POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews
43 Years Old, 3 Teenage Kids and Finally Ready to Say Goodbye to This Belly! - Philadelphia, PA
UPDATED FROM caa72
6 months post
It's been awhile! 6 months post op
caa72August 24, 2016
WORTH IT$5,500
Not much has changed over the past few months. I still have some numbness under by bellybutton and my scars are a little dark. My Doc said to wait until closer to a year and if they don't fade by then to come back for laser scar revision.
I was doing really well the 1st 3 months with diet and exercise and these last few months -not so much. Definately had my share of "party" foods and cocktails and enjoyed every minute of it. LOL! I am 3 lbs less today than I was pre-surgery but need to get back on track with toning and eating healthy. (I was 8 lbs less a few months ago).
Overall, I am still so so happy that I went through the Resident's Clinic at UPenn. Otherwise, I wouldn't be on here right now because it wouldn't have been done yet if ever! I couldn't have asked for better treatment or a better experience.
Posting a few pics today and will take some shots later on of my boobs (which I LOVE - glad I didn't get implants) and my TT scar. Hope all is well with you all :)
I was doing really well the 1st 3 months with diet and exercise and these last few months -not so much. Definately had my share of "party" foods and cocktails and enjoyed every minute of it. LOL! I am 3 lbs less today than I was pre-surgery but need to get back on track with toning and eating healthy. (I was 8 lbs less a few months ago).
Overall, I am still so so happy that I went through the Resident's Clinic at UPenn. Otherwise, I wouldn't be on here right now because it wouldn't have been done yet if ever! I couldn't have asked for better treatment or a better experience.
Posting a few pics today and will take some shots later on of my boobs (which I LOVE - glad I didn't get implants) and my TT scar. Hope all is well with you all :)
UPDATED FROM caa72
2 months post
11 weeks already!!
caa72April 28, 2016
Had to kill time earlier so tried on a few bathing suits. I've been wearing tankinis and one piece bathing suits (with a shirt over it) for last 20 years. I actually tried on some bikinis today. Didn't buy anything but it was fun. I am older and wasn't planning on wearing a bikini going into this. My goal was to be able to wear normal, form fitting clothes and regular bathing suits without feeling gross. Now I am actually considering something a little more ... exciting!!! Maybe a bikini top with swim shorts to start. I am still not ready for more than that but adjusting to the new me has been a really great experience.
Replies (4)
April 28, 2016
You look great! I feel the same about the bikini now too, but you never know.
April 28, 2016
Thank you! I just saw your review and you look great too! I still find myself gravitating towards the loose, flowy shirts out of pure habit. I have no idea what to wear because there are a lot more options that do fit. Lol
May 5, 2016
I think you should definitely reward yourself with one. You look amazing.
May 7, 2016
I have been babying an infection on my tt scar for 3 weeks now :( which I got after he used some stirps that were supposed to help heal me faster.
7 weeks po I thought I would be so much better by now.
But thank you for asking about me :)
7 weeks po I thought I would be so much better by now.
But thank you for asking about me :)
June 23, 2016
You look great. It been so long since I've been on this site. I love the black and teal bikini. Super cute! Have a great summer!
October 14, 2016
Your figure pre-op appears to be very close to mine last year before I got so discouraged and depressed that I gained 20 pounds. I would get so discouraged because of the belly from having children and stretch marks that no matter how much work I did and weight I lost I felt insecure and wore tankinis as though those weren't modest enough. I remember telling my surgeon " I just want to be able to run on the beach with a tankini on!" Well I'm only a week out but I can see a bikini in my near future and I hope I look as fabulous as you do!
October 17, 2016
I agree. It was depressing to work out and still feel jiggly and sloppy. Best decision ever to go ahead with the surgery. It really is life changing. I just checked out your review and you are looking AMAZING!!! You will be sporting lots of bikinis next week :)
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