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41 Year Old Been Wanting This for 20 Years! - San Jose, CA

UPDATED FROM songbird1
7 days post

Is it normal not to fit into any of my clothes after 7 days out???? :(

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songbird1June 30, 2014
WORTH IT$7,200
Can I get some feedback from all you gals? Is it normal not to be able to fit into my clothes I used to wear before the surgery?? I am kinda disappointed with that. I was hoping to at least have them be loose on me...Has anyone experienced this? How long does it take for clothes to fit???

songbird1's provider

Tony H. Pham, MD

Tony H. Pham, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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mommypet
June 30, 2014
I've read tons of reviews about girls being swollen for weeks! A lot of them have said not to weigh yourself or try on clothes for a while..chin up! You look amazing and it will go away!
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songbird1
June 30, 2014
Thank you for the encouragement :) I need to be patient! Its hard knowing Im going back to work on Thursday and none of my work pants fit :( I need a cold swimming pool! Maybe that will help with the swelling
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michifer
June 30, 2014
I hear this is normal. You look great! I'm 3 days post-op and I've been living in t-shirts and pajama pants. I'm very puffy and couldn't imagine trying to squeeze into my skinny jeans just yet. :-) We will be there eventually. It takes time. My plastic surgeon told me it would be a good 2 months to fully appreciate my new transformation. Hang in there!
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songbird1
June 30, 2014
Thank you for the encouragement. I was just hoping to at least be able to zip up my work pants and its a no go for now...I will be patient and hopefully the swelling will come down here soon. You look great!! Low scar!
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Chicago6122
July 1, 2014
I am 7 weeks po I had no swelling till week 5 so things fit better right away than now! I too was disappointed but you will not be a smaller size you will just not have that nasty ugly hang over, that's the conclusion I have come to! I absolutely cannot tell you how awesome I feel and how it was worth every penny you look amazing, I'm told you really can't wear anything around your waist till 10 weeks I'm noticing this last week I have been able to wear pants with a button but no jeans they hurt! Hang in there my doc says 6 mo till you can really be yourself again! I had tt with muscle repair and flank lipo so it was pretty extensive I still have lipo soreness STILL! Take it easy and know that yes that is normal you won't be a smaller size from the tt!
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makemeova77
July 2, 2014
Hang in there !! U look great ! I'm 5 weeks post op tomorrow! I'm still having swell hell! In the beginning its rough but everday gets easier! I swell mostly in the evening but, the best thing to do is keep wearing ur compression garment, watch the salt in foods cause it bloats u, stay hydrated and take it easy! 7 days out I didn't attempt to wear anything but loose maxi dresses!! Ur body just went thru major surgery so just stay calm and the swelling will get better!! Day by day u will see changes!!
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songbird1
July 2, 2014
thank you for your encouragement. Today was really hard for me. I feel bigger than I was before Surgery with a flat tummy. Day 1 and 2 I thought I felt smaller. I hope it goes down enough so I can fit into the clothes I wore before surgery?? lol.. that would be counter productive TO GO HAVE TO BUY BIGGER CLOTHES...LOL i dont think that will be the case but days like this I just need to get through and be positive. Im so happy I have had no complications.
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ShaeDreams
August 12, 2014
How are you doing?
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4 days post

DAY 4- more pictures/more sweeling. :)

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songbird1June 27, 2014

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newday332
June 30, 2014
You are looking awesome! Congratulations
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4 days post

4 DAYS POST OP- Feeling Great!

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songbird1June 27, 2014
4 DAYS POST OP--I am feeling great! My surgery was on Monday 6/23 at 10 am. Everything went really well. I wasnt as nervous as I thought I would be. No tears or gitters. My Doctor was amazing and made me feel so comfortable. I left the surgery center around 3pm. My mom drove me home and stayed with me til yesterday morning. So for Day 1-3 I had my mom with me. Today is the first day I am alone on Day 4 and I cant believe how good I feel. This whole experience has been almost pain free!! Just getting up and sitting down I feel a little discomfort. Dr Tony Pham has been wonderful. Calling me twice a day and making me and my mom feel very comfortable with the healing process. My scar is very low and thin.
I will keep my drain sin until Monday. I think keeping the drains in as long as possible is a smart decision. I have drank over a gallon of alkaline water everyday and have peed over 8 times a day. This is so important! I finally had a BM on Day 3 with the help of milk of magnesia. I am just so surprised how comfortable I have been. I was up walking around and making a smoothie on Day 2. My energy levels are good. I know when I have over done it and need to lay down and rest. I and using a zero gravity chair I bought on sale from Sports Authority. It has been great! I am very comfortable at night and its easy to get up. When I am done with it for my recovery I will use it for camping. :) Here are some pictures of my progress.

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