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TUMMY TUCK, MR, LIPO-HOUSTON 2 year update
UPDATED FROM skinnyinside
2 years post
2 year TT UPDATE Houston TX
WORTH IT$9,970
Happy New Years RS!
Well it has been 2 years since I took the plunge and crossed over to the flat side --- lol
My date was december 3rd 2013
I had TT with MR and lipposuction of the flanks .
I am a little late in posting my 2 year update , but here it is
My life is back to normal I no longer have thoughts or some type of internal physical reminder of a TT - this actually stopped way back .
I still love looking at the new me and it's amazing even now , I do enjoy going clothe shopping and going into the fitting rooms Lol- I am wearing XS tops!!
I have lost more weight since having the TT and I think mentally having the TT I wanted the rest of other body parts to catch up and look just as good - I hope that makes sense .
I do still have some numbness that Ive learned to accept. It's a welcoming trade off.
I do wish by now my scar would of been less visible . I do have dark spots along the scar line ,this is also another thing I've learned to accept .
My scar itself is very thin and very low and the scar itself is flat but I do have dark spots in certain areas along the scar line for those that may be thinking this - No I don't have any keloids and no my scar is not raised , i have tried prescribed bleaching cream no bueno . I was offered some other options to remove or reduce the dark spots but in reality ,heck I was more then pleased with my outcome and hubby certainly loves the new me .. Lol
I have included the most recent 2 years pic and you will see the dark areas along the scar.
If asked today would I take the plunge to have the TT my answer would be a fast YES!! and with the same PS too !
The only advice I could give you girls that are reading and doing their research is to make sure you are working with a board certified PS also please don't let the price be your deciding factor in selecting the right surgeon .
Do read the reviews on the PS and be your best healthy self this is including weight and mental health . It is a journey and I pray that it will be a fantastic journey for you all !!
Blessing and happy healing
- skinnyinside
The only thing
Well it has been 2 years since I took the plunge and crossed over to the flat side --- lol
My date was december 3rd 2013
I had TT with MR and lipposuction of the flanks .
I am a little late in posting my 2 year update , but here it is
My life is back to normal I no longer have thoughts or some type of internal physical reminder of a TT - this actually stopped way back .
I still love looking at the new me and it's amazing even now , I do enjoy going clothe shopping and going into the fitting rooms Lol- I am wearing XS tops!!
I have lost more weight since having the TT and I think mentally having the TT I wanted the rest of other body parts to catch up and look just as good - I hope that makes sense .
I do still have some numbness that Ive learned to accept. It's a welcoming trade off.
I do wish by now my scar would of been less visible . I do have dark spots along the scar line ,this is also another thing I've learned to accept .
My scar itself is very thin and very low and the scar itself is flat but I do have dark spots in certain areas along the scar line for those that may be thinking this - No I don't have any keloids and no my scar is not raised , i have tried prescribed bleaching cream no bueno . I was offered some other options to remove or reduce the dark spots but in reality ,heck I was more then pleased with my outcome and hubby certainly loves the new me .. Lol
I have included the most recent 2 years pic and you will see the dark areas along the scar.
If asked today would I take the plunge to have the TT my answer would be a fast YES!! and with the same PS too !
The only advice I could give you girls that are reading and doing their research is to make sure you are working with a board certified PS also please don't let the price be your deciding factor in selecting the right surgeon .
Do read the reviews on the PS and be your best healthy self this is including weight and mental health . It is a journey and I pray that it will be a fantastic journey for you all !!
Blessing and happy healing
- skinnyinside
The only thing
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Response from Dr. Lyos:
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments on RealSelf. All I can say is WOW! I cannot take full credit-everything came together through a combination of preoperative preparation, surgical technique, and your active participation in your surgical care. You look fabulous! Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing you as often as you are willing to visit us!
UPDATED FROM skinnyinside
1 year post
One Year Update
Hello RS
I am actually 13 month post op TT surgery with MR & Lippo on flanks was performed 12-3-2013
What I know is at the year anniversary you really see the permanent changes -it truly takes close to year to see the final results -- believe me I was loving the results early on !
At the year mark I have learned to gage what will make me swell ,
Yes if I don't watch what eat or if I am constipated I get the swell or puffiness but to most people I am completely flat still ,but because you know your bodies temperament the giving and pulling back . Only another TT sistah will understand :)
I can still feel the skin pulling taunt especially when I stand I have to accept this feeling - I just know I was pulled tight :)
Oh yea, one thing there is no fat on my tummy it has moved to my thighs and butt and arms :/
Did I hear someone say Lippo?
