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54 Year Old with Menopot - Myrtle Beach, SC
UPDATED FROM lpierce4759
1 year post
56 year old menopot
lpierce4759January 19, 2016
WORTH IT$4,825
I saw my plastic surgeon for the last time yesterday and I can say that I am totally disappointed with the job he did for me. After the initial lipo, I developed a 3-4" deep indentation above my belly button from the garment (he did not use foam) which has caused this nasty looking area around the belly button. I have had 2 revisions and 1 cortisone injection since then. Dr. White in Myrtle Beach promised me at day 2 that he would make things right, but in the end I am left with a nasty looking result - a total botch. He suggested more velashape which I did 12 days after initial surgery (he was trying to iron out the indentation) and it hurt like hell - or I could do some other procedure that would heat my collagen and make it shrink - all this for yet more money. I've spent over $6000 in just that one area, so it isn't going to happen. If I had this to do over again, I would have gone to the woman surgeon here, but I was in a hurry to get it done for my trip to Italy. If any of you developed a crease above the belly button, I feel your pain. He now says that it is loose skin, but ultimately it was caused by the garment and no foam (he does not believe in using it). I was never obese nor did I have a overhanging stomach - it was a stomach that developed over 9 months due to menopause. I really don't think someone who has a belly for that short period of time develops loose skin. I workout 3-5 days per week - 4 miles in 1 hour on the treadmill, 30 minutes total body lifting, stomach machines and then leg machines - a total of 2 1/2 hours. My weight as been steady, but increased slightly with the muscle build. I am determined to make him wrong by getting my stomach muscles built out to help hide this disfigurement - he says that will not help. I am tapped out of money and patience with him. I am showing 2 days post-op so everyone can see that nasty crease and today. As you can see, I am quite muscular now.
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55 year old menopot - 2nd revision - post-op 6 weeks
lpierce4759August 12, 2015
As you can see by the pictures the area around the belly button continues to shrink which makes me happy as a bug in a rug!!! I saw my PS Monday and he said to see him in 4 weeks - if this area hasn't completely disappeared he will give me a shot of steroids to break up the remaining scar tissue - don't like shots, but if it will finally get rid of this troublesome area so be it!!! I showed my PS my hand held massager and he told me that was a good idea and to keep it up!!! Hope everyone is getting their desired results - happy healing, happy trails!!!
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August 19, 2015
Omg, girl - you look amazing!! Keep doing the hard work - it's paying off, wow! xo
August 20, 2015
Thank you so much afyregirl!!! I'm doing everything in my power to get the best outcome I can get. Hoping you are having a great experience and healing the way you want. xoxo
August 20, 2015
Holy Skinny Marie!!!!!!!!! Now that's a ab to be proud of!!! I haven't seen my abs that flat since I was 38!!!!!!!!!! Blown away!!!! Good work, get that bikini out and flaunt it!!!!
August 22, 2015
Thank you Inspect Cruso 59 - I am working so hard and loving every minute of it!!! I still have those areas of scar tissue that will have to be injected on the 31st, but I will wear that bikini proudly!!! My whole body is being transformed in the gym - my thighs are not as jingly and the bicep under jingle is going away. In about 2 months, I will post an amazing picture of me in my bikini!!! How's it going work-out warrior? I pray that you get the results that you desire - you work so hard, too!!! We are amazing older women who work to get what we want!!! Keep me informed lady - I love your posts!!!
August 23, 2015
The gym is the best place to spend time, I'd rather be at the gym than sitting around wining & dining. Sometimes I go in the pool & work out, sometimes I do my stretches and Pilates moves I learned in the past year, and mix it with the weight circuit. Then there's always classes. Mix it up so you don't get bored. Join classes!!' Zumba..is not for me, it's just jumping around, which is not good for back issues..or knees. Oh..you're really not old, until you reach the big 60!!! You're still young. I know I should snap a photo when I'm dressed up and do a review soon!!! So next time you step out with your honey have him snap a photo of yourself too!!
September 2, 2015
Will do Inspector Cruso 59!!!! Yesterday I did 5 miles on the treadmill in a little over an hour and then ab machines. The day before I did 4 miles on the treadmill with the weight circuit and abs. I am really pushing this old body to get the results I want.
