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2.5yr Update: Mom of Twins Drainless Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair in St. Louis, MO
UPDATED FROM newmeTL
2 years post
2.5 yr update
newmeTLJanuary 14, 2017
$9,000
Hi Ladies
It's been awhile. I have gained around 15 pounds since my surgery. I currently weigh 187 pounds. I'm contemplating getting a scar revision and maybe some liposuction suction. But then I start to think that I'm being a little vain. No one other than my man will ever see the scar. What matters most is how I look with clothes on not off. I think we get so consumed on how we look with our clothes off that we worry ourselves with things that are not important.
It's been awhile. I have gained around 15 pounds since my surgery. I currently weigh 187 pounds. I'm contemplating getting a scar revision and maybe some liposuction suction. But then I start to think that I'm being a little vain. No one other than my man will ever see the scar. What matters most is how I look with clothes on not off. I think we get so consumed on how we look with our clothes off that we worry ourselves with things that are not important.
UPDATED FROM newmeTL
6 months post
6 Month PO
newmeTLNovember 23, 2014
Hi Ladies
It has been 6 months since my surgery. I still have swelling every day. It's mostly in my mid section. It's worst after work. The compression of my work pants tend to not help with the swelling. I started back working out at the gym. Mostly lifting weights. I do some cardio but not much. I weigh around 176. From my pictures, I wish I would have gotten Lipo at the same time as my tummy tuck. I think that would have reduced the fat look when I sit down. My stomach still bulges over my pants a little.
I go back for a follow-up visit with my PS in two months.
It has been 6 months since my surgery. I still have swelling every day. It's mostly in my mid section. It's worst after work. The compression of my work pants tend to not help with the swelling. I started back working out at the gym. Mostly lifting weights. I do some cardio but not much. I weigh around 176. From my pictures, I wish I would have gotten Lipo at the same time as my tummy tuck. I think that would have reduced the fat look when I sit down. My stomach still bulges over my pants a little.
I go back for a follow-up visit with my PS in two months.
Replies (5)
November 24, 2014
I am sorry you do not like your results. And you are right, you should have gotten lipo at the time of your tummy tuck, I have never EVER heard of a doctor doing a TT without lipo. I just don't understand. Your stomach is much improved but I understand you wanted a flatter stomach, and I believe your goal was not unrealistic. Good luck.
November 24, 2014
Your skin was not pulled tight enough.. Some doctors are scared to pull ppl to tight .. I hope you get the final look you deserve to have.. maybe a revision? I am in need of a revision for possibly muscle repair .. good luck with everything
August 23, 2015
i am late to this convo
Curious how you are today? Results where you want them to be? Thank you so much for sharing you journey
Curious how you are today? Results where you want them to be? Thank you so much for sharing you journey
August 29, 2015
Hi
I was planning to update my review at the 1yr mark but I don't ever have anyone to take the pictures when I think about it. I still having numbing feeling around my navel area. I still have the loose skin below my navel. I still feel like lipo would have helped the appearance when I sit down. My scar area is still a little tender. Especially if clothing is pressing up against it. It's not exactly how I wanted it but way better than it was before.
I was planning to update my review at the 1yr mark but I don't ever have anyone to take the pictures when I think about it. I still having numbing feeling around my navel area. I still have the loose skin below my navel. I still feel like lipo would have helped the appearance when I sit down. My scar area is still a little tender. Especially if clothing is pressing up against it. It's not exactly how I wanted it but way better than it was before.
August 30, 2015
Do you feel as if you are settling?
Is it that bothersome that you wouldn't take your PS up I'm a tweak?
You should be over the moon!
Is it that bothersome that you wouldn't take your PS up I'm a tweak?
You should be over the moon!
September 5, 2015
No, I don't feel like I'm settling because I still look nice in my clothes. It was so painful that I can't bear the idea of doing anything else to this stomach so I'm cool with my results.
