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33, 3 Kids, Did it! - Hoffman Estates, IL
UPDATED FROM essie568
1 year post
One year later!
WORTH IT$8,901
Mostly all I can say is that I am so happy that I did it! My brain is finally catching up with my body, so I'm finally feeling comfortable in my skin. Here's a before and recent after pic. Still wish more was liposuctioned from my love handles and I plan on bringing that up on my next visit. All in all though, I'm happy!
Recent measurements:
Waist: 28in.
Hips: 38in.
Weight: 145 lbs.
Recent measurements:
Waist: 28in.
Hips: 38in.
Weight: 145 lbs.
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UPDATED FROM essie568
2 months post
2 Months
Why am I sore today? Why am I swollen today? I found myself asking these questions...then duh...you had surgery just two months ago! I've been feeling so good, that it feels like ages ago since I had my surgery! I've started exercising again and wow that's a bit tough. It's hard to use my core, but, I know it will strengthen. I do have some days where my muscles are sore, but they are few and far between. Also, I have swelling in my lower belly, my surgeon said it will be the last place to go away. I've had a burning sensation at my hipbone on the incision. I've woken up feeling like its ripping apart, which is painful, but again few and far between. My surgeon said to massage it, that it's a nerve. But, under jeans, I can't even tell. Here are some new pictures! A lot of times I feel like my belly is still there, like I can feel it. Then I look down and I'm so flat! Crazy! Guess my brain hasn't caught up with my body yet :). I still love the way I look! I feel like it looks very natural and I feel so much better in all my clothes (well the ones I fit into. I have to go shopping for smaller stuff!).
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I hate that you can't edit your posts. I meant to say that you can't tell I have lower belly swelling under my jeans, not that you can't tell that I have nerve pain.
You look great! I get my tt 11/4, I'm sooo nervous!! Hope I recover as well as you! :-)
Thank you! Good luck, I'm sure you will love your results! I was so nervous too, so very nervous. It really was not as bad as I imagined it would be at all. And so worth it!
How are you doing now? I just had TT and lipo with Dr. Patel and I'm going through all of his reviews. Is the swelling and numbness gone?
I'm sorry I took so long to respond! Yes, my numbness is gone and most of the swelling. I still seem to have a bit of swelling near my incision, but, that's all! Hope your recovery is going well!
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You look wonderful!
Thank you! I'm feeling pretty darn good about myself, which is a very nice change from feeling awful about my belly for 10 years!
You look fantastic!!!! I'm glad it's been an easier recovery for you:)
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your story! Dr. Patel did my surgery last week. He is great! How are you feeling now?
Yes he is! Congrats on your surgery! I fell really good, 98% back to myself. I'm 7 weeks post-op now, no more restrictions, and have started to exercise again. I still feel sleepy and wornout if I've had a very busy day or two, but other than that, I feel great! Hoping you have a speedy nice recovery as well!
That's great! You are my motivation. I hope to have the same recovery and results as you. Take care!
Aw thanks! I'm so happy I did it. Hang in there, it gets so much easier and better every day!
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