August 20, 2015
You look AMAZING! Keep doing what you're doing...it's working!! Just so I'm clear...you had your first liposuction, then a first revision and then a second revision? What type of lipo did you have? I have that nasty ledge too and it's extremely noticeable. I just signed up for 12 more massages and my massage gal said she has the Chinese Cups to help break up scar tissue and smooth the skin out. I've never heard of that, have you or anyone else? Please feel free to go to my profile and check out my picks. I'm almost at 15 weeks and I don't like what I'm seeing in my tummy area. It is hard above my belly button and below my belly button it appears to be fat that was left behind. Let me know what you think...my ledge is much like yours was. Again, you look AMAZING!!!
August 21, 2015
Hi lpierce, just following up on my post from yesterday. I am very anxious to know everything I can. When you have a moment can you give you a little more detail about your lipo and revisions. I'm at the tip of the iceberg with my beginning of not so good results and I would love to know what kind of lipo you had and what kind for your revisions. Why did they have to do 2 revisions. This is beginning to scare me a little. I, like everyone else, thought it would be a one time and done with decent (not perfect) results. I'm almost 59, 5'3", 127 lbs. I hate this ledge and the lines on my sides...especially my left side. I'm not sure which way to go. I THINK my PS is moving and is already practicing in another state so his time here is limited. I really like him, he's done other work for me and it turned out wonderful. I am hoping through you I will know what to expect possibly. Thank you very much. Enjoy your weekend...and of course...you look FABULOUS!
August 22, 2015
Thank you so much zumbagirl10 - this has been such a long and tiring journey - one step forward and one step back. So sorry I did not see your message from 2 days ago. I had that terrible ledge from day 2 when I took off that torture CG. I tried velashape at 12 days which hurt like hell - I would not recommend that treatment to anyone - it burned me and did no good for $425 - recommended by PS for better results. I has laser lipo which the PS says caused the scar tissue - heat apparently causes scar tissue - I have had many surgeries with no scar tissue or keloids at all. The 1st revision was a joke. The 2nd revision, he finally broke up all my scar tissue and fat that was left and suck out what he could - he worked for at least 40 minutes on my problem areas. I got on u tube and found a physician that suggest that you take fingernail clippers - the sharp edge and rub against the scar tissue - supposedly this makes micro tears in the scar tissue and it makes it flatter and it appears less noticeable. I do that every night, use a handheld massager and massage 5 minutes as hard as I can, then hand massage and then put on that torturous CG!!! The area around my belly button seems to be dissipating by the day and getting smaller. I see my PS on the 31st of August and he said he would inject with steroids if this area has not cleared up. I have done research and steroid shots apparently break up this nasty scar tissue - it may take a while, but it will eventually go away. I work out every day - have maintained 135 (5'6" with big bones) - 3 miles on treadmill at 4.2 (42 minutes), 30 minutes on the weight circuit that works every muscle group and then the ab room. I'm doing everything I can do, but I am almost 56, so you can only do so much. I will look at your pictures and write on your page. I wish you the best of luck, but you still have some healing time left.
August 22, 2015
Thanks for your response lpierce. I'm curious, not really sure of the fingernail clippers technique. I will search it on youtube and see if I can find it. Have you heard of the Chinese Cups? I guess it pulls out the toxins in your body which rids your body of unhealthy cells and promotes good healthy cells, which in turn promotes better healing. My massage therapist has these and she mentioned them to me, it looks a little crazy, but I might give it a try...but have to check first to be certain those icky nasty hickey looking circles left on your back go away completely. Anything good to do, I will do it. I'll keep you posted. Please stay in touch. Best to you..and I have to tell you I hope I loo like you when all is said and done. Enjoy your weekend!
August 23, 2015
Thank you zumbagirl10 - I'm sure you will look wonderful, too!!! I have heard of the Chinese cups, but never tried it. Keep me posted and enjoy your weekend, too!!!!
September 3, 2015
SO good to see things looking better and you feeling better!!!! Hooray :))))))))
September 4, 2015
Thank you Awake2014!!! I go back in November and if that belly button area still has scar tissue he will inject me - that's the only area that I have never been happy with. Hope you are doing well and got the results you desired!!!
