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finally got my flat tummy - Medford, OR

UPDATED FROM shortcakes
2 months post

So today is my birthday!!! 34. im 8 weeks po and...

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shortcakes
WORTH IT$8,600
so today is my birthday!!! 34. im 8 weeks po and feeling pretty good. still sore at times especially in the pubic mons area. when i sit for awhile then try to stand straight it feel s like im being ripped in half. ouch! i feel like ive gaind a lil weight by not going to the gym. dont know cuz my hubby hid the scale from me. but i start back to the gym full force on june 1st. i cant wait!!!!!!!!! i gotta get rid of the "back fat"' and tone my thighs back up. if not im so getting cool sculpting or lipo. and thats just that. overall im happy with my tt. though im in the same size i was before pretty much i can now wear dresses smaller shirts, and tighter clothes cuz my tummys flat. i actually prefer more form fitting things now. ill post pics later. happy healing everyone

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Earl H. Parrish, MD (retired)

Earl H. Parrish, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 24, 2012
Had tt 4 weeks 1 day Ago dr is awesome but had two complications and had to be reopened but not put back to sleep. Started bleeding fluid which was annoying but ok for 1 week was doing normal things except lifting have a baby and 4 yr old. Then part of my incision opened the pressure was so strong inside I had hematona and was full of blood clots . He restitched me on the outside but now I am not allowed to do anything but sit and shower for 2 weeks and it's already been 4!!!! So frustrating especially with 2 kids most ppl are healed by now. I had muscle repair and that's all ok
UPDATED FROM shortcakes
2 months post

Well ladies going into week 7 I think..any how...

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well ladies going into week 7 I think..any how went jogging now have a big lump above my bb still hopefully its nada but gotta go see doc this week. still swollen tons by end of day. posting some new pics. feeling okay still having a hard time finding clothes but I guess that's just part of it all. the hubs thinks im sexy n loves my tummy n says that the scar doesn't bother him at all that's a plus. off to breakfast n a day of my daughters Sunday fastpitch o n I slept without a compression garment on last night..it felt soooo good=)

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May 6, 2012
shortcakes u look awesome girl..u look very happy too..good luck w ur healing!!!!
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May 6, 2012
You look phenomenal!!
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May 15, 2012
looking good...Can't wait for mines to be over~!
May 17, 2012
You look great, congrats!!!!!
UPDATED FROM shortcakes
1 month post

Here i am 5 weeks po and im not exactly thrilled...

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here i am 5 weeks po and im not exactly thrilled with my results thus far. i was unprepared for the emotional toll this whole thing would have on me. i dislike my bb very much. though the doc says it will shrink in give it 6 monts..for now its hideous and just gross to look at. saw my po last week im he removed a stitch that had worked its way part out. and cleared me to take my compression garment off may 12th and fully cleared to exercise. im unhappy with the fact that with no big activity during my recovery all the hard work i put into toneing my legs thighs etc has been undone. plus from the front i dont feel any smaller. my scar seems high and bikinis do not cover it up. nothing fits right at all and im just regretting i didnt do more. i love that my stomach is flat while i stand up at least.and would never want that hunk of junk back on my front. however i made a deal with my hubs that i will work out hard like i was and if by christmas i dont have my desired results i will be having smart lipo on my hips thighs outer n inner flanks and butt. ill post pics later :)

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April 30, 2012
shortcake you need to give it time, you look so good i don't think you button look bad and remember your still swollen. it will take a few months for full results. and remember i have met you! your a beautiful women! we all come in different shapes and sizes, i think you look slamming girl. look again at your before and after pictures. the scare will drop, it will. stop beating yourself up over the rest of your body because you are hot women, say it believe it and know it! i'm still bigger than before i went in but i am amazed at what they could do with me at 46! for me it was the hanging skin that didn't match the way i felt. but i have other body issues we all do but now i feel so good about myself even though know one will really see it but me and husband. just know you are more than the sum of your hips or highs! i think your perfect!
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May 3, 2012
thanks lani..i know im rough on myself. i forget its only been 5 weeks..lol i do love that my stomach is flat. and ive always had "cheerleader thighs" as my hubby says. i just get frustrated. but alls good n you look fantastic btw. hope your feeling great
April 30, 2012
Hi shortcakes, just read you story. I think your results look great, don't be disheartened...like lanai says give it time.I know patience certainly isn't one of my strong suits so I will need to remember this when I have my TT. Good luck with the rest of your recovery.