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40 Y/o, 2 Kids and Genetics: Meet Science - East Syracuse, NY
UPDATED FROM Mariposa192
1 month post
5 weeks (almost) at the end of the day
$7,470
I tried to take some new photos, let's see if they work! I had some complications with the drain site leaking a LOT. It finally healed but then part of my scar that was damaged due to a silicon tape change (argh, wtf??) broke open a new site for leaking. I was supposed to go to a f/u appt but the weather was too bad so I am still coping. Fortunately the leakage is minimal, but still requires a pad to cover it bc bandages and tape still leak!! My figure is still reconciling the lipo fat and I am taking this at the end of a day without a binder bc it's in the wash. :) Still -- I have to say, though my mind is not totally there, the pics prove results. And I still love looking down and not seeing a muffin!
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UPDATED FROM Mariposa192
1 month post
4 weeks later
Man. Time flies! It was a longer and more difficult recovery than I anticipated -- plus as a single working mom, I probably didn't get to take as much downtime as I had hoped. But after having to leave the drain in longer -- around 3 weeks -- the drain site decided not to heal and has been leaking ever since. Ugh, ugh, ugh. I've kept in touch with my surgeon's office and they've been GREAT... going in next week to get the site cauterized and closed off. Of course, in the past couple of days I've noticed a dramatic decrease in the leakage so that's also promising.
The biggest part of this, and hearkening back to my Dx of Body Dysmorphia, has been mentally trying to adjust to my new body. In many ways I love it -- but it is still taking time to wrap my head around the sudden change. Plus either I'm still swollen and puffy or I will not be as flat as I'd hoped. But when I look at myself in the mirror I am still amazed at how tiny and proportional I now look! I love sitting down and looking down and seeing nothing but lap. :)
I haven't gotten around to taking any bare tummy photos but I did take some clothed the other day, just so I could see the difference -- my favorite is the second, which is looking straight down. No muffin gut!!
More courage in the future...
The biggest part of this, and hearkening back to my Dx of Body Dysmorphia, has been mentally trying to adjust to my new body. In many ways I love it -- but it is still taking time to wrap my head around the sudden change. Plus either I'm still swollen and puffy or I will not be as flat as I'd hoped. But when I look at myself in the mirror I am still amazed at how tiny and proportional I now look! I love sitting down and looking down and seeing nothing but lap. :)
I haven't gotten around to taking any bare tummy photos but I did take some clothed the other day, just so I could see the difference -- my favorite is the second, which is looking straight down. No muffin gut!!
More courage in the future...
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January 17, 2017
thanks for posting I'm looking forward to my TT in a couple of months. I had four children and I'm fit but can't get ride of the extra skin hanging around....lol
January 17, 2017
Hi! You look great! I'm at just over 4 weeks myself! I'm happy with my results, but definitely still swollen, even first thing in the morning. It's a lot less than at night, but I can see it and feel it. It's highly likely that you are still swollen too! From what I've read on here, you may not see real final results for up to a year! To me, this means it's only going to get better and better!
UPDATED FROM Mariposa192
Day of treatment
Post op
Hopefully I'm just very swollen and the contours will improve.
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December 14, 2016
Looking good! Hope you're feeling good too
December 14, 2016
Thanks -- not too bad but getting in/out of recliner is tricky! Definitely a few sharp twinges . How are you?
December 15, 2016
My muscles went crazy yesterday with cramping one day after. Today is day two and no muscle cramps. Happy about that! Getting out of the recliner is definitely a process
December 14, 2016
Oh yeah I have been stalking a lot of people on here and it takes like 6 months for your body to fully get acclimated to your new shape. Congrats and welcome to the flat side!
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