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Lost 37 Pounds. Full Tummy Tuck with Lipo on 9-22-10. - Gastonia, NC
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Had a C Section 23 yrs ago and my abdomin never...
annie51October 24, 2010
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Had a C Section 23 yrs ago and my abdomin never went back flat no matter how much exercise/weight loss. I have wanted this corrected for many years and at age 51, I did it! I am very satisfied and would do it again.
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I...
annie51November 26, 2010
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I celebated with two of my favs, family and food! I am 9wks post op full TT with Lipo and doing very well. Will post new pics in next few days. Still having that dreaded afternoon swelling...don't enjoy that! My incision is healing nicely and I am using the Palmers as reccomended by Kimmers. Should I switch over to the Bio Oil now? I would like to here from some of you guys that are 4 months out. How is your swelling, soreness etc? I have a trip planned for Hawaii in January and wonder how I'll feel then at 4 mo post op. This is my dream trip and I want to look and feel great. I am very pleased with my flat tummy and have even purchased some bikinis for the trip...that is huge for me. Never thought I'd wear a two piece again ;)
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November 28, 2010
Hi Annie - I am anxious to see your new pics girl!
Hawaii...Ah how nice. You will just get better and better each month but still may have some swelling at four months. I had my surgery on April 14th and was wearing bikinis starting at 8 weeks post op and did so all summer. Looked fine and my swelling generally didn't kick in until mid afternoon anyway.
You will look beautiful in Hawaii so so go and strut your stuff girl! You will figure out when you need to rest and how long you are able to be up before you start to swell. I had it down to a fine art by four months.
Start using the Bio Oil at three months and do so for 12 weeks. Massage that scar very firmly 2-3 times a day in order to smooth it and fade it.
Let me know when you post the new pics!
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November 30, 2010
WOW. Fantastic pictures!! You look fabulous after only 9 weeks. How is your scar coming along? I will be following Kimmers advice, for sure!
Its so nice to see another TT in North Carolina... I am in Greensboro and I think most of my friends think I am crazy for doing this! I keep telling myself that if you haven't been in my shoes its hard for anyone to understand what is like. I am just so excited and I cant wait!!
Its so nice to see another TT in North Carolina... I am in Greensboro and I think most of my friends think I am crazy for doing this! I keep telling myself that if you haven't been in my shoes its hard for anyone to understand what is like. I am just so excited and I cant wait!!
November 30, 2010
My scar is doing great. I am massaging with the palmers twice daily and it really helps! I am a nurse and some of my co-workers told me I was stupid for doing this and that I would be sorry. That just made me more determined to do well and refuse any complications! Most of my friends and family were positive and supportive and I tried to surround myself with positive thoughts and determination. I went back to work in 2 wks sporting my flat tummy for the haters...lol!
November 30, 2010
Don't you just love how all the haters throw around all the negative advice!! Poopers I call them...You go girl and sport that nice new tummy with a big smile on your face :)
December 26, 2010
Hi Annie how are you doing?
January 1, 2011
Happy New Year Kimmers! I am doing great. Hawaii in 6 more days!!! So looking forward to this. My surg was 9/22/10 and I still have swelling and discomfort if I don't weat my compression garment...is that normal? I have definately eaten too much over the holidays..got to get back on track!
January 3, 2011
Hi Annie! Good to hear from you:)
The swelling and discomfort are all normal yet. From what I am reading on the site many women have the swelling problem when they don't wear the garment. I never wore mine after day three and still had swelling so not sure it matters either way.
That is right..Hawaii! I forgot about that trip for you. How exciting.
Yes the holiday bliss got us all so off to a fresh start now. I had to go through my entire kitchen and "De Crap" the cabinets. I just tossed an entire pan of cookies and fudge in the trash yesterday. I have had enough:)
I posted my month to month diary for all to read. It gives you a little idea of what I went through from month 1 through month 8. http://www.realself.com/forum/month-month-diary-post-tummy-tuck
Let me know how your Hawaii trip goes. Have a great time and relax!
January 13, 2011
Hey Kimmers,Life is very good here on the island of Kauai! Juat posted a pic. Had to take a few minutes to check on my Realself girls :)
January 14, 2011
Hi Annie,
You look wonderful! Nice flat tummy and I love that hot pink bikini :) Where did you get that? I need one...
Enjoy your vacation and soak up all of that warm sunshine for us. Post some more Hawaii pictures!
Have a great time.
January 3, 2011
Have a great holiday! Just saw your pics, you look fab!
January 13, 2011
Thank you Chinababe! Having a wonderful time and just posted a pic from Hawaii.
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Hooray for you! We'd love to see more photos as your healing progresses. How has your pain level been? Have you seen Kimmers' great Tummy Tuck Survival Guide in our forums?
For more discussion about tummy tucks, mommy makeovers, and getting our bodies back, see our Facebook page, Moms Who Want Their Bodies Back.
You look amazing! Now that picture of what he removed is crazy...You always know they take a large amount of skin; but when you actually see it laying on a table...OH MY!
I can't wait to read more about your healing process as you go.
Hi Mindy,
Most surgeons require a down payment to schedule the surgery and then payment in full so many days/weeks prior to the surgery. When you have picked a surgeon just talk to their Patient Care Coordinator about the terms for that practice. Most offices also offer financing through Care Credit or some other financial organization.
Keep us posted on your recovery..