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27, Tummy Tuck and Breast Aug - Grand Rapids, MI
UPDATED FROM AJB12313
2 months post
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I have not taken any pics in weeks until yesterday. I went through a period of what I am sure was the swell hell they talk about and I was freaking out a little bit that I was going to stay that way forever and that I had someone ruined my results and the whole operation failed (so irrational I know, but swelling has that affect on you mentally during this recovery!) good news is I finally feel like a lot of my swelling is subsiding and I am on the upswing. To be fair to myself, I am only two months out and that is still so early on after such a big surgery. Have to remind myself that. Here are some photos I show myself to see how much of a difference there is, when I am obsessing about a tiny dog ear, bump, lump and whatever else. Truth is - even with those I look significantly better.
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UPDATED FROM AJB12313
2 months post
Almost 8 weeks PO!
Can't believe it's been just about 2 months since surgery. I am now to the point where I have zero pain or soreness and don't even think about my tummy all the time like I did. Boobs have dropped a lot. Swelling is very minimal finally. I went through swell hell around 5 and 6 weeks PO that was awful and discouraging. You read about needing a lot of patience and it's so true. Do not judge your results so early on, so much will change! I am feeling good about where I am at and I think it'll only improve. I see my dr. This week and we will see what he says! Still wearing a bra and compression garment 24/7 just because I want to keep swelling away and I am used to the secure feeling. Scars are doing okay, been using silicone sheets but not as diligently as I should. I think I will talk to dr. About flank and hip fullness and dog ears. Overall very happy and I remind myself it's still early in this healing process!
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April 18, 2017
You look awesome! Very true how you say not to judge the results early on.
April 18, 2017
You look amazing!!! I'm not an expert but I am getting lipo as well and the PS said it can take up to 4-6 months to fully see the results from it. Also several reviews I have read with the lipo say it takes several months, so definitely ask your PS but maybe you just need some more time on it. However I do truly think you look amazing and thanks for the advice on the patience and not judging. I think I will struggle with that!
April 18, 2017
Thanks! It is such a waiting game. I know I still have swelling so you are probably right! And whatever I am still concerned about later on I can always fix
April 18, 2017
You look fantastic, I can only hope I look half as good as you. I wanted to thank you for being honest and not sugar coating anything. How long do you think someone that has an active job will be off work for this procedure? I know everyone heals and tolerates pain differently but I want a rough estimate from someone that has been through this. My appointment for Dr. Ringler is this Friday for my initial consultation. Do you have any advice that you can give me that maybe you wish you would of thought of but didn't ask him? I do have the list of questions that is posted on this site that I will bring with me.
April 18, 2017
Thank you! I know how much I looked for real, honest reviews to try to understand what I could expect and to try to prepare so I really tried to be truthful in my writing. I work in a hospital and do a lot of walking and running around even though I have a desk job. I went back after 15 days and was fine. Swollen but able to function and walk fine and not hunched. I honestly was never in much actual pain. Dr. Ringler is very skilled at what he does and I am sure your results will be amazing! Recovery has been A breeze and I would do it all over again in a second. Life changing and worth it. The hardest part was week 5/6 swell hell because it makes you question your results and think you don't look good. This is not an accurate representation of what you will look like or the job your surgeon did! Good luck!! Let me know if you have any questions. I go for my follow up with dr. Ringler Friday too!
April 19, 2017
Thank you again, my appointment is at 1:00 p.m. is your swelling gone now? Do you know why you had all the swelling? Or does it come and go still?
April 19, 2017
You will be extremely swollen after this surgery and it is normal to go through a period of "swell hell" around 4 weeks of even worsened swelling. It then begins to subside and get better each week. I definitely still have some and it will take at least 6 months to a year to disappear completely. Still worth it and you get used to it. I am still wearing a compression garment and binder 24 hours a day to help it.
April 20, 2017
Does your regular work clothes still fit you? Just wondering if I will need to order new work clothes in a different size. lol
April 21, 2017
Yes they did. I would not buy any clothes prior to surgery because you have no idea what your swelling will be like or how long it will last and it fluctuates so much.
April 22, 2017
I do believe I seen you at Dr. Ringlers today. How did your appointment go? He said I need a lift and tummy tuck but don't need lipo. I scheduled for July 19. He said I am fine the way I am but I want to lose 25lbs.
UPDATED FROM AJB12313
1 month post
Feeling flat!
Woke up feeling flat and not too swollen yay!! I have been feel great physically, no pain or tightness moving around so I decided it would be a good day to REALLY clean my house for the first time since surgery. The messiness has been driving me crazy! I think I over did it though and had to stop because I can fee the swelling coming on and my upper abs are burning! Too much bending down, lifting etc. My boobs are continuing to settle, one side more than the other and I am missing the upper fullness and have a bit of boob greed as they are dropping and seem smaller. I feel ridiculous admitting that. Again, still early on I need to remember. Emotions and feelings change a lot I have found haha.
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March 25, 2017
You look great what kinda of compression garment are you wearing
March 26, 2017
Lol. The struggle with boob greed is REAL! Your results are great. Gotta build that stamina back up, I guess. Haha.
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