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46 Yo, Mother of Two Teenage Boys, BL and TT - Hyannis, MA
UPDATED FROM Livesforsummer
6 months post
Belly button revision?
WORTH IT$13,000
Hi ladies! I'm almost 6 mo post op. I love my results! No complaints except my belly button. I like the shape, but the scar is on the outside and is red an pronounced. I see my ps in 2 weeks for a follow up. Think I should ask about a revision, or should I wait a year in case it lightens, etc... any thoughts are appreciated.
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UPDATED FROM Livesforsummer
2 months post
Almost 8 weeks!
Wow! I can't believe I've finally made it to this point! As of next week, PS says I can burn the spanx!!! So very very happy! Still swell by end of day, so I'll keep one, it's a love/hate thing... swelling is definitely getting much better! It's there, but no where near as uncomfortable. I'm back at the gym, THANK GOD! I didn't realize how much I relied on the gym to relieve stress! I'm not doing what I used to yet, but at least I'm there! Onward and upward!
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February 8, 2017
You look amazing! I'm nine weeks yesterday and feeling so good now. I like this stage. Lol. How's scar therapy going?
February 9, 2017
Thank you so much! My Ps told me I no longer needed any special scar treatment at this point so I'm just massaging the scar daily and with a good vitamin E based moisturizer. What about you? I'd love to know what your ps recommended.
February 9, 2017
That's interesting about the vitamin e. Mine suggested biocorneum gel or mepitac silicone tape. I've used both but I think I prefer the tape. I can leave it on for ten to twelve days! The gel is reapplied twice a day. Not sure how well they work yet. Too soon to tell
February 9, 2017
Interesting. I was using Biocorneum, but he told me I no longer needed it. He hasn't steered me wrong so far, I hope he's right! A lot of women at our stage of progress seem to be using tape of something.. maybe I should look into it more.
UPDATED FROM Livesforsummer
30 days post
One month anniversary!
Looking back ... for you ladies out there who are considering this, here's a quick synapses of the last month and for those of you who've already done it, I think you will relate.
Week one was all about initial recovery and immediate and basic needs: Staying on top of meds, trying to sleep, trying to poop, trying not to freak out about what I had just done to my body, trying to get up and move without hurting myself, watching a whole lot of tv, staying hydrated.
Week two was all about emotion. I swear I cried on and off that whole week, can't even tell you about what! I think all the pent up anxiety and exhaustion just let loose. Which is interesting since I had also hit some milestones. I was moving a little more, I was off pain meds and antibiotics, no more constipation, and generally starting to feel better.
Week three marked the beginning of some normalcy. I was finally starting to relax and enjoy my results. I took some photos and really enjoyed comparing the before and after. At the end of week three I went back to work and doing more around my house. Which brings me to..
Week four which is first and foremost about swelling. Stand up, swell, sit down, swell, etc... (sung to "swimming pools") Don't judge, I have teenage boys, ha! It seems there's no escaping the swell hell! At the same time week four has its pluses. , On the outside things have made a drastic improvement. My TT incision is looking great and all healed, except for some scabbing in the tightest area above my mons. The line is thin and low and I can really start to see that it's going to be a very minor scar when all is said and done. I can truly see the light at the end of the tunnel and it's beautiful and bright! My right breast is still giving me trouble with some wound separation, but this too shall pass. Best thing about this past week, the big O! Even though I scared myself after wondering if had pushed it too soon, my wonderful RS friends reassured me and I was fine!
I'm looking forward to the next four weeks and the milestones that will come. Especially, sleeping without the CG and eventually not wearing one at all! When that time comes I will burn every single one in my outdoor fire pit!! Although right now they are both my best friend and worst enemy... I am also looking forward to getting back into my gym routine! I really really miss it!
All in all it's been quite the journey so far! I can't believe I really did it! I'm proud of myself and so very grateful! Onward and upward!
Week one was all about initial recovery and immediate and basic needs: Staying on top of meds, trying to sleep, trying to poop, trying not to freak out about what I had just done to my body, trying to get up and move without hurting myself, watching a whole lot of tv, staying hydrated.
Week two was all about emotion. I swear I cried on and off that whole week, can't even tell you about what! I think all the pent up anxiety and exhaustion just let loose. Which is interesting since I had also hit some milestones. I was moving a little more, I was off pain meds and antibiotics, no more constipation, and generally starting to feel better.
Week three marked the beginning of some normalcy. I was finally starting to relax and enjoy my results. I took some photos and really enjoyed comparing the before and after. At the end of week three I went back to work and doing more around my house. Which brings me to..
Week four which is first and foremost about swelling. Stand up, swell, sit down, swell, etc... (sung to "swimming pools") Don't judge, I have teenage boys, ha! It seems there's no escaping the swell hell! At the same time week four has its pluses. , On the outside things have made a drastic improvement. My TT incision is looking great and all healed, except for some scabbing in the tightest area above my mons. The line is thin and low and I can really start to see that it's going to be a very minor scar when all is said and done. I can truly see the light at the end of the tunnel and it's beautiful and bright! My right breast is still giving me trouble with some wound separation, but this too shall pass. Best thing about this past week, the big O! Even though I scared myself after wondering if had pushed it too soon, my wonderful RS friends reassured me and I was fine!
I'm looking forward to the next four weeks and the milestones that will come. Especially, sleeping without the CG and eventually not wearing one at all! When that time comes I will burn every single one in my outdoor fire pit!! Although right now they are both my best friend and worst enemy... I am also looking forward to getting back into my gym routine! I really really miss it!
All in all it's been quite the journey so far! I can't believe I really did it! I'm proud of myself and so very grateful! Onward and upward!
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January 12, 2017
Still rocking the post surgical bra, ha! Not very sexy! The last pic is a close up of my TT incision!
January 12, 2017
Def pretty much sums it up. Looking great! Your TT incision looks really light! Awesome! After week 3, everything just gets better and you realize it was DEF worth the time, pain and money!!!!! Even though i havent made it to the final results yet and that 3 weeks was rough..... id do it all over again and again for how i feel now!!! ;)
January 12, 2017
Yup sounds about right! I am 4 weeks tomorrow.
January 12, 2017
You look amazing! I am contemplating getting both a TT and a BA in Hyannis, but I am worried about the cost and the scarring. How did you decide on who to go to to get yours done? Your results are really motivating!
January 13, 2017
Thank you! Honestly, I chose Dr. Jones by word of mouth and I found someone on RS who had done a review and shared her experience. When I had my initial consultation, he said he does 1-2 TT per week all year round! I though that was impressive for this area! I also have a friend who's a nurse and works in the OR and she spoke very highly of him too!
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