40 is the New 30. Lilburn, GA

March 27, 2016

Have you compared your measurements?

March 28, 2016

Not since I had my followup visit in Atlanta. While I feel I am getting smaller, I don't know if I am getting the curves I want. I look much different in clothes (curvy) but that's also with the compression garment on. I also feel like my stomach is constantly shifting depending on the CG and clothes.

March 28, 2016

I see. What's helped for me is very snug compression, at least a gallon of water daily, low sodium diet, and lymphatic massages. I definitely see a difference in your pics.

March 28, 2016

I have a CG that works great but is very uncomfortable. It fits well and feels fine in the torso area but is uncomfortable on my thighs (mostly because my thighs and butt are big which I love). Which ones did you find worked best? Also do you know how to have them taken in? I have days when I take off the CG and I'm like "Yes, I look good" and other days where I feel like I don't look any different than at the two week mark.

March 28, 2016

I had issues finding the right cg. You'll probably have to deal with tightness for a bit. I took my cg to the cleaners for alteration.

March 28, 2016

Okay thanks. I think I have to go back to the leotard type instead of the ones that come down the thigh. What brand did you use?

March 30, 2016

From raineywear.com and it was a stage 2 all over compression. Kinda like a jumper with boy shorts.

March 30, 2016

You look good ! Perhaps with time you will look even more snatched!!

immaluvme

August 25, 2016

so how's your progress? are you satisfied? I considering Dr Boutte

August 26, 2016

Not 100% satisfied. I did not get the results like others that love their new look. There was a definite improvement but I now have a pouch and my love handles are un even.

goldy101

August 26, 2016

It is a process. Dont be hard on yourself trust me I heard tummy tuck to I have multiple children. I did not want a tummy tuck. Greatfully I did get lipo with a Dr that gave me great results. Try adding a low impact exercise to your daily. Eat less salt and more water it sucks I know but will be worth it.

UPDATED FROM Chawt

2 months post

The pouch and comments on compression.

ChawtMarch 12, 2016

I have been focusing all my attention on compression that darn lower abdomen. The good news is that my waist is getting smaller. I can feel the compression garments pulling in my sides and front abdomen. I am using the ab board to work on the pouch. It is a sloooooooow process. I recently bought another compression garment and the ab board doesn't fit so I am wearing it on top of the CG and putting a waist trainer on top to keep it in place. The only problem I have encountered with this is that after I take off the waist trainer my skin is soaked. I am using a d'prada garment which has been the best so far. It fits similar to the body magic but way more comfortable and a better match for my torso. I've gone from an XL to a M compression garment so that should mean progress. I one that I started wearing two weeks ago was a large and the day I put it on I had to get help from my mom and could barely get it on. I was wondering if I ordered it too small but I know its not supposed to be easy to get into or its not going to work. Today I went to exchange the second one I purchased for a smaller size. My stomach now looks like it did before I gave birth to two kids and weighed 50 pounds less than I do now. I know that my waist will be fabulous but I'm not sure how much of the pouch will remain. I still can't believe that I am swollen after all this time. Nurse Lee said I will need to stay compressed for 6 months to a year. I'm longing for the day when I wake up and can really say that it was worth it.

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March 13, 2016

The pouch will leave with compression. I had the pouch and am now absolutely flat. I too wear the cg with the waist cincher on top and when I take it off, I'm drenched. I'm on my 2nd waist cincher because the first is too big even on the third latch. I stilm wear that for soft compression and will slide my ab board underneath to compress the pubic area. Happy Healing.

March 13, 2016

Still*

March 25, 2016

How you doing ?

March 25, 2016

I'm doing okay. I have days when I think I have made a lot of progress and days where I think I have barely changed.

cindybernie

April 12, 2016

Nurse Lee recommended you wear it for six months to a year 24/7? I don't think I could do that. :( I had my consulatation yesterday and they also recommended a tt and like you - I don't want that. I hope you're doing better!

April 12, 2016

For the most part I feel good. I am still wearing a CG 24/7. I am still waiting for for some improvement but okay if I don't go down more. The frustrating part is some days I look fabulous, like swimsuit model fabulous and other days my stomach looks lumpy and gross like I'll never wear a bathing suit again. I'll be happy for some consistency and that will get my emotions under control.

UPDATED FROM Chawt

1 month post

Updated photo

ChawtFebruary 27, 2016

This was taken this morning. Once the swelling goes down you can see the curves and shape. You also see the pouch which should go down as well but I will probably still have a little bump because of the skin.

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February 28, 2016

You still look very good! So over all your experience wih Dr. boutte was positive ?

February 28, 2016

My consult was the first time I spoke to her and she was great, answered all my questions and really made me feel like this was a good choice. The day of the surgery I didn't talk to her at all before and but I briefly spoke afterwards. When she takes the time to talk to you, you feel much better. She answers your questions and keeps it real. I was bothered by the salesman approach. I want my doctor to be a doctor, leave the salesmanship to the administrative staff and then once you have made a choice and are feeling emotional the I told you so doesn't really help. Getting back to your question, OVERALL I am happy. Obviously there's some things I would have liked to been done differently but I have no regrets.