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My Turn Is Next - Mexico, MX
UPDATED FROM divine1
1 month post
Going into my 6wks post op. Very happy with...
divine1April 29, 2013
WORTH IT$7,000
Going into my 6wks post op. Very happy with results so far. Although I am still very swollen, I have been fitting into all of my clothes since 3wks post op. This is definitely worth it to me. Can't wait to see how everything looks at 3 months. I am pretty much back to normal. I am walking for exercise and pretty much doing everything I was before surgery. I haven't done any heavy lifting or ab work etc. But feeling very good and positive about my early results. Would definitely do it again. I have posted updated pics.
UPDATED FROM divine1
1 month post
12 days PO from mommy makeover on 3-20-13. I feel...
divine1April 1, 2013
12 days PO from mommy makeover on 3-20-13. I feel great really good. To be honest the only "pain" is from my lower back. because I haven't been able to stand up straight yet. I am about 98% there but that 2% really aches when standing for a while. Other than that the breast lift has been the least painful of all the procedures. The incision from the tummy tuck itself is not painful. The lipo of my back is still extremely sore to touch and my tummy is very swollen. The bordem and not being able to get out and really enjoy the warm weather that is approaching is probably the worst of it all. My breast are the only things that I see "immediate" results on. OMG I have tried on several halter tops with out a bra and the girls are sitting up at attention (lol) I love that. The rest of me is so swollen that I don't even really look at it for now. This is such a blessing to be able to have this surgery as many only dream of this. I am humbled and grateful to have this experience and will be patient with my body as it heals itself. Happy healing to all on this beautiful journey back to ourselves!
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April 6, 2013
My gosh! You look great! Thanks for sharing your "just after surgery" pics.
OK, I apologize! I didn't even see all your comments on my page. This site is a tad confusing to me. I copied and pasted your questions but you've already had your surgery so not sure it any answers will help.
Congratulations on your weight loss! You are looking great!
What is the fat transfer like for you? Is it painful? Can you sit?
Do you feel the you needed the lower body lift?
YES! When I look back on my pictures I can see that even the skin just under my hip bones was sagging a lot.
I am curious as to why you picked that instead of just a tummy tuck?
I think that if I'd only done a TT then it would have left my stomach nice and tight but all the way around would have still been saggy.
Where you expecting more of a butt lift?
This is one of the issues that I feel wasn't addressed enough pre-surgery. When he pulled my skin up I could tell that everything was tighter but I didn't turn around and look at my butt! That sounds so bad and I am embarrassed about that. To fix it, although as time goes on it doesn't seem as bad, my PS said I'd need an implant b/c there wasn't enough fat to transfer. I really wish I'd talked about it more before surgery. I looked at so many before/after pictures and saw other people's journals but I never saw that the flat butt was an issue!
Also, did you get any outer/inner thigh lift from you lower body (if it was prior to your thigh lift)
I did have some lift to my outer thigh.
Lastly, with your thigh lift (that one I really would like to have)
I don't know if what I had can be called a thigh lift. There is another procedure that is done in the crook of the thigh. I had skin removed.
How was the recovery?
The recover has been VERY easy. I am so surprised how easy it's been.
Is the scar a good trade off? And could you if you wanted to comfortably where a mini skirt without stockings and not see the thigh lift scars?
So far I have only worn a mini with tights or panty hose. Mostly because I live in IL and it's still cold. The shorts I have are longer but those are from before. I am 53 so I won't wear super short skirts anyway but my PS was very careful of the placement of the scar and me wearing skirts.
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divine1 17 Jan 2013
Sorry...me again. Wow. You have quite a lift to your inner and outer thighs? I was under the impression that the lower body lift wouldn't effect the inner thigh but it looks as if it did in your case, is that true for you?
I think that removing the saggy skin did the trick.
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divine1 17 Jan 2013
Hi, I am thinking of getting this done after over 100lb weight loss and was concerned about the flattening of the butt. My butt is already somewhat flat hence the reason for wanting the lower body lift. Did you feel your butt was flat before the surgery and has the LBL improved your overall butt shape and "roundness" I was thinking of getting fat transfer to butt while getting my lower body lift to address the possible flat look that may come with the lower body lift. What are your thoughts from your experience? Thank you for sharing your journey.
April 6, 2013
Well, I tried to separate all the questions and it didn't when I submitted. Sorry...hope it is not too confusing.
April 15, 2013
Almost to your 4 week post op. I hope all is well. I'm counting down the days at this point. I'm scheduled for May 24th. Anything i should bring up to the doctor that you wished you had mentioned?
UPDATED FROM divine1
26 days post
I am 8 days PO and feeling great. The biggest...
divine1March 28, 2013
I am 8 days PO and feeling great. The biggest complaint is not pain, but being stiff and sore from the lipo of my entire back. I am standing 90% up right and still sleeping propped up. I feel 100% better since I am home in my own bed and environment. I love the way my breast lift looks. I mean they look 30 years younger. Can't wait until the swelling goes down to see how everything really looks. With this journey patience and time is your friend. Happy healing to all on this journey. So far it is worth it to me. Go for it and do it for yourself.
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March 29, 2013
thanks for sharing your journey! did you belly button change? I haven't seen a belly button like yours...I am hoping it change for you!
March 29, 2013
I read your review but you didn't mention your Doctor's name...are you choosing not to share his name or did I miss it in your review? THANKS!
March 29, 2013
Hi thanks for your well wishes. I did mention my Dr's name. It is even on my photos in the caption's. His name is Dr. Victor Dr. Ramirez out of Mexicalli, Mexico. Also, I presented this question of the belly button to the Dr. Ramirez as well as other Dr's here on RealSelf and they all said my belly button is normal. It is just tacked down and the swelling is all around it. As the swelling goes down the belly button will come forth. I am very happy with everything so far. This journey is really about patience. I am only 9 days PO and changing every day. Best wishes to you also.
March 29, 2013
So happy your doing great and look great !! Would you do it all over and with dr Ramirez or would you go to another doctor? I'm having a hard time picking a doctor . I need lots of help driving myself crazy .
March 30, 2013
If you can do it with a local Dr. rather than traveling, that is always going to be a little more comfortable. The reason being your at home in your own familiar area and can go back and forth for follow up if needed. I had a good experience with Dr. Ramirez. If he could have been in my home state for the same price, that would have made it even better. Just follow your heart and trust your spirit. All will be well.
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