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Tummy tuck - New York, NY
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9 weeks po before & after photos
WORTH IT$4,500
I had to update because I saw the Dr. yesterday for the last time. She is graduating and leaving in a couple of weeks. Luckily, it worked out perfectly because I am now 9 weeks post op and healing well. My only small issue is that my belly button isn't healing as well as it could. She told me I need to be massaging the scars. I had a couple of spots on my belly button that would bleed and then scab over when I massaged it, so I stopped. All of the spots healed, so yesterday I decided to massage again. The doctor said to really pinch hard and I did, but the belly button incision started to bleed again:( I will email her to see what she thinks I should do about this. Otherwise, everything is eating really well and I am thrilled with my results! It is funny how you forget how bad things were before surgery after a while... Well, I was reminded yesterday when she showed me my before & afters! Wow! What a drastic change. I can't believe I was carrying all that extra skin and fat around!! She gave me copies of the before & afters she took. I had to post them because they are so drastic. Whenever I have a day when I feel bad about myself I'm gonna pull these out to remind me how much better off I am! Keep in mind that I am still swollen and the "afters" were taken at 9 weeks post op:)
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Bought a bikini. Not sure if I feel comfortable in it. You can still see some stretch marks. I'm going to try self tanner or dermablend makeup to see if I can cover them up.
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Wow you look awesome! I am a little over 3 weeks post op and have that same swelling right below my bb. Hoping it goes away like yours. Congrats on your great results and progress!
Thanks! I do still have some swelling, especially under the bb, but it seems to be getting better gradually. Hopefully it will go away over time. I feel like 1 mo is when I noticed a change so you're almost there!
U look great! I like the bikini without the skirt better... shows off ur shape... Congratulations. I'll be there soon.. yeah.
Wow wee girl! You are rocking that bikini! You look great, congrats in your results and happy healing x x
Thanks!
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Shopping: my new favorite activity!
I went shopping over the weekend. I decided I need to get a few tops that are more form fitting to show off my new shape. Everything I own is blousy or a-line to hide the tummy. I have always dreaded t-shirt season because they never flattered me. I would always have a tough time finding t-shirts that didn't cling to my belly and then the ones in larger sizes were always too long on me. Well, it is not a problem anymore! Not only can I wear a t-shirt without any bulges, but I am now in a size small!! I grabbed a pair of jean caris to try on too in a 10 (I used to be a 12). That was too big, so I went for the 8... There was still some room, so I thought, what the heck, I'll try the 6! They fit! I have not been able to wear a size 6 in probably 15 years and I am still swolle! I feel really motivated to get back on my diet and get as healthy as I can. I finally feel confident in my own body for the first time in my life. In case I haven't mentioned it, this was worth it! worth it! worth it!
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You have me excited about my TT..
Thanks, poshalways:) when is your surgery? It is a rough recovery, but worth it! Good luck!!
July 7th .... Thanks
Lindzee!!!! Now that's what I'm talking about!! Woot! Woot! Hooray!!' what is hubby saying these day? ;-) (mines is keeping me on a tight leash) ;O) at the beginning I didn't mind, but sometimes it's just too much. My 24 year old daughter was laughing at him the other day. All of the sudden he takes me everywhere. Well Lindzee, I am very happy and proud of you. You have come a long way and reading that you are encouraged to keep on a diet, it's music to my ears....:-). xoxoxo
Thanks TTlatina:) hubby is happy although he has only gotten to look, not touch so far, lol:) how long did you wait after surgery? Dr. P. never told me. I definitely want to keep the diet going so I don't ruin my results! Since the surgery I've been eating whatever I want because I just wanted to concentrate on healing, but now that it has been a month I feel like I want to go back on the diet because I think if I lost 10 more lbs, things would look even better! I hope everything is well with you xoxo
Omg! Poor hubby!! Girl!!!! You are good to go since like a week ago! Hahaha!! ...how long did I wait? Not 4 weeks. I'm sure you're good to go at 1 month (overdue actually) loosing 10 more pounds would actually improve your overall results even 5 more for holidays like fathers day, &, fourth of July....everything is good so far on my end, thanks for asking. Take care and keep up the good work. :-)
Lol:) thanks! I guess I better get to it then?!
You look fantastic. My surgery is Feb 9th providing COVID doesn't blast off in Seattle. How much weight did you go down after surgery? I hope I look as good as you. We are built similarly so I'm jazzed that I might have the same results.
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