40 Yr Mother of 2 with Very Busy Life :-)

Hey there :-) Thanks for the well wishes. Keep reading my post cause I've got a few updates :-)

Will do :-)

Hey Missy 4037... You've made a good choice with Dr, Boutte. Keep reading my post to find out why :-)

Dramatic results... looks good. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks..

I can't wait either :-)

Hi the Gbz :-) Good question! Without the SL, corseting alone couldn't give me the results I have and SL alone couldn't give me the results I have :-). With SL, I was able to get as much fat deposits I had. Post surgery showed the difference, but there was also swelling. The corset was able to combat the swelling, help with shapening, and tighten my skin as it healed internally. I hope this helps... :-)

It does. Bc I have issues with swelling and tightness and really feel the difference w the Corset. For How long do I wear it daily ? And do I sleep c it. I have snd mornings look fabulous !

Gbz, what does "snd" mean? I just checked out your profile and you look great by the way:-))) When I was 2 months post op, I wore my corset throughout the day and I also wore it to bed at night. I used my corset to substitute wearing a CG. This regimen was self made. Personally the longer you keep it on the better. When it's off, there will be swelling no matter what since you're still in the early stages of your recovery. I know some people might not be able to tolerate such an aggressive regimen. However, my response is, "you get what you put in to it". I needed cause I had a lot to loose. You look very slim right now and may not need such an intense regimen. Nevertheless, it won't hurt if you do it. Initially, you might feel uncomfortable at night and may be able to tolerate a couple of hours. By the end of the week, you should be able to tolerate it through the night. Don't make it so tight that you can't breath. I was able to tolerate making my bottom abs tighter than the top cause I needed the compression there and I was till able to breath. I hope this helps :-) Feel free to ask more questions and stay blessed!

Hi. So I'm testing my corsette pretty much 24 seven minus showering and massage and it did the trick for swelling. How long did it take for you to see skin tightening. I note it getting better and I'm at week 9 going into 10 ;) Tell me it's get better because yours sure did !

Wearing not testing

Hey there Gbz, thanks for clarifying the "wearing" not "testing" bit :-) You're going to have to be very, very, very, patient in the next several months. You're still pretty early in your recovery (wk 10 or 2 and a half months) and your body I still healing inside. The corset will help with reshaping your body for sure if done correctly and religiously. You too have a lot to play in helping your skin tighten over the next few months (6-months is typically the timeline). Watch your sugar intake, watch your salt consumption cause that causes swelling/inflammation amongst other health issues, and your carbs as well. I'm not implying that you go on a diet! You look great, trust me. All I'm saying is that everything works hand-in-hand. Keep doing what you're doing. If someone or you come across creams etc that "help" with skin tightening and you want to try them out, go for it. Just don't stop the corset. The more you do now, the better the outcome should be all things being equal. Remain committed, be positive, and most of all... patient. You look great Gbz. Hope this helps :-)

Thank you. The corsete is amazing. I've been wearing it and feel the difference. I still swell after ab work but I'm sure rafts expected. I looking forward to reaching 4 months. I think my skin should tightened pretty nicely by then. I'll keep updated ! Thank u for your encouragement. :)

You're more than welcome Gbz and I look forward to reading from you. Many blessings:-)

Thank you. I did think of another question. Should I worry of the Corset indentations at 10 weeks ? And did you swell even more during your menses ?

Anything you use to "wrap" around your waist that is tight will leave one kind of indentation or another. Even jeans, skirts, underwear strap etc, will do that. So, should you worry... not worth the stress. You're still healing and swollen :-) You may be able to reduce the severity of the indentations by wearing something over yourself that'll serve as a barrier i.e. a camishaper, a cotton vest etc. As for your other question (which is a first for me), I honestly can't say that I did because I had my corset on and it was wrapped pretty snuggly around my lower abs. The tightness helped especially with the painful cramps, but nothing out of the usual. I'll just add that subconsciously, some of us tend to gravitate towards salty foods and/or carbs during "that" time of the month. This will cause "bloating" and compounding that with your existing circumstances, you may look bigger. So, be warned and careful. Hope this helps :-)

It does. Thank you !! Have a great week

You're more than welcome Gbz. Have a blessed wk too & don't hesitate to ask more questions if something comes up :-))

I'm happy my story and pics are motivating you to proceed :-) It wasn't easy, but not bad either. Have you consulted with a dr yet to discuss your plans?

Thank you Tryingtogetfit :-)

I had written a very long post addressing this and more, but didn't, save properly ( I'm new to this thing :-).... Anyway, I had my lower abs, upper abs, bra roll and live handles/flanks done. I plan to post another set of pictures shortly. :-)

I know it's hard. With the support, positive attitude, prayer and a lot if self love (because you will hurt), you'll survive :-)

Hi Getphine... Have you decided to take the leap and have the procedure done? I was just thinking of you and thought I'd touch base with you. Hope all's well?