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MINI Tummy Tuck (Partial Abdominoplasty) with LIPO Abdomen & Flanks

UPDATED FROM stlmomof3
29 days post

4 wks Post Op

stlmomof3May 30, 2013
WORTH IT$4,500
I saw my PS this week and he said everything is healing just as it is suppose to. I still have swelling which he said could last for a few months. He did rid me of the binder and told me to wear a compression garment for 12 hrs a day for the next two weeks. Also was told I can finally lift my little ones and then in another two weeks I can start working out again.

I finally am starting to be able to sleep on my side which is awesome since my back is killing me. I am in no pain. The swelling is uncomfortable and sometimes hurts a little but not enough for Tylenol ES. Every so often I get a painful shock but that passes after a second or two and from what I remember from my consult that is the nerves jumpstarting.

My next apointment is in TWO months!

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Paul B. Mills, MD

Paul B. Mills, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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flat n fit
May 30, 2013
Wow..good to hear that.my binder comes off next week.cannot wait for that.whoaa we have passed that terrible first weeks phase!!;)
stlmomof3
May 31, 2013
As excited that I was done with the binder here I am two days later wearing my binder. .. I just dont feel the support I want to feel with the compression garments that I have. And I really do NOT want to spend a bunch of money on something expensive for two more weeks.
flat n fit
May 31, 2013
I knowwww...i took off my binder for an hour to see i am like feelin i have no support..:-/ then agn i have got a compression garment in size s purposely so that its tight enough..still i feel its not enough or maybe we are just used to the binder in this few weeks.
Hapa
May 31, 2013
You look great. I had twins fifteen years ago. Belly fat never comes off even after serious exercising and weight loss. After all this time, what prohibits me from doing this is cost. How much was your procedure and who performed it? Thanks.
stlmomof3
May 31, 2013
Yeah I get a lot of negitive comments about how I should have just went to the gym but no amount of time can fix stretched out skin from pregnancy especially from twins.
Aussie bum
May 31, 2013
That is why I told nobody but my daughter. She helped me with whatever I needed help with . This is too painful and expensive to be hassled by the opinions of others. It is not an easy decision to make either. This forum is such a God sent....thank you all again.
flat n fit
May 31, 2013
I did the same..ppl think we are opting for easy way out! If working out was this easy why would anybody take the risk..?
stlmomof3
May 31, 2013
I am glad you said that because I really have only told a handful of people and almost feel like I am lying to others but I just dont want to be hassled about it. ..
Aussie bum
May 31, 2013
You must love your results thus far! I cannot wait for mine to start looking like that! Its only been 8 days for me.
stlmomof3
May 31, 2013
Yes. So far I am happy with how things are healing and looking. It is hard not being able to do the normal things but SO worth the wait ;)
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Ajones14
June 1, 2013
Hi, your stomach looks great! we had our surgeries around the same time. When you remove the binder do you have increase swelling? When I go without my binder my stomach looks deformed but when I wear it my stomach will revert back to flat. In my picture it's flat but if I was to put tights on or anything around my waist it will bulge out. Have you experienced anything like that?
stlmomof3
June 1, 2013
I dont actually spend a lot of time out of my binder. But with the binder I still have swelling mainly in my hips and it is lumpy but was told that is normal. I am bloated today (period wk) and that has me a little freaked out since it makes me look even more swollen
flat n fit
June 1, 2013
Heyy i have the same exact problem.my upper abdomen swells..is this normal?
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Ajones14
June 1, 2013
Oh and the drain HURT like hell! I thought she was just going to softly take it out until I saw her gripping it! I asked her, "is this going to hurt" she pulled it out so fast and then told me yes! That by far was the most painful!
UPDATED FROM stlmomof3
24 days post

Post Op Day 25

stlmomof3May 25, 2013
I am 3 wks 3 days post op! I am feeling pretty good. No Real Pain and my drain incision finally closed/healed. I still swell on the hips and a little in the stomach but overall it has gone done a lot. I am still sleeping on an incline which is making my back sore since I am use to sleeping on my side or stomach. I am wearing my binder 24/7 which is starting to scratch my stomach up from the velcro? But overall I am back to "normal" minus the heavy lifting and deep house cleaning. But as far as keeping up with the kids and doing our normal daily routine we are back to normal.

I read a lot about people feeling depressed after surgery and I can say that I have not felt that way. I get frustrated more than anything that I can't lift my babies or clean the house like I normally do. But then I look at myself when I take my binder off and am in SHOCK at how great it looks. And I know that I am almost there ... so I am extremely happy where I am at in the healing process. Everything is looking great.

I have another appointment next week and I am hoping I will get to switch to a compression garment.

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Duck girl
May 25, 2013
Amazing!! You look super awesome which makes me want to get a MTT. I met with a PS a few days ago and am doing a lot of research trying to decide if it's worth it. I am 34 and my kiddo is now 11 so I have been going back and forth about this for awhile now. She was 10'8 when she was born so she did a number on my stomach. The PS suggested a MTT with lipo, the price seems fair.....I'm just really nervous about making a decision like this. I'm 5'5 and weigh 131. Your pictures look great!
stlmomof3
May 28, 2013
Thanks! I am so happy with making the descision to have the surgery. I was never happy with my mid section and now I am in shock at how great it looks now. ..
RSMember1807
May 27, 2013
Who did your surgery?
UPDATED FROM stlmomof3
21 days post

3wks Post Op Pictures

stlmomof3May 22, 2013

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12C2C
May 22, 2013
You look great. My surgery is June 12, I feel like our bellies look similar. so this gives me lots of hope for what is to come!! Thanks
stlmomof3
May 22, 2013
Thanks and good luck to you!
flat n fit
May 23, 2013
Hey girl u look awesome.ur scar looks great.have u started the scar therapy? Ok and are u wearing the compression garment along with the binder or just the compression garment?
stlmomof3
May 24, 2013
Thanks! {Can you see a 3wk post op update - not just pictures - I posted one and it is gone} I have not started scar therapy. I have an appointment next week so I was going to ask at the appointment about starting something. I am only wearing the binder right now but 24/7. SO annoying really. But I am hoping that next week at my appointment he will let me start wearing just a compression garment.
flat n fit
May 24, 2013
No i cant see the update but i can see the pics..you are lookin great! I am 4 weeks post op..lost about 10lbs.wearing the binder on top of a compression garment 24/7. It is like really annoying i know.i would suggest wear the binder for atleast 6 weeks then agn lets see wat ur ps has to say.Hey hows the bruising?
stlmomof3
May 24, 2013
10 lbs that is awesome! I havent steped on the scale but I havent been eating that great because I am SO hungry all day. So I know I wont like what it says. My brusing is all gone. I have a tiny bit of yellow spots on my hips but you cant really see it. Yeah thw compressing garment with the binder might really help. My bindee is scratching me all up.
flat n fit
May 24, 2013
Hey..thts nice to hear tht the bruising is gone.eat well but try to eat healthy because from what i have seen and heard our body deposits fat into another area that makes another new problematic area altogether.so its very important to maintain one weight.Ask ur ps about the compression garment and the binder.
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