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Tummy Tuck March 29, 2011 - Ohio
UPDATED FROM Kathy476
4 MONTHS POST OP WITH PICS
WORTH IT$8,000
Just thought I would update a little bit. Everything is going good. I am not using the compression garment anymore. I run 5 miles a day, and I do not notice any discomfort. I am not ab training yet. It scares me, so I think I will wait a bit.
Hope all of you are healing well.
Hope all of you are healing well.
UPDATED FROM Kathy476
3 MONTHS POST OP AND LOVING IT!
It has been just a few days over three months. I am very happy with the results and with Dr. Brueck. He is such a great surgeon and has become a good friend. For once, he is the best decision I have ever made.
I am running every day. I am not working abs. He says it is best to wait until 6 months. I had so much trouble with the first tummy tuck that I am not taking any chances with this one. I still wear a compression garment when running.
I have lost about 10 pounds since the surgery and getting back into my running.
I am one happy lady! Thank you Dr. Brueck!
I am running every day. I am not working abs. He says it is best to wait until 6 months. I had so much trouble with the first tummy tuck that I am not taking any chances with this one. I still wear a compression garment when running.
I have lost about 10 pounds since the surgery and getting back into my running.
I am one happy lady! Thank you Dr. Brueck!
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UPDATED FROM Kathy476
2 Months Post Op
Hey girls I thought I would jump in and post a review. I've been very busy like all of us, but took this pic after running 5 miles this morning. I do still have a little swelling on the left side. I had a stitch that just came out today so hopefully in the next few weeks this will go down too.
I am very happy with the results this time. Anyone new to having a tummy tuck, please give it time. Changes happen every day.
I am very happy with the results this time. Anyone new to having a tummy tuck, please give it time. Changes happen every day.
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September 3, 2013
Remarkable! Truly inspiring! Great call on the dog ears just being taken off. Love your look! I'm definitely going to ask my ps on whether he will stitch the muscles in the lower belly too.
September 14, 2013
Was just reading your review and I was curious if the other doctor knew why you were still swelling after two years? Is that normal? Did it have something to do with the lower muscles not being repaired?

September 14, 2013
I kept bringing it to his attention every time I went back, but they just kept saying I looked so good and give it "time". I gave it a lot of time and it never changed. We noticed the swelling two weeks after the surgery. The doctore who did the second one got the reports from the first doctor. In his notes he stated he did nothing to the lower stomach. Of course he would not tell me this in person or email. After several emails, they would not respond to me at all. It has been about 10 weeks, and I am totally happy with the results this time. I am flat and loving it. My waist measures under 26 inches.
September 14, 2013
Wow so you were not swelling then at all? It was just that he didn't do mr on lower muscles so they were bulging?
September 14, 2013
Was the picture from June 6th in orange crop top after first tt? I couldn't see any scar?


September 14, 2013
Yes it was after the first tummy tuck. In the second pic you can see the dog ear on my side that had to be repaired also. I had to have both sides fixed because it looked like I had a big skin tag on each side.
I have to say, the scar looks good. I have always been one that heals very well. I never used anything on it. My second doctor even commented on how I really didn't show scarring. I am hoping this one does the same, but being cut twice, I am sure it is going to show a lot more.
September 14, 2013
I could barley see the dog ear and most defiantly couldn't see the scar. You must be a good healer :-) well you had me nervous for a minute because you do hear people say the swelled for years! That would be scary! I can see the bulge were he never did mr though. What did your doctor say this time about swelling? I am sorry you had to go through this twice :-(

September 14, 2013
I had a little swelling on one side where a stitch took its own sweet time coming out, but I used hot compresses and that went away. I love my stomach now.

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