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Nervous but Need a TT Plus Lipo - 27 year old - New York, NY
UPDATED FROM skintothin11
24 days post
Hey guys just adding pictures to see what everyone...
skintothin11November 25, 2012
$11,500
Hey guys just adding pictures to see what everyone thinks...i still have bad dog ears but didn't photograph them yet...let me know thanks!
UPDATED FROM skintothin11
20 days post
Got the wraps off today and the drains out...my...
skintothin11November 21, 2012
Got the wraps off today and the drains out...my chest looks great very happy with it...my stomach looks good just very swollen but i think i have a bad case of dog ears :-( my doctor said sometimes they go away with the swelling and other times they have to do a local anesthetic and fix them (pretty sure free of charge well i really hope so because it mentioned it in the scar revision section of my contract) ... i'm pretty bummed about it but hopefully since i'm only 6 days out the swelling will go down and they won't be so bad? How long did it take everyone to stand up straight? my doctor keeps telling me to stand up straight but it really hurts i don't think he understands!!! i keep trying though...also, showering felt good but my back hurt so badly from standing i had to constantly kneel down on the floor...will i ever get feeling back in my stomach by the way? its so freakin weird!!!
thanks for anyones comments
peace love and happiness
thanks for anyones comments
peace love and happiness
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November 23, 2012
Hey skin! I'd maybe ask Kimmers if there is something going on with your updates! It looks like you are doing it right! Add some pics too.... Also, when you update make sure it shows up in the review feed! I would also post in the November forum if you have questions. I know I stopped looking at reviews unless the person had posted in the forum... Anyway, hope you had a great Thanksgiving and lots of turkey!
November 23, 2012
As for standing straight, it took me a full month. Maybe even a little longer. I would say no matter what the doctor says don't push your body. Your body is smarter than any doctor and will do what it wants when it feels like it. If you push it you might risk hurting yourself. Just try to stand a little straighter every day, it will happen when it should! As for the feeling, I'm still numb. I have feeling on the sides but not down the middle of my stomach. From what I understand that is normal and it can take a year to get the normal feeling back. Also, just found out that it seems a good percentage of people never regain feeling right under their belly button. Everyone says that it's not a bother though and that the tummy tuck was still totally worth it, so I'm not sweating it. but yea, I have no feeling on my stomach yet, does feel totally weird and I don't like it that much! One last thing, should have gotten a shower chair. Definitely the 1 thing I HAD to have. Now I still use it to put on my makeup... lol You can get one ordered from Amazon for like under $20...
UPDATED FROM skintothin11
14 days post
Hi guys so I got my surgery done today...doctor...
skintothin11November 15, 2012
Hi guys so I got my surgery done today...doctor said everything went well and he's very happy with how everything turned out...i do have a question though i see on my back where the drain is inserted a bubble of swelling (my mom thinks its just because thats where the drain tube is inserted???...if i post a picture can somebody tell me if it's a hematoma i am definitely scared about that...nothing was done internally besides fixing an extremely small hernia where i previously had another scar from when I was born so it was really only a skin and lipo surgery...thanks for everyones help through this time and leading up to it
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November 16, 2012
I'm so glad to hear you are home and getting around! yes, the first 4.days were brutal. i had muscle repair so i don't know if it will be easier for you, but i could not stand on my own. i employed several tricks which included a tied towel to the bed, used the pillow under my legs by pulling it to get up, ect. anyway, you'll get through it! as for any abnormal swelling, i always listen to my body. after this you can expect some swelling, lots of soreness, bruising, ect. anything that i thought seemed excessive or unusual, i would call the doctor. better to be safe than sorry! so for the next few days get plenty of rest and keep on top the pain meds! I also recommend Arnica, bromelian, lots of water and cucumbers for swelling. also, lots of citrus fruits and protein for healing. stay far away from salt!!
November 16, 2012
ps. post pics!
November 17, 2012
hey wild thanks so much for your reply...doc said it was normal...i actually ended up having a small hernia in my upper stomach so he had to repair that...lucky me! i walked a little with a walker today but i feel so tight and sore its amazing...my groin area hurts so badly too i hope this goes away soon...is arnica and bromelian supplements? i hate drinking water because it makes me have to pee more and i can barely get to the damn bathroom!!! ahhh yes i have to note to stay away from salt
November 19, 2012
yea, its not easy! at least the first 4 days are really hard. you need to drink lots of water and move around. arnica Montana is a supplement, meant to help swelling. Brazilian helps with muscle pain if taken in between meals. i can't guarantee it helped, but i didn't have a ton of swelling and very little bruising. of course i had no lipo. i also drank a bottle of coconut water a day. my pubic area also hurt, that's pretty normal. there will be swelling around there too probably. no need to worry! anyway, email me if you need more help. glad to answer any questions!
November 18, 2012
is there some type of way to "bump" this post to the top? i just would like to speak to someone who's had the surgery etc. and i think maybe because I'm male i seem to get less responses...thanks
November 19, 2012
hey, what's up? just shoot me a message, I'd be glad to help! I'll send you my email...
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