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Tom J. Pousti, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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One Year Today!

It was one year ago that I had my TT with muscle repair. I have no regrets. I ran my 8th marathon in April and 7 half marathons in the last 6 months. It's holding together well.

I will need to go in an have scar revision on my right side, since it popped open a few weeks after surfer and didn't really heal correctly. I won't be able to have it until October because I'm training for the Chicago Marathon the first part of that month.

I'm posting the before and after photo side by side. I want to remember what it was like in case I start thinking it's not perfect - which it's not, but that's ok. I don't have that skin hanging over.

I do wish I hadn't done the lipo on the hips. the skin is loose in that area, which is probably because of my age.

Dr. Pousti did a great job and the only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner.

5 Months PO

Today marks 5 months PO. I completed a half marathon two days ago in 2:05. I am very pleased with the results. I've gained 5 pounds and am up to 140. I like being closer to 135 for running.

It's been quite a journey and I am so happy I did this for myself. I just turned 53 last month and the only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

More photos

A view of the area on my right hip and the bulging above my BB.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
8851 Center Dr., La Mesa, California
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I did a lot of research and Dr. Pousti has great credentials. I can go into my surgery knowing he is one of the best.