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40 Yr Old Mother of 2, Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift / Reduction - Starting off at 190 Lbs - Golden, CO

UPDATED FROM NewMeNow15
1 month post

Swollen, but wanted to share 1 month update

WORTH IT$16,315
Okay so it has been a month and 1 day. I am swollen today and about to start my period again, but feel documenting a 1 month picture is important regardless.
I am feeling great mostly back to normal. I do have open wounds at the T sections under my beasts. Common so I am treating and keeping them guazed.
I am walking and light elliptical workouts and meeting with my trainer on the 12th. I want to keep motivated and on my journey of the new me.
So this is the same outfit from my very first pictures.

NewMeNow15's provider

Steven Vath, MD

Steven Vath, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 347 Reviews
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Couldn't recommend another doctor more than Dr. Vath. He was so professional and compassionate making me feel comfortable about my surgery from beginning until the day of. All of his staff in the office and at the ambulatory surgery center are beyond amazing as well. I would like to thank everyone for everything along every step in this process. I would also like to thank Dr. Vath for my phone call to check on me the night of my surgery. Although I was asleep and missed it there was nothing that made me feel more special as a patient than to listen to your message. So very sweet! Thank you again for everything.

Replies (6)

OMG no way is that the same outfit! You look incredible! Yay you!! So happy for you. Hope those wounds heal up quickly- ouch!
Thank you :)
I know it's crazy huh!!! Love cute underwear now that I don't have the huge pouch.
I hope that they heal soon too don't like having them, but with the amount of lift and removal I understand & working through it :)
You look great! I'm 1 month PO too but I have my drain back in so I want yo wait until next week until it's out then I'll post photos!!! Hope everything continues to go well for you!!
Thank you! Feel so much better without all that skin gone. So excited for you to get your drains out. I was drainless so luckily didn't have to do that part. I can't wait to see your new pictures! :)
You look awesome!!!
Thank you
:)
Amazing how much better I feel with all that skin gone!
UPDATED FROM NewMeNow15
24 days post

My list of recommended things to have for / prior to surgery.

Medical
• Exparel – Request for sx
• Neosporin
• Ibuprofen - for after 2nd week
• Toilet riser- I didn't use but many I know really appreciated it
• Shower chair - MY BEST FRIEND
• Cane or walker - didn't use but has helped others
• Laxative/stool softener - MUST
• Vitamins - After 2nd week
• Grabber
• Electric or microwave heating pad - Not on surgical areas but loved it for my back
• Cold Packs- Didn't use but others have
• Thermometer- just in case to make sure there isn't an infection
• Spirometer- Use after surgery
• Pulse oximeter- not necessary, but I had one so I used it

Personal:
• Towels – All new x 7
• Pillows – Body & Misc
• Wedge Pillow
• PJs/House Robes- open front
• Yoga pants
• Dog Pee Pads for bed
• Poise Underwear
• Lotion
• Face Creams
• Chapstick/lip balm
• Laptop
• Footstool – in/out of bed
• Slip on shoes
• Back scratcher
• Hand mirror
• Mouthwash
• Floss
• Dry shampoo
• Kleenex
• TV/Bed Tray by bed
• Books
• Magazines
• Games / puzzles – Download to phone?
• Audio books
• Good cup with screw on top / straw
• Papertowels - for clean ups
• Trash can near bed
• Air Freshener

Grocery
• Low Sodium chicken noodle soup - keep salt low
• Apple sauce
• Yogurts
• Popsicles
• Graham crackers
• Fruit high in fiber
• Smoothie stuff
• Water!

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What a great list!
;)
How is your recovery going?
I am doing well. Just updated my profile :) Waiting on some wounds to heal under my breast at the T sections, but just keep treating them.
How are you doing and feeling now? Feeling better?
Yes much better, thanks! 2 po tomorrow. Wasn't sure I was going to make it there for a few days! Lol
Oops- 2 weeks po
Hope you are continuing to heal well & feel better! :)
UPDATED FROM NewMeNow15
15 days post

2 week pictures

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Wow hon! Look at you!! Amazing, gorgeous woman!
You are so sweet skinny minny Lil lady :)
Hope you are continuing to feel better! Thank you for all of your support!!! :)
Been thinking of you ladies! I'm having a TT/BL with Dr. Vath on Monday. Yikes! My palms get sweaty just thinking about it! Would love any additional info that you're willing to share about recovery or things that were helpful.
YAY! How exciting. What all do you have?
Helpful - I know my biggest savior has been my shower chair as showers seem to help with any pain or problems I am having. Realize you will most likely not be able to get out of bed by yourself and so ask for help or have a plan.
Recovery - be patient....take it easy....take your pain pills. I got Exparel so that as very helpful, but doesn't take everything away. Be prepared for constipation, I finally took MOM and stool softeners just to make sure I was still going.
The graft that Dr. Vath gives you really helps and gives motivated me to say okay I may feel very swollen and in pain today but the graft says that will start to decrease tomorrow and I can make it it through this.
You just let me know what questions you have or any help you need and I am happy to give you any insight I have.
Best wishes and you will do fabulous!!
Take care and keep me posted :)
Thank you so much!!
Wow! You look great! So happy for you! How are you feeling?
Thank you. I am feeling almost back to normal. Just have to take it easy.
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