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Finally Decided to Take the Plunge at 58! Houston, TX

UPDATED FROM cindig
7 months post

5mo po

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cindigMay 13, 2015
$13,500
Can't Believe it's already been five months. My necrosis has finally healed, and I will need to go in the fall for a touch up on it. I knew this was a major surgery, but had no idea how long the recovery is. I still have muscle tightness, particularly on my right side. The small mark above my belly button on the right side was a blister from tape, I hope it will fade.
All in all I'm gladiator had the surgery. It's so nice not to have that wad of fat!!!

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Christopher K. Patronella, MD, FACS

Christopher K. Patronella, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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cindig
May 13, 2015
Oh gee, that is suppose to say glad not gladiator!!! Guess I should proof read!!!!
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Rhonda56
May 14, 2015
You look fantastic. I am 2 wks and 2 days out from my tt. Yes, this surgery was a lot, however, I have breezed through it much better than I had imagined I would. I am out walking twice a day for 30 minutes. I am certain at this stage I still have swelling. Not sure when that stops. I have days where I do just want to lay and let my tummy relax. I turn 59 in 4 days. I had concerns about recovery at that age, but as stated earlier, it has gone very well. I wish I would have had this done 25 years ago. I actually did this as I needed a hernia repair and knew the muscle needed repaired as well. It made sense to have the spare tire removed. I have 40 year old twin daughters, 33 yr old Son and 30 yr old daughter who have all been 100% supportive. My husband is not the type of man to support my goals or dream. Knowing i had the hernia at least kept him from discouraging it. I am grateful for that. He drove me back and forth on surgery day, out patient, and was very good at getting me things so I did not have to get up and down constantly. Its amazing how many times one gets up and down throughout the day! Take care. You look fantastic.
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rhonda5
May 14, 2015
I agree! A very LONG healing process! Even without necrosis....SO glad to hear that you're healing nicely!
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imath
May 14, 2015
Hi, a great relief to hear that the necrosis has finally healed. The recovery is indeed a marathon, so now concentrate on getting to know your 'new body' and learn to love life again. Another success story emerging, well done to you. Keep in touch.
UPDATED FROM cindig
5 months post

Nercosis update

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cindigMarch 4, 2015
The wound specialist that has been taking care of my nercosis said I'm 95% healed! Yippeee, I'm so happy!!!

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Fnygyrl
March 4, 2015
Oh that's Fantastic news!!!!!! I can't wait to post the same update :)))). I'm so happy for you!!!!
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Realitynut
March 5, 2015
Great! Hope you get your desired results!!
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rhonda5
March 5, 2015
super glad to hear that!!! wonderful news! :)
UPDATED FROM cindig
4 months post

Not as gross

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cindigFebruary 19, 2015
This is from today. The other one was right after my wound specialist had scraped around on it. The skin is really growing from the bottom. I believe it's all going to be fine.

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cindig
February 19, 2015
Don't know why it put I am 4 mo po, because I am not. It's been 11 weeks today.
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rhonda5
February 19, 2015
glad you're happy with your healing results!! :)
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