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8 Months Post-Op
I am finally posting an update! I know before my TT, I anxiously read peoples reviews to see how they looked months afterward. I will say that I think I look better than what my pics show. I have to twist by body weirdly to take the pics.
I am SO pleased with how my midsection looks. It's far from perfect but when I think of how I looked a year ago, I always smile because I know how MUCH better I look. I have a smooth, trim stomach and sides now. I don't have to look for baggy, tummy hiding clothes anymore. In fact, I like wearing fitted tops now. That being said, I am going to talk about some of the negatives. I want people to be informed, although my experience might not be yours. So, before my TT I had to find pants that were bigger in the waist but fit everywhere else. Now I have a smaller waist but I still have my hips and a butt. I'm still busty (36DD), so while I can wear a M in the middle, if it's not stretchy I still have to get a L. Finding clothes that fit is still a challenge :-( While it's frustrating, I no longer dread the dressing room. I am down 1-2 sizes from before, top and bottom. A few years before my TT, I lost over 30 lbs and gained almost of it back. I now fit into all the clothes I bought when I'd lost the weight even though I am still 15 lbs more. It's all because of my waist.
A few other negatives, the middle of my scar is still purple and discolored. My BB is still a pinkish brown where it was sewn in. I haven't been keeping up with my scarguard though I have started using it recently. I had a seroma and the area where it was feels lumpy like there's tissue there. I have a ridge (of fat??) just above my incision. It didn't pop up until a few months ago, maybe when the swelling started going down. I am bigger above my BB than below (upper abdomen). There is a dip where my incision is (with the ridge above it) that feels worse than it looks. I plan on asking if I need a scar revision. Another thing that I didn't expect was a major loss in libido. I don't know if it came from having my lymphatic system essentially cut in a half or what. It has been getting back to normal in the last month or so.
We are finally going on our first big vacation post-TT and I plan on wearing a bikini for the first time in over 30 years!! That is huge for me! We went to St. Lucia and Hawaii last year, pre-TT and I hated getting into my swimsuit. This summer I felt so much more comfortable in my swimsuit.
My only regret is that I didn't do this earlier. If you are considering getting a TT, look at lots of pics of people with figures like yours. My PS warned me that I have a short, slightly squared torso and they usually don't get the hourglass figure that those with a longer torso. Keep your expectations low because few feel like they look perfect post-TT. Expect to look better, with a flat, relatively smooth tummy. I think my waist is about 5 inches less than before. I hope you join me on the flat side!
The new pics are all before I lost my last 7 lbs. I will take more in a few months with my weight loss.
I am SO pleased with how my midsection looks. It's far from perfect but when I think of how I looked a year ago, I always smile because I know how MUCH better I look. I have a smooth, trim stomach and sides now. I don't have to look for baggy, tummy hiding clothes anymore. In fact, I like wearing fitted tops now. That being said, I am going to talk about some of the negatives. I want people to be informed, although my experience might not be yours. So, before my TT I had to find pants that were bigger in the waist but fit everywhere else. Now I have a smaller waist but I still have my hips and a butt. I'm still busty (36DD), so while I can wear a M in the middle, if it's not stretchy I still have to get a L. Finding clothes that fit is still a challenge :-( While it's frustrating, I no longer dread the dressing room. I am down 1-2 sizes from before, top and bottom. A few years before my TT, I lost over 30 lbs and gained almost of it back. I now fit into all the clothes I bought when I'd lost the weight even though I am still 15 lbs more. It's all because of my waist.
A few other negatives, the middle of my scar is still purple and discolored. My BB is still a pinkish brown where it was sewn in. I haven't been keeping up with my scarguard though I have started using it recently. I had a seroma and the area where it was feels lumpy like there's tissue there. I have a ridge (of fat??) just above my incision. It didn't pop up until a few months ago, maybe when the swelling started going down. I am bigger above my BB than below (upper abdomen). There is a dip where my incision is (with the ridge above it) that feels worse than it looks. I plan on asking if I need a scar revision. Another thing that I didn't expect was a major loss in libido. I don't know if it came from having my lymphatic system essentially cut in a half or what. It has been getting back to normal in the last month or so.
We are finally going on our first big vacation post-TT and I plan on wearing a bikini for the first time in over 30 years!! That is huge for me! We went to St. Lucia and Hawaii last year, pre-TT and I hated getting into my swimsuit. This summer I felt so much more comfortable in my swimsuit.
