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Finally Doing Something for Me! - Memphis, TN
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1 month post
Last Friday made 5 weeks since my surgery and I...
Memphis226March 16, 2011
WORTH IT$6,200
Last Friday made 5 weeks since my surgery and I was feeling kinda sad because I didn't think I was as small as I should be. My doctor had informed me that swelling was normal and due to the lipo I would no begin to see my actual results for at least 3-4 months. I noticed that my stomach was doing a weird waving thing when I would lotion my stitches. I googled seroma and it took me at least 2 days before I could finally get an understanding of what to look for(the waving pattern or waterbed affect when touched). I called my dr's office that Friday morning at 9:30 and was seen by 12pm. He confirmed it was a seroma and drained it. When he was done my stomach was much smaller ! I just wanted to post this to say watch your bodies and if you think something is wrong ask about it. The seroma was brought on because I celebrated a little too hard for my birthday the week before. I am now taking it slow again like I should have in the 1st place.
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9 days post
It has been one week since my surgery and I feel...
Memphis226February 13, 2011
It has been one week since my surgery and I feel great. No more pain pills and I get my drain and stitches removed tomorrow. Yay me !!! The drain was more of an inconvience than a pain. It's hard to find something to wear that hides it. I was kinda upset about my "new" belly button as well I liked the way the old one looked, but hey the fat's gone so I can deal with the new belly button.
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March 7, 2011
Hey glad to hear you are doing good! Your tummy looks nice and flat but did you say you also had lipo of the flanks (luv handles) ?
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2 days post
It's day 2 post op and I'm doing really...
Memphis226February 6, 2011
It's day 2 post op and I'm doing really well. I only have to take one pain pill every 6 hours. I've been walking around the house and can get in the bed alone. The only problem is getting out the bed. My best friend removed my tape and cleaned my stitches and belly button today. I'm pleased with the results even though it's still swollen.
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February 6, 2011
That's an amazing birthday gift. :-) How did the surgery go? Looking forward to seeing the before/after pics.
February 7, 2011
My surgery was done by Dr. Walter Efird. My best friend had her breast implants done by him and she loved him. I felt so at ease with him and trusted him. the website is www.drefird.com . If you need anything else please let me know
February 7, 2011
I am considering getting a tummy tuck in Memphis. I have used the web address you gave and sent an email inquiring about the procedure. How are you doing post surgery, and the big question...are you glad you did it? I have had 3 sections and can't get the stomach I want not that I am the exact size I want to be. Help!
February 7, 2011
I'm okay post surgery not much pain, just frustration at not being able to do certain things for myself. That is the hardest part. I am very glad I did it even with the swelling it's much smaller that it was. Good luck !
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