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43 Years Old , 3 Kids, (18, 11 and 10 Years) Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM mazy 73
30 days post
One month posted
mazy 73July 10, 2016
WORTH IT$4,500
Hello ladies!
I was worried about having a TT,now I can't believe I was ever afraid, I have a wonderful husband who supported me and helped me from the first second and he still.
I'm so happy I got this done, I feel alive, no longer feel like I have to hide in my baggy clothes.
Currently flat and supper happy, swelling kept decreasing as the weeks went by.
I'm having stitches coming out from left and right, they are supposed to dissolve, but some don't, I've been massaging 2to 3 times a day.
I was scared last week, I had what is looked like pus coming out of my incision, I couldn't call the Doctor cause was weekend, so went to emergency, a Doctor saw me and said that an infection is starting , gave me antibiotics and I'm still taking them.
I'm still wearing my garment 24/7, just forget to mention since the surgery I've lost 10 pounds.
I was worried about having a TT,now I can't believe I was ever afraid, I have a wonderful husband who supported me and helped me from the first second and he still.
I'm so happy I got this done, I feel alive, no longer feel like I have to hide in my baggy clothes.
Currently flat and supper happy, swelling kept decreasing as the weeks went by.
I'm having stitches coming out from left and right, they are supposed to dissolve, but some don't, I've been massaging 2to 3 times a day.
I was scared last week, I had what is looked like pus coming out of my incision, I couldn't call the Doctor cause was weekend, so went to emergency, a Doctor saw me and said that an infection is starting , gave me antibiotics and I'm still taking them.
I'm still wearing my garment 24/7, just forget to mention since the surgery I've lost 10 pounds.
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UPDATED FROM mazy 73
16 days post
17 days post
mazy 73June 26, 2016
Hello everyone,
Removed the drains today, a weird sensation but no pain really.
I had appointment at 10 and the nurse came on time, just for me, on a Saturday! Everything looks good. The nurse suggested to use a gel for the scars. I cancelled the appointment with the doctor, and I don't have to drive 4 and 1/2 hours for it..
Very happy. No more medication. My experience with Spectrum was excellent.
Removed the drains today, a weird sensation but no pain really.
I had appointment at 10 and the nurse came on time, just for me, on a Saturday! Everything looks good. The nurse suggested to use a gel for the scars. I cancelled the appointment with the doctor, and I don't have to drive 4 and 1/2 hours for it..
Very happy. No more medication. My experience with Spectrum was excellent.
Replies (4)
June 26, 2016
Wow! You are coming along wonderfully. I'm so happy for us all who has considered this procedure with DR. ORTEGA... Absolutely happy with everyone's experience & results including my own!
June 26, 2016
Wow Mary, you're looking great and your tummy looks good. You and Cicely are giving me life. Feel better.
June 27, 2016
you look great!!! was it hard removing drains I get mines out next thursday! also when did you start standing up completely straight?
June 28, 2016
It was not hard at all. I was scared and took a pill of ibuprophen and didn't feel anything. A sensation of a snake coming out but no pain.
I am not yet standing 100% up, but getting better every day.
I am not yet standing 100% up, but getting better every day.
July 9, 2016
you look great! did you have to wear a garment?
UPDATED FROM mazy 73
14 days post
15 days post up
mazy 73June 24, 2016
Hello !!
I'am 15 days post up, I am doing good standing more staight now. I am not taking any prescription medication any longer .i'm still swelling and bruising mostly on lipo areas. My tummy area has not given me any pain in the last few days. What really bothers me are my drains. They are coming out after tomorrow. That will be awesome. I will keep you posted.
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June 24, 2016
Looking good doll...I'm sure those drains are annoying. Do they hurt while in or just bothersome (in the way)?
June 24, 2016
Actually the drains are not hurting, just bothering.
I just arrived to Miami after 4 hours in the car coming from Orlando.
Tomorrow I hope my drains will be thing of the past.
I just arrived to Miami after 4 hours in the car coming from Orlando.
Tomorrow I hope my drains will be thing of the past.
June 24, 2016
Oh wow and you had them for 2 weeks, I was told I could return to Ortega in 1 week; hmmmm I wonder if the plan is to return home with the drains and have them removed here? How many days did you actually drain?
June 24, 2016
Dr Ortega told me 2 weeks,
I drain first week above 50, but the second week was much less than 25 in 24hours, just was waiting for my huby to drive me. I went home with the drains and it wasn't bad.
I drain first week above 50, but the second week was much less than 25 in 24hours, just was waiting for my huby to drive me. I went home with the drains and it wasn't bad.
June 24, 2016
Ok, well I'm happy they'll be a thing of the past soon; heard there's no pain when removing them
June 24, 2016
Looking good! I am POD 15 and pulled 2 drains today. I have 2 more that I am probably going to have for a while yet
July 1, 2016
I'm two days post op and also had Dr. Ortega. Couldn't have picked a better dr. He knows his stuff and I was well informed on pre and post op. He told me drains would be in for two wks and that's fine. I mentioned to my primary that she might have to take my drains out, so she'll will do it when I get back home
July 2, 2016
Thank u Mazy. I must say, three days post op....I'm lying in a recliner and I'm feeling pretty damn good. I hadn't been eating and that was tough on the stomach with the meds ( I had a major blow out in the bum dept
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