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Almost 3 months post op - pictures posted!

UPDATED FROM runnermom
3 months post

Wow! Where has the time gone? My stomach is...

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runnermom
WORTH IT$7,100
Wow! Where has the time gone? My stomach is finally not hurting as much. I can still feel my stomach muscles when I cough or sneeze, but it is much better. I am back to doing ab workouts and am feeling almost 100%. We just got back from our cruise where I wore a bikini for the first time since having kids. It was wonderful!!! I still don't like my belly button, but my doctor won't fix that until 6 months post op. I am thrilled with my results and love not looking pregnant. Thinking of all my fellow tt's out there.

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J. Bart Muldowney, MD

J. Bart Muldowney, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 4, 2012
Love your bikini shots!! What don't you like about your bb? I think it's adorable! And how would ps fix it?
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February 7, 2012
Thanks! It's still an outtie, hopefully it is just still swollen as my dr says.
February 5, 2012

Wow you look fantastic!

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February 7, 2012
Thanks Kimmers!
February 5, 2012
Runnermom! You have a teen's figure!
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February 7, 2012
Thanks Kathe!!!
UPDATED FROM runnermom
1 month post

Hi all. Life has gotten in the way of me updating...

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runnermom
Hi all. Life has gotten in the way of me updating my review. I cannot believe it has been a month since my tt! I am very happy with my results. I am hoping the stretch marks and belly button still calm down, but otherwise no complaints! I haven't had much swelling. The only issue I still have is that it hurts like heck to cough and sneeze. I am looking forward to that going away. Magically at week 4 I tried running and it didn't hurt. I was so happy to get back to sweating again! I am thrilled with my results and am so happy I did this for myself. I hope my fellow November tummy tuckers are recovering well! Happy holidays all! I love the gift I got myself :)

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December 13, 2011
A flat-tummied runner!
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December 14, 2011
Thanks kathe! You are going to be over prepared for your TT!
December 14, 2011
I know! But even after my tt, you know you're going to find me on here asking questions anyway!!
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December 13, 2011
Yay! Runnermom is running again! Happy healing. :)
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December 14, 2011
Thanks cc!!! You too ;)
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December 14, 2011
Hi runnermom,

I'm 3/12 weeks post-op and I ran for the first time this past Sunday and I ran again today. I only did 2 miles plus 20 minutes on the elliptical,but it felt wonderful to get the heart rate up again.
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December 14, 2011
Great news JoBibbi! It is wonderful to sweat again :)!!!
December 14, 2011
Hey runnermom! I'm so glad to hear that you doing well and running again! ;o)
December 17, 2011
you look great girl
UPDATED FROM runnermom
11 days post

Its been 11 days since my surgery! Wow how time...

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Its been 11 days since my surgery! Wow how time flies. I am feeling stronger each day. I had my second post op appointment this afternoon. I was worried that I would be retaining fluids since he took out my drains at day 6, but it is all good :). I am still swollen, so I am anxious for that to let up!
I returned to work today. It was exhausting, but I have an office job so it wasn't too bad. My ps said I could start working out again in 3 days. I'm not sure I will be ready yet. I am still walking hunched over! My ps is very liberal!
I hope everyone is healing well. I will post new pictures this week.

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November 27, 2011
Hey runnermom-- how everything going? Wanted to pass thru and check on your TT progress
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November 28, 2011
Hi peaches. Thanks for checking. I am doing great and almost fully back to life pre-TT. Your pictures look great. I need to post mine, which requires going to the computer :). Happy healing!
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November 30, 2011
Your new belly looks great runnermom!! You mentioned that your doc has ok'd exercise. Are you back to running yet?
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December 8, 2011
Hi MaumeeMG. I just started back running today. I am 4 weeks tomorrow. I know every ps is different, but it felt good and I took it easy. Good luck to you!
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December 7, 2011
hi girl, just checking up on you.
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December 8, 2011
I'm doing great, maof2. I need to update my post for 4 weeks tomorrow! How's it going back at work?
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December 9, 2011
i got very tired within 5 hours, manager sent me back home and advised i work from home for the rest of the week. i will be back in the office on Monday.
December 7, 2011
Runner, if you don't mind my asking, how are you handling the exhaustion at work?
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December 8, 2011
Hi Kathe. Amazingly I haven't been too tired at work. I have a desk job, so it isn't very tiring. I do sleep well at night :)
December 9, 2011
Runner, I'm glad to hear that! You are a lucky girl that the Swelling Monster isn't torturing you much. Thank goodness!