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54 year old in shape but finally my abs show--very happy with my new tummy! - La Jolla, CA
UPDATED FROM whybrown
3 months post
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Thought this was interesting. Check out the bb on the magazine cover model. Looks a little like a tt bb to me. Anyway, you can see the same shape under the boobs.
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UPDATED FROM whybrown
3 months post
For gmof4
This is how my upper abs pooch out between my ribs. More on one side than the other.
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N
February 25, 2016
Omg. ME TOO. I wrote in to the Dr's and they said its from the TT not being right enough. No physical therapy will help!
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W
February 25, 2016
I haven't shown him and it didn't seem as bad by my last appt (8wks)! I had it to some degree before but it wasn't as puffy between the ribs. I do come in really small right at the bra band line since I lost weight but ribs showed more than the center. I'll think about sending the pic to my doc. Don't want him to think I'm a PITA!
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Y
February 25, 2016
Mine does the same, though not as pronounced. I hope it's swelling and not fat that wasn't removed.
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W
February 25, 2016
I know, I think the same-hope it's not fat! Mine looks like a second set of boobs lol
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N
February 25, 2016
Pain in the ass! Lol. And NO. I think from researching that it's "thick fat tissue" and it's an outer layer of thicker fat that lipo does not respond to...... I copied some articles I can show you. Look at my newsfeed and I'll show you.
W
February 25, 2016
Will do! I was worried it was from the kind of exercises I do, after reading that another tt lady said that the only kind of exercise that we should do was the Tuppler Technique, not planks, crunches etc. She says those make your tummy bulge out! But I can't find anything about that online. I figured I'd ask my doc when I see him this summer. But I'll probably obsess about it til then!
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W
February 26, 2016
Interesting. Like who do you believe? What do you think of the articles? I looked at my before and I did have it but not as much. Ribs still though. But it was there. Didn't have much fat in lower tummy so mostly skin removed; maybe there was just more fat in that part and pulling the skin down exacerbated it. I don't know. I know I'll ask my doc when I see him. Didn't one of the docs say that lipo could be done there?
R
February 25, 2016
This is something I talked to my PS about prior to TT. Some people have smaller torsos and some have more prominent rib cages. I have a smaller torso and my ribs do pooch out so I'm curious how my results will be weeks down the road.
W
February 25, 2016
I am short waisted so that makes sense. My ribs stick out but it's between the ribs. Was slightly there before, I think but indented in the middle. Have to go look at befores now.
W
February 25, 2016
It feels soft like fat but if I really tighten my abs (like expecting to get punched in the stomach) I can feel some muscle. But I want flat. Ribs are ok though.
R
February 26, 2016
My upper abdomen seems a little bigger than the first few weeks PO. I read that our lymphatic systems are cut through at the incision, so we will swell above and below the incision. Nothing really gets through there. I'm sure you're having temporary swelling that area.
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R
February 25, 2016
My scar is a little like that but my PS went low in front because I had a pre-existing vertical c-section incision she wanted to remove. I don't really care, though. Your BB is so tiny and cute!
W
February 25, 2016
How funny-my bb seems TOO small to me, but thanks! I guess cause it's never been tiny. I don't really care about the crooked scar that's so much lower on one side since it will fade and disappear eventually, EXCEPT the way the hairline is affected on that side. Makes it look a little funky. Apparently it's just a minor procedure to fix.
D
February 25, 2016
Whybrown, thanks for posting! You are a true (RS :-) friend. Again, I think you look great! You have healed well. (That is what we all hope for.) I have to say, I'd be very happy with your scar. It's low and thin, and easily concealed under bathing suit. Are you really planning to do a revision? Will your surgeon charge you more? Please keep us updated.
W
February 25, 2016
No, he doesn't charge for the revision--it's a simple in office (local anesthesia) procedure he says. my scar is very flat and thin for sure, it's just that hairline thing that bugs! Yours will heal fine too I'm sure--are you not happy with it?
W
February 25, 2016
Just realized you haven't had your surgery yet! Oops! But hey you're young and I'm sure your skin is way more elastic and you will have a great result! You have a nice figure. That tummy is going to be gone and you're going to feel like a new person! Sounds like you're just about ready to roll.
D
February 25, 2016
Haven't been under the knife yet. But the scar is what I've been preoccupied with, well that and not dying. LOL.
D
February 25, 2016
LOL, sometimes I think I'm ready, other times I think I just want to forget the whole thing. I know my husband would rather I change my mind. (But I think I'm going to see it through. I need to stop looking at all the botched stuff though.)
W
February 25, 2016
You won't die! Put that out of your head right now! You may wish you were dead for a little while (not really) but you'll be fine. I wasn't fixated on anything ahead of time but sure am now! Driving my husband nuts! Wouldn't even look at myself naked before and now I'm looking in the mirror constantly and noticing every little thing!
W
February 25, 2016
Do it! You may regret it for a few days or weeks (normal) but you'll be so happy you did it in the end!
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