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Lower Body Lift W/Dr. Fisher's Signature Augmentation Procedure, Extended Breast Lift, and Arm Lift. San Antonio, TX
UPDATED FROM Southern.Belle
4 months post
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September 24, 2016
I've been getting something to the first one I did send email address the next I just deleted
September 24, 2016
Bummer, sorry it didn't get noticed before you sent your information. I would not give them any other info though.
September 24, 2016
I ignored the first one but then when I got two more from different member names with the same email, I knew something was up. If we all report them, maybe this will stop! I used the same email that Dot gave and they responded within three hours saying they would look into it. :)
UPDATED FROM Southern.Belle
4 months post
Three Month Update
It’s been a little over three months now. These pics were taken on Friday, 9/9/2016. Which was 15 weeks and 2 days after my surgery. My scars have improved a lot in the last month. My right hip closure seems closed on the outside but if I remove the steri-strips I can feel it trying to come apart so I don’t think it’s completely closed on the inside. I leave one steri-strip on when I take a shower and then put new ones on when I get out. (I also leave the old one on until I get new ones on after my shower).
My weight is still remaining pretty constant. I float between 134 -137. Which is right at my goal of 135 lbs. I am 5.5”. I am happy with my weight and my body. My only concern are my arm scars which are still very prominent right now. I’m hoping to have scars like AZDee in a year! She heals so beautifully.
I will post again at 6 months post-op unless I have significant changes before then. I can definitely say if I had to do this all over again, I would!! I would just make myself rest more in the first 6 weeks!
My weight is still remaining pretty constant. I float between 134 -137. Which is right at my goal of 135 lbs. I am 5.5”. I am happy with my weight and my body. My only concern are my arm scars which are still very prominent right now. I’m hoping to have scars like AZDee in a year! She heals so beautifully.
I will post again at 6 months post-op unless I have significant changes before then. I can definitely say if I had to do this all over again, I would!! I would just make myself rest more in the first 6 weeks!
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September 12, 2016
Belle you are looking wonderful. I think you should be happy with your results!! Congratulations.
September 12, 2016
Thanks Dot! How are you doing? How is your husband? I was looking at your pics again and I think our bodies were similar. What is your current plan for your surgeries?
September 12, 2016
I'm going to hold off planning any of it until after New Years. Tom is doing better but still tired and hurts and has tachycardia every few days. Hope for him to get stronger with time. I'm still considering whether to have all surgery at once or do arm, body lift etc. one at a time. Also perhaps hiring help for a few days after surgery. Still wish I'd done this younger :). My goodness, you look GOOD!! I too think our bodies look very much alike before surgery and if I can come out even close to you, I'm going to be thrilled. Thank you so much for asking after us. I'll keep checking in with you.
September 12, 2016
I don't blame you for putting it off. It is a lot to go through. I will pray for Tom to get better. If you can have help for at least 4 weeks after I would suggest doing it all at once, otherwise do it in stages. Thank you for the compliments! Definitely keep in touch!
September 13, 2016
You look fantastic. I'm still waiting to have surgery. Found out this thing on my neck is MSRA so trying to get it well.
Praying by next week I can have surgery . Your a inspiration.
September 13, 2016
Thanks for the compliments! I'm sorry to hear it's MRSA. I'm sure you'll be able to have your surgery soon. Congrats on quitting smoking. Best of luck to you! Feel free to ask me any questions you may have about the surgery.
September 15, 2016
You look HOT Belle! Have you tried Biocorneum for scars? or maybe treat it with laser eventually
September 15, 2016
Thanks mumfirst! I haven't tried it, does it work well? Have you ever had laser therapy for scars? I'd be willing to try whatever works. Thanks for the info!
September 15, 2016
Hi Belle, Tried Biocorneum for my Tummy Scars and it seems ok but I like the Scar Away Silicone Tape better. I have a skin irritation from plaster that looks like Melasma and it seems to lighten with Picosure laser (the one that takes Tatoo's off people but not for thinning out the lines I think)
September 22, 2016
Thanks for the info! I will definitely be doing research on laser techniques if they don't lighten up in a year.
September 16, 2016
you really look good. Hope by at least the 26th I've been rescheduled My neck should be well completley by then.
September 22, 2016
Almost healed, but enough that He scheduled surgery for Monday the 26th. so Im really excited. I have talked to a few that have had this done so I went today and bought a toilet seat extender. and a grabber. Just trying to make sure I have all the bills paid so I do't have to worry about anything for a few weeks. I hope you doing good.
