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6 weeks post op and ready for the swelling to go!!!

UPDATED FROM MSmomof2
2 months post

I haven't been on in a while and I must say...

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I haven't been on in a while and I must say ladies not much has changed. Alothough I haven't had any realy pain for a while I still get sore and swollen by the end of the day. I am very happy with my breasts since they have settled in. I am wondering if I should ask my Dr. about the lipo on my flanks b/c I noticed today that they seem to be uneven. I will post pictures tomorrow morning when I am not swollen and let you be the judge but as for now that is the only thing I am not 100% happy with.

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Walter Efird, III, MD (in memoriam)

Walter Efird, III, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 12, 2011
Hey there! Just checking in to see how you're doing. We had the surgery about the same time and it looks like we're both concerned about the flanks! Has yours gone down at all? Mine is still super swollen and it's almost like there was no lipo done. My PS keeps resassuring me that it takes time, but I'm anxious!
May 14, 2011
They have gone down some but not as much as I had hoped. My flaks were one of the main things I wanted gone when I went in for the surgery so I guess I was just hoping they would look a little better by now. I can finally wear some of my pre op clothes. My swelling isn't too bad in the morning but by the end of the day it gets evil! How about you? Is your swelling going down?
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May 20, 2011

Just put on a pair of jeans! Lololol! It's been a couple weeks since you updated last. How are you feeling?

June 24, 2011
Hey hadn't checked on you in awhile and was just wanting to let you know that I feel the same about my fllanks, but they get smaller each week....or either I'm becoming use to them. My next appointment isn't until July 25 (and that's still only 5 months post op)and I really want some more lipo on them or something because they are the only thing I'm not satisfied with. I'm also having the bloating by late evening if I think of any tricks I'll let you know. Otherwise take care and let me know what he says!
August 7, 2011
I have tummy tuck and breast lift scheduled with Dr. Efird Sept 2nd, has anyone just had a lift with no implants? Dr Efird didn't think I needed implants but I'm not sure if I agree, I'm worried about the upper pole flat look. Any suggestions?
UPDATED FROM MSmomof2
1 month post

I am almost 5 weeks post op feeling back to normal...

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I am almost 5 weeks post op feeling back to normal as far as energy levels and no pain. The boobs are looking better everyday and so are all of my scars. I am just wondering when I can expect to put on a normal pair of pants again and quit with the stretchy pants. Either way I am really glad I had this surgery and can't wait to start working out again!

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UPDATED FROM MSmomof2
29 days post

I am posting my 4 week pictures, still really...

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I am posting my 4 week pictures, still really swollen, boobs are doing a little better. I am also putting a picture of the "split" in my incision. Nothing to complain about other than being tired ans swollen from working weird hours this week. MY husband is loving my new boob but wants to know when the swelling will go down in my tummy. I told him if I knew I would be happy to tell him!! I think he is just tired of listening to me complain about not having any clothes to wear, he always answers just put on a pair of jeans... wish I could!!!

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April 24, 2011
wow looking great!!!! pineapple!!! im so glaad u said that i havent heard that yet and i love pineapple!
November 11, 2015
I'm 5 weeks post op and can't get into my jeans yet either I'm doing very low sodium and drinking tons of water to help with the swelling but I'm not sure if it's helping much. I'm trying to be patient