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TT/lipo

UPDATED FROM Birthdaygift
25 days post

6 wks po

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BirthdaygiftJuly 24, 2013
WORTH IT$13,000
Wearing spanx during work day and CG at night. High temps and CG even spanx don't do well together. I've noticed less swelling. Had my appointment yesterday w/my dr said everything was looking good. I'm clear to work out. Last week I did my first 5k race post op and had to fast walk it rather than jog but I was fine with that. I do have an area on the TT which didn't seal right so I might end up having minor surgery to fix that.

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David M Charles, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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VMTimeForMe
July 26, 2013
Hey guys don't rush it..I am 8 months post-op and it gets better with time. It's completely normal to feel the way that you do...but just know that this is a phase and it will pass....I went through a depression phase especially when I wanted to start working out but couldn't because I got seromas....I don't think we realize that the surgeries that we subject ourselves to are EXTREMELY MAJOR...and as women we ARE NOT USE TO SITTING OUR ASSES DOWN...I know I'm not... rest to me is sitting down folding clothes as I watch lifetime!!!! Just hang in there and give your body time to heal...and YES I can say it now because I'm 8 months post-op but a few months ago I had all types of feelings....just think about all the new clothes your going to sneak off and buy...and how good they are going to look...and might I add THEY ARE GOING TO LOOK HOT!!!!!! Happy healing ladies!!!
VMTimeForMe
July 26, 2013
BTW...I still have swelling around my navel and I still have no feeling in small areas around the lower part of my stomach...this is normal!!!
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Birthdaygift
August 13, 2013
VMTimeForMe you are so right. I just haven't been feeling myself lately but I know it will pass. Funny I love watching lifetime. Can't wait to start shopping for some new clothes.
RedLady14
August 12, 2013
Yes, things are going to get better. One thing both Dr's told me. Don't start exercising too early. Give your body time to heal. I know even 5 months later (TT Revision, and yes, he retightened my core) he STILL don't want me doing alot of exercising right now. Light walking, 5 situps/crunches a day..... and as time go on, add more. Just give your body time to heal.....Yes, it get better with time. And please wear your garment. After my first TT I wore my garment for almost a year! to help with the TT and Lipo, but it paid off.... I lOVE my shape!! Hope you start feeling better, and TRY to rest hon. Happy healing.....
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Birthdaygift
August 13, 2013
Thank you for the advice I looked at your TT revision and you look great.
RedLady14
August 13, 2013
Thank you. Take it easy hon and listen to your body. Happy healing!!
Jazmine_01
January 21, 2014
hi honey, haven't heard from you in a while. I'm hoping you're doing great. Would love to hear how things are going.
RedLady14
January 21, 2014
Hey hon. I'm good. Gaining weight in my thighs....so I have to walk and do my squats.....I want to get my breast reduced.....they have always been too big for my frame. I'm going to look into that this spring....by April, and maybe some Lipo in my upper back area. How you doing? My TT STILL look awesome!!! Thanks for checking on me.
Jazmine_01
January 21, 2014
so glad to hear you're still doing great!
RedLady14
January 21, 2014
Glad to hear you are too!!
UPDATED FROM Birthdaygift
19 days post

Feeling a little down today

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BirthdaygiftJuly 18, 2013
Feeling kinda depressed today hate wearing spanx to work I finally got my period. Not feeling satisfied with my body shape yet. I know I'm still experiencing lots of swelling. My clothes still doesn't fit. ????

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pretty red
July 18, 2013
Aww I hate u r feelin depress.. I really can't tell due to u having on a lot of clothes...I hope n due time u start to like..☆★☆DNT B SAD☆★☆★
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Birthdaygift
July 24, 2013
Thank you pretty red I'm sure I will feel better soon and see the results I've been waiting for.
Jazmine_01
July 20, 2013
don't get down. I was down too cuz it's only natural to want to see the results immediately....i'm 10 weeks post out and i'm still telling myself that I still have a long ways to go before i'm gonna see final results. Hang in there and I know i'm trying to.
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Birthdaygift
July 24, 2013
Thank you Jazmine_01 I'm hoping now that I can really work out my mood changes. I see your last post you're working out too (we can do this). How's everything w your surgery? Are you wearing a CG?
Jazmine_01
July 24, 2013
Yes we can do this! I'm 10 weeks post op so I've stopped wearing my CG. I look really pretty good in clothes and skinny too, but looking in the mirror w/o clothes makes me still feel like a fatty. Saw my OB/GYN for my annual and told him bout the surgery. He told me that my uterus is tipped forward that's why I've always looked so big when I was pregnant. This is most likely why I'll never also have totally flat abs. I guess that explains much more.
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18 days post

Period

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BirthdaygiftJuly 17, 2013
Still waiting on my period it's over a week late. Not sure if the TT procedure delayed it but I'm pretty consistent with it. I can no longer get pregnant so I'm not worried about that. Plus I haven't had intercourse I'm scared of the pain. I'm just worried since I'm always on time.

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