POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Revision Reviews
64yr Old 3 Kids and 2nd Tummy Tuck in Same Year. Culver City, CA
UPDATED FROM Bjonesgm50
8 months post
8 months Post TT revision/re do
WORTH IT$6,500
A bit late posting update. Aug 9 was my 8th month post op & photos were taken 8/8.
I completed a series of scar massages at my doctors' med spa. Received 1 free then a series of 6 massages for $295. I scheduled one per week. Purpose was to break up scar tissue. No visible difference in scar appearance to report but the massages felt great. I also signed up for another series of 8 massages via machine called LPG, to address thigh cellulite. Expensive at $95 per session. LPG less costly compared to fat freezing which was quoted as 3k for thighs only. Not sure if either method will work. I will report on the LPG massages next update.
God is so good. Swelling is no longer an issue. Yea! Daily tightness along incision line is still present. Not an issue just there. Bloating some days depending on diet. I think everything I eat & drink shows right away due to limited stomach space. Just my opinion.
My weight remains constant at 150-152. I'm careful with my eating habits but I do cheat. Also took on a part time job in June and not exercising as many days as when fully retired. Working out with trainer one day per week and just paid to continue that for the rest of this year. Trainer says my core is very strong. I'm lifting weights doing squats push ups planks etc. Treadmill for cardio. Not nearly enough cardio but I'm trying.
Not wearing any compression garments and don't feel I need any. Typical muscle soreness after workouts but no real pain anywhere. Still numb below belly button in center down to scar line. Small area of numbness and not an issue. Just feels strange to the touch.
I'll post again in Sept but so far I'm seeing no real changes and thinking this may be close to or at final result. Loving it and trying to maintain.
To God be the glory. Through HIM, all things are possible. BJ
I completed a series of scar massages at my doctors' med spa. Received 1 free then a series of 6 massages for $295. I scheduled one per week. Purpose was to break up scar tissue. No visible difference in scar appearance to report but the massages felt great. I also signed up for another series of 8 massages via machine called LPG, to address thigh cellulite. Expensive at $95 per session. LPG less costly compared to fat freezing which was quoted as 3k for thighs only. Not sure if either method will work. I will report on the LPG massages next update.
God is so good. Swelling is no longer an issue. Yea! Daily tightness along incision line is still present. Not an issue just there. Bloating some days depending on diet. I think everything I eat & drink shows right away due to limited stomach space. Just my opinion.
My weight remains constant at 150-152. I'm careful with my eating habits but I do cheat. Also took on a part time job in June and not exercising as many days as when fully retired. Working out with trainer one day per week and just paid to continue that for the rest of this year. Trainer says my core is very strong. I'm lifting weights doing squats push ups planks etc. Treadmill for cardio. Not nearly enough cardio but I'm trying.
Not wearing any compression garments and don't feel I need any. Typical muscle soreness after workouts but no real pain anywhere. Still numb below belly button in center down to scar line. Small area of numbness and not an issue. Just feels strange to the touch.
I'll post again in Sept but so far I'm seeing no real changes and thinking this may be close to or at final result. Loving it and trying to maintain.
To God be the glory. Through HIM, all things are possible. BJ
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UPDATED FROM Bjonesgm50
7 months post
7 months post TT revision
Not much change since my 6 month post. Not much swelling & only slight tightness evenings after a full day. Still numb directly below center of incision but not a problem at all. I'm thinking this is very close to my final one year result and quite pleased over all. It's great having core strength, no flabby over hang & great fitting clothes. Living my dream. Thanks to all my RS friends for all of your great comments and support. I'll continue to post from time to time however I started a part time job so my RS obsession has taken a back seat. My retirement just got too boring after 2 years and three surgeries. Blessings & good day from Calif.
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July 29, 2015
You look awemazing!
July 29, 2015
Hey fabulous. Looking real good yourself. I'm very happy with my results and just blessed to finally be able to get rid of the flab. And guess what, it will never be back (unless we have miracle babies...lol). We are truly blessed to have our dreams become reality. I thank God every day. Happy healing to us both. BJ
July 29, 2015
U look fab! Those pics looks like a body of someone young. We r not young in age but tht doesnt mean tht we cant strut our stuff too. We r all young at heart. Take care!
