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Just Made Decision to Do Mommy Makeover - Newport Beach, CA
UPDATED FROM GIM108
23 days post
4 Weeks Post-Op
GIM108August 7, 2013
WORTH IT$13,000
I saw my Doctor on Monday. I had spitting stitches on my left side that he removed. For almost a week before my appointment, that side felt a little uncomfortable. When the steri-tape came off, I saw a knot of stitches coming out. I didn't do anything other than keeping it clean until my check-up appointment. I had the "green light" to be intimate with darling hubby. As long as we're being gentle. Everything is looking good and right on track. I had a tiny opening/hole in the middle of the tummy. He gave me antibiotic gel and put band-aid on it. The rash I mentioned on my last update was gone a few days after. I put triple antibiotic on the rash and actually the one that was itchy was the one under the hole area. I put antimicrobial gauze over it. I need to keep wearing my binder for another 2 weeks. I can't wait to have my 6 weeks post-op check up and hoping to hear good things about the healing and result. Happy healing everyone!
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UPDATED FROM GIM108
9 days post
15 Days Post-Op
GIM108July 24, 2013
I feel itchy on some spots. There are raised bumps on the middle part of my pubic area. It looks a little red. I clean it and put triple antibiotic ointment on it. That seems to help. I don't feel it being itchy as much as before. I also felt an indentation on the middle (lower) part of my incision. Do any of you have any similiar problem? I feel itchy on the incision as well but not as much as the problem area.
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July 24, 2013
you look SOOOO fantastic! Im so glad to hear from you! Im so excited for my turn. I called the office yesterday and rescheduled for November. I am not where I want to be weight-wise and I want the best results possible. Im bummed to say the least but I truly feel that I need to be patient - my mom keeps telling me that I can't have instant gratification with surgery at this weight and I agree. Im so happy for you! Keep us posted!
July 24, 2013
November will be here before you know it! You should do what makes you comfortable. That way, there is no regrets and what ifs thoughts. Best wishes to reach your goal weight.
July 25, 2013
You look so good!!! I love my BA and tummy tuck, had 2 different surgeons, with my tummy tuck I had to go back in last Monday for lipo to touch up certain areas now it's as good as it gets , I'm almost 4 months post op had scar revision already and lipo lol, got picky but wanted it to look good itch BA, ones always different from the other no woman has the same size breasts, it's natural, they feel stiff tightness in the chest sometimes it feels as if they rise, my PS told me there making there way in there new home, and settling in the pocket, and your muscle nerves are angry because implants were put in, lol. He tried to say it nice, but now it's been a year for that for me and it feels like nothing was put in, my tummy tuck is a totally different feeling something nobody can explain unless they went through with it, it's hard like my other PS told me,my our body just went through serious surgery, as I had muscle repair and a extended mini tummy tuck with lipo , it's a toll on the body, and alot of healing, I use scar pads and cream from my surgeon and it's lightening up so good the Inscion is hardly noticeable , just wanted to share that with you, healing takes time and you look so so so good, 2 thumbs up for you that you did it both at once, double pain, I could not imagine that, but at the end you are going to love your new body, I already love yours , As I have been following you and I'm so excited, just know any flaws a
Can be fixed, all of my flaws I have been getting repaired under no anesthesia , just numbing, and I can't even explain how lipo was not going under half way through I told her I wish I did lol, but now it looks great, it's like starting over though, swelling bruises pain, muscle spasms, but it can only get better, I can go on and on , but you are going to be smoking hot when your done healing, just keep up with the scars and treating them, that's my key to success, and stool softeners with any pain meds, happy healing
July 26, 2013
I just read your profile. You look fantastic and smoking hot!!! Breasts settled in very nicely too! Thanks so much for the tips. I can't wait for my 3 weeks check-up, so I can start doing the scar therapy. Omg, I can't imagine getting any revisions without anesthesia. Did it hurt??? I think my left breast will be slightly bigger than the right one, hopefully they would settle in to their pockets soon. Thanks so much for your best wishes!
