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41 Year Old with 2 Kids, Who Has Always Battled Her Weight, Ready to Get This Inner Tube Removed and Have the Body of How I Feel
UPDATED FROM doitforme
1 year post
scar photos at 18 months
WORTH IT$13,500
Sorry I tried several times and couldn't get them to flip right side up.
So you'll have to look at them while standing on your head:) I have a slight indent just above my scar in the pubic area that didn't want to heal right away so now it's a little divot.
So you'll have to look at them while standing on your head:) I have a slight indent just above my scar in the pubic area that didn't want to heal right away so now it's a little divot.
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UPDATED FROM doitforme
1 year post
18 months post operation
Hello all,
I kind of checked out from here because I had my surgery and I was happy. I don't regret it and wish I had done it early but I probably have better results after having my kids. I don't have much change since I last checked in. I still have some scar tissue or possibly what was a pseudobursa that filled with fluid and became scar tissue. This is where I had fluid accumulate after my drains were out and I had to have them put back in and was able to drain a lot of fluid a second time. It is in the middle just above my scar and below my belly button- right where you don't want a pooch. I had let it go and asked my surgeon at 12 months and he thought it was normal. Unfortunately it has continued to bother me- almost like having a baby sit on your bladder, I feel fuller and uncomfortable at times. I can feel the tissue inside. I happened to be at the PS for a peel with the esthetician and decide to ask the PS again. He said he could do a little lipo in the office to take care of that, so I am going to have that done. I honestly have not done my part to work out and get the weight off that I would like. With two young kids, I never seem to have enough time and I need to make the time for me. I need to work to get rid of my big hips so my results look better too! :) My scar is very light and hardly noticeable. I am still happy and look forward to losing weight and feeling even better! Do it- you won't regret it!
I kind of checked out from here because I had my surgery and I was happy. I don't regret it and wish I had done it early but I probably have better results after having my kids. I don't have much change since I last checked in. I still have some scar tissue or possibly what was a pseudobursa that filled with fluid and became scar tissue. This is where I had fluid accumulate after my drains were out and I had to have them put back in and was able to drain a lot of fluid a second time. It is in the middle just above my scar and below my belly button- right where you don't want a pooch. I had let it go and asked my surgeon at 12 months and he thought it was normal. Unfortunately it has continued to bother me- almost like having a baby sit on your bladder, I feel fuller and uncomfortable at times. I can feel the tissue inside. I happened to be at the PS for a peel with the esthetician and decide to ask the PS again. He said he could do a little lipo in the office to take care of that, so I am going to have that done. I honestly have not done my part to work out and get the weight off that I would like. With two young kids, I never seem to have enough time and I need to make the time for me. I need to work to get rid of my big hips so my results look better too! :) My scar is very light and hardly noticeable. I am still happy and look forward to losing weight and feeling even better! Do it- you won't regret it!
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BetterHealthForMe
May 23, 2017
You look fantastic, I understand hard to find time for yourself. I am afraid of that for me as well but I will try to incorporate my kid into work outs I hope (can always dream!) Is there anything you would recommend to get to help with healing? creams, tapes, supplements etc? anything you think you couldn't live without during healing?
doitforme
May 28, 2017
Thanks! I'm happy with the PS's part just need to do my part now:) There wasn't anything specific for healing. I used the scar tape the PS gave me but not much other than that. I would recommend the experel pain option, I don't know even know if Stratis gives you a choice or just does it because it works so well. Take your pain meds after- it was a couple weeks for me- just eat your apples so you don't get constipated. Also wear your binder garment he gives you day and night it will relieve any pressure or pulling. Good luck!!
UPDATED FROM doitforme
4 months post
3 and 4 month post op update *surgery date November 5 2015
Well not sure where the time has gone but this week it will be 4 months since my surgery. I feel good and I'm still glad I did it. I know I'm still healing, still have some numbness, swelling and tightness by the end of the day. I continue to wear some sort of spanx or compression garment for most of the day to help with the swelling. I don't have any pain. No real changes in the past two months, only because I haven't been doing my part of losing weight. The innertube and excess is gone, now I need to get my but in gear. Spring is coming soon hopefully so warmer weather will help me get out of my cave. I am loving the way I can put on a top and have it lay flat and not roll over my rolls:) Still not crazy on jeans, I haven't found the right fit. I have some that would fit great from pre-pregnancy weight if I would just lose the 5-10 pounds. My incision is completely healed and my scars are looking good. They are starting to lighten and get less red/purple and more grey/white. I continue to wear the scar tape for a couple weeks at a time until it falls off. Hope everyone else is healing well just wanted to check in:)
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March 2, 2016
I'm glad you are healing so good! I still wear the control top undies most days too! Today I'm trying just regular undies! I am having too much fun with clothes in general!
March 2, 2016
your story is so inspiring! thank you! my surgery is in 3 weeks and I am sooo nervous it's not even funny. I'm more worried about the actual being asleep part and something going wrong than the actual post part but reading other's stories help a lot.
March 29, 2017
Thank you for sharing this and your progress. After reading it, I sent them a message and am off to get my free consult tomorrow.
April 2, 2017
If you have an updated pic I would love to see your progress! I am going in August for mine. PS you look great! Pss. I love your bathroom :)
May 20, 2017
Do you have any updated pics? :)
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