July 29, 2015
Right-on Flatside. On my 65th BDay this month I said to myself "well this is 65 and it feels no different". Lol. We are only as old as we feel and I feel just great. We are fit & fab!! What a blessing. Thanks for the kind words honey. Keep strutting. BJ
July 29, 2015
W O W!!!! Girl you are looking FANTASTIC!!! You are even more of a force to be reckoned with. I'm going in November and you are my courage!!! Your journey is inspiring, the fact that you went thru 2 is so brave. I wish you all the health and happiness in the world. Thank you for sharing (AND updating) your story! Big hugs
July 29, 2015
Awww thanks for the compliment & the hugs girl. My mom at 97 is my inspiration. She is in good health had 10 kids and turns 98 in September. I'm just trying to be like her (except for the 10 kids....I stopped at 3). Thanks also for the best wishes. God is my rock and has been so good to me. I'm not so brave & I was so afraid both times but I remembered what my Mom always tells me. She says put your faith in God, say your prayers and move forward. I did not tell her about the tuck. She tells my four sisters everything she hears. Lol. I said something about having hernia repair. Best of everything as you approach November. You will be alright. This site is a great source of support and info. Big hugs back at ya! BJ
July 30, 2015
Hot mama!! You look great!
July 31, 2015
Thanks FP31. Talk about hot, wow!!! You look amazing girl. Wish I had the motivation to lose more weight to get definition similar to yours. I just can't seem to get that motivated. At 65 I'm telling myself I'm good to be maintaining. I'm 5'5" and 150-152 & just can't get back under 150. I am working with a trainer and weights so I tell myself some of it is muscle. My clothes fit great which was the goal so I'm blessed and should be satisfied. For the most part I am. Then I see photos like yours and wonder what if. Lol. My mom says I'm never satisfied.
Thanks again for the compliments and it looks like our surgeries were a day apart. Mine was Dec 9. Great breast lift as well. I sure could use one of those. I like the no implant look. Happy healing to us both and you really do look FAB!!! One of the best results I've seen. God is good. BJ
Thanks again for the compliments and it looks like our surgeries were a day apart. Mine was Dec 9. Great breast lift as well. I sure could use one of those. I like the no implant look. Happy healing to us both and you really do look FAB!!! One of the best results I've seen. God is good. BJ
August 1, 2015
Chiiiillllllld....maintaining has been a battle! I need to start back with the weights to tighten up the rest of my body. Sadly, with the 20 pound additional weight loss after the surgery...my breast lost volume. I am trying to remind myself regularly how far I have come and not to over due it- but I do wish I had a fuller/larger chest. I guess we both just never satisfied lol!! You show no evidence of 65. I would wear that proudly like a badge! Good for you to do something for yourself. You only live once and life should be lived to the fullest!
August 4, 2015
Looks great. I am thinking about getting a second opinion. On my TT which I had done on 2/4/15
August 5, 2015
Hi khill. Thanks for the compliment. My outcome was a long time coming. Looking at your photos I would agree that you could use additional PS opinions. My first tuck left extra skin & fat similar to yours. My first surgeon offered to revise at 12 months. However once he left the group and I reviewed the surgery notes, I found he omitted the muscle repair. I decided I needed another opinion which lead me to another full tuck (at additional cost). Every case is different but what you need now is all the options you can gather. Like you said, your result is so much better than you started however, if you want improvement, I say go for it. I was not satisfied until I did all I could to improve my result and I'm guessing you won't be either. Take care honey and may God lead you to the right decision for you. You deserve and paid for the very best. Hang in there. You are almost there. BJ
UPDATED FROM Bjonesgm50
6 months post
More 6 month photos
Just a few in clothes. Jeans size 30 waist & need belt to stay up. They look tight but waist is not.
Laurie458 & dlflygrl made me feel good enough tonight to post more pics. Jeans finally don't bother incision line. Not one bit of irritation. You will all get to this point of loving your jeans again. Of course the old jeans no longer fit so a shopping trip is in order. Yayyyyy!
Hope everyone is still healing well and may God continue to keep you. Good night & good morning from Cali.
Laurie458 & dlflygrl made me feel good enough tonight to post more pics. Jeans finally don't bother incision line. Not one bit of irritation. You will all get to this point of loving your jeans again. Of course the old jeans no longer fit so a shopping trip is in order. Yayyyyy!
Hope everyone is still healing well and may God continue to keep you. Good night & good morning from Cali.
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June 16, 2015
You look fantastic with or without clothes on, tht is what we all are striving for. What is your exercise regimen. I try to mix mine up with dvd,s at home and the gym so i dont get bored. Rite now im only doing arms and sit down leg lifts bc im only 18days po. May God Bless you also. Happy Healling!
