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FULL TT/LIPO Hinsdale,IL (burbs) By Way of Chitown ! One of the Best Things I've Ever Done - Hinsdale, IL

UPDATED FROM Katgirl
2 months post

Well i'm back to working out but many are...

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WORTH IT$8,000
well i'm back to working out but many are asking where are these girddles coming from. I purchased the medical grade online at healingenhancements and the latest pics are girddles purchased at marshalls and tjmaxx. they are holding up pretty well and i love how they go up to the upper torso. .. they come in black and this light beige. Since they are only $14.99.. I have a few and they are helping with the reduction of swelling "quickly"
my tummy is almost flat! I will update soon
PS.. today I tried on a Form fitting dress that Zips on the side.. Va va va Voom!!

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All I can say is go and spend 1 hour with this man! he will explain why you do and do not need certain things for your body! He doesn't need your money. trust me!! he is the CREM Da La Crem and he doesn't need all of that Fancy Advertisement! I can see that his face isn't even on this site... .. I had my precedure in hindsdale but chicagolandcosmetics.com will give you a glimpse of who he is.

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May 17, 2011
You are looking great. You must be so happy with your results. I need to get in the gym to lift weights. Ive just been running. Let me know if you have a plan on how to start integrating weights. Im a little concerned about the weights effecting healing of the cut pectorials. My PS said I should be Ok... but still. Hmmm.
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May 20, 2011
Hey there! Excuse the typos as on my phone. Start slowwww. I am now back into my powerflex class where i use weights (5lbs but lots of reps for thinner results) and this class is all about sqauts, lunges, arms, abs etc. Even now every ab sit up etc i can feel for a day later haha. Its worth it as your tummy will become more ripped and it helps with that swelling that we will jave for a few months. Dont worry, your stomach doesnt buldge but it just feels like it has swollen up to a large ball. Do not do any twisting from side to side as that isnt good but start on something, u dont want to have a flat belly and jiggles everywhere elae. U have to maintain as u do not gain in the tummy and you better believe that fat will go somewhere else lol
May 17, 2011
Oh!!! I needed to read this!!! I'm so nervous about what to expect....I'm scheduled for June 17th. I'm so anxious, but at the same time, I'm so worried. You look great!!!! I'll have to keep looking at your pics as motivation!!!!
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May 20, 2011
Congrats!! I have referred 5 people so far to my surgeon and of course people at the gym wants this done NOW haha. You will not regret having this done. I see you are in Chicago! Keep in touch! We will have to connect over salads and talk about our transformations some day.. Smile
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May 17, 2011
You look awesome!!! So worth it!!!
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May 20, 2011
MyTime you look awsome!!! What a huge difference 2 hours can make. So life changing. We should have done this a long time ago
May 17, 2011
Hey there Katgirl! Glad to hear things are going well for you. Wish my results were like yours!
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May 20, 2011
Hey there! How are you feeling? Post pics! Im sure you look fab!
May 22, 2011
I am feeling great, my energy back and life back to normal. No more huge ass tummy no more and fitting into some clothes that I hvaent been able to before kids. Unfortunately, I do get quite puffy and still have to hide my tummy. . . lastnight I looked like I was 5 months pregnant (upper abdomen only) !
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May 23, 2011
did you have any lipo with your tummy tuck? I got upper Abs and Flanks done. It's just something that is required with most of the tummy tucks that DR Kasaros does. Those compression garments really make you feel good. Although I do get swelling from time to time, I never actually Look Swollen. Glad to know you're feeling great!! Amen to the NO More flabby skin!!
May 24, 2011
Yes I did get lipo on the abdomen (and flanks). I saw my PS last week and he said there is absolutely nothing left for him to lipo! He says when he pinches he only feels my muscles. . .
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May 27, 2011
i'm sure you're looking FABULOUS!!! Post pics and keep me posted! xx
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April 19, 2011
Your results are incredible! Keep up the good work chica! And congrads on your new body
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April 21, 2011
thank you So do you!! Doesn't it feel great to bend over and not have anything hanging ? it's a shame that we can't just glue the skin back to our muscles so that we don't have to have this procedure but soo glad that it's offerd!! :smile: .. i'm sure that you're on your way to completely healed by now. Hows it going with the better fitting clothes physique ?
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April 21, 2011
thank you So do you!! Doesn't it feel great to bend over and not have anything hanging ? it's a shame that we can't just glue the skin back to our muscles so that we don't have to have this procedure but soo glad that it's offerd!! :smile: .. i'm sure that you're on your way to completely healed by now. Hows it going with the better fitting clothes physique ?
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April 21, 2011
You look awesome!
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April 22, 2011
Thank you !!! and Listen!! GET that TUMMY TUCK!!! some men can be insecure at times and it's easier for him to have you the way that you are.. but he wouldn't mind looking at Beyonce would he ? Now you are getting this FOR YOU!! Not your husband.. let him have these kids.. stretch his belly and carry this extra skin around then talk about a tummy tuck :smile: You will look Fantastic! 3 weeks later you're good to go! keep us posted!
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April 21, 2011
HEY Katgirl
Are you using anything special for the swelling?
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April 22, 2011
YES! Girddles Girddles Girddles.. Marshalls or TJ Maxx in their underwear area had this compression Panty withe the girddle that hooks all the way up to the upper ab area .. it's the hook things.. and it compresses!! those have helped a lot! I wear them as if I get paid to wear them by the second! Now i can sleep without one during a Great Night Out ;) And i'm good to go but come daybreak I put a pair of panties on and either this one that is shown on My review (and it's a little to big now can you believe it !!) or i'll wear that panty girddle one for $16.. it helps with the swelling a LOT!! .. Now I just got Scar Gaurd because my PS told me to get it yesterday.. in a few weeks he will be laser Lightening my scar. Hoping it all works out but he's Fabulouso so I'm sure that it will. I'll make sure to have before and after pics of my Scar ... I also have commented on other scar fixes for our skin .. :) hope this helps! ..you've paid so much $$$$ girl you'd better wear whatever to make sure that you're PERFECT! ;) it's not so bad under clothes either because no one can tell that I have it on and i have some hip hugging/fit jeans.. the swelling goes away a lot faster than just going bareless.. so it's speeding up the healing process. Hope this helps! :)
May 3, 2011
Hi I hope your doing well and healing quickly!! I saw your picture of the binder you are using and wondering how you like it? I was going to buy that same one for myself so I can use after the first three or four weeks of recovery. Is it comfortable and does it compress enough to limit swelling? And did you buy it according to the measurements you were before surgery? thanks for the help and hope your feeling well..=)
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May 4, 2011
hi there YES!! it's a Great compression garment. if you order to your specifications, it will be perfect! Of course you will find it a bit loose when after a couple of weeks because you will lose some weight once your swelling goes down. I stll have some swelling so I have purchased another one from TJMAXX/ Marshalls and will post a pic! I would certainly get the medical grade first. IT makes a difference :). .. Take the measurements, if have questions call them .. they are a husband and wife distributer and they are extremely helpful. Also they will certainly get it to you ASAP.
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May 5, 2011
Hi again!! Thanks for the info on the compression garment. I am going to buy one in black from healing enhancements . Hope your feeling great and thanks again!! ;)
UPDATED FROM Katgirl
19 days post

Went to my 20 Day Post Op today! Funny how Time...

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Went to my 20 Day Post Op today! Funny how Time will fly once those Dreadful Drains are out. The past 3 weeks have just flown by! I've gotten clearence to begin jogging again and even doing light weights etc so that I can firm up my lets/arms before summer!! I'm thrilled with my results so far and i'm still slimming up!

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