LOL
I am also looking into facial fillers and also towards the end of the year getting the girls done :)
Sending happy wishes to everyone !
I am actually 13 month post op TT surgery with MR & Lippo on flanks was performed 12-3-2013
What I know is at the year anniversary you really see the permanent changes -it truly takes close to year to see the final results -- believe me I was loving the results early on !
At the year mark I have learned to gage what will make me swell ,
Yes if I don't watch what eat or if I am constipated I get the swell or puffiness but to most people I am completely flat still ,but because you know your bodies temperament the giving and pulling back . Only another TT sistah will understand :)
I can still feel the skin pulling taunt especially when I stand I have to accept this feeling - I just know I was pulled tight :)
Oh yea, one thing there is no fat on my tummy it has moved to my thighs and butt and arms :/
Did I hear someone say Lippo?
LOL
I am also looking into facial fillers and also towards the end of the year getting the girls done :)
Sending happy wishes to everyone !
Replies (5)
January 10, 2015
You look amazing!!! You have a nice hourglass shape, small waist and it makes your boobies and hips look nice and curvy :o) Very sexy girl!! Love the shirt too!
January 10, 2015
Can I ask how much weight you lost and how many inches you went down in your waist from before and and after? Did you go down in jean sizes?
January 10, 2015
Hi Surromommy
I did not measure my waist wish I did , but I can wear small tops very nicely now ! I used to wear medium /large tops - in pant size I used to 9/10
I now wear a 6,7 depends because I could squeeze into wearing a 4 but I have such a big butt it came naturally :-) the butt won't allow me to go into 4... Lol
In terms of weight the lowest I got to was 132 from 146 I did gain some weight back I now weigh 138lbs
I really don't weigh myself as much now a days I just gage from what fits me the best - I visited your page and your doctor did a fine job and you will love the final results if not already :)
Happy healing to you
January 11, 2015
Thank you!! I'm excited and look forward to when I'm past the 3 month mark. I think by then my body should be almost completely healed and I won't worry so much about everything I do. I have wide hips and a big butt too...lol, it's funny, before my sx I didn't think my boobs and butt were that big because I had such a big roll in the middle, and now I feel like they're huge! I can still wear my size 13 skinny jeans with belt and the size 11's too. I don't think my butt will allow me to go further than a 9. I'm at 139lbs and have been for almost a week. I'd love to get down to 135 if I can. You look really good in your sweater there, your waist is so tiny and it makes your boobs look big!
January 11, 2015
Thank you for the compliment .That is so funny about the boobs being larger, I had people ask me if I had a boob job.. Lol I guess my 3rd boob ( the name I used to call my belly) was overshadowing the girls all this time.. Lol
What I know is certain foods/beverages will contribute to the swelling :/ I think you will get to 6/7 also your waist is small and you can see the curves nice!
This summer will be fun for you - enjoy it :)
January 10, 2015
You look great. Try some hydroquinone to fade those scars
January 10, 2015
Awee Thank you for thinking of this, but I blogged about the Hydroquinone cream in my earlier recovery that my pS prescribed from and for me I didn't see a Change, maybe I didn't use it long enough ? but two tubes was enough for me .. my PS did offer at my 9 month visit to use some type of refractor quizmo machine but so far I didn't go back to try , I'm pretty much over the scar, the good thing is it is starting to fade thank you mothe nature!
February 21, 2015
I love your sweater and it looks great on you!
February 21, 2015
It's one of my fav sweater just amazing when I look back at the before and after pics - wow! Stay blessed
February 21, 2015
I remember reading your journey before. Bellytired referred me to you regarding the hard and numbness of the tummy. About 80% below belly button is hard, numb, and swollen. I hope its swelling because I'm not flat going down to pubic area. I'm flat from belly button to mons, but on the sides are raised hard and numb. It looks like I have several more months of this from what you described, just not as flat as you. I just have to remember I didn't start at a size 10 lol. I'm more on the size 14 side. Thanks for posting makes me feel more at ease!
February 22, 2015
Hey Lovingme73- you look fantastic!! What I've learned you have to avoid certain foods that will make you swell and for me margaritas :/
That's crazy but those margaritas will swell me to swell hell times 5, but also I've always been irregular going number 2 - I mean I go but it's not fully empting my bowels , and I've discovered if I take a ducolax womens pill it really Cleans me out and I'm even more flatter . It's really crazy to think all I have to do is to have a good BM...Lol
I don't take the ducolax daily or weekly just when I feel I " really" need to empty
You are still early and I can see the now and the future you , I'm telling you sexy is back !
