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Age 64, Waited for 30 Years to Do This! Mission Viejo, CA
UPDATED FROM bkbr25
11 months post
Got through Hernia repair, scar revision lipo!
bkbr25March 4, 2017
WORTH IT$10,800
PO day 1, did not feel well at all! Blood pressure very low, nausea, not feeling like eating... Did some leg and breathing exercises and after about 5 hours finally felt much better. Also eating better.
PO day 2, feeling good, saw Dr. K today, swollen as expected, but 1st drain out today... I have to take it much slower, trying to do do much, very tired. Slept this afternoon for 3,4 hours, feeling much better. Next appointment on Monday.
PO day 2, feeling good, saw Dr. K today, swollen as expected, but 1st drain out today... I have to take it much slower, trying to do do much, very tired. Slept this afternoon for 3,4 hours, feeling much better. Next appointment on Monday.
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UPDATED FROM bkbr25
8 months post
8 months check in
bkbr25December 13, 2016
Hi all well it's been a while since I've been on here. I have developed an umbilical hernia! "Sad face". My PS will fix it and do liposuction on my upper and lower abdominal as well as a bit of scar revision in March. Other than that, all is going well.
I still experience some tightness on occasion, it comes out of no where, stays for a couple of hours, then poof, gone...
I still experience some tightness on occasion, it comes out of no where, stays for a couple of hours, then poof, gone...
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December 13, 2016
Happy all is well and that your PS will fix the hernia and some revision to make you look good.
December 13, 2016
Hi Dot, thanks for the note. I reviewed your post and saw that your original surgery date was postponed. Have you been able to get back on your plan for surgery? It's so great that you've lost the weight. I know it's hard for some of us to 'do' for ourselves. We need to take care of ourselves too. And it really okay to accept yourself as you are if your decision is not to do the surgery too. I have to tell you, it was a really tough surgery for me. I read where some of these girls are back to work in a few weeks and I am amazed. Well, take care and I'll check back in a while.
December 16, 2016
I'm the same age and you have inspired me!
January 26, 2017
I'm 62 soon to be 63, had my surgery Dec 20th 2016, and also doing great..no complications.
January 26, 2017
That's great... You tummy will get better and better. I just looked back at my 3 month photos and can see how much swelling I had even then. My tummy is so much better now at 10 months... Good luck on your recovery!
UPDATED FROM bkbr25
3 months post
3 mos post, turning 65 in a couple of days...
bkbr25July 24, 2016
Well, there's still a ways to go... tummy still tightening up and itchiness on scar and lipo areas. Feeling good about the process, although upper tummy still larger than I was hoping. Have not started any an exercises, still sore when pulling up and tender to pressure/heavy touch. My scar is dark, looks wider than it seemed early on; ps wasn't too pleased about how it looks but says to continue the silicone bandaid on it. Stressing over getting things ready to celebrate my 65th bd, going camping again, and a 3 week trip to Italy in late August. Ah well! Happy healing friends!
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July 24, 2016
Did he LIPO any from upper tummy area?
July 27, 2016
No lipo in upper tummy at all. Just near the ends if the incision. Talking to him about doing some on upper at the same time he does the 'fine tuning' lipo and a bit of scar correction. Still swelling and sore so a few more months of healing will be good for me before I decide.
July 24, 2016
I think you look marrrrvelllous! Have you had a look at your Befores? (It really helps!) It is still early days and healing will continue, but in my opinion your results are a complete Success! All the best for your wonderful upcoming birthday... and Italy too. I am soooo envious! Woot!! :-)
July 27, 2016
Thank you! Yes still healing... My birthday was fun! And LOOK ING So Forward To italy!
April 21, 2017
You are doing really good I'm 60 soon and I'm still feeling tight. But my opp is fab glad I had it done I think it takes 12 months for recovery especially when you get to 60 plus ha keep me posted x
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