September 22, 2016
Hi Belle, I am 7 days out of my LBL and 2 drains were removed and 2 stayed in as of my follow up yesterday. I feel like I get around fine but and very TIGHT and feel I can't stand straight. I also am sleeping in a big chair with pillows as I feel an intense burning in my back right incision (like its ripping and intense fire). Every time I try to sit up from s more laid back position. My incisions I feel look great as I don't see separation. Did you ever get these burning spots when you laid down, stood up, etc? I thought I was out of the water with any infections and opening due to how great it all looks but now I'm not sure
September 22, 2016
Hi Vanocker. I still have feelings of tightness but I was standing straight around the 4th day. I don't remember having any burning feelings but I do have some pins and needles feelings occasionally. My best advice is pay attention to all your scar areas and text your PS immediately if anything looks out of the norm and REST!! That was my big mistake feeling good and doing way too much. I felt good so I thought I could just go, go, go. I would suggest doing as little activity as possible for up to 6 weeks.
UPDATED FROM Southern.Belle
2 months post
Three Months
It has been three months since my surgery. I am home now and starting to heal up nicely. I hope I'm all done with any new openings! Some days I still look in the mirror and can't believe this is really me. I am happy very with my results!
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July 31, 2016
You do look great...I am so sorry you have had to deal with those pesky openings!!! Glad you are mending so well. I am too...so glad the "bunching" is finally gone as the disolving stitches have finally done so, and now i can see what my legs really look like. I am very happy, just impatient for the thin red line to turn white...
July 31, 2016
Thanks Dee. Me too, but it's my fault! I'm starting to heal up pretty well now that I'm home. :) You do heal very well. I remember thinking you could barely see your scars! I'm hoping mine will be that way too, but I will be happy either way. :)
July 31, 2016
You are going to be amazed how faint they will become. Glad to hear you finally have returned home...Lots going on with us...looks like it's time to scale down and sell the house, which means a sh*t load of work getting it ready...after 16 years we are overflowing and it's a very big house...so lots of work ahead for me!
July 31, 2016
Make sure you let those scars heal completely up first!! Good luck with everything! In about 4 years we will be doing the same thing!
July 31, 2016
Wow! Literally a different body from your before pics! How many sizes down did you go in clothes?
July 31, 2016
I went from a size 8/10 in pants to a size 2/4. And from XL 14/16 tops to size small or medium shirts 6/8. :)
August 1, 2016
Thank you for sharing this. You look amazing!
August 1, 2016
Thanks! The first set of pics was the hardest to post!! But it got easier after that lol. It was very helpful to me to read about the journey other ladies had taken and see their before and after pictures. So I wanted to do the same in return. Are you contemplating a procedure?
August 1, 2016
Awesome. I think it is a great procedure to improve your confidence and overall look AND clothes buying experience. :)
August 1, 2016
You look terrific! I'm considering a lot of what you had done. I live alone and am wondering if I could handle things after 3-4 days. Any opinion? I hope you'll continue posting pictures up to a year. I'd love to see how visible the scarring is; especially on the arms. Because of the loose upper arms, I no longer wear short or sleeveless shirts. Do you feel that you can now or will?
August 1, 2016
I would not try to have a surgery like this without help for at least two weeks, 4-6 weeks if you can. I thought I was fine. I felt great after 4 days, overdid it, and ended up causing myself issues.
I will post pictures as often as I can, and will try to do yearly pics after a year. I think the scarring on my arms is pretty visible right now except on the lower part closer to my elbow. I'm wearing light sweaters right now but I feel confident that next summer I will be going sleeveless. :)
I will post pictures as often as I can, and will try to do yearly pics after a year. I think the scarring on my arms is pretty visible right now except on the lower part closer to my elbow. I'm wearing light sweaters right now but I feel confident that next summer I will be going sleeveless. :)
August 1, 2016
Since you're out of state, how did you handle post-surgery follow-up?
August 1, 2016
It was rough not being in the same town, let alone the same state as my PS. Don't get me wrong I would have Dr. Fisher perform the surgery again in a heartbeat but I just wish I would've been able to have after care especially for my hip opening, which is still trying to heal, two months later. Dr. Fisher was very quick to respond to my questions via text. And I would just do my best to take care of everything. The worst part was trying to pull out the stitch in my hip. I couldn't get it out, so I just had to cut it as close as I possibly could. :P
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