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55 -Ready to Explant 300cc Silicone Gel with Breast Lift and 2nd Full Tummytuck with Lipo!

UPDATED FROM spiderhands
2 months post

Traveling for four days straight.

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spiderhands
WORTH IT$13,000
I'm wondering should I bring my CG for the plane ride or at least sleep in it. I'm worried about swelling. And hen another trip full first week of May. No sodium for me. But tonight I will be having one drink. And then clean and high protein low carb for me. I follow the Atkins diet and it is a game changer. Any tips for plane rides so soon after surgery would be appreciated!!

spiderhands's provider

Thomas McFadden, MD

Thomas McFadden, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 6, 2017
Thank you for taking us on your journey you were so thorough and accurate that I think we all can understand what to expect should we decide to do this in the future. I'm sure you've been an inspiration to many people at the reviews and thank you for sharing this with all of us.
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April 7, 2017
You are welcome! I've enjoyed it and wanted to show the raw truth. I'm doing another update soon. I want to follow the progression myself. I just got back from the trip and so swollen at the top of the an from the lipo. Sodium and travel. Horrible. I have to remember that I'm only 6-7 weeks out.
May 28, 2017
Hey long time no post. I hope your doing ok.
UPDATED FROM spiderhands
1 month post

6 weeks PO and broken out of CG jail!

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So nice to not have the compression garment on when I left the dr today. Still feels weird without it and a tiny bit of swell but it might be on my head. Scars are looking good and when they fade it will be just fine. Still swollen in the place below and between my breasts when he lipo'd me. Time will heal all wounds. Here are my pics before tonight's shower and before my graduation to a spandex short! I love my Dr!! The red under my breasts are from the soft lounging bra. Scars are definitely getting better!!

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March 31, 2017
You look AHHmazing!
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April 1, 2017
Thank you!!!!
UPDATED FROM spiderhands
1 month post

5 weeks and one day

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I am so happy. Back at work and almost through a week. Was broken out of the surgical bra jail on Wednesday and I had fun buying bralette a as I couldn't buy anything underwire or push-up at this time. The scars are looking SO much better an frankly my clothes make me look so tiny! Getting lots of compliments at work. Having ultrasound treatment on my scar tissue which is doing amazing to break up the scar tissue. I will say that my vertical scar will most likely fade the fastest. I am so happy with my outcome so far!! Going from 36DDD to 36C and explanting my implants is just perfect. Implants were always so cold. I was sick and was swollen with inflammation all over my body and losing 10 pounds immediately proves that you do gain with implants!!I can't wait to hear your feedback. I love my Dr and highly recommend him!!!

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March 24, 2017
You look wonderful! I did pretty much the same thing you did but explanted first then the tummy tuck. Still healing from the TT, dealing with a seroma but its dissipating slow but sure. So happy I did both! Also agree about implants being so cold. Yuk! Also, did you hear the latest about the implants causing certain breast cancer? Peace of mind, getting those time bombs out! Anyway, I've been following your progress and look forward to your posts! So inspirational. Thank you!
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March 24, 2017
Girl BII is real Breast Implant Illness. And I was ready to get these toxic bags out. Thank you for the nice comments. I'm going to continue to update regularly and I'm going to look at your profile. I had a seroma too but it's completely gone. I'll post on your review
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March 24, 2017
When did you have your TT?
March 24, 2017
I got a TT a little over three weeks ago. I haven't done a review on either yet. How many times did you get your seroma drained?
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March 24, 2017
Just once and it was fine after that!! Do a review!!
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March 24, 2017
Lookin good chick. Love that bra!
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March 24, 2017
Thank you!! Guess what? It's too big!! It's too stretchy so I'm going to a small in that model. I love love love my new boobs!!! I love it all. I'm just fantasizing about the summer!!
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March 27, 2017
omigosh, you are sooo tiny and lovely!! huge congrats!!! xo
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March 27, 2017
Thank you!! You look awesome too. It's so nice to admire our bodies! Confidence is back!
March 27, 2017
You look fabulous ! Your surgeon did a great job.
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March 27, 2017
Thank you! Yes he did a fantastic job!! I get out of binder jail on Wednesday! I graduate to spanx
March 27, 2017
Wow lady you look AMAZING!! You must be thrilled. Thanks for the inspiration. Ten more sleeps. Eeekkkk!!!
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March 27, 2017
Yes remember the pillow for the ride home. Button down shirt and very large sweatpants with pockets for the drains. Stay ahead of the pain and rest as much as you can!!
March 27, 2017
Thanks my dear. Can't believe it is almost time. Thanks for all your comments. XoX
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March 28, 2017
It's going to go fast. The first 9 days will be a blur. And then...you will start to feel good. Still rest. You seriously are knitting back together. Rest and lots of protein. Good luck!!
March 29, 2017
Thanks for the good wishes. Knitting yourself together is a really good analogy, makes sense. I'll keep you posted. Cheers