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Tummy Tuck, Lipo of Flanks Waist and Back - New Orleans, LA

UPDATED FROM gladitsgone2013
8 months post

pleased but still not flat

WORTH IT$10,250
It's been 8 months since my surgery and I do love that I look better in clothes but naked my stomach is not flat on one side. Its not symmetric. I feel like my surgeon should fix it but she says eventually it will flatten out. Idk...

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Marilyn Pelias, MD

Marilyn Pelias, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon

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Thank you for sharing! My stomach is pretty identical to your Preop belly so I'm very excited after seeing how great you look!
Girl YOU was my inspiration!!! When I 1st seen your profile...I use to check it to see have you posted and everything..... YOU did awesome with your weight loss..... We are the same height.... My goal will be achieve and I sticking to that..... Point blank!!!! We got this... Loving your results.... keep me posted........Verrrrry HAPPY for YOU!!!!
OAN:::: they say it takes up to an 1yr for some to completely flatten out.... I Pray that it works out for the both of us
thanks for the encouragement!! I sure hope so.. I want it to be flat. I have been working out hard. I started out just walking 2 miles 3 months post op. Now I am walking and jogging 4 to 5 miles 4 to 5 times a week. I do feel so much better without my BIG Apron Double BELLY! LO!! Take care!
Did your stomach flatten out if not state your concerns before it's to late
it has been almost a year now, so come on in to the office for a follow up appointment...we can do a check up and see if anything needs to be touched up. Don't worry - i am a perfectionist! Now that all of the swelling is gone, we should be able to see what needs to be done to make you feel 100 percent satisfied. dr pelias
UPDATED FROM gladitsgone2013
13 days post

ok i wish the drains were still in... huh...

My drains came out on its own 5 or 6 days after my surgery. The left side, i knew would be fine b/c the output was less than 25cc/24 hour. But the right side was still putting out 50-60cc. So with that, i have a built up seroma that needed to be drained. My doctor drained it and i felt 100% better. There is some infection. Im taking bactrim and levofloavin.. the strong stuff. So she aspirated the seroma now my dressing is a big maxi pad to absorb the fluid. But the fluid is still building up on my right side, at least with the drains in place, the fluid was being drawn out. With this method, i feel like my belly is holding up a gallon jug. Not cute at all.

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Hi I hope your feeling better!!
Yes, much better. I really felt like death. Thanks. :)
How is the pain level
The pain level is about at a 10 at first but it gets better after maybe tge 7 th day post op.
Trying to update but rs is having some technical issues.
I'm sorry to hear ur having a difficult recovery... That's one of the things I'm scared about is the drains comming out... idk what to use to hold them I see in one pic its attached yo ur garment how did u do that. When did the dr say u can u use anything for the scar?
Sorry and... Ps looks like ur having great results instantly ;-)
How are u
UPDATED FROM gladitsgone2013
12 days post

having a bad day 12 days post op

I woke up to a fever, chills and aches. My incision is opening up and its infected. The doctor said my drains came out too early and the fluid inside maybe infected. Waiting to get my antibiotics now.

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Wow! WHat a huge difference! I'm so glad you found someone to do your surgery! I'm sorry you are having complications. Let us know how you are healing. Good luck!
Thank you! I will try to post as much as possible. Because i have stalked this page enough searching for answers, therefore i want to be as informative as i kind for the next person seeking to have a tt.
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Hope you get better soon! I know about wanting that extra skin off, as I'm not at my ideal body weight ( which is 138-144 lbs , I was at 168 lbs on my sx day)
I am so happy my apron is gone. And thanks fir the well wishes.
Get well soon!! Your still looking good. Take it easy and get some rest..
Thank you!
I'm sorry about the infection. On the upside you're already looking good!!
Thank you!
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