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24 Years Old, Finally Ready To Have A Flat Tummy. Scottsdale, AZ

UPDATED FROM rosieapril92
10 months post

Still happy!

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WORTH IT$5,000
I'm coming up on 10 months post op - I am SO happy every day when I look in the mirror. I'll share photos of my scars later, but they are almost totally healed and unnoticeable now. I still have a little bit of puffyness around my bellow button, but it is still a 110% improvement from before.

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Dr. William E. Shuell

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Replies (2)

May 3, 2017
Congratulations! I have quite a bit of swelling around the belly button too but I'm 2 months PO.
May 6, 2020
You look great! can we please get an update? and who did your procedure?
UPDATED FROM rosieapril92
3 months post

"Have you lost weight?"

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The bf asked me those awesome words this weekend (haven't seen him in about a month) and I was just thrilled. to. bits.

Personally, I haven't seen a lot of change since my last post. I'm really struggling to lose weight post op.. I'm wondering if my IUD is messing with my hormones and is adjusting since I got it in May right before my surgery. I have been good about walking and drinking water. I finished my graduate degree (YAY!) last week so I finally have some more time to spend at the gym.

Most days I have a pretty flat stomach and it puffs up by the end of the day. I think there is still some swelling around my belly button.. Some surgeons say you do not see full results until 6 months post op so there is a chance I could see some more changes by the end of the year. I sleep in my CG sometimes just because it feels good, and sometimes if I consume more sodium than usual I swell.

I'll try and post some pictures once I feel I see a difference from last time or lose a few pounds. I think if I really focus on some ab moves and crunches I will end up with a shape I am super happy with by the time I go in for my post surgery photos in October. It's 50-50 the surgery and what you put into it! Take care RS friends!

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September 10, 2016
I think you look awesome! Your waist is teeny tiny. Keep up the good work.
September 11, 2016
You look great. Would love to see how you doing at 6 months post-op.
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October 13, 2016
You had such a great outcome from your surgery. If mine goes well like yours I will be soooo happy! Please don't stop update us!
UPDATED FROM rosieapril92
2 months post

Mini Update

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The skin around my stomach had regained feeling! The area surrounding my bellow button was still numb to touch for a while. I didn't even realize it was back to 'normal' until today. It is still a little tender to touch if I put a lot of pressure on it or bump into something.

Stomach is flat when I wake up in the morning and then a little lumpy and even by night time. I can live with that! I stopped wearing the CG 24/7 and just sleep in it now.

I'm curious how different I will look/feel at the end of month three, which is when I am supposed to be officially recovered.

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August 22, 2016
Your posts are helping me so much! I have a consultation this week, to inquire about getting my love handles and lower abdomen done. Reading your journey has answered some of my many questions, so thank you :)
August 23, 2016
I went on my consult after reading her review and posts. My surgery is next Monday (8/29). So excited and felt so comfortable with Dr Hall.
August 24, 2016
That's so exciting!! Good luck : D
August 24, 2016
Let us know how your consult goes and how you like the office.