June 19, 2015
Hi hon. Thanks sooooo much for the compliment. I'm back to working but part time (retire for past 2 yrs). Sorry I'm a bit slow in responding. Been following your journey. I can't believe you are exercising at all at 18 days PO. I was not cleared for 8 weeks after my revision. I'm working with a trainer doing resistance training 2 days per week for 50 min with 10 min stretch by trainer then 20 min treadmill & 5 min cool down. Plus 2 days of treadmill only for 35 minutes (includes 5 min cool down). With my trainer we are targeting full body resistance to build muscle & strength. I'm lifting 85-90 lbs dead lift, doing squats, etc. (no lunges right now due to knee arthritis). My trainer does not believe in all cardio. He says cardio burns fat then burns muscle too so I decided I had better do resistance too. I pray this revision gets you that flat tummy. Your scars look great. Especially the breast scars. Overall great breast job. I like the size. I've been thinking of a reduction & lift. Going to finish paying off the last surgery then see if I'm up to anything else. Trying not to chase perfection but the TT shows off all the other areas that could use some work. You are blessed to have it all done & you looked really great even before the revision. Thanks for posting all the photos. It was good to see scar progression & skin re drapping over the course of a year that doctors speak of. May God continue to answer your prayers and keep you through this recovery.
June 19, 2015
Thx for compliments and kind words. The doc said tht as long as im not involving my core at all he cleared me at my 2wk po appt. Aftr my first tt i started with the same easy exercises at 2wk po in which my ps cleared me to do. I sit down to do only 5lb weights for my arms and 7lb weights for my legs while im sitting down. I need to tone my body up too, i probably need a trainer also when im cleared to do regular exercises. God Bless.
June 21, 2015
You look absolutely great! 64? I don't believe you!......And I have question: what did you think about the difference between a drainless and regular drained TT? Any difference in recovery or result?
June 27, 2015
Hi & thanks bordercollie11. Yep 64 & I'll be 65 in just a few weeks on 7/14. Amazing how time flies. The drains were a real pain in my toosh. Honestly I can't say the drainless tuck affected my result since the first doc left out the MR and left excess skin & fat. Can't blame that on the lack of drains. Dr Hughes uses drains period. So I had no choice with the revision. Having the drain did add to my overall discomfort. It took extra time to do everything because I had to be careful not to get it caught on anything. Showers were tricky for the same reason. Nothing to hang it on. Some ladies wear neck string to use for hanging drains & I wish I had thought of that. I only had one drain with the revision & it hurt & stung at entry point and it was in for 4 weeks which is a really long time. Hated it but it did the job & its forgotten already. LOL
Take care doll & thanks again for the compliment. I just love my RS family. BJ
Take care doll & thanks again for the compliment. I just love my RS family. BJ
June 24, 2015
thank you for these post and your candid, honest, input! You look amazing and good for you for being so fit and healthy. I wish my own mother would join the fitness bandwagon my hubby and I are on but she won't. Keep the updates coming :) I want to see them at a year for sure!!
June 27, 2015
Awwwh thanks Duchess KM. Your kind words are soooo sweet. My son bugged me to get fit for years before I started. Keep up the gentle reminders to mom. I will definitely keep updating. I agree it's important to see the longer term results. Good motivation during recovery too. Read your review & sending out prayers for a good recovery for you. August will be here before you know it. 2015 is just flying by. And don't worry so much over losing 5 pounds. You need to be healthy for this major surgery so don't lose vital nutrients or muscle mass just to see a number on the scales. Plenty of time to work off what you need to after your recovery. Stay healthy and I'll be following your progress as well. By the way, you look good but I can see where you would like to improve. Stay the course & best of luck hon. BJ
June 27, 2015
thank you for the compliment! today i'm having a fat day but with my time of the month coming it's not surprising. I just checked the calendar after thinking - why do I want to eat everything in site today...thanks, again..i'm 52 days away!
July 5, 2015
You look fabulous!
July 6, 2015
I have not done a review yet. I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and i'm concerned my incision line is too high. I measure 3 inches from the bottom of my belly button to my incision line. If you don't mind me asking what is the distance of yours? I'm so concerned!
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
July 8, 2015
Hi Cloey, I just measured and my incision is also 3 inches from bottom of belly button. Don't be concerned. It's still a bit early to worry about final result. When you post photos we will be happy to weigh in. Remember everyone's body is as individual as they are. We are all unique with varying body types. I pray you will be more satisfied in time. Concentrate on healing and the rest can be evaluated later and adjusted as needed. I bet your early result is much better than pre tummy tuck belly. Take care honey and take it easy. BJ
July 11, 2015
Hiya I most say your looking fabulous,might I ask did you have a general or a local for your revision.
I am thinking of having mine done my ps want to do one.
Mine is like yours was and your revision results look good.
I haven,t made my mine up yet as he wants to do it under a local but I am not to sure. He did say he would put me to sleep but didn't think it necessary.
Any info will help many thanks
I am thinking of having mine done my ps want to do one.
Mine is like yours was and your revision results look good.
I haven,t made my mine up yet as he wants to do it under a local but I am not to sure. He did say he would put me to sleep but didn't think it necessary.
