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July 2 Tummy Tuck- post op pictures posted - Minneapolis, MN
UPDATED FROM hotrodgirl59
15 days post
I am now jnto my 3rd week post op. I worked from...
WORTH IT$6,600
I am now jnto my 3rd week post op. I worked from home for days 7-10, and returned to work in the office on day 11. I worked for two days and then had the weekend to recover. So this is my first whole week back in the office. I'm very swollen at the end of the day. I'm icing my tummy while writing this. I bought a hook and eye style "corset" at Macy's to replace the control garment my PS gave me. I'm so glad I did this even though my PS said that I only needed to wear the control garment for two weeks. It helps me stay comfortable as I get more swollen throughout the day, and is way more comfortable then my original control garment. I had no idea the swelling would be as bad as it is. I thought that with the skin removal and lipo I'd be able to wear the same clothes I always wear, even with the swelling, boy was I wrong! I am wearing dresses and clothes that are usually way too big for me. I'm going to run out of things to wear to work. I'm getting around pretty good, and I'm able to stand up straighter, I'm just bummed that I'm so swollen. The swelling was way less during my first and second week when I spent more time at home. I am really glad I was able to see my tummy with less swelling so that I was able to gauge the results of my surgery, because now it's much harder to see. One last thing, my incision was glued shut (no stitches) and the glue has started to come off. My scar is looking pretty thin. I don't see any value in posting pictures at the moment, so I'm going to wait until my swelling reduces and the glue come off my incision, then you'll be able to see more progress. Hopefully this is sooner rather than later. Happy healing to everyone!
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UPDATED FROM hotrodgirl59
7 days post
It's been one week since my surgery and I'm doing...
It's been one week since my surgery and I'm doing well. I've been instructed to walk hunched over until I see my PS tomorrow for my first post op appointment (they want me to protect my incision, so no pulling or tugging from standing up straight). I get swollen and puffy, as you can see from the photos, but overall I'm pretty comfortable. The only discomfort I have is from my control garment, my low back gets sore from being hunched over, and my incision sometimes bugs me because it sits right where my control garment ends. I took the pain meds for four days, they gave me crazy dreams. So, no more meds, just healing.
What I'm looking forward to: standing up straight, no control garment, sleeping in a normal position, wearing normal clothes, getting out of the house (right now I'm still walking hunched over and I don't want to be seen in public ), sex, and exercise.
I'll keep you posted on my progress.
What I'm looking forward to: standing up straight, no control garment, sleeping in a normal position, wearing normal clothes, getting out of the house (right now I'm still walking hunched over and I don't want to be seen in public ), sex, and exercise.
I'll keep you posted on my progress.
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UPDATED FROM hotrodgirl59
7 days post
I forgot to add, I'm down four pounds from my...
I forgot to add, I'm down four pounds from my pre-surgery weight. I will update my measurements once my swelling has gone down and I can stand up straight.
Also, looking at the before and after photos of myself just solidifies my decision. I have curves in the RIGHT places now :-)
Also, looking at the before and after photos of myself just solidifies my decision. I have curves in the RIGHT places now :-)
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July 10, 2012
Happy to hear you are doing so good. I can see the difference in your pictures. Did you stay overnight at the hospital? I'm next. Thursday is my turn :)
July 10, 2012
I did not stay in the hospital. My surgery was at 7:30 a.m. and I was home by about noon. I had my mom with me during surgery and afterwards. My husband stayed with me after he got home from work in the early afternoon. I could not have gotten through the first day without them. I was really doped up and nauseous. If you aren't staying in the hospital, make sure you have someone really attentive to stay with you. You'll do great!
July 10, 2012
You look like you are healing very nicely! I haven't seen a W cut like that before. I wonder if it is a different technique used by Dr. Bashioum? Did you have any lipo done in addition to the TT? I'm considering getting a consult with this same Dr.
July 10, 2012
I did have some lipo, but I've experienced very little bruising as a result. Others have photos that make the lipo portion look very painful. The W shaped scar was another thing that's unique about Dr. Bashioum. He chooses that type of incision because he feels he can keep the scar lower and that it can be hidden by most underwear and bathing suit bottoms. Reference the after photo with my undies on, he used those as a reference point prior to surgery and my incision is completely covered by my underwear (my scar is very low). I recommend that you have a consult with Dr. Bashioum. He will take time to answer your questions, you'll get a chance to meet some of his staff, and you'll get a sense of whether or not he's the right PS for you. I like him because he takes his work seriously and doesn't over promise. I really respect that!
July 13, 2012
Do you mind my asking where you had lipo? A surgeon that I had a consulted with 2 years ago said that I needed it on my flanks, lat area, and inner thighs. Your price paid is very reasonable as compared to the $9,400 quote I received 2 years ago, so I wonder how much of that was for lipo.
July 13, 2012
Sure, I had lipo in my abdomen only. Prior to surgery I exercised about 5 days a week for several years. I don't carry much fat in my legs, and it seemed like to more I worked out the more slender I got, but it also made my belly seem that much more out of line with the rest of my body. I has a consult with another surgeon that quoted about $1000 more and was going to do my lip. I don't really think I needed it. I'm really happy the curves I have now, and the lack of pain and bruising I would have had with more lipo. I thought Dr. Bashioum's price was very reasonable and I'm happy with the results.
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