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35 Year Mommy of 3 Who Didn't Want A Tummy Tuck - Lilburn, GA
UPDATED FROM mommyofs3
14 days post
14 Day Update Manual Draining
mommyofs3February 11, 2016
$5,690
I had a lymphatic drainage massage with Garrett's Healing Hands yesterday and it was great. Today I went in to see Nurse Lee (such a nice lady) and got some remaining fluid drained. She used the largest needle and syringe I have ever seen to take out the fluid from my lower abdomen. (I had about 2 syringes full.) It actually didn't hurt too much. Nurse Lee was gentle. She told me the swelling in my abdomen is just inflation and not a seroma so there was no fluid to take from there.
UPDATED FROM mommyofs3
12 days post
12 Days. Seromas still here.
mommyofs3February 10, 2016
I told Nurse Lee about my seromas (large pockets of fluid) last week and I was directed to wear lipofoam. I had already been wearing the lipo foam and compression board prior to the advice. Several days later, the seromas are just becoming more painful. Between them and my still healing burns, wearing my compression is difficult. (I had to stop the prescription burn medicine because it was giving me a very bad reaction. It was making my skin burn and causing me headaches. The medicine is actually used for heart issues. Scary. ) Nurse Lee has now given me an appointment to get the seroma drained.
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February 10, 2016
I am almost sure she gave you nitroglycerin, which is the same thing she gave me to correct burns from the device she used. I really hope you continue to heal better than I did. Please keep us updated on your progress.
February 10, 2016
Yes. That is what she gave me. I couldn't take it. The lady who does my massages suggested Bio Oil. I am going to try that.
August 10, 2016
Nurse lee gave me nitroglycerin. I took my behind straight to the er. They admitted me and I have been here for 3 days and probably won't leave until Thursday.
February 11, 2016
I hope everything works out well. I too was afraid of such an invasive surgery and just wanted lipo. When I went for my consultation my surgery said that I would be much happier with a tt and I would have hanging skin. He made me feel so comfortable with his expertise that I scheduled my tt 2 weeks after my consultation. I really didn't even have time to think about because j was so busy getting prepared for my surgery by getting my exams, meds and supplies. I didn't start thinking 'wth am I doing?' Until the night before after my anesthesiologist called me to see if I had any questions about my upcoming surgery the next morning. A tt is not an easy recovery for some (I had a seroma that had to be surgically drained and scraped), but I'm very happy with my results this far. I see a difference in your pics, but if you don't get the results you want, decide to get a tt, and have any questions, please let me know. Happy healing!
Btw, bio oil does work. I'm using it along with a silicone gel on my scars.
Btw, bio oil does work. I'm using it along with a silicone gel on my scars.
February 11, 2016
Thanks! I ordered my BioOil from Amazon. I will start using it immediately.
February 12, 2016
If you use Groupon heck there also too. That's where I ordered my replacement bottles from for a rally good price. The last time I checked it wasn't there anymore, but they often put things back up.
UPDATED FROM mommyofs3
7 days post
7 Days Post
mommyofs3February 5, 2016
Work in process. I am going to continue to go down. I am dealing with a 2 seromas (1 in front and one in the back) and a few burns (you can see them on my sides clearly) which make compression even more difficult because I am still very sore. I did get prescription for the burns from Dr. Boutte's office and am using lipo foam for the seromas. I am going to schedule some lymphatic massages next week.
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February 5, 2016
Are burns normal for this procedure? I was considering using this doctor, but I am apprehensive now. I hope your have a speedy recovery and hopefully you will see your desired results soon, sans the scars from the burns.
February 10, 2016
They shouldn't be. However I had a lot of excess skin and the doctor appears to have used more heat than normal to get that extra skin to tighten.
February 5, 2016
Best wishes on your recovery. Burns from laser lipo is concerning and I'm sorry you're dealing with that complication. I really don't like the fact that the doctor posted defensively on your journey. It seems unprofessional and invasive. I looked her up and she seems to do that everytime someone posts something negative about the experience with her. Sorry, but it really made me feel some type of way. Keep us updated on your healing. :-)
February 8, 2016
BC I didn't not take anything she said about boutte negatively. She just wanted to meet her, and I understand.
February 10, 2016
Thank you ladies. I thought it was just me. I simply stated facts and was not rude our negative.
February 10, 2016
She did! She came for me! Did not read what I wrote and got snappy. A mess. SMH and LOL.
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