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Tummy Tuck & Lipo - Almost 42yo & 4 Kids (I Started at 18 and Finished at 34) and Think I'm Ready! - Los Alamitos, CA

UPDATED FROM brigitte29
1 month post

7.5 weeks and still uncomfortable and swollen

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brigitte29
WORTH IT$7,000
Haven't posted for a while but feeling far and swollen. I've been thinking I am only 6 weeks but just realized I'm further. I haven't started working out and I need to but worried because my stomach still feels heavy.

brigitte29's provider

William Aiello, MD

William Aiello, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 28, 2014
You look great Hon! You'll still see so many changes over the next few months... this is such am amazing, life changing procedure
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May 28, 2014
Thank you!! And thanks for reminding me, I have to keep reminding myself this is a HUGE procedure!!
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May 28, 2014
Thank you! I have to keep reminding myself of that, ugh!!
May 29, 2014
You look really good! Where did he do the lipo? Did he do any on your stomach or was it all removed during surgery? I see the bruises on your back so I'm assuming he lipo'd there. What kind of revision will he do? You are very lucky that he is even talking to you about a revision at this early stage! Most doctors say to wait until swelling goes down. I'm almost 5 months out and I still have so much flab. I didn't have any lipo that I know of. But I did have him go farther around my sides to get the excess skin there. Only it's still there...yuck!! I need a revision. I had such a hard time the first time around that I can't believe I'm even thinking about it! But I paid too much money and went through too much to not be happy with my results. Still wearing my tankini to hide it all! Keep us posted!
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22 days post

3 weeks post op photo

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April 28, 2014
You look great!! Yes I have the same lopsided thing going on. Yours looks like it's just more swollen on right side. Good to wait it out and see what comes of it. But u look great!! And BTW I'm not working out as much as I should be : ( lately it's been maybe 2 days a week : ( . It's amazing how you start to feel more normal again, after this surgery it feels impossible. ; )
April 29, 2014
You look great girly!
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April 29, 2014
Thank you! Can't wait to work out my legs and get some new clothes!
April 29, 2014
Love your results!
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April 29, 2014
Thank you!!
April 29, 2014
Sounds like our pain experience was similar! I had to call and get a stronger pain med. my incision split open and that was sooo painful! But you look awesome girl!
May 1, 2014
Thanks for sharing-- you look awesome! :-)
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May 1, 2014
Thank you! Changing everyday!!
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May 2, 2014
Thank you lookingformore0613. Read toy review and you have such the same thoughts as I did!!! (and I'm sure most of us). I even right about changing my TT/lipo to just lipo the night before!!! So glad I went through with it. I also thought I should get my breast lift at the last minute. But just like all of us here, you've done your research and I honestly don't think you'll regret your decision. Best $7000 I've ever spent!!! I will say, the first 4 days were excruciating pain, asking myself "what the hell did I do", after that, it's all bearable ups and downs. And the scar is nothing compared to having a flat stomach. So excited for you! You are gonna love it!! Best wishes!!
May 2, 2014
Thank you!!! I do think it helps so much to be on here and see other women who feel the same way!
UPDATED FROM brigitte29
22 days post

3 weeks post, feeling good but lopsided

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brigitte29
Well I've gone through my ups and downs. I can't stand that I can't do everything I want and then I'm lopsided. But all in all my recovery has been an 8 out of 10. I got the drainless TT with lipo and I stopped taking the pain pills after about 4 or 5 days except when I go to sleep. I'm lopsided as you can see in the pic but I was lopsided before because I have scoliosis, my Dr said he would do a revision but I'm still very swollen and sore so I'm just going to wait patiently for 2 months. I was recovering so well too but think I did too much too much so I've been really tired lately.

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