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Tomorrow is 2 weeks since my procedure - So Far So Good - Buffalo, NY

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Tomorrow is 2 weeks since my procedure.  It...

PostofficegirlOctober 10, 2008
WORTH IT$2,500
Tomorrow is 2 weeks since my procedure.  It is amazing to me how much better I feel and look in that time.  My stomach is flat.  I can wear shorter tops.  I am so very happy with everything.  I would recomemnd this highly as long as you have a good doctor.  Their is no pain at all for me.  I am still wearing the compression garment everyday and night.  2 more weeks for that.  Can't wait to get that off, getting uncomforable now but it is worth doing it. I will probably still wear it when I work out after that time for awhile because it will help with the swelling.  If anyone wants to ask me any questions I would be happy to answer them. 

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David P. Rigan, MD

David P. Rigan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Sharon at RealSelf
October 10, 2008
Glad to hear it went well! When are you planning on going back to work?
Postofficegirl
October 10, 2008
I am planning to go back to work in about a week and a half. My job is very physical and I lift a lot of heavy things and bend hundreds of times a day to pick up bundles of mail so I am going to take a little extra time off so I can do my job fully when I get back. I am sure my stomach could not handle my job right now.
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Sharon at RealSelf
October 11, 2008

Sounds like a good idea. I remember reading your question about going back to work... better to have too much time off than not enough, right? Good luck!

Postofficegirl
October 12, 2008
update October 12: the swelling is finally going down a bit........which makes my stomach look like it did before the surgury. I still really feel good. Only pain if I bend or get up from sitting. Otherwise I really feel good. My stomach is awful looking........black and blue.......going more toward black.....glad I waiting until fall to have the surgury, I can hide my stomach while I heal. still very happy with everything.........excited to see the results. I go back to the doctor tomorrow for a recheck.
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jennianne22
October 14, 2008
Are you taking any arnica or bromelain for the brusing and swelling? I had my surgery yesterday and it has been pretty easy. So much easier than my 2 c-sections.
Postofficegirl
October 16, 2008
I'm not taking anything for the bruising and swelling. What is that, does it help? I agree with you it wasn't painful and I am feeling good and tomorrow will be a week. Today I actually started to see a little results. My stomach looked great in the jeans I wore today..........I was so happy. I also had 2 c-sections and nothing I did helped my stomach and beleive me I have done it all. I even ran a marathon a few years ago. Everything was in shape except my stomach, even after months and months and training. Today I felt good. I know I am still swollen and still have a ways to go but today I felt like it was worth it.
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