Any info will help many thanks
July 31, 2015
Hi Glynis. Sorry for the delayed response. Somehow I missed your comment and question. You are looking good rockin that 2 piece. You really should consider wearing it out for sure. So so sorry you got so ill during your recovery but God is good and it's great you were well taken care of. Dr Andrea sounds like a gem. Sorry to hear about all that swelling & fluid. Sounds like he will be taking care of that soon as well. Congrats on your new grandson. He is too cute. My little granddaughter has similar bucket photo. So creative.
My revision was a full tuck due to the muscle repair (MR). I was under general. Most board certified plastic surgeons' responses that I have read here would perform muscle repair under general. My first doctor was only a "cosmetic" & General surgeon. He would have revised with a small bit of lipo & skin removal only. This would have been under local in his office. This was not acceptable to me. I paid for full tuck, had 3 full term births and was age 64. Needless to say muscles were lax so needed to be addressed with full repair to satisfy me. After consulting with Dr Hughes, a board certified "plastic" surgeon, it was confirmed that I needed MR, lipo & more skin removed which was a second full tuck. Very different from your situation.
Hope this helps and best of success on your upcoming revision. I lost faith in my first surgeon so would not let him revise in any way. Again your situation is quite different with Dr Andrea. He sounds wonderful. I pray you are led to the best choice for you. Have him explain the procedure in detail until you are more comfortable. Thanks for writing your story. Take care honey & God bless you. BJ
My revision was a full tuck due to the muscle repair (MR). I was under general. Most board certified plastic surgeons' responses that I have read here would perform muscle repair under general. My first doctor was only a "cosmetic" & General surgeon. He would have revised with a small bit of lipo & skin removal only. This would have been under local in his office. This was not acceptable to me. I paid for full tuck, had 3 full term births and was age 64. Needless to say muscles were lax so needed to be addressed with full repair to satisfy me. After consulting with Dr Hughes, a board certified "plastic" surgeon, it was confirmed that I needed MR, lipo & more skin removed which was a second full tuck. Very different from your situation.
Hope this helps and best of success on your upcoming revision. I lost faith in my first surgeon so would not let him revise in any way. Again your situation is quite different with Dr Andrea. He sounds wonderful. I pray you are led to the best choice for you. Have him explain the procedure in detail until you are more comfortable. Thanks for writing your story. Take care honey & God bless you. BJ
August 1, 2015
Thanks for that yes been thinking a lot. I trust him 110% nothing is to much trouble for him. It's him saying he,s not happy more that me,lol this past week it's gone down Evan more so u never know. I had this done just for the hernia in the first place but now I see what he and me with loosing the weight have achieved I am thinging of more of a bit of lipo which I didn't have. when he does revision maybe, going to have a very long talk with him on 16 th September.
He did say he would put me to sleep if I wanted but didn't think it necessary. It will be done in hospital either way, it is the fact of being awake that bothers me the most.lol. He has offed to do revision at no extra charge what so ever which I am very greatful for, so maybe we could both come out a little bit better if I pay for some lipo at same time.
Andrea has been excellent, understanding, all the way through this I am so glad I went with him, after what I have read on here about extra charges and things.
After all he flew all way back from Italy open a theatre and called people in on Easter Monday. When we ask him how much we owed him he just said nothing what you paid is from beging to end no mater what. These things happen for a reason and we are not to question why, God never sends us more than we can handle we might think so at the time but we get the strength from some where. I am just so happy I am here to tell the tale. And with that I will say thanks again .sorry so long.
Take care Glynis. Big hug.
He did say he would put me to sleep if I wanted but didn't think it necessary. It will be done in hospital either way, it is the fact of being awake that bothers me the most.lol. He has offed to do revision at no extra charge what so ever which I am very greatful for, so maybe we could both come out a little bit better if I pay for some lipo at same time.
Andrea has been excellent, understanding, all the way through this I am so glad I went with him, after what I have read on here about extra charges and things.
After all he flew all way back from Italy open a theatre and called people in on Easter Monday. When we ask him how much we owed him he just said nothing what you paid is from beging to end no mater what. These things happen for a reason and we are not to question why, God never sends us more than we can handle we might think so at the time but we get the strength from some where. I am just so happy I am here to tell the tale. And with that I will say thanks again .sorry so long.
Take care Glynis. Big hug.
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Your story was a great read. Very encouraging to anyone looking into these procedures. Girl you sure move fast. I like that. Less time to worry & stress over it. Your results look great and wow, you sure don't look 43. I would have guessed your age at 20 something. We both have good genes and God's grace.
You rock girl!!! Dessert air does you well. Take care honey and I pray you have continued trouble-free healing. BJ