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2 1/2 months post op

UPDATED FROM Erin Woodridge
3 months post

I have added my pre and post op surgery pics from...

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Erin Woodridge
WORTH IT$7,500
I have added my pre and post op surgery pics from the doctor's office. It amazes me how big of a difference I can see. I am pretty much 100% healed. I can workout, but I get tired easy. I still have some limitations...but in general I am doing great!

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Joseph A. Franco, MD

Joseph A. Franco, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 2, 2013
Did the preop and post op pics load I don't see them. So glad your feeling good!
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April 3, 2013
Um wow
September 23, 2015
I am so glad to read this story even though it was a few years ago. I'm considering going to Dr. Franco as well, and it is great to see that he was so great in your post op treatment. He certainly has not lost his bluntness! My biggest concern is how long before going back to work. I sit at a desk all day, but still I can see it wasn't just a short time away.
UPDATED FROM Erin Woodridge
13 days post

I am feeling GREAT today. I have to remind myself...

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Erin Woodridge
I am feeling GREAT today. I have to remind myself that I still have limitations on what I can and cannot do. I have no pants that fit me right now except for yoga pants and I hate wearing those out of the house unless I am going to the gym. So today I will be shopping for legging, jeggings and (dare I say it) pajama jeans. I once thought pajama jeans were a crime against fashion...but now I can see a potential for them for post surgery wear!

New photos added. You can see some swelling I am dealing with...but WOW I look FLAT!

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January 23, 2013
Hahaha, i hear you sister! I've been in p.j's and yoga pants everyday. I'm to scared to try on my jeans because if they don't fit i'll be depressed. Next week will be a new week and maybe i'll feel like looking like me again. Sounds like you are doing great, happy healing!
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January 24, 2013
Don't invest too much in those post surgery pants because in a few weeks your presurgery jeans are going to be too big! Trust me. Even with your swell your looking awesome! I can't wait to see how you progress :)
November 8, 2017
*Four years later*.....I just participated in a "mommy makeover", same surgeon as you, and your story (complications and all) are helping my psyche. Thank you for sharing. The pictures are very helpful, as well. Hope you are doing well.
UPDATED FROM Erin Woodridge
12 days post

YEA My drains came out!!!! OMG! That was such a...

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YEA My drains came out!!!! OMG! That was such a weird feeling. A little painful...but no more than what a shot feels like. I am left feeling a tad nauseas but maybe that's because I had lunch afterwards. Maybe I shouldn't have done that. I feel SOOOO much better now though. I can move better now that the drains are out.

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January 22, 2013
Hurray for you! So much more freedom and recovery time seems faster once out.
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January 22, 2013
Its amazing how much easier it is to move once the drains are out isnt it? Watch out or phantom drain moments where you freak out that youve snagged them or go to grab them and there not there lol. Your coming along xoxox
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January 22, 2013
wow, so sorry you had that scare! glad your ps was on the ball! take care of healing now!
January 23, 2013
Wow - haven't been on for a couple of weeks and just read your story. You brave brave girl! Well done for getting through what you had to go through. We are all so fragile after the original surgery, that I'm sure to have to head back in so soon after for something that is "wrong" must be a real mind trip. Feel for you. Glad you're back on the road to recovery.