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Lower Body Lift After TT w/lipo and MR, Darien, CT
UPDATED FROM lauriestime
3 months post
3 months after LBL
WORTH IT$10,000
In a few days it will be 3 months since my lower body lift.
I'm sorry I haven't posted any updates since July. Just been kind of busy visiting relatives and doing a few projects around the house before I went back to work. I work in a school so I get the summers off which is why I schedule my surgeries then. That way I don't have to feel rushed going to work if I need more time to recuperate.
Anyway, I'm so loving my new shape! The relatives remarked that I look 20 years younger. I didn't tell them about the surgeries cause I didn't want them to judge me. I just told them I watch what I eat and I've been walking daily - which I do.
I'm so glad I had the LBL after the TT instead of having everything done at once. I think it was easier to see exactly how much needed to come off around my hips. The extra surprise of having a perky butt certainly helps, too.
I haven't lost any weight since the LBL - just inches! About 4 around my hip area. Hey! I'll take it!
My clothes fit me so much better now. They hang nicely. No "love handles" sticking out. I've been wearing mostly dresses and stretchy skirts cause it's summer now. My pants are so big that even with a belt they fall off. I think I'm still a little swollen so I want to wait a while before I buy new pants. I have some leggings I can wear when it gets colder.
About the swelling. As you can see from some of my pics, I feel like I still have some swelling under my bra area (above my stomach) from when I had the TT last year. It's gone down some so I'm hoping it will continue to do so in the next few months. I think it's the meds I'm on for arthritis. It takes me a long time to heal, even from minor scrapes and injuries.
My incision area (from the TT and LBL) is still very red compared to other ladies who had surgery the same time I did. The scar isn't raised or puffy, just red. My backside is also a little swollen and still has that weird feeling. I wish my mons area was flatter but I can live with it. I think it kind of looks like a "Ken" doll. Maybe if I have any other work done in the future, I'll ask if it can be lipo'd.
Was it worth it? Most definitely! Even with the continued swelling, I'm very pleased with the outcome.
My husband continues to chase me around the house (LOL) and I get looks and compliments from men when I'm out walking. Mostly older men but, hey, I'll take the attention.
I'm going to see my doctor for a follow up in 2 weeks so I'll report back then.
I'm sorry I haven't posted any updates since July. Just been kind of busy visiting relatives and doing a few projects around the house before I went back to work. I work in a school so I get the summers off which is why I schedule my surgeries then. That way I don't have to feel rushed going to work if I need more time to recuperate.
Anyway, I'm so loving my new shape! The relatives remarked that I look 20 years younger. I didn't tell them about the surgeries cause I didn't want them to judge me. I just told them I watch what I eat and I've been walking daily - which I do.
I'm so glad I had the LBL after the TT instead of having everything done at once. I think it was easier to see exactly how much needed to come off around my hips. The extra surprise of having a perky butt certainly helps, too.
I haven't lost any weight since the LBL - just inches! About 4 around my hip area. Hey! I'll take it!
My clothes fit me so much better now. They hang nicely. No "love handles" sticking out. I've been wearing mostly dresses and stretchy skirts cause it's summer now. My pants are so big that even with a belt they fall off. I think I'm still a little swollen so I want to wait a while before I buy new pants. I have some leggings I can wear when it gets colder.
About the swelling. As you can see from some of my pics, I feel like I still have some swelling under my bra area (above my stomach) from when I had the TT last year. It's gone down some so I'm hoping it will continue to do so in the next few months. I think it's the meds I'm on for arthritis. It takes me a long time to heal, even from minor scrapes and injuries.
My incision area (from the TT and LBL) is still very red compared to other ladies who had surgery the same time I did. The scar isn't raised or puffy, just red. My backside is also a little swollen and still has that weird feeling. I wish my mons area was flatter but I can live with it. I think it kind of looks like a "Ken" doll. Maybe if I have any other work done in the future, I'll ask if it can be lipo'd.
Was it worth it? Most definitely! Even with the continued swelling, I'm very pleased with the outcome.
My husband continues to chase me around the house (LOL) and I get looks and compliments from men when I'm out walking. Mostly older men but, hey, I'll take the attention.
I'm going to see my doctor for a follow up in 2 weeks so I'll report back then.
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UPDATED FROM lauriestime
4 days post
5 days into LBL recovery
I'm feeling really pretty good. Not taking any pain meds except for 2 extra strength Tylenol before bedtime (so I won't be so restless at night). Sometimes I get little twinges if I lay on my incision too long.
