40 Years Old, 5'6 180 Pounds. 4 Bio Children and 5 Adopted. I've Loved Taking Care of Others, Now It's my Turn! :)

Hello :) You are going to love Dr. Julio he is very caring and friendly with his patients. My first surgery the incision opened up from the tension on the incision area. It was no fault of the surgeon. He was wonderful throughout my recovery and the revision he greatly discounted (I decided on a mini tummy tuck instead of just the scar revision I am healing beautifully this time). I am going to have the left hip lipo’d once I have healed from this surgery. :) Good Luck on your surgery! I’ll follow you. Feel free to reach out to me if you need support on your journey. It’s worth the end results!

Thank you! I have sooo many questions! I'm only 2 months out and still would like to lose 15 lbs. Also I am concerned with wound treatment and my migraines. Did you use any creams or tapes to lighten the scar?

I used aguafore and Medical Honey for the healing of my scar. I did not us anything to align it. You’ll have a lot of swelling for months. Don’t worry about your weight right now. As long as you eat properly you will get a good result.

Thank you! I would be glad to encourage your friend on her journey. My first recovery was emotional but in the end I’d go through all of this again to gain the confidence and results I ended up with.

Excellent! Thanks for responding! My friend is md73 who commented right underneath me : )

Hello :) I am sorry that you’re going through what I did. What is the cause of your incision opening? How far are you into your recovery? As you can see from my story it does get better. If your incision closes naturally you may end up needing a scar revision. My surgeon would have revised my scar for free as it was a complication from the first surgery. However I decided on a mini tummy tuck instead as I had a pouch I wanted to get rid of. As far as Lipo this is much less invasive and an easier recovery, I wouldn’t worry about complications any where near what you are experiencing now. This surgery is completely different for me in way of recovery. I am healing with no complications and very pleased with my result. Feel free to reach out to me on your journey I know the emotional roller coaster you are on right now. :)

Thank you so much. You are too kind. I am on the last leg I think. My wound doc says it will probably be closed by next week so I am greatful for that. I went out of town for surgery and the necrosis was there the day after when my PS checked under my bandages. I had another surgery 4 days after the first where he cut off most of it and pulled me tighter(ouch). I went home after 2 weeks but the spot that he didn't take off got bigger and eventually opened up. Never had much infection just a big open wound. I started seeing a wound care specialist in my area in late Aug(surgery was July6) and it has been healing ever since. It is almost closed. I'm like you, even with a yucky scar, I don't regret it at all. I would do it again. Glad to know the lipo won't be as bad as the tt because I really need some in a couple of areas My PS didn't want to do too much and cause any necrosis, isn't that ironic. It was going to happen anyway,lol!! So glad you are doing well and thank you again for posting this far out so I could see your end results I have a feeling my scar will look similar to yours before your revision

Thank you! I think it is only fair to those making their decision on Surgery or not to share the whole story. Though rare complications are a possibility with any procedure but with a good surgeon the end result can be worth it.

Thank you!