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" 4 Kids and Now It is TT Time!!!! Birmingham, AL

UPDATED FROM TTime15
3 months post

12 weeks!

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TTime15
WORTH IT$6,875
Hello RS family!!! Hope all is well with everyone. Well, I made it to 3 months and progress is good day by day. I am still wearing a CG because of swelling above my incision. If I go without it, I have tighten sensations and it is very uncomfortable. I am trying to go today without it at all and I do fine walking, but when I sit for a long time, my tummy get stiffs. I still do not have feeling back on the left side of my tummy, but it doesn't bother me until I start to itch and cannot get the right spot. I have been eating right and next week I am starting back at the gym for 4 days a week. I still love my results but I have dog ears so I may be getting them corrected in January. I am loving shopping even more...especially T-shirts! I throw those fitted V-necks on so fast and I am out the door! I have improved my record time of getting dressed because I don't have to try on everything to be sure it fits properly. I will update pics this week. Happy healing to all!

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Patrick J. Budny, MD

Patrick J. Budny, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 24, 2015
you look great.
tell me what did you do to lose some of the weight before surgery?
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August 24, 2015
Thank you. I stopped all fried foods and sodas. Started eating more veggies and fruits for snacks. I walk a few times a week and take the stairs at work. I learned to eat breakfast and I snack in between. Now, I LOVE pastries, so on Saturday, I treat myself to something sweet. I don't overdo though. The one thing that I did for a week that really dropped the pounds was no bread for a week and I could feel a difference in my body....mind you, like love bread too lol....but cut back and move a little and drink lots and lots of water and you will see and feel much better!
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August 25, 2015
Thanks .. I am scheduled 12/1/15 for a breast reduction and also want a TT done on that day as well. Dr wants me to try an losee a little more weight to get the results I am hoping for
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August 25, 2015
Yeah, I wanted to loose more also, but I thought getting rid of the excess would help motivate me and it has, so it was well worth it! Try hard to loose a bit, you will be glad that you did.
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August 30, 2015
You look great I can't wait until lose weight your before and after pics are amazing
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August 24, 2015
@TTLady. That is great news. I am 11 day post op and LOVE what obese so far it is definitely a long recovery process and yes the back pain is insane. I am so grateful to have my sis and will miss her when she leaves me on Sunday but I should have much more strength by then. Well you continue on your recovery and I will be sure to update. Question what's you mean dog ears?
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August 24, 2015
Congrats Lady!!! I would do this process over a thousand times lol. It was such a smooth process. Dog ears are where the insidious ends. It's kinda like skin poking out at the end and it can be fixed in office. It's doesn't bother me until I pay close attention to it, but for all the money I spent, I want it to look great! Lol. Ask any questions you may have! Congrats again!
UPDATED FROM TTime15
2 months post

8 weeks this week

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TTime15
Hi! I have not been MIA, I have been reading and checking everyone's progress. I am doing just great and I have been shopping my tail off. I have dropped and dress and pants size and I think I could go down another size in pants if my thighs were not so thick! (I almost got them done too). Everything is going well, although I am swelling a bit much, but that was to be expected. I still get stiff if I sit for a long period of time and I still sleep with a pillow under my knees...if feels funny when I lay flat. I am sleeping on my sides but not on tummy yet. Sex is good! Maybe better....yep, better :-) I love getting up a few minutes early to take time to get dressed now. I love to walk pass the mirror in my room to look at myself but the most flattering part of body now toe is my back and sides....they look so smooth without rolls! I will upload more pics in the morning, but I made a collage of a before and after that I want to share. Happy healing everyone and good luck to those who are about to come on the flat side!