I'm posting some pics I took this morning. They're not the best - had to take them in front of a mirror. I'll have hubby take better pics this weekend.
So, my new incision line goes all around my torso. My PS opened up part of my TT scar (from my hips to almost under my belly button) to smooth out my skin. My figure is more straight now - not curvy anymore. I'm sure I'm swollen and that's why I look this way. Even if I don't become curvy again, I'll take this shape over the "love handles" that were on my hips before the LBL. I think my backside is very flat now. Still deciding if I like the look. Just wish my butt was a little rounder and popped out a bit. It is higher up now and not saggy anymore. Maybe it'll look better when the swelling goes down. I can live with it in any case. Not a big fan of a large booty but a little bit would be ok LOL!
The hardest part of this surgery so far has been cleaning and bandaging the incision on my backside. It's hard to reach around there. Hubby did it for me for a few days but he was getting frustrated with applying the bandages so I decided to do it myself. I've been using the 4x4 bandages from CVS and holding them in place with paper tape (same ones I used for the TT). Couldn't find anything wider in the stores. There's so much more area to cover this time around that I'm using 12 of the bandages twice a day for covering the incision. Going thru 1 box of bandages per day! First I tape a bandage to my skin then I put a piece of tape attaching two bandages together. I do this all away around my incision. Then I put the binder back on. The binder kind of keeps the bandages together and I feel nice and tight with it on. I found some longer bandages from Amazon and am going to order them. Should be here by next week. Hopefully, covering my incision won't be such a project with longer bandages.
I haven't been too mobile. Mostly reading and watching TV. I feel good - just don't want to pull my stitches out. The incision is nice and smooth this time. Not bumpy like the TT. Looks like my PS used a different kind of thread this time. I'm not doing any bending or lifting but I am cooking and doing some laundry. With the TT, I was out of commission for about 4 weeks. Couldn't do anything. This time, though, it's not even a week and I feel pretty normal. I might try going for a short walk tomorrow.
I have 2 drains. Hoping they will come out when I go to the doctor next week. They're both putting out less than 25 cc's per day. Kind of hard to find shirts long enough to cover the drains but I'm not leaving the house anyway. Just don't want to keep wearing a nightie all day.
Well that's all for now.
I'm posting some pics I took this morning. They're not the best - had to take them in front of a mirror. I'll have hubby take better pics this weekend.
So, my new incision line goes all around my torso. My PS opened up part of my TT scar (from my hips to almost under my belly button) to smooth out my skin. My figure is more straight now - not curvy anymore. I'm sure I'm swollen and that's why I look this way. Even if I don't become curvy again, I'll take this shape over the "love handles" that were on my hips before the LBL. I think my backside is very flat now. Still deciding if I like the look. Just wish my butt was a little rounder and popped out a bit. It is higher up now and not saggy anymore. Maybe it'll look better when the swelling goes down. I can live with it in any case. Not a big fan of a large booty but a little bit would be ok LOL!
The hardest part of this surgery so far has been cleaning and bandaging the incision on my backside. It's hard to reach around there. Hubby did it for me for a few days but he was getting frustrated with applying the bandages so I decided to do it myself. I've been using the 4x4 bandages from CVS and holding them in place with paper tape (same ones I used for the TT). Couldn't find anything wider in the stores. There's so much more area to cover this time around that I'm using 12 of the bandages twice a day for covering the incision. Going thru 1 box of bandages per day! First I tape a bandage to my skin then I put a piece of tape attaching two bandages together. I do this all away around my incision. Then I put the binder back on. The binder kind of keeps the bandages together and I feel nice and tight with it on. I found some longer bandages from Amazon and am going to order them. Should be here by next week. Hopefully, covering my incision won't be such a project with longer bandages.
I haven't been too mobile. Mostly reading and watching TV. I feel good - just don't want to pull my stitches out. The incision is nice and smooth this time. Not bumpy like the TT. Looks like my PS used a different kind of thread this time. I'm not doing any bending or lifting but I am cooking and doing some laundry. With the TT, I was out of commission for about 4 weeks. Couldn't do anything. This time, though, it's not even a week and I feel pretty normal. I might try going for a short walk tomorrow.
I have 2 drains. Hoping they will come out when I go to the doctor next week. They're both putting out less than 25 cc's per day. Kind of hard to find shirts long enough to cover the drains but I'm not leaving the house anyway. Just don't want to keep wearing a nightie all day.
