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UPDATED FROM Suzy in Dallas
8 months post

Six months came and went quickly, February to be...

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Six months came and went quickly, February to be exact! I took pictures and lost the camera. Luckily I found it last week. Here are the pictures I took at the 6 month mark.

Everything is back to normal but even better. I have no twinges or discomfort at all. I have started back with golfing and started up with walking/jogging. I was also able to enjoy snow skiing this past winter. What a difference it makes to not have huge breasts and a panus in the way.

The best part about everything has been about feeling good about myself. Everyday I wake up and every time I go somewhere, I don't feel ashamed about my appearance. Being given the freedom and happiness has translated into a happier me and a happier family:)

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Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 30, 2012
I didnt realize you could get FLMA for TT ??
May 1, 2012
Did the FMLA paperwork just in case there were any complications. Didn't have any problems getting it through. However, I did think I was going to be able to return to work in two weeks but it turned out that I really needed that third week.
May 1, 2012
Is it possible to fill out papers after just I. Case I need to take more time?
May 1, 2012
I would check with your surgeon. He has to put down a return to work date. You could even have the paperwork faxed straight to their office. I would think that being a nurse you would have a difficult time getting the hospital to approve your return to work with lifting restrictions. Good luck in what you decide to do.
May 9, 2012
I dont work at the hospital. I work in the clinic so I dont lift much at all. I went back to work yesterday and it was hard the first day ( i work 12 hours shifts) but today was much much better! i am 2 weeks PO today
May 1, 2012
So glad to see your update! I brought your before/after pics to my surgeon. I had my surgery last week....hope i have as good of results as you did!!
May 1, 2012
Looks like your recovery is going great! Glad my naked Internet pictures could help someone:). Haha. Always worry about posting them.
May 18, 2012
Thats so Awesome to hear that you feel so confident about yourself now. I'm planning on getting a TT done in a year and it makes we want it even more.
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November 26, 2012
Are you still comfortable with your results? I'm surgeon shopping and would like to schedule my tummy tuck and possible breast lift for the first of the year.
November 26, 2012
I couldn't be happier. Everything turned out great, glad I had it done and Dr. Meade did a wonderful job.
UPDATED FROM Suzy in Dallas
3 months post

I've started the Zumba classes back up. That's...

Suzy in Dallas
I've started the Zumba classes back up. That's the good news. The bad news is that I have had some pain on the right side of my belly button for about a good 8 inches. It feels like it runs up and down. It also seems as if that side is more swollen. Don't want to give up the exercise, do guess I'll try to skip the stretching and arm raising etc.. So sad that I can't hit it 100% and hoping I haven't messed anything up:(

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November 10, 2011
Congrats! you look awesome!!!
November 11, 2011
You are by far the closest "before" to me that I've seen on this site! Thanks so much for being brave enough to post all the pics. I'm going for my pre-op on 11/22/11 and will be paying it forward through got pics posted, also!! You look great, so happy for you :)
November 11, 2011
Posting pictures is a little unnerving, but everyone elses helped me be more comfortable with my decision. How exciting for a new you for the holidays and new year. Wishing you a great experience and can't wait.
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November 12, 2011
Good to see the new pics! Your looking awesome! Congrats on your new body!
November 15, 2011
You look great! Thanks for all the information!
UPDATED FROM Suzy in Dallas
3 months post

I feel like things are coasting along. I have...

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I feel like things are coasting along. I have minima6l swelling at the end of the day and have slept without a binder a couple of times. In the morning I can notice a difference when I wear the binder at night versus not wearing the binder at night. I'm sure it's only something "I" would notice as we tend to be more critical of ourselves and all the small details. Overall, if this is 2 months out, I can't wait for 3, then 6, etc. I have posted a couple of more pictures of the healing scar around the aerola and breasts. Wishing everyone the best.

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November 2, 2011
OMG, you look wonderful! Your scars look great and your tummy is so flat. I can only hope and pray mine turns out that well.
November 2, 2011
Thank you for the compliments. I was obviously not ideal body weight, but feel as if the mommy makeover has given me an opportunity. Having all of the extra skin and fat while trying to exercise and diet felt like a never ending battle. I am so looking forward to starting up my exercise classes again. Hoping that everyone has their wishes come true!
November 2, 2011

You look fantastic!!!

November 3, 2011
You are looking Awesome!