July 26, 2013
Mine are off to, it's all natural, any woman will tell you that, I was numbed didn't feel a thing on the revision, for the lipo it was the craziest feeling, I didn't feel pain but had panic attacks just knowing what was going on and I could hear her dumping the fat out in the measuring tin lol, I sweated my clothes off, but it's all worth it, u will love results, there's nothing that can't be touched up, you look awesome
UPDATED FROM GIM108
9 days post
2 weeks Post-Op with Pictures
GIM108July 24, 2013
I can't believe my surgery was 2 weeks ago! The first 3 days, like many others said, were tough. I needed help in getting up, taking care of drains, etc. Energy was pretty low, but I stopped taking painkillers on day 2 but I did take one before I went for my appointments on day 3, 7 and 10. I guess I wasn't really allergic to it. General anesthesia could do many things to our body. When I expressed my concern to the Dr's office, Dr. Lee personally called me to asked more questions and then he told me everything sounds normal. I also took oxycodone an hour before my 3 Days appointment to take the pain pump out, 1 week appointment in case my Doctor take the stitches out and 10 days appointment to take my drains out and I did't feel any itchiness other than a slight nausea. Pain pumped was removed on Day 3, I didn't feel anything when he removed it. Breast were still high and everything was right on tract.
Day 7:
During my 1 week check up, above my belly button was swollen. I love for the fact that Dr. Lee was paying attention to detail since he really made sure it wasn't something serious. he spent quite some time to check on it and massaged the area and when it was reduce, he asked me to put extra compression on that spot. My breast were still high, especially the left one. At this point, my drainage is getting much less (25ml a day). I also have a bruised or red blister a few inches away to the side of my belly button. Dr. Lee mentioned it will be gone later on. It was from the pinching of my binder caused it.
Day 10:
I was able to take my drain out. For a few days, the drains were only 15ml on one side and under 20 ml on the other side. It felt so liberating! Finally the freedom in movement and clothing. You'll be surprise to find out how long the tubes were inside the stomach! I didn't feel any pain (taking oxycodone prior my appointment), when the tube was being pulled, it felt like a long worm moving. So glad I came prepared to manage any pain. I totally felt I was turning a corner after the drains were out. I felt so much better!
2 Weeks Post-Op:
Above my incision was swelling a little bit, and right in the middle part of incision is more prominent than the rest. It felt like a hard lump on one spot. I also found a blister on my left back side, a few inches away from the end of the stitches. I don't know where I got it from. Hopefully it will be gone soon and nothing serious. I called the Doc's office and sent pictures. Robin called me back and told me that Dr. Lee wanted me to keep my eyes on it and to come to see the Doctor's on call (Dr. Lee is on vacation on that week) if it didn't disappear in 2 days. I'm an out-of-town patient, and I had to fly back home on that day. The following day, I got another phone call from Robin. She mentioned Dr. Lee has a friend in the city where I live. So, if in doubt and I need to see someone right away, I can see him. That was very nice. It made me feel my well-being is important. He totally cares about his patients, it doesn't matter if he is on vacation. He's still keeping tabs and checking on his patients!!! That's Awesome!!!
I gained more energy daily but still I get tired easily. From not sleeping well, walking a little hunched still, it's taking a toll on my body.
Day 7:
During my 1 week check up, above my belly button was swollen. I love for the fact that Dr. Lee was paying attention to detail since he really made sure it wasn't something serious. he spent quite some time to check on it and massaged the area and when it was reduce, he asked me to put extra compression on that spot. My breast were still high, especially the left one. At this point, my drainage is getting much less (25ml a day). I also have a bruised or red blister a few inches away to the side of my belly button. Dr. Lee mentioned it will be gone later on. It was from the pinching of my binder caused it.
Day 10:
I was able to take my drain out. For a few days, the drains were only 15ml on one side and under 20 ml on the other side. It felt so liberating! Finally the freedom in movement and clothing. You'll be surprise to find out how long the tubes were inside the stomach! I didn't feel any pain (taking oxycodone prior my appointment), when the tube was being pulled, it felt like a long worm moving. So glad I came prepared to manage any pain. I totally felt I was turning a corner after the drains were out. I felt so much better!
2 Weeks Post-Op:
Above my incision was swelling a little bit, and right in the middle part of incision is more prominent than the rest. It felt like a hard lump on one spot. I also found a blister on my left back side, a few inches away from the end of the stitches. I don't know where I got it from. Hopefully it will be gone soon and nothing serious. I called the Doc's office and sent pictures. Robin called me back and told me that Dr. Lee wanted me to keep my eyes on it and to come to see the Doctor's on call (Dr. Lee is on vacation on that week) if it didn't disappear in 2 days. I'm an out-of-town patient, and I had to fly back home on that day. The following day, I got another phone call from Robin. She mentioned Dr. Lee has a friend in the city where I live. So, if in doubt and I need to see someone right away, I can see him. That was very nice. It made me feel my well-being is important. He totally cares about his patients, it doesn't matter if he is on vacation. He's still keeping tabs and checking on his patients!!! That's Awesome!!!
I gained more energy daily but still I get tired easily. From not sleeping well, walking a little hunched still, it's taking a toll on my body.
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