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12 Weeks update :( 41 Years Old, 3 Kids and Ready for my TT, MR and Lipo.

UPDATED FROM Justprettyful
3 months post

3+ month update and revision

Justprettyful
WORTH IT
Today was my 3 month appointment with my PS, I always feel that as much as I prepare for questions all of them come after the appointment is over...
I shared with him my concerns about the bulge below my BB, I can't see my scar when I stand and look down, also I told him about the scar asymmetry and puckering on the left side and how I still have rolls coming out of my pants when I sit down; he thinks that I still have edema, but wants to do liposuction and scar revision on the left side... I've asked him what are the chances of getting lose skin after the lipo and he said it should be fine, he also took some pictures of me sitting down and it was like a aha moment and could understand what I was talking about...
He wanted me to schedule for mid December, but said that he usually doesn't do revisions so soon, I told him I'm not in a hurry and I could wait until mid-end January, so he'll be calling me in two weeks to confirm what I need to get done; I've done my surgery trough a teaching program and he needs to consult with the attending PS.
He said is will be an in office procedure, but when we discussed the top rolls towards my back he said I might need to be sleep... I wish I've asked him if I would have to pay for that, but I guess I'll do that when he calls me.

He really wants to make me happy and I feel so bad that the results are not what I expected, but I paid a lot of money and I should not settle just because it looks much better; he apologized and I felt so bad...

Any feedback/advise about lipo revision ? I'll post pictures in a few days, but nothing has changed from my latest pictures.

Thank you.

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November 26, 2014
Sorry to hear that you are heading into another surgery but am glad he recognizes the need to proceed. In spite of the surgery and what you are needing to go through, this is at least an opportunity for him to make things right and get a step closer to the "you" that you envisioned when you embarked on this journey.
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November 26, 2014
Glad you're getting the revision,i hope this time around you get the results you expect and want. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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January 25, 2015
Glad your PS listened to your concerns, overall though you look great ! "After" far better than "Before" good luck! BB looks better than most for sure
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January 25, 2015
How are you doing now? Have you had your revision?
January 29, 2015
I'm seeing the head PS next week and we will discuss what needs to be done; I just hope I don't have to pay for it!! I'll keep you all posted. I really want to get it done as soon as possible so I can be OK for the summer...
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January 30, 2015
A revision is usually comped. Look at your agreement. Good luck and keep us posted.
January 30, 2015
Yes, that's what they have told me; I'm not sure if I'll have to pay the anesthesiologist, I'll have to ask.
UPDATED FROM Justprettyful
3 months post

I'm still not sure about my results...

Justprettyful
I know this is a long road and that patience is the number one companion; but as I enter 14 weeks since my TT tomorrow I'm not sure how I feel about my results... It's hard to know if the lack of flatness is due to swelling or residual fat, I have an appointment with my PS next week and I will share my concerns with him. I defiantly want to fix the contour asymmetry and get answers about the bulge/swelling below my BB.
This pictures were taken this morning as soon as I got out of bed, so as you can see it's already very bumpy... at 3 months PO i was hoping to look better, some swelling is expected but right now is just hard for me to believe that my tummy will get completely flat...If it is not swelling and I need a revision I'm not sure what direction my PS will like to go, lipo or more skin removal, I definitely can pinch skin when I'm sitting in a relax position and when I'm standing at the end of my incision, one side I can pinch way more than the other...

I'f I wear something formfitting I need to suck my tummy, it makes me feel like I did all this for nothing, what's the point if now I still have to suck it in...

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November 17, 2014
It literally takes 6 months and swelling can obstruct the true end result. stay positve&patient as you have been. :) I Do hope you love your results in 3 more months.
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November 18, 2014
Hi Prettyful: You and I have a similar bump (that I call my "baby bump"). I mentioned it to my doctor at my 3 mth appointment and he said to wait and see. I feel the exactly same way as you do (was this a waste of time and money?). In my case he said it MAY not go away but it was too early to tell. At my next visit (6 mths PO) I will ask him again about it and see if it is a matter of more hard work with ab exercises or what the case is. At my initial consult he said I had very little fat in that area--it was more hanging skin. So, I'm at a loss to know for myself. For you, I'd say to give it some time and see what your PS says. I've seen it posted on this site to not compare results but I get it that it is hard to do. However, I find it more encouraging to compare with my previous appearance and although I still have my baby bump (for now), I'm pleased I had the surgery done. Hang in there. You have a good shape (nice high bb) and compared with your initial pics you look wonderful!!!!!
UPDATED FROM Justprettyful
2 months post

I want to cry...

Justprettyful
I don't know if I'm not being realistic or what, but I see pictures of ladies even a little heavier than me and they look better at 8 weeks than me; I know that everyone heals differently, but at this point I'm just really unhappy... I can't tell if it's swelling, I look like this event in the morning.
My PS told me I was going to have fantastic results and he kept telling me how petite I am and that it wasn't too bad...
Don't get me wrong, I know I look better than before, I know that I should expect swelling, but being that I work from home and I barely do physical and wear my CG 24/7 I was expecting for my stomach to start looking flatter and not puffier/bigger.
I don't see my PS until about a month, I don't want to call him and seem panicked (which I am) but rather, continue to wait and see...
I've waited for this for so long... :(

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October 24, 2014
hang in there it takes 6 months for the end result. some days you'll be more swollen than others. stay positive,I believe you will be happy with yr results.
October 24, 2014
Thnaks for the encouraging words Bella Besos; I'm really trying to be patient, that's why I don't want to call my PS and be patient...
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October 24, 2014
You're welcome.
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October 24, 2014
How does your tummy look first thing in the morning?
October 24, 2014
It looks about the same as in the pictures I posted, not much better... It used to look flat in the morning. I'm afraid that skin is laxing...
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October 24, 2014
That first thing in the morning rule hasn't applied to me lately, either, lol. I'm as swollen when I get up as when I lay down. And that has just started about a week or so ago for me. An increase in activity is likely the culprit.
October 24, 2014
My activity has not increased, I work from home so I'm very sedentary; I walk around, or go pick up my daughter from school; the swelling is just waaay more than it was on the first few weeks of healing; by now I would expected to decrease and not increase like it is...
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October 25, 2014
Do you wear binder or compression garment at night?
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October 24, 2014
Hi there, it seems like your still swollen. What CG are you wearing? I bought a cincher that really helped me but i dont wear it everyday as i have 3 different types. I have a spandax, a cincher, and the CG that was included in my surgery which is a whole body. Be patient im sure it will subside.
October 24, 2014
Hi Little ani, I'm wearing the marena surgical binder when I'm at home, which is most of the time, I wear it to sleep too; if I go out I wear the marena stage 1 CG; I been thinking of ordering the marena stage 2, I just don't know if spending over $90 at this point of recovery is worth it...
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October 24, 2014
Well i had lipo and it takes about 6 months to a year to actually see your final results. I also wear them for support.
October 24, 2014
I feel your frustration. I just had my 3 month follow up and am bigger than I was at 5 weeks. My PS assures me it is swelling, that I am a slow healer and didn't want to see me back till 6 month mark. Thank you for posting your journey. Hang in there.
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October 24, 2014
Please don't worry too much! I'm almost at 8 weeks and I too feel like I'm swelling (and staying swollen!) more than ever. What I see in those pics looks like you're just still really swollen. I agree with your doctor, you are going to have excellent results!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!