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Best Decision I ever made! - Florida

UPDATED FROM ClassyTT
13 days post

More photos -13 days post TT & muscle repair

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ClassyTTSeptember 11, 2013
WORTH IT$7,200
Here are updated pictures of me @ 13 days post op. I almost feel back to normal. Still tired but no pain and no meds. Good luck to all of you!! I will never look back! :) feel free to private message me if you have any questions about my experience.

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Ralph R. Garramone, MD

Ralph R. Garramone, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Pharmsales
September 11, 2013
You look great! Please tell me about This roll of gauze please
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ClassyTT
September 12, 2013
The roll of gauze was used to help define the line between my chest and belly button. It helped push the skin inward to leave me with like a stomach indentation. I only had it for a week. I'm going to ask about the marble in the belly button...I never heard of that.
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Pharmsales
September 12, 2013
My surgeon has never had a belly button close. ask if you need that first. good luck you look so good!
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Deedee48
September 12, 2013
You do look amazing!! Good for you!! I have never seen the gauze used before in any other reviews, interesting
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BrandNewBelly13
September 12, 2013
You look great! I never heard of the gauze thing before either! and Yes, interesting, I wonder it kinda has the same effect as a marble in the belly button? Hmmmmmmmm
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ClassyTT
September 12, 2013
Thank you ladies. I was very impressed by the results the gauze roll gave me. When my doctor first put it in the middle of my binder, it helped me to stand upright more. I really like the definition it gave my stomach. Thanks for he compliments! Oh I never heard about a marble in the belly button, but my doctor encouraged me to gently push my belly button in. Ew, I just can't do it!
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ClassyTT
September 12, 2013
I asked my PS nurse about the marble and it wasn't advised. It may be too much pressure on my belly button. I am just going to leave it alone. Again, as I mentioned before, I have very little swelling, except for in my belly button. I keep forgetting that it was only 2 weeks ago today that my surgery was performed. I feel great! Still tired but feeling better every day. Rest is something that I am not used to. I am getting cabin fever being cooped up in the house. Ladies, I cannot stress enough to you to go easy on yourself. Use the time off to heal and pamper yourself (easier said than done)...keep in mind that the pain is only temporary. Enjoy your day & the new you!!
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nomorefear
September 12, 2013
Thank you do much for your review and you look amazing in your po pictures. I was so happy to read your positive attitude as I was getting so scared reading some of the reviews relating to the unbearable pain and swelling, but I have to keep telling myself that everyone's experience is different and to remain open minded! I had my consult today after months of apprehension about whether or not to go through with the surgery, but after meeting my surgeon today I am now going ahead and my date is set for Oct 10. After reading your review and seeing your amazing results I am so excited and can't wait now!! Hoping you have a speedy full recovery and I look forward to reading more of your posts and seeing more of your pics. :)
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Challenger09
September 13, 2013
your doing great! happy healing:)
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13 days post

13 days Post Op

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ClassyTTSeptember 11, 2013
I am feeling better everyday, although I have had days where I over did it and it set me back. Today marks 13 days post-op. I finally got a good nights sleep after many restless sleepless nights. I woke this morning feeling energized, no pain and was able to dust my living room and run the vacuum cleaner. I am still tired and lack motivation to do anything but I know that is my body just healing. My incision is stating to itch so I know that healing is taking place. My hips no longer hurt when touched. The swelling in my legs has gone down. It no longer hurts to cough or sneeze. Thank God!! At times I thought my stitches were ripping open.
I have a followup with my PS this afternoon and will update after my appointment. I hope everyone is healing well and on their way to a speed-fast recovery!

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ClassyTTSeptember 10, 2013

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weelaura
September 10, 2013
Looking great :) I am 7 days po and I don't get to see my new bb or incision til day 10 I'm soooo excited to see it :) x happy healing xx
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elijanh
September 10, 2013
You do look great! I am confused about the roll of gauze? Are you saying that it was left in after the tt? Did you have mr too? I am dreading that part!
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ClassyTT
September 10, 2013
Thank you elijanh! The roll of gauze was like the length and width of a pretzel rod stick. it was placed loosely like right under neath the middle part of my bra. It was used to define the line that goes to your belly button. (to make it look like you got a 6 pack. Forgive me but what is mr?
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mimi26
September 11, 2013
Mr is muscle repair
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ClassyTT
September 11, 2013
Yes I had muscle repair
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elijanh
September 11, 2013
Thanks for clarifying. I haven't heard of that before.
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mimi26
September 11, 2013
I love this review and your tummy looks fab
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Dreamchaser33
September 11, 2013
Congrats you look great
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