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55 and TT Was Long Overdue! - Edina, MN
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I always wanted a TT but life always seemed to get...
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I always wanted a TT but life always seemed to get in the way. Then, while researching Coolsculpting on Angie’s List last September, I came across a glowing review of a PS in the Twin Cities area and a little voice inside me told me…this was my time. The decision process happened very quickly and before I could over-think it, I was scheduled for an extended TT with lipo of hips and thighs on November 21, 2014. I was prepared for the pain to be worse than anything I’d ever experienced…but it wasn’t all that bad. I am thrilled with the results and would absolutely do it again!
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18 days post
Before and After Pics
My pre-op pics are so embarrassing! It seems my tummy looks like an old lady's face. Even though my recovery has its highs and lows I'm still really happy that I did it.
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December 10, 2014
Hi dschlick, we have similar body shapes, I think. You can view my pics if you like and tell me what you think. We have similar flank shape and the indentation in our tummy. You look very nice and flat. You must be ecstatic with the results. I bruised too, but it fades. Your flank area isn't nearly as swollen as mine still is. Glad you introduced yourself to the November Tummy Tucker's. :-)))
December 10, 2014
Hi Disney21, I do think we have similar shapes, but I think you are definitely more slender than I am. You look great! I am very happy with the results but I think the reason I'm not very swollen is that I still have a drain tube in. My ps said it has to stay in until I am draining 15cc's or less per day. Currently I am consistently draining 25-30cc's per day. I feel like this thing will never be removed! (May I assume your name is indicative of your love of Disney?)
December 10, 2014
Your assumption would be correct! Hee, hee. When in November did you have your surgery? I had mine the 21st of Nov. My doctor said I could have "sensitive fat." I was confused, but I think he meant that might have accounted for my bruising. My struggle is that I still have a stooped over posture, which is kind of discouraging me, but I know it will get better. I feel like it is physically impossible for me to stand straight, because my muscle tightening won't let me. I am always wearing my binder so I can't really appreciate my results. I take it off to shower and set my stopwatch and get my binder back on and I am maybe 6 to 7 minutes without it!
December 10, 2014
I also had my surgery on Nov 21st. I was only stooped over for about one week (don't know if that is good or bad). I got some good advice pre-op to buy two cg's so that one can be in the wash and one on my body at all times. Hubby and I are going on a Disney cruise next Feb. and the timing of this surgery was carefully crafted so that I would be healed enough to be able to enjoy the cruise by then.
December 19, 2014
We are really looking forward to it. The cruise ship looks amazing. I've been wanting to ask you, Disney21, are you still stooped over, or are you fully upright now?
December 11, 2014
These pics are pre-op at the ps office, then 4 day post-op.
December 11, 2014
Wow, your transformation is awesome. Did your ps email you those before and after photos? Your tummy didn't have much bruising.
December 11, 2014
Hi Disney21, Thank you so much! We took a camera along to the pre-op appointment so that we could get pics. The "after" pics are just in our bathroom. The heavy bruising on my upper tummy faded pretty quickly but it is still discolored there. The whole area is still discolored.
May 29, 2019
Your results are awesome! I am hoping for the same. Thanks for sharing your journey!
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