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Having a tummy tuck has changed my life!!!! Best thing I ever did!!!

UPDATED FROM angel78
11 months post

Pre op and post op photos... next journey... to lose some weight!!!

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angel78
WORTH IT$8,500
Best thing I ever did!!! I have no regrets at all!!! Now I just hope that I can work out and lose some weight!! Tone myself up a bit!! I’m excited to start that journey now. A big thanks to Dr. Decherd and his staff!!! Amazing people!!!

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Michael E. Decherd, MD, FACS

Michael E. Decherd, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 27, 2018
you look great! my stomach looks similar to what yours looked like. i also feel like it’s impossible o try and lose weight without surgically repairing the muscle. do you find it easier to slim down/tone up since your muscle repair?
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April 9, 2019
Thank you
UPDATED FROM angel78
4 months post

January Update...

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So... I gained 10 lbs after surgery from quitting smoking so I started a workout method finally... I ordered sweating to the oldies hahaha because I love that one!! Haven’t lost anything yet... but I started it just this last week... 3 days a week.. still loving how I look from the side but feel like I still don’t have a waist....in the front... maybe losing weight will help... plus I haven’t been in to see my ps in a long while.. I need to go pay him a visit and see what he thinks. Other than that I’m still very happy with my results and feel like he did a great job with what he had to work with. I’m still amazed that this is me!!!! Just feel off in my front view... pictures in red pants are with swelling at the end of the day and after eating.

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January 30, 2018
hey i love your results but did you have to get any massage done i was told i needed to have at lease 10 done i just had my surgery on jan 17,2018 so im home still healing no pain just tightness and i was reading some of your things ill take this over my c section pain this was a breeze compared to that but i want to know if you did any massage
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January 31, 2018
I have had a massage done but I think I need to get lymphatic massage done. I think that will really help with my swelling. I am so busy though it’s insane.. I’m homeschooling my boys and working and trying to find the time to work out lol I need it so bad. I need the cardio. oh man my c section was 18 years ago and I don’t remember it being such a pain in the butt and I had twins lol it didn’t hurt as bad as I was frustrated with the recovery of it all. it took a lot longer to get back together than I thought. but I’m in the road and living in a 5th wheel so we have to pick up and move when they say. lol so I was like crap!! haha
January 31, 2018
yes those are the massage you have to get done i didn’t know it was so expensive thou but im going to sign up next wk for ten and see how it goes i read up and it looks like it will help with the swelling especially for me the front of my scar is still no feeling 750 for 10 ugh i thought i can go around it but nope it has to get done
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February 1, 2018
I need it bad... I have seen where some have said they had swelling for a year. I guess everyone is different. you look so good after. I went on over and took a look at your results. congratulations. It sure is a happy place being on the flat side!!
February 1, 2018
thank you your looking great yourself im going to get it done i want to wear my dresses for summer and not worrying about swelling i just wish it wasn’t so high in price but i guess its worth the money im pay next wk and start it ill let you know how it goes
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February 1, 2018
Dont you love the swelling.....NOT Its makin me crazy. I cant wait for this to stop. Im on my feet all day and by the end of the day i feel like I'm going to explode.. but still lovin my results!❤
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March 1, 2018
Omgoodness I feel like a blueberry at the end of he day lmao... and super model in the morning. My PS did an amazing job on me though...holy cow!!!
UPDATED FROM angel78
3 months post

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Hello, I haven’t been on in a while but wanted to give a photo update as well as an update on how I’m feeling. I feel completely normal other than my tummy is very numb...I can feel the skin but inside it feels like I have had a numbing shot that has lasted since surgery.. I understand this is normal... it’s not bothersome at all...just different... I believe I have gained some weight since my surgery as I have quit smoking and stayed that way...so my appetite has raised. I still have swelling that goes into my thighs as well... it does not hurt but I have been wearing leggings nonstop until the swelling subsides. For my body type I don’t have much of a waist... but my side view is a miracle!!! I believe I’m going to start a cardio workout as soon as I can and cut back on sodas. As well as trying to eat 6 small portions a day to help with my appetite as well as boost my metabolism... I will keep those interested updated as I can for the first year of my healing... happy tucking all.

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February 28, 2018
I salute you, girl. I used to smoke 1-2 packs a day for 16 years. It was tough and you could gain weight but you can do it. Just minimize your food intake, be active and you’ll be fine.
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March 1, 2018
thank you... it’s been crazy..I haven’t gained anymore than I gained back what was taken off. I am happy about that...but I’m anxious now to exercise and see results.