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30yrs 2 Kids Later - Getting my Body Back! - Portsmouth, NH
UPDATED FROM sobomama
4 months post
To lipo or to no lipo...? That is the question!
sobomamaJanuary 25, 2015
WORTH IT$7,500
So went for a checkup this week and my dr was so pleased with how the hole closed up. Because it had to work extra hard to close up my skin is a bit puckered in that spot. He said he could fix it. I'm not sure I want him to open it back up to do that but we will see how it looks a few months down the road. Maybe it will work itself out! Either way I'm so happy with how my stomach looks!!! So, under my incision line, you know the triangle of skin that my underwear covers.... Well I have a puffy pouch. I feel like I look like a Ken doll.... ???? My PS said he would do lipo as a "revision" for free. Said it would take about an hour and the healing would be pretty quick. I'm all for free lipo and especially getting rid of my ken doll pouch. Any thoughts on why I shouldn't do it? Xoxo Jackie
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UPDATED FROM sobomama
4 months post
Fast approaching 120 days post op!
sobomamaJanuary 17, 2015
Hi RS sisters,
It's been a while since I last posted. Not much has changed other than "hole" closed up a short wile ago. I'm happy to report the giant scab has just fallen off too!!! The area is now a very dark red/purple color. It will most likely be a scar. But that's ok with my!!! I'm so excited. I have been working out a lot - using my fitbit to track my progress Bd it's so fun! If anything it holds me accountable for what I do in a day!! I still swell towards the end of the day and I still feel very numb all over - my hips and belly button especially. Strange feeling. I will be wearing a very foreign deeds to my brother in laws wedding next month and it's so excreting becAuse my belly roll was so big I would have NEEEEEVEEEEER even considered a slim fit dress!!! I cried when I tried it on and my mom did too. It was a "ahhhhhhh" moment! Much anticipated and a very happy humbled feeling. So many people know what I mean and every one deserves to feel that way. I felt beautiful. I haven't felt pretty or skinny in a very long time. I didn't want to take the dress off. I just kept looking at myself. :) good luck to you all. Hope your surgeries and recoveries are going well! Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Jackie
It's been a while since I last posted. Not much has changed other than "hole" closed up a short wile ago. I'm happy to report the giant scab has just fallen off too!!! The area is now a very dark red/purple color. It will most likely be a scar. But that's ok with my!!! I'm so excited. I have been working out a lot - using my fitbit to track my progress Bd it's so fun! If anything it holds me accountable for what I do in a day!! I still swell towards the end of the day and I still feel very numb all over - my hips and belly button especially. Strange feeling. I will be wearing a very foreign deeds to my brother in laws wedding next month and it's so excreting becAuse my belly roll was so big I would have NEEEEEVEEEEER even considered a slim fit dress!!! I cried when I tried it on and my mom did too. It was a "ahhhhhhh" moment! Much anticipated and a very happy humbled feeling. So many people know what I mean and every one deserves to feel that way. I felt beautiful. I haven't felt pretty or skinny in a very long time. I didn't want to take the dress off. I just kept looking at myself. :) good luck to you all. Hope your surgeries and recoveries are going well! Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Jackie
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January 17, 2015
Ok auto correct messed up my sentence big time. I'll be wearing a very fitting dress to my brother in laws wedding and it's so exciting! LMAO!!!!!
January 17, 2015
Looking good! Your surgery was shortly after mine. I wore a fitted gown to a red carpet event and it was an amazing feeling. I didn't wear any binder/girdle, only ctrl top pantyhose. (A pic is posted on my review). Looking forward to hitting a beach this year! #Happyhealings
January 17, 2015
You look great! Thank you for you kind and uplifting words...I'm just getting started and to read your journey is very encouraging :-)
UPDATED FROM sobomama
2 months post
Shrinking hole & Swell HELL!
sobomamaNovember 17, 2014
My hole is seriously getting smaller every day. I'm so happy!!
On the flip side - holy swell hell? My PS was right on the money with this. I feel so bloated and big and uncomfortable and FAT! Taking it day by day. Thankfully I am able to sleep well, I wake up feeling pretty got but even 1st thing in the am I feel swollen and big. Part of the fun roller coaster journey. Xoxo
On the flip side - holy swell hell? My PS was right on the money with this. I feel so bloated and big and uncomfortable and FAT! Taking it day by day. Thankfully I am able to sleep well, I wake up feeling pretty got but even 1st thing in the am I feel swollen and big. Part of the fun roller coaster journey. Xoxo
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November 17, 2014
I appreciate all your pictures and your updates. I'm going to have my TT and BBL this Thursday. So nervous! How's your swelling any improvement?
November 17, 2014
You will do great! Congrats to you! Make sure you advocate for yourself after surgery and if you have even the slightest concern, ask your PS! I can't wait to see how you do! Good luck and get some rest these next few days. Make sure you stock up with about 20 bags of frozen corn (not joking)!!!!! Frozen bags of corn will be your friend. Oh and make sure you bag them in gallon size zip lock bags because they leak!!!! Xoxoxo
November 17, 2014
Thanks for the tip!! will probably make a trip to costco for the frozen corn!
November 29, 2014
Thank you for your honesty, I am 19 days out, honesty just allows those of us to go into this with eyes wide open! Happy Healing! Hugs!
January 17, 2015
That's why I was hoping to do. I don't think false thoughts of the process are good at all. It's hard. But it's temporary and we can get through it with a little patience and lots of laughter! Hope you're doing well! Good luck to you and message me if you need anything! Xoxo
December 11, 2014
Your surgery was shortly after mine (9/19). Has the hole fully healed? Are you happy with results?
December 11, 2014
Hey, how are you doing? Hole is on the mend getting close to being considered spot again. Lol. I'm happy but holy swelling. I'll post an update with pics tonight. How are you healing? Are you happy?? Xoxo
December 11, 2014
I have some swelling by the end of each day, but it's not too bad. I still wear my binder at all times, but plan to switch to spanx soon. Very happy with results!
December 11, 2014
I tried to get away with taking a break from my binder here and there but it always ends badly with very an uncomfortable amount of swelling. I can't seem to find any other compression garment that feels as good as my binder. Glad you're doing well and happy!!!
January 17, 2015
How are you doing now? Did you heal? Did or do you have to have the dog ear fixed? i am almost 4 weeks out and I went to Dr.Gaudet as well. I may have to get a dog ear fixed as well:( I am a little worried about my scar placement as well, it just seems a little high on one side:( I do love him and I love the nurses/staff as well! I hope you are doing well>
January 17, 2015
Hi there, congrats on making it to (about) 4 weeks. Been a rough ride huh? I'm doing good. Still swell towards the end of the day but I'm used to it. I haven't worn my binder in a few weeks and it feels great to be free from it!! I still have dog ear but I'm not worried because it seems to be going away on its own. I'll continue to workout and watch it and it may sink in on its own. I am still really numb all over. Weird sensation when I touch around my hips and belly button. That's going to be a long road. Good luck to you. Feel free to message me if you have any other questions!! Good luck and keep up the good work! All of this is temporary!!! Xoxo
January 17, 2015
Oh I hope the dog eat goes away!! Yes it has been a long ride!!!! It's funny, you prepare for the first. Couple of weeks, but it gets almost harder in a sense!! I can lay on my side!!!! Yay!!! That seemed like firever!! I'm glad you are doing better:) isn't Dr.gaudet and staff so nice!!
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