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tummy tuck

UPDATED FROM Mygirlz
27 days post

Day 27 post op

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Mygirlz
WORTH IT$4,300
Swelling slowly going down. I have realized that my appetite had increased this week. Plus Ive been craving and eating for brownie cookies and chocolate donuts. Pledged to get focused and eat right. I have been feeling winded and tired, thinking my hemoglobin must be low so I started my wheatgrass shots. Went back to work doing foot patrols and my legs feel like ive veen working out at the gym. Its amazing how if you dont use it you start to loose it.

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John W. Pinnella, MD

John W. Pinnella, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.2 | 73 Reviews
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November 5, 2016
You look good have you had massages? Are you wearing a faja and did you remove your own drain?
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November 5, 2016
Also what hotel did you stay in? I'm trying to decide if I should go to DR or Florida.
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November 5, 2016
While in florida I stayed at victoria park hotel fort lauderdale. I requested a first floor room. The room was very clean. The room had a kitchenette two queen beds and a pull-out couch. It was in walking distance or a 5 minute drive from the center and cvs.
AFTERCARE:
I went to my local urgent care doctor to remove my drain and the dissolvable stitches in my belly button. Dr. Pinella's office still calls to check on me. I have a 6 month appt. to return in Jan. just to make sure all is well. Once doctor Pinella's office gave me the ok to start scar treatment, I began getting lymphatic drainage treatments (groupon package 10 for $100.) This was after the pictures posted so far. Its with a machine and I swear I lose inches everytime. I will post new photos today. I do wear my faja, however, as of 2 weeks ago Dr. Pinella told me to take the faja off while sleeping to strengthen my abdominal muscles. I am finding that I have to purchase new fajas every 2 weeks as the swelling continues to reduce. So far I lost 12 lbs. Not sure why because I am eating and drinking normal (no dieting).
November 24, 2016
Where do you live to get 10 lymphatic massages for $100 ? How long did you stay after surgery ? I'm in Louisiana an I hope to have a TT done on Monday an flight home Sunday ? How for are you out from your surgery ? Thank you in Advance. Send Pictures. If you can
June 6, 2017
I live in Louisiana also. How did your lymphatic massages ? I had a TT /lipo to my flanks. Had complications, I am just getting around Good now Finally. I have to get scar revision , it was open wound heal for 4 1/months. Ugh ! I have not been able to work since my surgery December 7 2016. I'm very disappointed .
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August 6, 2020
Hello do you mind sharing an updated pic
UPDATED FROM Mygirlz
24 days post

Tight waist Day 24 post op

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Went out to a hair show two days ago. It totally drained me. I slept my entire 2 days off and I was extremely thirsty. Woke up monday to a flatter stomach, I really noticed a differnce in the swelling. Although still swollen and puffed the front is flat and my waist is tight. I cant wait to see my final results, super excited! Sorry it is still not lwtting me post pictures, I will try again tomorrow.

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UPDATED FROM Mygirlz
23 days post

23 days post op

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Feeling better, storm in florida so I had to go to urgent care to have my stiches removed. My urgent care doctor was the best, he explaimed everything and checked for fuild build up. I HAD A 2INCH overlap of skin because I was not sitting still during recovery. Plus he gave me cream for my ingrown pubic hair bumps. Dr. Pinella staff calls often and prescribed me more antibotics.
Went back to work 2 days ago just for 2 days. Felt uncomfortable, should have taken a pillow. Otherwise swelling is going down. Spandex and sweats are my best friends....Jeans not comfortable on my cut.

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