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No More Blubber Baby, Tummy Tuck Here I Come! - New Jersey

UPDATED FROM SpecialKay
10 months post

I am currently 10 months post op. I can’t...

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WORTH IT$10,200
I am currently 10 months post op. I can’t believe that I will soon be reaching my 1 year anniversary. It’s crazy how time flies. All in all things are going well. I am exercising on and off (trying to stay consistent but it is not easy…. I am sure you know what I mean). I am happy with my results. My only regret is not talking to the doctor about the placement of my scar before the surgery. I wish the scar was lower. Oh well. To all of the ladies considering a TT, be sure to ask all of your questions BEFORE the procedure. I can’t stress enough how important this is.

I recently had a dog ear fixed. It did not hurt much. The doc numbs the area before fixing. Now it is red, let’s see how it heals.
To all my realself buddies… be sure to continue to post your updates. Bejewel, I miss hearing from you. Hope things are going
well. Happy healing everyone! Until next time.

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Paul Rosenberg, MD

Paul Rosenberg, MD

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J
January 4, 2013
Wow, you look amazing, I am so glad for women like you who post new pics throughout, I love seeing the progression!
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January 4, 2013
Thank you!
B
January 5, 2013
Thanks for posted! You look great. Good advice on the scar placement (although yours looks fairly low). My doc is a stickler on this, probably no bikini at my age, but low cut panties in my future.
B
January 8, 2013
You look amazing! Look at those 6 pack abs! Thanks for sharing!
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January 9, 2013
Thank you :-)
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L
January 9, 2013
Hey SpecialK I just looked at your 6 month PO pic & wow!! Hello there Ms 6 pack!!! Your results look awesome & i know you wish your scar placement was lower but your scar looks like it has healed nicely. my year anniversary passed last month & i so need to update but i gained a lot of weight so ive been scared to lol. I miss amber too, we all need to write on her profile so she has so much mail she has to answer lol
M
January 9, 2013
Great to hear an update....I need to post an update as well....I had lipo on my bra line--should have done it at the time of TT, but didn't. Sounds like you are doing great and I agree...I can't believe it will be almost a year. The best decision I have ever made!
UPDATED FROM SpecialKay
3 months post

Post Op 13 weeks. It has been a few weeks since I...

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Post Op 13 weeks. It has been a few weeks since I posted. Nothing new to report. I have 2 weeks left on the scar treatment then I am done for good. I can't wait. I uploaded new pictures. I miss my tummy massages. I haven't been able to get one in a while.
I am maintaining my 3 day a week workout routine. It's not a lot of working out but something is better than nothing. I do work really hard during the 1 hour each of those 3 days. After working out, when I stretch my sides I feel a burning sensation in my muscles. I am thinking it may have something to do with the lipo. Any of you experience this?

Have a great summer!

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T
June 6, 2012
Why you look really good! Congrats!
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B
June 7, 2012
;) good to hear from u!!!!! Hope ur doing well!!! Ur scar looks great!!! I've been neglecting mine...I keep forgetting to put my scar guard on! Oh well!!! Ur pics look great!!! Time flies when ur having fun, huh?! ;) any plans for vacations beaches and showing off the new bod??? Ps/ I also get that strange uncomfortable burning sensation in my flanks and inner thighs. It's gotta be the lipo...?! How's the swelling????? This warm weather isn't helping either...blah! Lol
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June 7, 2012
Good for you putting stuff on your scar, I got lazy and figure oh well no one sees this, LOL I dont have burning but still much swelling and numbness from the BB down, I feel it most in planks, I can do crunches, bicycles, but in the plank position my core really hurts, they opened a new MMA bootcamp type workout place near my house I am liking that, I am hoping this will burn some fat off!!!
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June 8, 2012
Good to hear from you Amber. Boot camp sounds like fun. I am sure it will be hard work. But it will definitely pay off in the end. Yes, I have no idea how I have kept up with the silicone sheets. Just 2 weeks to go. Perfect timing since it is starting to get real warm outside. Enjoy your summer!
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L
June 13, 2012
LOL bejewelme im right there w/ya siter i just lost track o my scar sheets and just stopped but im tryna get back into it ive stopped for 1 week got lazy i guess..
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T
June 12, 2012
Oh wow that looks like it really hurt. Youve healed up nicely though. Great results and nice shape.
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June 13, 2012
special k i just love looking at ur pixs u really motivate me to wk out 3 times a week at least i been slacking off hard core and just reading ur updates and looking at ur pixs pumps me up im gonna really try harder i guess its just getting into a routine thats the hardest..u look gr8!!
UPDATED FROM SpecialKay
2 months post

Post Op 10 weeks. Nothing much to report this...

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Post Op 10 weeks. Nothing much to report this week. Same 'ol same 'ol stuff. Exercising 3x a week and using the Scaraway Silicone sheets. I am on my second and last pack. I have about 6 more weeks to go with the sheets. At night, I am using Topricin and massaging my scar and tummy area. Every now and again I use the Bio Oil. I still feel the need to get professional tummy massages due to scar tissue. I will be seeing my PS after the summer.

Hope everyone had a great mother's day!

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C
May 15, 2012
You look really good!!
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J
May 25, 2012
Hey Special - hope you are doing well. I am sure you are loving your new body. Mine is awesome and I am very glad that I did it. Take care and keep in touch.
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S
June 5, 2012
I just took a look at your pics. Yes, you look awesome! Enjoy that hot bod.
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T
May 25, 2012
Hey Special, I now see what u mean about using your quad muscles
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June 5, 2012
Oh yes, they come in very handy. How are you doing?
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June 5, 2012
Hey Special, Its been a little rough the past few days. I found out I had a infection in my incision. So, Dr. Parker sent me straight over to Valley Hospital for a few days to get some heavy duty drugs to get rid of the infection. So, hopefully I'm on track. I'm starting to feel normal again. I have a host of follow up appointments next week with the ID Doctors!
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June 6, 2012
oh wow, so sorry to hear that. I am glad you are doing better now. Don't worry, as each day passes, it will get better. It seems like it is going to take forever, but it goes fast. Take care of yourself.
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IG
June 6, 2012
hope yopu will feel better soon....
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T
June 6, 2012
Thanks island!! How r u?