October 26, 2015
How are you Ipierce? You went through a lot with those abs. Well I finally did my reversion on my abs!!! He offered and I took it. I went and had those dreaded bra rolls in the back too!!! And I had my breasts reduced and lifted!!! I'm still on the mend. Oct 15 I had this done. Hoping to hear from you. Because I miss you!!! Enjoying your golfing I'm sure and I know your still working out!!! I miss the gym, it will be a while before I get back there. Augh!!!! It's only been 12 days post, I'm so bored being sort of home bound!!!!!!
October 26, 2015
I'm hanging in there Inspector Cruso 59 - I just got out of the hospital Friday from having acute seasonal bronchitis after my stupid 30 years of past smoking - I thought I was going to die - could not breathe. I golfed in cold weather, run down from trying to sell my house and looking for a new one. Now out of the gym for at least 2 weeks until my poor lungs heal - weather is warmer here now thank goodness. My stomach is doing great - will have steroids injected in a couple of weeks to eat the scar tissue. Hope you will finally get all the results you anticipate and desire - I miss you, too - you are one funny lady!!! I will pray that you heal quickly - 12 days is certainly not enough time to even feel half way decent. You hang in there strong lady - it will come!!!
October 27, 2015
Oh my goodness...sweetheart I'm so sorry, your sick. I smoked too, I know. I didn't smoke heavily. But I smoked for 30 yrs. too. We quit about 13 yrs. ago. My husband had stents. Was that a scare!! No damage to his heart.
No, I'm feeling ok, even though I had breast reduction/& lift. That wasn't really that horrible of a sugery. But I am still tiered. I take things slow now. Have too. I'm so glad to hear from you. I will say my prayers for a speedy recovery for you. Take care you you!!!!
No, I'm feeling ok, even though I had breast reduction/& lift. That wasn't really that horrible of a sugery. But I am still tiered. I take things slow now. Have too. I'm so glad to hear from you. I will say my prayers for a speedy recovery for you. Take care you you!!!!
October 27, 2015
Thank you Inspector Cruso 59 - I am feeling so much better. I'll just have to slow down for the next 2 weeks and let my poor body and lungs recover - I think when the weather changed, my workouts got more intense, lack of sleep and all this added stress is what made me sick. I will be fine and back to normal in no time - I am now well aware of the warning signs - scared the [RS bleep] right out of me!!! I will, also, say prayers for you strong lady - we can get through anything - especially after lipo - lol!!! Take care and let me know how you are progressing. You buddy always - Laura
October 27, 2015
Yes, I think we always will be buddies. Try not to stress..yeah easier said than done, selling a home!!!
I guess I would have been scared to death, if I couldn't breathe!!! Did they give you an inhaler, in case it started again?? I will have to look up on acute seasonal bronchitis. I just want to know what's up with my friend.
I am glad your home, that says to me your better.
I guess I would have been scared to death, if I couldn't breathe!!! Did they give you an inhaler, in case it started again?? I will have to look up on acute seasonal bronchitis. I just want to know what's up with my friend.
I am glad your home, that says to me your better.
October 28, 2015
I love you Inspector Cruso 59 - we are of the same cloth!!! I am a type A personality, so I put added stress on myself - no one else needs to do it - whether at the gym, golf course or at home!!! They gave me an inhaler, steroids and antibiotics. Antibiotics and steroids only two more days and the inhaler as needed which I will keep for those times when I feel that tightness in my chest. I reviewed my medical records - there was no sign of COPD (which is fantastic), but when the seasons change I have to be knowledgeable enough to take care of myself. I did have elevated WBC which shows that I had an infection, but I am truly on the mend!!! Thank you so much for your love and care sweet lady - we are soul sisters forever!!! Most people could give a [RS bleep] less - you are my champion!!! Praying for the results that will leave you elated!!!
October 31, 2015
Yeahhhh my friend is getting stronger. How could I not love you, or how could anyone not love you. You're a strong woman, who doesn't settle, you work your butt off until you get what you want. That's someone to admire. We fouled up with our smoking, but we're much wiser now. We take care of ourselves. We'll meet one day. I'd love to get down to North Carolina. Who knows, maybe we'll get out of this expensive area, and end up your way, I just don't want to live in Florida!!!
