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36yr Old 5 Kids 85 Pounds Down Ready to See What's Hiding Under Here!

UPDATED FROM mccole23
7 days post

Swelling jeans and swelling

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mccole23
$10,000
Holly swelling batman. The hardest part for me to get used to right now is that I can go from feeling just fine to swollen like a beach ball and moving like a sloth in a matter of minutes. My stomach gets so hard and uncomfortable especially if I try to get active, but I'm suppose to be taking it easy so that's understandable. I did get my jeans on today which made me very happy that even swollen they are lose!

mccole23's provider

Colin E. Bailey, MD

Colin E. Bailey, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon

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January 13, 2016
I haven't even attempted real clothes yet. I'm glad I'm not the only one who will go from just fine to tight and uncomfortable in a split second!
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January 13, 2016
Definitely not alone! Ughhhhhhhhhhh
January 13, 2016
I'm constantly checking my incision to make sure everything is OK
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January 13, 2016
My surgeon has mine taped so tight I can't really see it. But I appreciate that because it gives me a little security or at least the feeling of. But I have already had to have a couple stitches too soooo...
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January 13, 2016
I have my post op tomorrow at 3 so I hope everything goes well. did u feel OK when the garment came off?? that worries me.. I have not even looked at my body without the garment. well I did shower but didn't have time to take a look.. was too light headed.. I can't wait to try on some jeans
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January 13, 2016
I have gotten to take the garment off for about a hour a day for a shower or just air since the first day po. Day 1-3 was interesting I got weak very very fast, so make sure you have someone with you. Now my garment is too big. I got my tubes out yesterday and although it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought, it wasn't fun. Your going to look great! I can't wait to see!!!!
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January 15, 2016
well i went to see the nurse yesterday because i was rescheduled and everything went better then expected well as far as the garment goes. i took it off fine no light headedness if that's a word lol changed into a different one a lot more comfortable, my boobs look good, to my likings not too big. i saw my stomach and liked it flat no stretch marks YAY
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January 15, 2016
Ahhh!!! I'm so happy for you!!!! Every doctor is so different in how they do things! But most importantly you were happy with the mirror!
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December 5, 2017
Why aren’t you sure you look phenomenal from your before pictures-you not only got to tell me tuck your hips Scott talked :-)
UPDATED FROM mccole23
2 days post

Made it and so happy!

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mccole23
Sorry I waited but it's been a exhausting 2 days! They walked me into the surgery room had me lay down next thing I knew I was waking up! No real problems and I can't say I was never really in bad pain. Uncomfortable for sure. Stayed one night in the surgery center and then after they helped me shower I went home. Only problem I've had is I popped a stitch at the end of my incision. Dr. Bailey stitched me back up today and we will keep a eye on it. The drains aren't as bad as I expected and I'm off my pain meds for the most part! I'll post more tomorrow!

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January 8, 2016
Yay!! Sounds like you are doing great. Please make sure not to over do it cuz you're feeling so good. Your pics look so good!! Tummy is so flat! So happy for you! Rest up and keep us posted. :)
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January 8, 2016
No worries! I feel great but if I walk much I get so tired, so that keeps me real! Thank you though!!
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January 13, 2016
Congratulations,...you look great!
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January 13, 2016
Thank you!
UPDATED FROM mccole23
4 days pre

Waiting waiting waiting

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mccole23
I have 5 sleeps left, but the real question will be, will I be able to sleep those 5 nights. My mind is already going at warp speed and I feel like I'm obsessed with all things plastic surgery. I saw my doctor Tuesday and we discussed scars and lipo areas and that really helped me not feel as scared! Now it's just a waiting game. I have this funny feeling with my kids activities Tuesday will be here much faster than I expect.

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December 31, 2015
I just saw your pics. We have a very similar body type! I'm looking forward to seeing how you look after sx. I know you're really anxious so just remember to breathe!! lol So excited for you!!!
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December 31, 2015
I remember commenting this same thing 2 months ago, lol! Thank you for the positive advice though! I hope that my results will help you feel confident about your procedures, I do know my surgeon has mentioned I may be a little thicker due to some minor visceral fat but I'm ok with that because I can fix it! Are you on any of the Facebook pages? They are very helpful too!
December 31, 2015
Facebook? No...i had no idea there were any pages. What am I looking for??
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December 31, 2015
Tummy tuck advice is one and the other is Tummy Tucks & more
December 31, 2015
Oh thats great! I will look into that. Thanks :)
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January 5, 2016
Good luck!! Keep us posted!
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January 5, 2016
Thank you! On the way to the hospital now!
January 5, 2016
Good luck!!! Keep us posted! :)