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30year Old Black Male Consistently Struggled with the Spare Tire Around my Waist - Philadelphia, PA

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23 days post

20 days postop

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$6,500
20 days out and I am feeling 60% normal. I do miss my morning jogs and my time at the gym. my belly button started closing a few days ago. Called and spoke with PS he told me to put a gauze in it with some ointment to keep it open been doing it for a few days seems a fix the issue. Swelling has sent down a lot but mid section and flanks still very hard and swollen. My hips are a bit swollen as well. Can't wait to get in my jeans again lol

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Raphael Gabay, DO

Raphael Gabay, DO

Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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September 20, 2015
Don't hold your breath, jeans are a few months away! Lol! You look absolutely fantastic! Even with a little swelling you can see amazing results! Good for you! It gets better every day! Keep posting pics!
September 20, 2015
thank you for sharing. stills scary!
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December 19, 2015
Congratulations I'm 7 months post opt. Dr Gabay did a tummy tuck with muscle stitch. I am still swelling, but I wear my garment and spanks! Good luck
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March 15, 2016
Great job bro
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April 2, 2016
Thank you.. Just posted the 6month post before and after.

Commented on yours.
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21 days post

Surgical tape removed yesterday

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So I think the worst part was a dream removal I had it in for 18 days. I can't describe The sensation I felt as the physician pulled the drain not painful but weird. Now the tape removal was painful only because it was stuck to some of my pubic hair ugh

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September 18, 2015
Looking forward to getting these out. 18 days is a long time.
Was the site sore afterwards?
September 19, 2015
Tape removal is something else. I described the drain removal like a scene from the movie Alien...when the guy watched the thing move around his stomach and then bust out...but no pain. Just weird.
September 29, 2015
Lol!!! wondered why you didn't shave,hope you're recovering well.
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8 days post

New compression garment

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September 4, 2015
In swell hell doctor suggested new compression garment seems to be helpful it's been 36 hours
September 4, 2015
In swell hell doctor suggested new compression garment seems to be helpful it's been 36 hours
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September 4, 2015
How's it feel?

How's the pain?

How much longer until drains are removed?
September 5, 2015
I feel ok as for pain my tattoo gave more concerned
I hope the drain will come out next week I only have one. It's not pulling much fluid at this point it's more in the way. I'm extremely swollen though even my hips I can't fit any of my jeans
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September 6, 2015
Oh boy... I'm sure it will only get better. Your what 12 days post op?
I have a tattoo on my chest.. I'm. Sure it will be pulled down some once the excess skin and fat is removed.
I'm 12 day away.. Uhg.
How your mobility?
I hope I can go back to work quickly. And at least cardio st the gym.
Getting a hospital bed delivered to the house. Heard this helps.
Where you nervous prior... I guess, who wouldn't be.
Thanks!
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September 6, 2015
Yeah the swelling lasts a long time sometimes up to 6 months I hear! But it sounds like you're doing unbelievably well! And you look fantastic! Hard parts over it only gets better!!
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September 14, 2015
Where did you order that compression garment.
I need a front zip like that.
Does it also wear like boxer briefs at the bottom?

How long till you were up and moving after the surgery?

Thanks again!
September 16, 2015
I got the garment from a store recommended by my PS. I just order a smaller one from Amazon tho. No, it's just like a tank-top. I was using the next day slowly but moving lol. After the 1st week was I much better.