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July 15, 2015
I love your collage and way to go dropping sizes!!
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July 15, 2015
Thank you! I sure hope I continue to drop them I have been walking my tail off these past few weeks!
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July 15, 2015
You're welcome and you will!
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July 15, 2015
@TTLady You look great, the results are excellent and it looks like he did a great job with the incision. Funny you are the second person to mention how great the sex was since there TT. I am looking for to this.
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July 15, 2015
Thank you! Girl, it is...hey now I am the one initiating it now lol. I can't wait until you enjoy the feeling of being on the flat side...so worth the pain and the money!
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July 15, 2015
Great to read great results!! You pook great!! I got three weeks for my day.
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July 15, 2015
Thank you! I see you are counting it down! I did the same thing! Good luck to you.
UPDATED FROM TTime15
1 month post

Worth it! Week 5

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Sorry I haven't updated lately, been super busy with work and family. I have been doing very well. Today was the first day I noticed some swelling a little, and I think it's because the last two nights, I have not worn my CG. I still find myself walking hunched over aftee i sit at my desk too long, but i can straighten up better now. Every now and then, my muscles will move iny tummy and it feels like a baby is kicking and moving around in there! It catches me off guard and i junp every time. I still hold in my sneezes as it still is uncomfortable to sneeze or cough. I have started scar treatment and I am using Mederma...for some reason, I think it makes my skin feel tighter and I have been walking a little slower, so I am not going to put any on tonight to see if it makes a difference. I have some dog ears on each side, which the PS said they should lay down on their own. I don't have to go back to see him until 2 mths. He has released me to do light cardio and weights, but no ab workout until 8 weeks. I have enjoyed getting up am doing putting on clothes!!!! Even though, most of them are too big lol...that's a good thing. I feel such better. I love walking around naked now..hehehe...of course my hubby is loving it too...sex is even MUCH better! Here are some pics I have taken. I love the difference in my before and afters! This was so worth that $7G!!!

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June 24, 2015
You look great! I'm glad you are doing well.
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June 24, 2015
Thank you very much! :-)
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June 24, 2015
@TTLady you look good remember how you worried? Lol but all is well. You belly looks great and the booty yeah. I have about a month left nervous as hell but more than half is paid so no turning back.
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June 24, 2015
she does look great! Worried damn I am right there as well! I hope I get told the same thing afterwards! I bet you agree MRLAC08...I see you go after me. I am set for Aug 7th. I have so much emotions running! :-)
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June 24, 2015
Yes!!! I was a nervous wreck lol. I am so glad I did the TT! It has been a smooth ride so far. Today I am actually feeling much better than any day since surgery. I think because I have started massaging my tummy. I can't wait until you get the feeling of greatness! Good luck! You will not regret it!
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June 24, 2015
Thank you kflo3!!! You know I am waiting for you!!!!! You will be just fine....
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June 24, 2015
that is awesome to know! We will be next :-) Happy healing to you!
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June 24, 2015
awwww! thanks! 6 weeks this Friday! :-)
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June 25, 2015
U look great!!! Glad your healing great
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June 25, 2015
@Kflo3 Yes the emotional roller coaster is the worst I try not to go back and forth in my mind buy hen I have those say like damm I can have a new fence get the house painted ets.. lmao. Then I say this is for me what do I do to make me happy, I know everything will be okay and at the end of my recover I am sure I will be happy anything will be better than this hanging belly. And I know you will be happy as well our hardest part will be our recovery and I have my sister who will be with me for about two weeks.
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June 25, 2015
Mrlac08 aww thank you! Yes this s a crazy ride! LOL! from hurry up to get here from are you sure want to this is! The hanging is really annoying to me! I have had it to long! The surgery part, since i had surgeries done don't bother me. Is afterwards... would the doc do a great job on me! is my biggest fear! That is awesome you have your sister there with you! My hubby is taking a week off and then i am putting my boys to work. :-)
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June 25, 2015
One more thing... this mind is driving me crazy! LOL!
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June 25, 2015
What are you doing to keep yourself from thinking so much of it?
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June 29, 2015
Yay for shopping and improved relations, lol! You look great!!
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July 15, 2015
I love that dress... the black and white one! I cant wait to try on dress after my TT! I love dress but tired of wearing garments to keep it tight! You are looking fabulous!