My only regret is that I didn't do this earlier. If you are considering getting a TT, look at lots of pics of people with figures like yours. My PS warned me that I have a short, slightly squared torso and they usually don't get the hourglass figure that those with a longer torso. Keep your expectations low because few feel like they look perfect post-TT. Expect to look better, with a flat, relatively smooth tummy. I think my waist is about 5 inches less than before. I hope you join me on the flat side!
The new pics are all before I lost my last 7 lbs. I will take more in a few months with my weight loss.
PO Pic Update
I am posting new pics separately. I'll try to put when PO they were in the description.
5 Mos PO Update
I can't believe it's been 5 months now! I confess I haven't worn a bikini yet. Mostly it's because I just haven't gone out and bought one. I bought some new clothes for Summer. Ironically, when shopping for clothes before TT, I needed to consider my belly, now it's my butt and hips! That was never an issue before, lol. So, I still need to buy a 12-14 in fitted pants and shorts. My boobs are still 36DD, so usually need a L top, though I have some mediums in stretchier things. What has really changed, and this IS BIG with me, is that I am actually proud of my figure and how I look. Even when I was 20 lbs lighter, I still had the saggy looking tummy. Before, I shopped to hide my tummy, now I shop for things that show it! I really love my figure, though I would like it to be a few inches smaller all around. It's all within my control now, though :-)
We were dealing with our kitchen/dining room/family remodel all of April and May, so I feel like life is finally getting back to normal. The eating out took a big toll on my swelling. Our gym attendance was also really spotty in May and even June. We have had so many changes this year (moving to a new part of the state and my husband's retirement) besides the TT that I feel like this year is all about trying to find a new normal.
I will be posting some pics I've taken in the last few months. It's usually easier to do it from my iPad. Unfortunately, I missed my PO appt last month and keep forgetting to reschedule it. I'll be asking my PS about the area just above my incision. I have excess tissue where I had a small seroma and a few things I want to ask her about. As you can see from my scar, it's taking a while to get back to a normal color. It could be because I am really fair. I remember people asking about their hips and thighs being bigger PO and I am experiencing that, too. I think it's still swelling, but who knows. I am still pretty numb from just above my BB down. I can feel pressure if I push on it, but nothing else. I still have some tightness in the area on the sides of my pubic bones and just below the incision when I stand. These are all very minor annoyances.
This has been an experience, that's for sure. Most of the time I forget I've even had a TT! Of course, I wish I'd done this years ago. For me, this has been so much easier than I'd ever have imagined after reading so many stories. I was prepared for the worst, which was probably a good thing! I am so much happier now with how I look, that my TT has only improved my life and my outlook on life!
We were dealing with our kitchen/dining room/family remodel all of April and May, so I feel like life is finally getting back to normal. The eating out took a big toll on my swelling. Our gym attendance was also really spotty in May and even June. We have had so many changes this year (moving to a new part of the state and my husband's retirement) besides the TT that I feel like this year is all about trying to find a new normal.
I will be posting some pics I've taken in the last few months. It's usually easier to do it from my iPad. Unfortunately, I missed my PO appt last month and keep forgetting to reschedule it. I'll be asking my PS about the area just above my incision. I have excess tissue where I had a small seroma and a few things I want to ask her about. As you can see from my scar, it's taking a while to get back to a normal color. It could be because I am really fair. I remember people asking about their hips and thighs being bigger PO and I am experiencing that, too. I think it's still swelling, but who knows. I am still pretty numb from just above my BB down. I can feel pressure if I push on it, but nothing else. I still have some tightness in the area on the sides of my pubic bones and just below the incision when I stand. These are all very minor annoyances.
This has been an experience, that's for sure. Most of the time I forget I've even had a TT! Of course, I wish I'd done this years ago. For me, this has been so much easier than I'd ever have imagined after reading so many stories. I was prepared for the worst, which was probably a good thing! I am so much happier now with how I look, that my TT has only improved my life and my outlook on life!
Provider Review
Dr. Hedieh Arbabzadeh (Stefanacci)
I would most definitely recommend Dr. Arbabzadeh. I chose her for my TT because she did a wonderful job on my sister's BR about 12 years ago. What I found really refreshing about her was that she is not a bodyshamer. Even though I am not near my ideal weight, she encouraged me to come in for a consult so she could see if I was a good candidate for a TT. She is thorough, highly professional, and honest, and I felt completely at ease with her. During every appointment, she took my questions and concerns seriously. I felt that the cost I paid for my TT with Lipo was very competitive, though cost was not a priority when it came to this procedure. I had a very easy recovery for such an intensive procedure and I feel that I owe that in part to Dr. Arbabzadeh. She was really encouraging and positive, along with her staff.