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Taking the Plunge for Myself - NC

UPDATED FROM djl9700
2 months post

7 weeks and 3 days

djl9700July 21, 2013
WORTH IT$5,500
Here is some pics...not really happy right now, especially with my left side. I had asked my ps if I should get lipo for my sides, which he said no. BUT even though my tummy is much improved, I HATE those sides pockets! Especially my left side. I know I can get a revision, but not sure if that will include lipo, or if I will have to pay extra for that. On top of that, I have no idea how long recovery will be. :*(

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SexyYella520
July 21, 2013
You look Good Hun!!!! I'm concern about my left side and back as well. My husband just agreed 5 minutes ago to lipo & BA. no BBL but hey I'll take it lol....I am swelling still and must remember the dr said 1 year. :). Things will get better for both of us
djl9700
July 22, 2013
Thank you! My husband agreed to BA in the spring but afraid if I have to pay full price for lipo to fix this, then the BA may be out. :(
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elijanh
July 21, 2013
You know, looking at your earliest photo you can't see that left side swelling. So id imagine that it may clear up and be only swelling. I haven't done mine yet so I don't have the insight and experience someone else may offer. Could you be sleeping on it or something that simple?
djl9700
July 22, 2013
Could be, but even the cut is lower on that side. Just don't know.
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Silversunshine
July 21, 2013
I see what you are talking about. You look amazing first off. Truly...your results are great! But I'm just curious why your ps told you no to lipo? I'm heavier than you, but I'm having more lipo done in mid September...it's part of my revision. My ps says its common to go back in and sculpt and contour if the patient feels the need and the results could be improved. Dd you have any lipo with your tt or just the tt alone? Again though, you look beautiful! Hugs!
djl9700
July 22, 2013
I didn't have any lipo. I asked if I needed it for my flanks and he said no. Revisions are free (only pay for surgery tray $275), but since I just had the tt, I'm worried it will not include that. Frustrated!
tyesmommy123
July 21, 2013
Hey girl I wrote u a private message about a week ago but just realized it didn't go through :( I am still having trouble with fluid and swelling but I know it takes along time to heal he did tell me that if the fluid didn't start draining naturally and him having to drain it out himself then I would need another surgery so I pray that doesn't have to happen ugh. On the other hand it does look so much better than it did pre surgery. I am also not liking my love handles and I def think he should hVe done sum lipo but he said I didn't need it and I also wanted him to do an extended TT which he did not and I still have loose skin on sides :(. I just rhink for the money and trouble we have to go through rhat it should b perfect and not have to pay extra money for revisions etc when we tell them exactly what we want at consultations etc but I guess rhat is life for ya. Anyway u still look so good to b 8 weeks :)
djl9700
July 22, 2013
Oh no! I will check my inbox. He said I didn't have any sweeping and didn't even ask me to come back for 2 months. He even said I didn't have to wear compression garment anymore. I did express my concern and he said no big deal he could also go back and do lipo, but I am scared that wont be part of revision surgery that he includes. I also don't know the recovery time. He said the lipo would just be a little to help it out. I don't go back until mid to end of August, however I am returning back to him tomorrow for the cyst he removed 2 weeks ago from my breast. I may go ahead and make him look again at me and find out details. I so hope you get to feeling better and the drainage gets better!
tyesmommy123
July 23, 2013
That's awesome that u have no swelling.. It sucks having to go every week and where this compression 24/7. I thought revision was like around 1000 bc of the anesthia and surgical tray but I could b wrong.. I'm just ready for a yr to b over lol and completely healed and look fabulous.. I need to post pics too but I am jus really not happy with things now :(. The comment I left about when was ur TT etc was for another post that someone else had posted on ur feeds :)
SexyYella520
July 21, 2013
My fleexes even the small I feel have not been giving enough compression and only after 24 hours of wearing my replacement binder I ordered off of Amazon size small & & maidenform WYOB cameo on top for extra compression & to make it less noticeable swelling on the sides & upper abs has not went down ....this further supports my assumption the compression the fleexes & spanx provide is just not enough for ME! I'm going to order with a Veronique or vedette .... I'm leaning a lil more towards Veronique because they have the phase 2 garment for final stages of contouring, addl support in flanks, return policy etc....until it arrives I will continue with this combo at home and during the night.
tyesmommy123
July 22, 2013
When did u have ur TT done an are u also still having fluid issues? I am so worried rhat I'm not healing fast enough and worried I shouldn't b continuing to have fluid build up like this? I just want to find other tummy Tuckers rhat r having the same issues to talk with :)
djl9700
July 22, 2013
My tt was May 29. Same doctor as yours I think if I remember correctly. So sorry your having these fluid issues!
djl9700
July 22, 2013
How far PO are you? Maybe I need to get another garment...hmm
SexyYella520
July 22, 2013
9 weeks today :)
UPDATED FROM djl9700
16 days post

2 weeks!!

djl9700June 14, 2013
Finally feel like I've got my energy back for the most part. I did push myself a little too much bending and carrying things around this past week at church, especially last night. However, I went to my ps today and he said everything was looking great and as long as I keep not retaining fluid, I can go without my binder after next week!? I couldn't believe it! However, I feel better with it on, and will probably wear it at night still for a while.
Only bad news is I had found a lump right in between my breasts a while ago and finally got the courage to ask him about it today. He said it was a cyst and it really needed to be removed. It is going to leave a scar, great, another scar to treat and have on me, but then again grateful that's all it is. (I have to admit I am a little nervous that he may find more when he removes it, but praying not). Anyway, surgery set for July 9th. Can't believe I have to have another surgery this summer! Bummer!!
Feeling really good, takin my vitamins and I am continuing to drink water as though I am a camel. Going to the beach this Sunday through the following Saturday though, and I am going to have a few adult beverages!! I have been so good for 2 weeks not drinking anything but water.
I laid out in the sun some today (stomach completely covered, but had a hard time laying on my belly to let my back get any...any suggestions for this?). I went to the mirror when I came back in and was putting my binder back on when I glanced at myself and just smiled!! I took a few pictures....here is me at 2 weeks!

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sexybrunette907
June 14, 2013
U look amazing!:)
djl9700
June 15, 2013
Thank you so much sexybrunette907! Feeling really good about the results so far. Only thing is I am hurting on the inside the last 24 hours. I think I did too much yesterday!
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misskitty0330
June 15, 2013
Your looking so good!
sexybrunette907
June 15, 2013
I hope I look as good as you do!:)
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Kimberlee023
June 18, 2013
You look beautiful!
UPDATED FROM djl9700
12 days post

Almost 2 weeks

djl9700June 10, 2013

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misskitty0330
June 10, 2013
You are looking sooooo good! Happy healing
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It's About Time
June 10, 2013
you really do look flat!!! : ) hope that you continue to heal and are pleased with your results.
Nancha003
June 10, 2013
Looks great!!
Renee8322
June 10, 2013
You're looking good girlie!
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cfavors
June 10, 2013
You look wonderful!
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