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New Pics Finally PO 15 days
UPDATED FROM Dancer1978
15 days post
Hello TT Family As can can finally see my TT...
Dancer1978October 25, 2012
WORTH IT$9,500
Hello TT Family
As can can finally see my TT outcome. My stomach is swollen but much flatter than it was. My PS told me that my muscle repair was significant and was surprised. I talked to him before the procedure about the incision and that I wanted it low. Well as you can see its not low on the sides. It HIGH! :(
We discussed my concern in great detail at my last appointment. Everyones TT is different depending on your body and your needs. The only other way my scar could have been lower was if he made an incision up and down from my belly button. We discussed that also and I said NO WAY! So it is what it is.
I did go to the mall and tried on bathing suits in California Sunshine and Everything except Water Nothing covered my scars on my hips.
Options: dermablend (its waterproof) just to apply to my hip area when in a bikini (not wearing a 1 piece)
I purchased scar guard from CVS 22 a box last for 7 days. Started wearing that today for 12 hours. Take it off and wash.
I will use vit. e oil at night until I find something else in between.
HELP: do you know of any bikini bottoms that would work for my scar? All I really need are 2 bottoms I can change up the tops. I really hate the high waist (granny panties :)
I wish I would design and make my own. Maybe I can. I think I need a bay watch babe suit. Like the 80's
As can can finally see my TT outcome. My stomach is swollen but much flatter than it was. My PS told me that my muscle repair was significant and was surprised. I talked to him before the procedure about the incision and that I wanted it low. Well as you can see its not low on the sides. It HIGH! :(
We discussed my concern in great detail at my last appointment. Everyones TT is different depending on your body and your needs. The only other way my scar could have been lower was if he made an incision up and down from my belly button. We discussed that also and I said NO WAY! So it is what it is.
I did go to the mall and tried on bathing suits in California Sunshine and Everything except Water Nothing covered my scars on my hips.
Options: dermablend (its waterproof) just to apply to my hip area when in a bikini (not wearing a 1 piece)
I purchased scar guard from CVS 22 a box last for 7 days. Started wearing that today for 12 hours. Take it off and wash.
I will use vit. e oil at night until I find something else in between.
HELP: do you know of any bikini bottoms that would work for my scar? All I really need are 2 bottoms I can change up the tops. I really hate the high waist (granny panties :)
I wish I would design and make my own. Maybe I can. I think I need a bay watch babe suit. Like the 80's
UPDATED FROM Dancer1978
6 days post
I got one drain out today. It was a pinch and...
Dancer1978October 16, 2012
I got one drain out today. It was a pinch and burning sensation. Once it was out and I took a few breaths WOW it felt great. Like freeing. I can't wit the second drain will come out on Thursday or Friday.
I think I might have done too much today: baked cookies, pies from scratch for Thanksgiving. Had to freeze them. Less to do later. A friend helped me reorganize some things in my house. I took Tylenol this evening and finished my antibiotics tonight.
Going to bed soon:)
I think I might have done too much today: baked cookies, pies from scratch for Thanksgiving. Had to freeze them. Less to do later. A friend helped me reorganize some things in my house. I took Tylenol this evening and finished my antibiotics tonight.
Going to bed soon:)
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October 17, 2012
Wow! There is no way I could have done all that as early as you are! I would just be careful with doing too much to soon. But you go girl....Thanksgiving pies already!!
October 17, 2012
I paid for it last night. I notice how long it takes me to get stuff done because I'm moving slower or tired easy. What I did yesterday would take me half the time prior to my surgery. Relaxing is not my thing. I like to be on the go. But I've been staying put and taking it easy.
UPDATED FROM Dancer1978
5 days post
Ok ladies I keep checking out my incision. I...
Dancer1978October 15, 2012
Ok ladies
I keep checking out my incision. I will have a friend take a pic at my appt tomorrow to post. My PO says it hip bone to hip bone incision guess I really expected or wanted it to be lower. You think after the swell goes down the incision will go down or is that wishful thinking. My stomach looks great guess I will have to buy bathing suit bottoms that are not too low. Damn. Can anyone relate. I am thankful that is flat.
My private is soooo swollen puffy. Sure that will go down soon also.
How long we're you ladies told you have to wear your binder for?
I keep checking out my incision. I will have a friend take a pic at my appt tomorrow to post. My PO says it hip bone to hip bone incision guess I really expected or wanted it to be lower. You think after the swell goes down the incision will go down or is that wishful thinking. My stomach looks great guess I will have to buy bathing suit bottoms that are not too low. Damn. Can anyone relate. I am thankful that is flat.
My private is soooo swollen puffy. Sure that will go down soon also.
How long we're you ladies told you have to wear your binder for?
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October 16, 2012
From some of the other reviews I have read that as the swelling goes down it will lower some but how much.....time will tell. I can't wait to see updated pics! Sending you healing thoughts!
October 16, 2012
Oh yeah, I was at my PS today and the nurse told me three weeks....with my girdle contraption I have one that goes from under my ribcage to almost my knees because I had lipo on my thighs also but then I should transition into a spanx or another cg.
October 17, 2012
I asked today about the binder. 4 weeks total I need to wear it. It's big not sure how I will hide this at work. It's not slimming. Guess I will wear a blazer.
I asked about a different type of binder. Didn't get a straight answer from the nurse. I'll ask the doc at next appt
October 26, 2012
Hey oogiemoo
I added pic please share your thoughts
Have you gained or lost weight since the TT
October 26, 2012
Looking good! I think your scar is what it should be at this point....cause it is still early. If your scar is higher you may want to look for a "french cut" style, if I remember correctly they are cut higher on the hip. Today I ordered Kelo-cote offline as a recommendation from my ps. It's a silicone based scar gel. I will let you know how it works but I still have tape on my incision, accept for some on the ends. My ps believes the longer it is on the better for the scar. I honestly don't know if I have lost or gained weight...I don't own scales....but I do know my clothing is fitting alot better than before....it's still a little snug in my legs by I had lipo so there is probably still some swelling.
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