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Finally After 2 C-Sections! - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM Excited2
3 days post

TMI moment, but now my monthly visitor is here...

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TMI moment, but now my monthly visitor is here with added swelling. I feel like a stuffed sausage in this CG. UGH!!!!

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Constantino G. Mendieta, MD

Constantino G. Mendieta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 20, 2013
You need to post some pics , Im excited to see your results ..
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October 5, 2014
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September 1, 2015
UPDATED FROM Excited2
1 day post

Yesterday I had my surgery. I arrived at the...

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Yesterday I had my surgery. I arrived at the surgical center at 6:00 am and was taken in to sign the anesthesia consent and speak to the anesthesiologist. I was so scared and he made me feel at ease and told me some jokes to lighten the mood. Dr. M arrived and took some pictures, then it was off to surgery. My entire body was washed compression boots were applied and was placed on the OR table. The anesthesiologist gave me some Versed and off to sleep I went.

I woke up in the recovery are in a lot of pain, the nurse gave me some medicine for the pain and some juice because my mouth was super dry. My sister arrived, took me home and I walked to the house with the help of a walker. A walker is very helpful. I suggest renting one or borrow from a friend or family member. After a long time in the recliner, I tried to get up to walk and felt very dizzy and almost passed out. Make sure someone is with you the very first time you get up. I haven't been in much pain just very tight around my abdomen as if I was wearing a tight corset. Ther is very heavy leakage in the areas of lipo. All in all it was a good experience and I would do it again as my mid section is very small and flat.

I made it to the flat side ladies!!

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March 5, 2013
yeah! I hope your recovery is uneventful and exciting as you see your body transform!
March 6, 2013
Hi there, I'm ok just going through swell hell. Dr. M took off 3.5 pounds of skin and lipo'd off a liter. Smaller tummy but the swelling is ridiculous.
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March 6, 2013
Hey hope your doing well, just thinking of you!
March 6, 2013
Hi reanna, today was bad. I usually have migraine headaches and today's was a doozy. Thank goodness the PS said I could take Excedrin. I know there's aspirin in it but I felt like my head was going to explode. Took my first shower and my tummy is BEYOND SWOLLEN!!!!!!! I almost cried. It's smaller but not flat due to the swelling. :( I hope it goes down soon.
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March 7, 2013
I hope your head is doing better! My tummy is swollen too, its flat but not flat because of the swelling. We have to remember it will be swollen for a while and only time will heal but it will heal and you will be fine and look beautiful! Walk when you can and rest up well the next few days may be the hardest but there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. :)
March 7, 2013
Thanks, today's shower was better and the swelling went down a little. My tummy is starting to itch which means it starting to heal and my head feels so much better. I guess I'm being a little impatient. Thanks for your words of encouragement.
December 22, 2015
UPDATED FROM Excited2
18 days pre

Busy day today. I went to my primary doctor for...

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Busy day today. I went to my primary doctor for preop clearance, got labs done, EKG and prescription for chest x-ray. Also bought a new leather power recliner to recover in as well. I bought preop and postop vitamins, gauze, paper tape, scarguard, Palmer's skin therapy oil and protein bars. Wow what else do I need?

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February 15, 2013
Wow 8th street, pretty close to where I'm having surgery! I'm super excited!!!!!! and nervous. What about you mnappy13?
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February 15, 2013
Yes , Excited2 - Im very nervous and cant believe how fast its coming ... but so excited to see the outcome .. do you live close are you going home after the surg ??
February 15, 2013
Yes I'm going home afterwards. I'm about 20 miles away from the surgical center.
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February 15, 2013
cant believe its only 2 weeks and 3 days ... Are you all ready have everything you need ??
February 19, 2013
looking forward to following your journey