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9 months since revision
I'm now about 9 months since my revision and so far it's still looking good- bar the lump on the right above the belly button that just has never resolved since the first surgery. The doctor was looking at it and giving me some injections but it didn't do much and in the end I felt like I just didn't want to continue down that path. I stopped seeing the Dr by 6 months and went off to enjoy my new body :)
I've dropped down 2 sizes and I'm now a size 8 sometimes a 10 depending on the shop but I was a definate size 12 when I started this journey.
My shape has changed significantly! I'm very slim in the front but I do see that any weight I put on is being redistributed in the love handles and in the flanks... Something I hadn't seen before so feels weird to suddenly see a muffin top shape but all in all I am happy and absolutely loving the change in shape. I'm so confident and outgoing now and I'm making sure to enjoy it!
My only advice to those considering surgery is to really make sure you're committed to the long term upkeep. This isn't an easy fix at all and despite what the surgeons might tell you.. It most certainly does come back!! I can already see rolls when I neglect exercise and my diet hasn't been amazing in the last 3 months and it shows! I'm definitely "bigger" than months after the surgery. I have to really make the effort for the gym and particularly with my diet but that was a deal I made for spending the money and its a small price for how great I look now!
Now to continue the work! Hopefully the pics give you a good idea of the shape... Near in mind I have flexing somewhat.. My natural relaxed shape is a little more round. These were taken in Jan.
Week 3
When I compare my pictures and feelings of this surgery to the previous, it's so hugely different!
My whole torso is flat! No belly rolls and actually when I bend I see no rolls then either. I actually can't stop looking in the mirror I can't believe its all disappeared!
I am still swollen but to look at it as it looks today is amazing. I've added some pics but I think they don't do justice to the result. It's better seen when I'm lying down I think so I've added that pic too!
So what's the not so good?
The incision marks... Now these haven't healed yet (its only week 3) but one on the back looks particularly large. I'm always conscious of the back ones because well... you can see them with most outfits and at the beach etc.
I brought some Obagi clear for the original marks from the first surgery and as soon as these recent ones are more healed I'll start using that on those too.
That lump that was there from the first time is still there... It's not hugely visible but I think because I know it's there it's glaringly obvious. I had some cortisone injections in there now so fingers crossed it all goes down!
Overall I am thrilled at the revision! I was not expecting it to be this great! I'm desperate for my skin to feel less tender and swelling subside a little so I can go compression garment free!
In other good news I can get back to the gym... I am starting to feel a bit lethargic as it's been weeks since I ran or worked out. Although low impact only... Cross trainer is the worst
So far it looks great!
The Dr was very through in the pre prep, a lot more drawing on me than last time. I was concerned about additional incisions on my back which tend to leave a mark as they heal...I had two more in the bra line now which wasn't preferred but I wanted the best result this time around so I can deal with marks later!
The surgery went well, nothing to report...
I think less anesthetic was used so I was much less groggy afterwards. Compared to the first surgery where I slept 12 hours straight and felt just awful and foggy for days, I was quite awake, still very achey but managed a few vegetables for dinner and slept through the night relatively peacefully.
Today I had a shower and got to see the results and so far I am over the moon!!!
I have zero overhang... Nothing it's totally not there. The hubby is just astonished! The lump is also gone, the whole torso looks really smooth. I actually almost don't believe it, Just praying I bandaged it up again OK so that I don't create any bumps. Im quite paranoid now to keep it smooth!
I'm so relieved and happy and I'm pretty sure that's why I'm in good spirits and feeling better already! The day after the first surgery it was not pretty... I felt awful and it was terrible to look at and of course the end results were not as expected.
This time round I have the foam and I think that's helped a lot! I feel like it helped keep everything smooth and wrinkle free!
I also had drains left in... And boy did they drain... So much fluid but was really good that it did! The draining seems to have stopped now or at least it hasn't sunk through the new bandages.
MLD starts tomorrow and looking forward to getting another look!
Provider Review
Hope I'm able to document my progress and update the ratings as I go as I think often service and treatment can change overtime. I am currently 8 months into recovery with Hans Place and have just had a revision surgery (you can read all about it!) - and so far with the revision I am over the moon with the results I see. I have no regrets in choosing Dr Comins as my surgeon. He was realistic about areas that might not give me the results I wanted. I was warmly welcomed from the beginning and the surgery step by step well explained. My other choice was the private practice with Dr Wolf and my main deciding factor was that I found the private practice a little clinical for me and a bit conveyor belt esq. Especially when meeting the assistant who would set up the appointments. I found it difficult to get hold of her to ask initial questions too. At Hans place, it is smaller, perhaps less modern in its asthetics but everyone tends to get to know and recognize you from surgery and on-site MLD sessions so it's a more relaxing environment. Dr comins is always floating around too when not in surgery and seems a lot more accessible. I've been able to get check ups quite easily and I think he monitors the diaries to ensure to check in on people when they have their MLD /nurse apps. Dr Comins certainly isn't cheap but I look at it as having invested in a Dr who is a bit of a perfectionist so when something hasn't been right, he's been the first to look at how to improve it and get the results back on track so it'd consider this money well spent! I still have a bit of recovery to get through but I'm very happy with service and with just the improvements with such little downtime! My confidence is so much higher too! It's the best thing I've invested in for myself!