The numbness and hardness will go away -I promise :)
You might want to ask PS if he wants you to message the hard areas . you will have to learn to adjust to the new you . Take it slow and don't be in no hurry just because someone is already doing Pilates ..lol
I didn't start back on any exercise routine I think I was 12 month or close to ..
Early on I was feeling I needed to get back on my exercise routine early on I think I was 2 month when I tried to workout and I tell you it damn near killed me..Lol
This summer will be fun for you I'm sure *wink.. Can we say tank tops and sexy tops .
~continue happy healing
February 22, 2015
Thank you! Yes PS said to massage, yuck it feels so weird. I knew this wasn't an overnight going in, but man oh man when you have the surgery you want to hit fast forward on the DVR! Lol thanks for your encouragement and posting your journey very helpful!
February 22, 2015
Yeah, I thought that I would at least look at the gym today but after the way I swelled yesterday from mall walking, I think I will pass.
UPDATED FROM skinnyinside
11 months post
Muscle repair failure ? 10 month
Hello RS
Not sure what happened to my previous post - okay something I want to share with you girls -
Couple weeks ago I went to see my PS because of an issue, I thought I had MR failure - the first thing my PS said is that my stomach is distended and if I was constipated? -- okay girls I am irregular but did not think this could be the reason for the "roundness" or bowing of my stomach -
My PS did check my stomach at my request and he did explain. That it would take serious trauma or injury for my MR to fail- and I haven't experienced neither.. Heck I still don't do any core exercise .
Please see picture to show you how my stomach was looking everyday morning to night it was bowing out and rounded , this would make any one think the worst eh ?
Well soon as I got home I took two ex lax for the next few days and the distended look disappeared I am now back to and remaining flat unless I drink or eat something that will cause the bloating feeling --
So I share this with girls if you have the "roundness" or bowing of the tummy it could be that you're irregular ?
Well ladies wishing everyone a happy holiday- December will be a year for me and I still love my new tummy !
-skinny
Not sure what happened to my previous post - okay something I want to share with you girls -
Couple weeks ago I went to see my PS because of an issue, I thought I had MR failure - the first thing my PS said is that my stomach is distended and if I was constipated? -- okay girls I am irregular but did not think this could be the reason for the "roundness" or bowing of my stomach -
My PS did check my stomach at my request and he did explain. That it would take serious trauma or injury for my MR to fail- and I haven't experienced neither.. Heck I still don't do any core exercise .
Please see picture to show you how my stomach was looking everyday morning to night it was bowing out and rounded , this would make any one think the worst eh ?
Well soon as I got home I took two ex lax for the next few days and the distended look disappeared I am now back to and remaining flat unless I drink or eat something that will cause the bloating feeling --
So I share this with girls if you have the "roundness" or bowing of the tummy it could be that you're irregular ?
Well ladies wishing everyone a happy holiday- December will be a year for me and I still love my new tummy !
-skinny
Replies (5)
November 10, 2014
I can always tell from my rounded tummy that I may be backed up! I'm so glad you don't have a failed MR. You look wonderful. Can you believe it's been almost one year? Also, I am just catching up on your review, but you mentioned scarring and blemishes in your 9 month update. I have the exact same issue. I have these strange, random scars along my incision that I know weren't open at any point. Stitches sitting below the skin, maybe? Or perhaps t's just our luck with our ethnicities and dark skin.
November 11, 2014
Hi Mamaoffour, I think with the blemishes it could be the stitch under the skin , I also have some strange scar markings I felt could be the pressure from the stitch under the skin ,I am suppose to get a sample of some laser machine called refractor I think? just need to make the appointment to see if this will help , but honestly I'm over with the dark appearance along the scar . I will update if and when I get around to the service - wishing you and your four a happy holiday :-)
November 11, 2014
Your transformation is one of my favs! Thanks for sharing! :)
November 11, 2014
I've never been a good pooper but somehow I thought after having MR and TT that my stomach would no be able to expand from
being bloated or constipated, now I know different. Whenever I look in the mirror and hate my results, I have to remember to take something to relieve my constipation, then the next morning I'm happy again. Thanks for sharing because I thought that this only happened to me. As always, you look amazing.
December 13, 2014
Thank you for posting updates! I just read your story and I think you look great, I hope my tummy turns out nice and flat like yours! I'm going on Monday for my TT with lipo :o)
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