Well that's all for now.
Replies (5)
July 2, 2016
Thank you so much for sharing your story. LBL reviews without the tummy tuck are hard to find, so I was so happy to finally find yours! It looks great and I'm sure you will be happy to have your backside match your frontside without the muffin top. I am having that problem too and am having my previous tummy tuck extended to LBL at the end of this month.
July 10, 2016
You look great and so happy that you are
Not in a lot of pain. Looking forward to more pics! Can you do a side by side before and after? Happy Healing!!! Xo
Not in a lot of pain. Looking forward to more pics! Can you do a side by side before and after? Happy Healing!!! Xo
July 20, 2016
Hi! You look great. Can you post a recent pic and next to before. Fri t side and back view? Congrats and hope you are feeling well!! Xo
August 16, 2016
Hi. How are you? Are you doing ok? A little worried that we have not heard from you.
August 19, 2016
Hi gmof4!
So sorry I haven't posted any updates recently. We were away most of July visiting relatives. Back now but been busy playing catch-up with stuff around the house. You're so sweet to think of me!
I'm doing very well. My energy level is back to normal. Not in any discomfort. I LOVE my new shape! Only thing is, my scar (which goes all around my torso) is still very red but not raised. I've been rubbing Palmer's Moisterizing Oil over the scar area every night.
I haven't lost any weight since the LBL but I've lost inches. My muffin top over my hips is finally gone! I hope my figure stays like this cause I like how I look- not too curvy. I think my backside is still a little swollen sometimes. I also think my upper tummy area (under my breasts) is still swollen from the TT a year ago. It's not as flat as I'd like it to be. Dr. P said there's no fat there. He said excerise would help. I'm kind of afraid to do abdominal excerises cause I don't want to ruin anything.
I still sleep in the binder the doctor gave me and wear spanx during the day. They make me feel nice and tight. Kinda like holding everything in place. I just feel comfortable having something around my torso. I've been wearing the same clothes I bought after the TT. Now they are very loose and fit/hang so much better. I'm so much more self-assured now when I wear clothes. I don't feel so frumpy anymore.
I keep asking hubby to take pics of my backside so I can post them. Typical guy, says he'll do it, then gets distracted and then I forget too. I will pester him to take some this weekend. I'd like to see what I look like from the back and compare it to my before pics.
BTW - I saw your recent update and pics. You look FANTASTIC! You have a beautiful body - you're so thin. I know you say you have some issues and may need lipo but I think you look great. You look so much thinner since you've been doing physical therapy. Maybe I should do the same. Maybe it would help me get rid of the puffiness under my breast area. I'll try to point out the area in my next pics. Where do you go? And, do you need a script from the doctor or would I be able to just go on my own? I hope Dr. P can fix your T scar cause I know it bothers you. I don't understand why he wants you to wait a few more months. Keep in touch.
So sorry I haven't posted any updates recently. We were away most of July visiting relatives. Back now but been busy playing catch-up with stuff around the house. You're so sweet to think of me!
I'm doing very well. My energy level is back to normal. Not in any discomfort. I LOVE my new shape! Only thing is, my scar (which goes all around my torso) is still very red but not raised. I've been rubbing Palmer's Moisterizing Oil over the scar area every night.
I haven't lost any weight since the LBL but I've lost inches. My muffin top over my hips is finally gone! I hope my figure stays like this cause I like how I look- not too curvy. I think my backside is still a little swollen sometimes. I also think my upper tummy area (under my breasts) is still swollen from the TT a year ago. It's not as flat as I'd like it to be. Dr. P said there's no fat there. He said excerise would help. I'm kind of afraid to do abdominal excerises cause I don't want to ruin anything.
I still sleep in the binder the doctor gave me and wear spanx during the day. They make me feel nice and tight. Kinda like holding everything in place. I just feel comfortable having something around my torso. I've been wearing the same clothes I bought after the TT. Now they are very loose and fit/hang so much better. I'm so much more self-assured now when I wear clothes. I don't feel so frumpy anymore.
I keep asking hubby to take pics of my backside so I can post them. Typical guy, says he'll do it, then gets distracted and then I forget too. I will pester him to take some this weekend. I'd like to see what I look like from the back and compare it to my before pics.