October 26, 2016
HI SWEETHEART, I AM YOUR SISTER AND I WOULDN'T SAY ANYTHING TO HURT YOU.... YOUR DOCTOR NEEDS TO GIVE YOU BACK ALL OF MONEY. 1ST OF ALL THAT'S WHY I CHOSE TO GO TO D.R. CAUSE THEY DO ALOT OF TESTING BEFORE YOU GO TO SX. 2ND I AM PAYING 6,000 FOR EVERYTHING:TT WITH MUSCLE REPAIR ,BBL,BL, LIPOSUCTION AND A VAGINOPLASTY. 3RD THEY PUTTING YOU ON A VITAMINS 4 MONTHS BEFORE SX. 4TH YOU HAVE TO STAY AT LEAST 8 TO DAYS BEFORE COMING BACK TO THE STATES. I SORRY YOUR PSYCHOLOGICAL DIDN'T GIVE YOU WHAT YOU PAID FOR.
UPDATED FROM newmeTL
4 months post
4 Months PO
newmeTLSeptember 16, 2014
I started back using the scar treatment sheets but I only wear them every other day now. I was only using them on my side scars because those are the ones that you can see really good. I just started using the sheet on my pubic area the other day. That is the most raised part of the scar now.
I still have swelling every day. I have not had a single day where I didn't wake up without swelling so I still don't know what my stomach will truly look like after all the swelling is gone. The swelling is right in the center around my navel area. I wear my compression garment whenever I wear something that may press too hard against my scar.
I do not like how my stomach looks currently. It looks bigger than it did at 2 months. I have gained 2lbs so I don't think that would make my stomach look this much bigger. It is that time of month so I'm hoping that's why.
I had my follow-up visit with my PS and he said everything looks great. He thought the protruding skin on the side would go down. If not, he said I may need liposuction. He has never mentioned dog ear. I only know what it is from being on this site. I asked him about the skin wrinkling up when I bend over and he said that has to do with the elasticity of my skin and that they have to leave enough skin so that you can stand straight. I also asked him why my stomach protrudes out so far. He said that if I diet and exercise, I could get closer to that flatter look that I was hoping for. He said that he pulled my muscles in as much as he could so it could just be fat that I have in there around my organs, etc. I go back for a follow-up in 4 months.
I stopped working out. I just don't like doing cardio. I'm planning to start back up at the gym lifting heavy weights this week. My plan is get down to 160 – 165lbs which is my goal weight. I'm currently at 175lbs.
I still have swelling every day. I have not had a single day where I didn't wake up without swelling so I still don't know what my stomach will truly look like after all the swelling is gone. The swelling is right in the center around my navel area. I wear my compression garment whenever I wear something that may press too hard against my scar.
I do not like how my stomach looks currently. It looks bigger than it did at 2 months. I have gained 2lbs so I don't think that would make my stomach look this much bigger. It is that time of month so I'm hoping that's why.
I had my follow-up visit with my PS and he said everything looks great. He thought the protruding skin on the side would go down. If not, he said I may need liposuction. He has never mentioned dog ear. I only know what it is from being on this site. I asked him about the skin wrinkling up when I bend over and he said that has to do with the elasticity of my skin and that they have to leave enough skin so that you can stand straight. I also asked him why my stomach protrudes out so far. He said that if I diet and exercise, I could get closer to that flatter look that I was hoping for. He said that he pulled my muscles in as much as he could so it could just be fat that I have in there around my organs, etc. I go back for a follow-up in 4 months.
I stopped working out. I just don't like doing cardio. I'm planning to start back up at the gym lifting heavy weights this week. My plan is get down to 160 – 165lbs which is my goal weight. I'm currently at 175lbs.
Replies (2)
September 17, 2014
I'm sorry you are not happy. I honestly say wearing the binder 24/7 in the beginning helps with shape!! I had that protruding skin (looked JUST like that) in the beginning but went away (again...thinking the binder...) as the swelling went down.
September 17, 2014
Guess it's too late now:) I'll survive. It's not as rounded looking today. I hated wearing that binder.
September 17, 2014
I know :-( It will get better!! I thought I was at a point that everything was done, but suprise suprise it keeps getting flatter!! Even now! Hang in there lady!!!
November 24, 2014
Did your doctor perform lipo at the time of you TT? Also, I read you did not have any drains which is really weird; did he tell you why? I can also tell you wear your compression garment around the clock will help tremendously. I know it is uncomfortable but you will get use to it the more you wear it. Good luck doll and happy healing.
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