POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews
My TT Voyage - Louisville, KY
UPDATED FROM JeannieM1959
1 year post
My journey started 1 year ago today...
WORTH IT$4,500
A year ago I started my journey, a year ago changed my life, my thinking, the way others and I see myself. My thoughts have gone from I love it, to I wish I had made a few changes. In the past year I have grown in so many ways. It is not all about the way I look, but I feel so much better, not having the pannus is such a blessing. I had so many problems with it, and over night they were gone. If you happen to be reading this and are on the fence about having this procedure. Look here on Real Self, I am only one of so many that has made this journey. I no longer have skin crack under my pannus, no more sweating under it. I guess the best of all is the way clothing now fits. I don't have to hide under layers of loose shirts and baggy pants. If you asked me if I would do it all over, I would jump on it and do it with a few changes that I learned after the fact. Have a wonderful day!
JeannieM1959's provider
UPDATED FROM JeannieM1959
11 months post
11 Months PO
It was 11 months ago today that my journey started. I have had my ups and downs as we all do I imagine. Yes I do regret not getting the muscle repair, however, I need to look at the big picture. When I started my journey I wanted no more than to have the pannus taken off. I look back now at my before pictures and its hard to believe that was me less than one year ago. I know most of you end up looking better than I do. However if I look at me now compared to pre tt. It is am amazing transformation. So being that its been 11 months ago today I took some new updated pictures today.
Replies (5)
September 19, 2013
Jeannie you look great !!! Wow 11 months does not seem like it has been that long.
I know we don't really see the change till we compare before pics
October 1, 2013
Your so right Sara. You are one of the best that i have seen. Your before and after are amazing.
September 29, 2013
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your transformation! Congratulations on your weight loss and subsequent TT.....You look FANTASTIC!
October 1, 2013
Thank you so much. Still a work in progress. But encouragement defiantly helps.
September 29, 2013
You look amazing why did you have the bb revised? In glad you're happier now! Did you also get lipo at he time of revision because you look seriously smaller girl
October 1, 2013
My bb ended up an outie afterwards. I didn't like it. I had dogears also so just had all three areas repaired at the same time.
No Lipo, I am really working hard exercising to try to lose some extra fat that I should have had Lipo done on. A year ago I knew nothing about any of this. I just wanted to have the pannus removed. Now that i have learned about things I only wish I had more done to start with. I know its better than it was, with the pannus gone so overall I am very pleased. Thank you for your response. It makes me feel good to think someone does like what I had done.
October 7, 2013
Just look at your before and after pics. Hands down you look incredible! Be happy for yourself, you look way way better! You can always get lipo down the road if your still not happy, but I think you look fabulous!
October 7, 2013
What a transformation. Amazing! It's always nice when someone posts pics after many many months. It's really rare. So I want to thank you very much for doing this.
October 16, 2013
Hi Jeannie how've you been? Love to see some more pics! You look beautiful!
UPDATED FROM JeannieM1959
10 months post
Venting!
How come I allowed my PS talk me into not having muscle repair? I feel so stupid knowing now what I didn't know then. I should have done more research I think. I love looking here on RS at all the stories and seeing all the before and after pictures. I just wish I had listened to my inner self at the time. I was so scared no one would touch me because of my implants, I settled. OK yes it looks better then before the tt. But I keep thinking if I had the muscle repair maybe I wouldn't have a round upper tummy that sticks out. Maybe I would have a real waistline, even a small one would be great. Sorry but I just needed to vent a little. I can't afford to go back and have the mr now and then even if I could, I don't want to do the whole tt thing all over. I keep thinking if I lose weight that will fix me. In reality, I don't think losing will make a big difference. Yes it would help but I still have this huge gap in my muscles that pokes out every time I use my tummy muscles. Oh well I guess looking at how great you all look is going to have to satisfy me. Anyone have any ideas? Ready to listen here.... Sorry for the venting but we all have our days I guess. You all have a great day and take care of you.
Replies (4)
August 31, 2013
You look great, so does your scar.
September 4, 2013
You look great!! About not getting your muscles repaired, you can try and go through your doctor for your insurance to pay. Its diastasis. It is a medical condition that some insurances cover . A general surgeon can fix your muscles, it doesnt have to be a plastic surgeon.
September 4, 2013
Thanks for your reply. I checked with 2 doctors. My my lap band doctor and a general surgeon. Both said I had to have a hernia or some other problem in that general area. And they could do the repair then. I am working hard on losing more weight. I will see what everything looks like when I hit goal. Then maybe have some more surgery. Or Lipo. I love your transformation. It was one of the best I've seen. Saw your military in Hawaii. I have a son and his wife both in the army and both stationed there. There is a small group of tt ladies in a private group on Facebook. Called team flat side. Check it out. You would fit right in....have a great day..
September 4, 2013
I went to a doctor that told me he couldnt fix my hernia if I had one, because i told him that a family practice doctor said I did. The PS said I had to get it fixed before or after he did my surgery. Uh NO! Lol so I fould DR. Healy. :-) but as far as the group on FB, i deleted my account, Too many haters!! Lol j/k i deleted it for a number of reasons. But I see that your doing well and working hard! Keep it up, its a good feeling right?
September 4, 2013
What did you use on your scar it looks great
September 4, 2013
Kelo cote. I got it from Amazon. You can get it at like Walgreens but they charge more. And thank you.
Replies (5)