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Momma of 2 Needing MMO! - Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM seattleite2016
3 months post
3 month update
$10,999
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I wanted to give a brief 3 month update. Also, from here on out, I will try my best to do monthly updates.
I am down about 10 lbs from my surgery date 10/10/16. Overall, I'm satisfied with Dr. Salama's work however, I am very dissatisfied in the fact that his staff didn't follow up and check on me at all, especially being an out of town patient. Also, I feel like the placement of my nipples make my boobs look saggy (even though they aren't). I'm waiting for 6 mos post op to see if I will need a revision.
My lollipop incision scar looks amazing! You can barely notice it after 3 months but the incision under my breast is still really pink and large.
My TT incision hasn't faded much even after using both Dr. S scar cream and Skinmedica scar gel and it's still a little sore especially around my hips.
I've been working out since 8 weeks post op but am still not able to do any ab exercises and feels extremely uncomfortable when I try to.
I am down about 10 lbs from my surgery date 10/10/16. Overall, I'm satisfied with Dr. Salama's work however, I am very dissatisfied in the fact that his staff didn't follow up and check on me at all, especially being an out of town patient. Also, I feel like the placement of my nipples make my boobs look saggy (even though they aren't). I'm waiting for 6 mos post op to see if I will need a revision.
My lollipop incision scar looks amazing! You can barely notice it after 3 months but the incision under my breast is still really pink and large.
My TT incision hasn't faded much even after using both Dr. S scar cream and Skinmedica scar gel and it's still a little sore especially around my hips.
I've been working out since 8 weeks post op but am still not able to do any ab exercises and feels extremely uncomfortable when I try to.
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UPDATED FROM seattleite2016
24 days post
Removal of skin staplers :/
So I noticed something white coming from a spot on my TT incision site. I immediately texted Dr. Salama and he told me it was a skin stapler and remove it with a pair of tweezers. Boy did it take some time to wiggle it out. It definitely didn't help that I'm extremely squimish to stuff like that so needless to say I was pretty nauseous getting it out. A few days later I noticed another one was surfacing so I pulled it out as well. I also had a few splitting sutures (looked like clear fishing wire) coming from my belly button and under breast. I took the advice from Texasmade and Nomie (nurse from Dr.S office) and removed those this morning by pulling on the suture with tweezers and clipping under 1 side of the knot (I used finger nail clippers because I'm not that skilled to trust myself with a knife ;)
It was actually pretty easy to do. I suggest doing this sooner than later if you notice the sutures as your skin will not heal with splitting sutures coming out.
It was actually pretty easy to do. I suggest doing this sooner than later if you notice the sutures as your skin will not heal with splitting sutures coming out.
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G
November 3, 2016
Omg.. I'm here getting lightheaded reading this and seeing the pictures. Yikes, I'll save it for my husband to do. Did it hurt coming out? So it seems like the tummy tuck patients who live far have to deal with stuff? Omg.. I'm a nervous wreck now, lol.
S
November 3, 2016
It didn't hurt too bad coming out...and I have a LOW pain tolerance. My biggest concern was just getting it out without tearing my skin and making a bigger scar. I do want to say I'm SUPER happy with my results so far and my scar is so thin & flat and I'm only 3 weeks out! He did a phanominal job! And yes, being an out of town patient does require more work because he isn't just a short drive away but he as well as his office has been super responsive and returns texts/emails within hours so that's great. Luckily the problems I've had are quite common and easy to treat. Don't sweat it girl! Can't wait to see your results! ;)
G
November 4, 2016
Awww.. thank you so much for the reassurance, means a lot. Eeeek, my emotions are all whacked out, lol. Can't wait for my day. I want to be 3 weeks post op already. Patience is key.
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M
December 14, 2016
hi,
i hope your doing well, you havent posted in awhile. How are your results coming along? Update when you can :)
i hope your doing well, you havent posted in awhile. How are your results coming along? Update when you can :)
M
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S
October 28, 2016
You look amazing. I may do a tummy tuck December 2017. I'm 5'2" and 108 and small boned. It's good to see your physical experiences as you starting body is similar to mine. It seems like our tummies aren't huge to begin with but still in need of some improvement. I'm hoping being otherwise fit and in shape with less trUma to abdomen means a quicker and easier recovery.
S
October 29, 2016
The main reason for me was to get rid of stretch marks and I had abdominal separation from 2 pregnancies. The abdominal tightening is super uncomfortable. It was hard for me to breathe the first couple of days and coughing is still tourchorous! I got super nauseous and threw up this week and that was hell! I thought I split some stitches.
M
October 28, 2016
That actually looks really comfy
S
October 29, 2016
Definitely NOT as comfortable as it looks. My incision is still pretty sore when pressure is put on it and right now that CG is too tight for lipo foam so it's painful when I sit down, especially around my hip area.
C
October 28, 2016
I just bought a MariaE also. I got a zipper one but with a hole in the crotch area. I don't suggest that one. It pinches the inner thighs. Lol. I'll have to try the hook version with flap for that area. Might be more comfy. ;)
You're figure looks great!!
You're figure looks great!!
C
S
October 29, 2016
I could see that happening. Genetically, I have small legs/thighs and the hook version fights very snug on me. It was a CHALLENGE to put on the first time! My husband was in the bedroom when I was putting it on and he was pleading with me to send it back and get a medium, it was painful to watch
I'm feeling good! I love the shape of my waist. I may go back and get some lipo.