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32 Yrs 2 C-sections - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM mto
2 months post

2 months and a week

M
mto
$7,299
Hello. I just want to mention a few things...my booty is finally back to normal. I felt so flat after sitting for so long. Underneath my breast are still sensitive so I run with as much support as I can get. I just started back doing setups and ab workouts.. .my stomach is still really tight. My core isn't strong so I'm rebuilding my strength back up. I have the scars on my hips towards my booty where the tunes were. They arent flat yet so I try to wear a garment that will include compression for that area. My scars are healing good, but some areas are harder than others. The faja isn't tight enough alone so I wear a waist trainer on top of that. Aside from the fact that I hate wearing it because it makes going to the bathroom such a task. Until next month!!

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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T
February 10, 2017
Woo you look nice
UPDATED FROM mto
2 months post

2 months post op

M
mto
Hello!! First day back in the gym due to the right breast healing slower than the left. It healed on its own so I can't complain! My stomach is still super tight. With a light diet alone I'm 168....so I plan on losing at least 20 more pounds or down to 25% body fat. The lighting in the gym suck but my scar on my waist is healing good. Im only putting cocoa butter on twice a day. I will keep updating my gym progress also.

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B
February 3, 2017
Hi! You are looking good! Nice hear that you are healing well!
UPDATED FROM mto
1 month post

30 days post op!

M
mto
Well hello ladies. It has been a month since I've gotten my mm of. The time has gone by so fast. I am happy with my results. I've lost 10 lbs just by eating light. However with the holidays I gained a few back. I have been walking more and more as the weeks went past. I even went bike riding the other day for a few miles. I will be reaching out to Dr. Ortega to see if he wants me to come in for my slow healing right breast. I'm blaming myself not them. I don't know if I mentioned that I have a baby that's not 1 yet. So yes I picked him up before I was suppose to. I feel that may have contributed to my breast not healing properly. I m not in any pain, it's sensitive. I am back at work now , yes I took 30 days off just so I would be ready and healed. I will keep you all updated. Good luck to the women who have their surgery coming up. It was worth every cent.

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R
January 4, 2017
Did you have augmentation also? My surgery is scheduled for this Friday and I'm try to get an idea of my after
M
January 4, 2017
No. I had enough breast tissue that I didn't need an augmentation. They were just really saggy.
R
January 4, 2017
Thanks you look awesome!! I'm in the same boat and hoping for same results
S
January 4, 2017
Good to read you are up doing things. Keep us posted on that right breast! Is there anything you are putting on it to help healing? When did you start picking up your baby Bc I am post partum 8 months and I'm caring for her primarily.
S
January 4, 2017
Btw you look AMAZING!!
M
January 4, 2017
I have non stick gauze on it. I saw my doctor here and she told me to keep it dry and only clean it with anti bacterial soap. Thats been 2 weeks. It may be slow healing. I stated picking my son up around the 2nd week. He was 8 months at the time too, so he didn't care what mommy had going on. I didn't pick him up often, and didn't hold him much because he is a little wild !
M
January 4, 2017
Thank you!
S
January 4, 2017
You're welcome Hun. Did they complete the Loa (short term disability) forms, since you were not able to work for a month?
M
January 4, 2017
My job is a little different. I just needed a note saying how long I needed off.
S
January 5, 2017
Wow that's awesome! By job is wayy different tho. Did the dr give you a weight limit (restriction) to lift after no lifting? If so, for how long? I can't wait to complete this journey but I am telling myself to be patient. Lol
B
January 4, 2017
You are looking really good!! I hope your breast heals soon!! My time with Dr Ortega is March!! Woohoo!!
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K
January 4, 2017
You look amazing so happy for you!! I finally scheduled my tt with ortega for 3/6/17 i cant wait
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K
January 4, 2017
You look amazing so happy for you!! I finally scheduled my tt with ortega for 3/6/17 i cant wait