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Tummy Tuck & Lipo - Done and Done! Dallas, Texas
UPDATED FROM SavedbyGrace68
4 months post
4 Months PO and Pictures
WORTH IT$11,500
Hi Everyone!
I'm 4 months out and doing great! I skipped my last appointment so had one today. Everything looks great and he will see me again in 3 months. I'm doing everything I did before I had the surgery and have been for quite some time. I'm very pleased with the results but do want to lose about another 20 pounds.
Happy New Year to you ALL! :)
I'm 4 months out and doing great! I skipped my last appointment so had one today. Everything looks great and he will see me again in 3 months. I'm doing everything I did before I had the surgery and have been for quite some time. I'm very pleased with the results but do want to lose about another 20 pounds.
Happy New Year to you ALL! :)
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UPDATED FROM SavedbyGrace68
1 month post
Question - Most Swelling Ever at almost 6 Weeks PO! Normal?
Hi Everyone! I know that swelling is normal and will continue for months after TT Surgery, but I thought it was supposed to lessen with time. I am more swollen today than I have ever been! Just want to get everyone's take. And it's not a seroma. :)
Thank you!
Thank you!
Replies (4)
October 10, 2014
You are only 1 month post. Patience! I have friends that get swollen at 6 months to a year. It takes time for all the tissue to heal. You look great!
October 10, 2014
Thank you, AZ! I was just concerned because of how dramatic the swelling is today. Especially since I'm at almost 6 weeks. I'm thinking the pellets might have something to do with it, too. :)
October 10, 2014
It takes time! We have to be patient! =)
October 10, 2014
Not to worry, we all have swelling , but not to much patience. Soon it will all even out. :)
October 10, 2014
You look great !
What size were you before and after?
UPDATED FROM SavedbyGrace68
1 month post
5 Weeks, 2 Days Post Op
Good morning, Everybody! I hope today finds you all well and in good spirits! :) Went to my PS on Tuesday and didn't have to have any aspiration on the former seroma - YAY! Glad that's behind me!
I asked him about scar treatment. His recommendation? BAG BALM!! Hahaha! He said there are many very expensive treatments out there (as we all know) and he started naming a few and how elaborate they can be but he simply recommends this one. So I ordered it! :) For a 10 ounce can it cost me $11 and change. You can get it at most stores, too, but I love me some Amazon so I got it there. :)
He also told me I can go without my compression garments now, unless I'm working out or doing something strenuous. So I wore jeans to work yesterday without my garment and I didn't like it! I felt very precarious and like I was hunching over again. Not to mention the fact that I started swelling up! Good thing I brought it to work with me. I put it on at about 10am and decided I'm gonna keep wearing it for a while.
I started wearing my 5# weights on my legs for my walk yesterday. Felt great, but also very tiring. Just 10#s added to my walk made a huge difference.
I keep meaning to post the types of compression garments I use, but keep forgetting. I think two of them are Maidenform. I really like them both (one black, one tan) because they're really tight. Makes me feel secure. The one I got from my PS still my favorite, though. I'm coming up blank trying to remember the name of it. Duh.
I had one stitch poking out the very end of my incision but it's gone now - and good riddance! :)
For all of you out there wondering if it will ever get better - IT DOES! :)
Have an awesome Thursday and weekend!!
I asked him about scar treatment. His recommendation? BAG BALM!! Hahaha! He said there are many very expensive treatments out there (as we all know) and he started naming a few and how elaborate they can be but he simply recommends this one. So I ordered it! :) For a 10 ounce can it cost me $11 and change. You can get it at most stores, too, but I love me some Amazon so I got it there. :)
He also told me I can go without my compression garments now, unless I'm working out or doing something strenuous. So I wore jeans to work yesterday without my garment and I didn't like it! I felt very precarious and like I was hunching over again. Not to mention the fact that I started swelling up! Good thing I brought it to work with me. I put it on at about 10am and decided I'm gonna keep wearing it for a while.
I started wearing my 5# weights on my legs for my walk yesterday. Felt great, but also very tiring. Just 10#s added to my walk made a huge difference.
I keep meaning to post the types of compression garments I use, but keep forgetting. I think two of them are Maidenform. I really like them both (one black, one tan) because they're really tight. Makes me feel secure. The one I got from my PS still my favorite, though. I'm coming up blank trying to remember the name of it. Duh.
I had one stitch poking out the very end of my incision but it's gone now - and good riddance! :)
For all of you out there wondering if it will ever get better - IT DOES! :)
Have an awesome Thursday and weekend!!
Replies (5)
October 9, 2014
So I thought of using bag balm before they gave me this kit to use....I am telling you when I was a kid my dad cut his hand from his pinky all the way to his wrist on the inside. The fatty part was cut to the bone. He had so many stitches....my mom kept it covered in bag balm and I am telling you you could not even tell where it happened. His doctors were amazed and about died when he told them what he used......
October 9, 2014
Someone who knows that it works - thanks, Rose! I was kinda scratching my head when he first said it, but since I have the utmost confidence in him, I bought it, lol. Thanks for the confirmation. I hope you're feeling better everyday!!
October 9, 2014
I will be 10 weeks tomorrow and I still can't do without my CG. It's such a strange feeling when I don't have it on, so you are not alone. Glad you had a good follow up visit.
October 9, 2014
Sexy, that makes me feel better, thank you! I don't even like to sleep without it. Makes me feel vulnerable somehow. BUT, I know it won't be forever. Thank you for stopping by. I hope you're feeling great!!! :)
October 9, 2014
Thank you for sharing your journey. I look forward to following your continued progress. I'm so inspired by your sweet attitude and your Christian walk with Christ. I hope that my healing is as awesome as yours!!! I know I have a great Doc and an Awesome God to lead me along my journey to a more improved ME!
October 9, 2014
What a nice comment, thank you! :) You WILL have as awesome a journey as mine, if not better, in Jesus' Name! Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words of encouragement - made my day!!
October 9, 2014
You sound like you're doing very well, congrats to you. Gonna check out that Bag Balm...wonder if it's helpful even if you're 8 months PO ? Prolly can't hurt. Anyhoo, take care and continued good recovery to you. HUGS :-DSuzy
October 10, 2014
Hey, Suzy! I'll bet the bag balm works great for you and anyone else no matter the stage of recovery. I'm going to use it on my feet at night, too! Thanks for the good wishes - same to you!! :)
October 9, 2014
Gee Grace, does anything slow you down? You look amazing and must be feeling proud of your achievement so far. Having had surgery last week for a sudden seroma, I know how you feel, it's not funny. Love reading your updates, keep it up and stay positive.
October 10, 2014
Thanks, Imath! Lovely roses you're growing. Glad you're feeling better! :)
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