BTW - I saw your recent update and pics. You look FANTASTIC! You have a beautiful body - you're so thin. I know you say you have some issues and may need lipo but I think you look great. You look so much thinner since you've been doing physical therapy. Maybe I should do the same. Maybe it would help me get rid of the puffiness under my breast area. I'll try to point out the area in my next pics. Where do you go? And, do you need a script from the doctor or would I be able to just go on my own? I hope Dr. P can fix your T scar cause I know it bothers you. I don't understand why he wants you to wait a few more months. Keep in touch.
August 25, 2016
I'm SO HAPPY you are ok!! I was seriously getting worried about you. YAH it all went well!!! I hope you do post some pics soon because I cannot wait to see them!!! I go to a Physical Therapist in Cos Cob (Greenwich) on River Road! They are awesome. You must go there. They said I had scar tissue under my breasts and below my Tscar (and at the Tscar) and it is soft now! They were not sure they could get it soft but knew it could be improved! I'm building strength in my core to help and I think it's working. I went for 3 other opinions on what's bothering me and they all said the same thing.... That not enough was taken below belly (below T scar) and needs to be fixed... could lipo but will be lose then and there is no point in that after all the time and money! Also - all agreed that my flanks should have been lipo'd and it did not make any sense to them bc my result would be so much more pleasing.... I honestly could care less how it "looks" but my clothes fit WORST bc I was already slim but I was "straight" and could wear a tucked in T shirt and look fine. No I have lumps hanging out.. All 3 said i absolutely do not need a body lift (which DP said he recommended).... To be honest - who knows - maybe ofcourse, I could use one - but knowing I won't do it, he should agree to fix what is hanging out. He finally said he would but I'm worried he won't take enough or it won't look right... what do you think? He said it's his number one complaint of his TT patients.... flanks.... well then he should lipo at the time of procedure. I know 2 other gals that had to go back and have it fixed after TT w him (unfortunately, I did not find out until after mine).. You lOOK AWESOME and although, I did not think you needed the lift, you do look rocking!!!! We all need to do what is best for us, right? You keep doing what you are doing and you look beautiful :) Can't wait to see the update pics and wish you all the best! xoxooxo
August 25, 2016
PS Yes - DP will give you a script for the PT. Also - my other opinions thought that the lipo was done under my breast bone is not "bad" looking but all 3 said it was lopsided, most probably from the liposuction. So it could get rid of my "hump" under my breast... that was quite painful, so not sure I'll fix that!! xoxo
UPDATED FROM lauriestime
1 day post
LBL surgery went well
Had my LBL surgery yesterday. Feeling pretty good this morning. Feeling so much better this time than with the TT. This is a breeze!
Slept on/off most of yesterday. Took 1 Vicodin and my antibiotic when I got home from the surgery. They put me in a binder this time - no compression suit. Makes moving around and going to the bathroom much easier. Having to pee almost every hour but not really in a lot of pain. Skin feels tight and a little burning sensation but that's all.
When I woke up this morning, I almost feel normal. My mind is clear and I'm not in pain - just feeling tight under my binder. I've decided not to take the Vicodin this morning. Don't really think I'll need it. I'll probably take it tonight so I can get a good night's sleep. Hopefully, I won't feel the need to pee all night again.
My hubby is going to change and clean my dressings later this morning so I'll get a look at the incision then. Here are 2 pics I took last night.
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June 29, 2016
Hope you have a smooth recovery and are happy with the results.
June 29, 2016
Huge congrats to you!! I am 4- months PO from a TT with MR and BBR/L. I'm trying to be happy, but now all I see is the redundant midline skin (because of laxity) and floppy butt. I'll be following your journey closely as I'm on the fence about having a revision or further surgery. Sending all my best wishes for a brilliant result and easy recovery!! :-)
July 1, 2016
Congrats. You had great results from the first surgery but I understand that you wanted to fix the rest and you kept on loosing weight. Good luck
I swear, the lipo hurt sooooo much! Much more than the incision area and the muscle repair to my stomach. The only thing that helped was to keep my knees and thighs constantly iced for the first week. Then came the bruising. I just kept massaging my thighs bec it felt better on the bruised spots.
Once everything was healed, my thighs kind of had that "old lady creepy skin" look. My PS said it was going to take a very long time for that to go away. He doesn't recommend cutting the excess skin off the thighs bec it leaves a long nasty scar all the way down your legs. And he said I wouldn't like the look.
I've been walking every day for 40 mins for the last 1-1/2 years (since the thigh lipo) and the skin on my thighs is looking pretty good now. Just a little creepy on the top of my thighs. If I