wait to see your after pics!
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November 26, 2015
Thank you!! I'm doing better than I expected I'm not really in pain just very tight and swollen. I will post some pictures Happy Thanksgiving to you