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36 Yr Old Looking for Reconstruction After Weightloss. Portland, OR
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My TT is scheduled for 11/6. I found a surgeon I...
WORTH IT$8,135
My TT is scheduled for 11/6. I found a surgeon I trust through Kaiser Permanente Northwest. SHr has been great so far and I am confident in her ability to get be the best results. I saw 4 other surgeons before selecting Dr. Murphy.
I lost 70 lbs and am really unhappy with the sagging skin and fat that just won't go. The PS may need to do a vertical scar in order to get a goo shape for me. I'd love to avoid this but am willing to accept the extra scar in exchange for a real hourglass figure.
I am really excited for my procedure and appreciate all the support here on RealSelf! I will come back and leave an update after the surgery .
I lost 70 lbs and am really unhappy with the sagging skin and fat that just won't go. The PS may need to do a vertical scar in order to get a goo shape for me. I'd love to avoid this but am willing to accept the extra scar in exchange for a real hourglass figure.
I am really excited for my procedure and appreciate all the support here on RealSelf! I will come back and leave an update after the surgery .
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November 8, 2014
How are you? How did surgery go! Praying for comfort and quick healing! (Hugs)!!!! -Jackie
November 8, 2014
Surgery went fine yesterday and I'm being released in a couple of hours. I ended up with a vertical scar but knew that was a possibility. I am cery happy with my results so far.
I had some trouble urinating on my own and required a catheter to get things going. I have a pain pump in place and have declined narcotics since this morning, I am now using Tylenol. I am heading home now I'm looking forward to resting up.
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers!
UPDATED FROM frza
3 days post
day 3- doing OK!
today is my third day post TT. Still producing a lot of fluid in one of my drains, the other side is very minimal. Anyone know why they are so different? I look forward to having them both removed but realize that may take a while.
I also have the pain pump hanging around. I believe it is helping. I have a vertical scar and can say there is more discomfort there than at the lower incision where the pain pump is.
I was taking 650 Tylenol every 4 hrs yesterday but today I think I will try taking it only as needed. I used an ice pack yesterday and that felt good.
Today I will change my dressings and get a good look at whats under this binder. I'll try and take some photos then.
I also have the pain pump hanging around. I believe it is helping. I have a vertical scar and can say there is more discomfort there than at the lower incision where the pain pump is.
I was taking 650 Tylenol every 4 hrs yesterday but today I think I will try taking it only as needed. I used an ice pack yesterday and that felt good.
Today I will change my dressings and get a good look at whats under this binder. I'll try and take some photos then.
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November 16, 2014
You were right we have a very similar problem, I hope we both get to where we want to be, and I'm sorry you're having problems with your recovery, i hope everything gets better for you, hope to see some of your pictures!
November 16, 2014
I'm having same situation with my drains. One side is only producing around 25 each time we drain. But the right side anywhere between 50-100 each time. I don't know how to make sense of it, but I'm thankful that the drains are getting the fluid out instead of causing swelling on the inside.
November 24, 2014
I still have one drain in and it is producing 28-45cc per day. I would REALLY like to have it out by this Wed, but I know patience is best.
November 17, 2014
Can you post some post op photos please!!!
November 17, 2014
I was going to wait until my last drain come out. Should be another day or so. I am really happy with my results! Stay tuned!
November 17, 2014
Alright! I'm getting my surgery done soon and I'm wanting to see your results!!
November 24, 2014
I posted some "After" photos recently and will put more up when my drain is removed, hopefully later this week!
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