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Want my skin gone!!!

UPDATED FROM Metimemetime
2 months post

6 weeks gone

M
Metimemetime
$6,500
Well it has been six weeks. So far I am feeling very well. I am back at the gym. Wish I had more time to go everyday but since getting a job it has been hard. Trying to watch what I eat so I don't gain any weight. My weight has been good. I have lost about 3 pounds since before surgery. I am hoping to lose just a few more.

I am am till wearing a compression garment. I feel more secure when I do. Will try going without it in a few more weeks. I wake up nice and flat but as the day goes I end up a little swollen. You mostly see it when I sit, I get a little roll above my insisting. At least I hope it's swollen....if not then I have to talk to doc at my three month appointment. I know I still have some lose skin when I bend or sit but I keep reading that it is normal. It's how you look standing up and I look decent when I am.

I am no longer in any pain and can sleep good. Overall I can't really complain.

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D. Keith West, MD

D. Keith West, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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G
March 10, 2016
You look really great ! Scar healing nicely too . What are you using for scar Tx ? And when did you start Tx? Thanks :-)
M
March 11, 2016
I am not doing any treatment. My doc said just to continue using the micropore tape for about 4 months. So I just take it off when I see it needs to be replaced. So far it is healing nicely. Hope it looks better in the coming months.
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L
March 2, 2018
Hey Hun..
Who was it that decided on no muscle repair? Im hoping i dont need muscle repair as i only have a finger gap between my stomach muscles xx
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L
December 19, 2018
I feel the muscle repair is a must! He didn’t do it for me and the result were barely there :( I hope things turned out great for you. There is nothing more disappointing than not getting what you thought it was going to be a life changing experience.,
UPDATED FROM Metimemetime
26 days post

Almost one month out

M
Metimemetime
Can't believe how fast time goes. A few more days and it will be a month. I will be able to resume my norlmal activities in Tuesday. Looking forward to returning to the gym.

I have been feeling good. I don't take any more medication. Sleeping is good. I can sleep on my side without being uncomfortable.

Overall happy with my results. I know things will improve with time. Still have swelling and more as the day goes on. I still tend to get tired as the day goes by depending on what I am doing.

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UPDATED FROM Metimemetime
21 days post

3 Weeks

M
Metimemetime
Time flies. So far so good. Doc says I am healing very well and I should be able to resume my daily activities in about a week. Can't wait to go and try.
As far as my concerns...I just have bad skin elasticity. He can't pull my skin tighter and there is no more fat to take out. I will improve as the swelling goes down. I will also learn to love my body because it is an amazing difference from before.
Today was a rough day. I did too much and now I am swollen horribly.

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J
February 17, 2016
Looking great at 3 wks out! My skin hangs like that too when I lean all the way over...I think it's just our luck. Im tight as a drum when I stand up, so I'm happy.
M
February 18, 2016
Glad to hear I am not the only one with this problem. I am happy standing up too.