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POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

38 Yr Old - 228lbs, 3 Kids Via C-section & hysterectomy. Much Needed Tummy Tuck - South Euclid, OH

UPDATED FROM 1special38
6 months post

6 month ......UPDATE

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$9,800
So!!! I was not crazy or delusional.... went for my check up. And I have to have a revision TT and lipo. The area above my belly button indeed is not swollen. After he said the revision would be needed... Honestly, I checked out. At the end of the day.. I'm responsible for the OR, anesthesiologist and assistant. I discussed it with the hubby.. he isn't happy but of course supportive. I'm thinking right after the New Year. I'm not in a rush to revisit that damn pain. I will keep you posted

1special38's provider

Robert Stroup, Jr., MD, FACS

Robert Stroup, Jr., MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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J
December 18, 2016
So sorry... I am a month out... happy with my results but WOW, I would have a hard time doing it AGAIN. My prayers are with you.
UPDATED FROM 1special38
2 months post

Two months post surgery

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1special38
A few pictures still fairly swollen

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N
May 28, 2016
wow.. looks awesome. How are you feeling now?
Do you feel you are getting use to not having the binder on your less sore everyday? i feel so uncomfortable still when i have mine off to long.
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May 28, 2016
Ty!! It feels weird without the binder. And I've noticed that I swell more when I don't wear it. For the most part, I wear my waist trainer during the day and I put on the binder at night
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N
May 28, 2016
i may have to look for a waist trainer. lol. thanks for sharing.
your looking great
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May 28, 2016
Ty again! It keeps the swelling down
UPDATED FROM 1special38
2 months post

This was the best decision ever. IMO the...

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This was the best decision ever. IMO the liposuction is more painful than the recovery from the tummy tuck. Really have to be patient with the recovery, the swelling is the devil. Each day is different. Really need to allow yourself ample time to heal. Lol!! 8 weeks post and Very satisfied!!! Can't wait until the swelling stops!!

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May 20, 2016
Hi, what is IMO? Do you have after pics from tummy tuck? I am interested in the before and after pics following the lipo as I am four and a half months post op and have a lot of volume above mey bellybutton and will need lipo in July.

Thanks
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May 21, 2016
In my opinion. I have a new phone so I will search the gallery for a before piccture
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N
May 21, 2016
I'm 5 weeks post and swollen around the hips. It still feels bruised but I have had next to no bruising.
Sometimes I feel my top abs really hurts and are swollen. Do you have this discomfort?
My binder causes more discomfort squishing my skin than the actual surgery. I still wear it all the time, I feel less bloated all around when I'm wearing it. Is this the same for you?
With summer nearing I really wanted to feel my swelling was less than it is, I am swollen 2-3 inches around the hips and an inch the rest of the way up.

It would be great if you had an update picture to compare mine to you with.
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May 21, 2016
Absolutely. That is where I'm swollen the most. Now I only wear my binder to bed. And my waist trainer during the day. My hips are still swollen and at the ends of incision there is discomfort sometimes. I will try to remember to get a picture and update it