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POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

panniculectomy, muscle repair, lipo back and Flanks

UPDATED FROM BlacBird
3 months post

3 Months

WORTH IT
It's been a long journey and still walking in it! First, best decision I've made! I am currently 43 1/2 busy, 32 waist and 45 1/2 hips. Curves, thick and bust all day..lol

I don't have much aches but I still get really fatigued, stomach muscle spasms, tight pull in the belly and an occasional pain. Everything is great. Working my way into a full workout routine. No ab work until I hit the six month mark. I wear a waist clincher at least 8 hrs a day every day. Very happy.

Sorry for the short update I am a size 10-12

BlacBird's provider

T. Randall Blanchard, MD

T. Randall Blanchard, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5.0 | 52 Reviews
PROFILE

I really first need to thank Dr. Blinski from FL who called me on a Sunday afternoon after sending him an email to request a consultation. He encourage me to stay in the US, and not to travel outside to have my surgery. He even offered to help me to find a PS in my area. He was so authentic and caring. I started looking and thank God I found Dr. Blanchard. My experience with him was nothing short of a R.I.S.E. Respect, Integrity, Selfless, and Excellence!

Replies (5)

Forgot to add I still swell! Every time I eat I also swell and if I over eat, more than 8 ounces my belly swells above the belly button and sticks out all day.
Mine as well
Wow!! You look amazing!! I cannot wait to get to the flat side in June.. it's so far away!!
You look amazing! I am a little shorter than you, but the same weight post surgery. I am really hoping to have similar results. :-)
Thanks for sharing your review. I'm from the area and thinking about arm lipo with him. Your pictures were very detailed and post informative.
UPDATED FROM BlacBird
2 months post

Quick 2 Month Update

Two months and still recovering. I'm very happy with my results but like so many others have written, the swelling is no joke! Some days are worse than others but all days there is swelling.

I wear my waist trainer that was approved by my plastic surgeon (ps) 8-12hrs a day. I have occasional pain now. My ps says tre nerves are waking up and it's normal. I find myself not being able to eat more than 5-8 ounces of food at a time. I need to drink my water but overall I'm still very happy. I think the hardest part for me is my back sometimes hurts like it did for the first three weeks for me and I still get exhausted by the afternoon!

I will upload a picture and hopefully be able to give a better update soon. First picture is with minimal swelling and the other two show my scar and what mild swelling looks like for me. When I'm really swollen, I look like I'm with child...still no regrets!

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You are coming along lady! looking great. I am 5 month post op now and still suffer from swelling -mainly on my left waist/hip area. congrats on your new body! be good to yourself! enjoy!
You are still looking good.. thanks for posting.you look like a new woman!
UPDATED FROM BlacBird
1 month post

7 Week Swell

I'm experiencing a lot of serious swelling and more so on my left side. This part is difficult but still very much worth It!

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Yes it is!
Yes it is worth it. Most of my swelling stopped in the 4th month after TT but my tummy took a year to get real flat like it was right after the surgery.
You still look great! Keep posting pics.. your on the skinny side now..