November 1, 2015
Thank you my friend - I love you, too!!! We are looking for a house in Conway which is about 20 minutes from Myrtle Beach, SC and like Mayberry RFD!!! Less traffic and a small town feel. I hope you are doing much better by now, but plastic surgery is so touchy and individual - praying for the results you desire everyday GF!!! Hang in there - you will get back to the gym soon!!! I will be back on Monday with a vengeance!!!
UPDATED FROM lpierce4759
1 year post
55 year old menopot - almost 5 weeks post-op 2nd revision
lpierce4759August 4, 2015
I think I'm coming along nicely - the area around the belly button is shrinking every day. I've joined planet fitness and am now doing 3 miles on the treadmill, 30 minute weight circuit and then abs - I finish off with the hydrotherapy bed which is wonderful - it takes me about 2 1/2 hours a day. I still vigorously massage my stomach a couple of times a day with the handheld massager to control the scar tissue and wear the CG at night. I think I am making progress and feeling much better about this whole process. Hope everyone is healing and happy with their results!!!
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August 4, 2015
Looks great I called my ps office waiting for responce to see dr. I'm now 3 1/2 months and no change if I pass my hand in my stomach it stops where I have that shelf above my belly button hope it gets fixed have no idea how to address this issue with out feeling like I'm wrong I addressed it early and was told I have loose skin and swelling but no change in two months. How did you address your concerned did you just flat out ask for an revision or did dr offer
August 6, 2015
jessicasyear2015 - my PS knew from the onset that I had this terrible shelf created by the CG - he promised to make it right. Of course, he didn't tell me it would be to the tune of $650 (lst revision - supposed to be charged for supplies only - raised hell when I went back for a recheck), so I only paid $85 for 2nd revision. I am still healing - some days it looks great and other days swollen to beat the band. Still don't know what the outcome will be - I pray every day. I'm sure your shelf couldn't be as bad as mine was - it was hideous!!! Keep me informed about your progress and what your PS tells you.
August 4, 2015
Perfect, I see muscel my friend!!!! No fat there at all!! I did my Pilates on the mat first. Then I decided to do the treadmill, I felt upset yesterday with just people..ha ha..so I put the treadmill on high incline for 30 min. Still didn't help with my emotions. Just a bad 2 days. Hope it's over..the emotional thing. I'm usually happy, singing doing my thing then maybe once a year, I'll have a good crying jag. What a waste of precious time. And you know what? after it's over, I say why did I let that person get to me? I think it's a way our bodies, reduce pent up stress. But you're looking super. Hey I got the weight down a little, being so damned upset, I didn't eat heartily, like I usually do. I went up in my room and stayed there after dinner!! Sent my daughter an email of my emotional woes. Thank God for daughters!!!! Coming back to life...it can be tough being a woman.
August 6, 2015
Amen Inspector Cruso 59 - I, too, am an emotional person and let people get the best of me. I usually only eat when hungry (once a day), but if I'm upset I don't eat at all. I'm working it girl and hoping for the best. I love my new gym - never the same people there and no one bothers you - I get in my zone and fly through my workouts. I cannot use the incline due to arthritis in my hips - doctors advise - so I turn it up to 4.2 to start with and end at 4.5. It is very hard being a woman, but I wouldn't want to be a man either - they can be buttheads!!! Congrats on getting your weight down - proud of you - keep up the excellent work!!!
August 6, 2015
Maybe that's why the pinched nerve I've had all the way down to my calves..the 25 min. Incline on 11!!!! I'm not a fan of running on the treadmill. Maybe I should do a fast walk? Yes, the gym everyone is there for a work out, you can get in your own zone. Love it!!! The pool there is a little more communicating before & after. I didn't go last night to swim, up too early & the pinch nerve was a bit too much. But hopefully I will make tonight's!!! All I know is, I don't feel as well, if I don't exercise!!!!! Got to make time for fun, exercise is fun time!!
August 5, 2015
You're looking great - the hard work at the gym is definitely showing!! Keep it up :-) By the way, you're still inspiring me. I've lost 11 lbs so far since first reading your post at the end of June...Hoping for another 15!
August 6, 2015
afyegirl - I love it when people say I inspire them because that makes me work that much harder. So proud of you lady - keep up the good work - we will inspire each other!!! You CAN do it!!!
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