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Four years later, still loving my results!

Pretty much no big change from my previous updates. No changes in scars at this point, they are as good as they are going to get I believe. I don’t have any issue with the triangle of numbness, I have been used to that for quite awhile. I have gained some weight but I’m back at work to shave off those extra 10 pounds that crept up on me! Hope everyone is doing well!

Three years later and still ZERO Sit-ups and ZERO Regrets!

Still so happy I went through with a full tummy tuck three years ago! I am about five pounds heavier at the moment but honestly I’m calling it my happy weight. :)
I have yet to do a single sit-up and cardio is honestly what seems to make my stomach muscles show up more! There are definitely some core strengthening exercises that I do, but not that often! I don’t do any planks, or anything that I feel would put a lot of pressure against the internal stitches. But I was never told I could not do those exercises. Honestly I just haven’t felt it necessary.
If anyone is on the fence about the surgery, feel free to ask me questions. It was definitely the encouragement of the ladies on this website that helped me move forward and I am so very thankful I did!! I will say my biggest piece of advice is be at your goal weight and fitness level! You will get your best results that way. Read other’s stories, for me knowledge was power in knowing what to expect. I knew patience was going to be key with this recovery and didn’t try to rush anything. It has truly been life changing and I have no issues with the long scar or numbness bothering me - don’t get me wrong they exist but it’s a non issue for me as far as being concerned about it.

Two years post!! Still so happy!!

Wow two years have flown by. I can’t say enough how glad I am I went through with getting a full tummy tuck. It has given me so much confidence and it is the best feeling when working out or going for a run and nothing jiggles in my midsection! When the wind blows against my shirt I don’t think twice whereas before it made me feel so self-conscious If people wondered if I was pregnant with that pooch. I originally had planned on getting breast implants after turning 40 but I have found lately to be completely comfortable in my own skin. So for now aside from doing sculpture treatments I am pretty happy with what I’ve got going on :)

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5 First Village Dr., Pinehurst, North Carolina
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Dr. Stokes and his staff have been professional from consultation to after surgery and I highly recommend him. He is board certified with numerous attributes and you can tell right away he is very skilled in his profession. He and his nurses said more than once that the full abdominoplasty is his favorite surgery. He doesn't over-promise, gives all the information in a way that is easy to understand and shows great competence. His nurse Tina is awesome! She gives you her personal cell phone number after surgery and quickly responds to emails and texts. The entire staff at Pinehurst Surgical Center Plastic Surgery is friendly, reassuring, and helpful. I have had nothing but a positive experience and can definitely say this surgery was worth every penny.