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11 Weeks PO and finally an update and new AFTER pics! TT, BL, Lipo
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2 months post
11 Weeks PO today! I have been meaning to update...
ClwtrCWFebruary 23, 2012
WORTH IT$14,100
11 Weeks PO today! I have been meaning to update my profile/pics for weeks and every time I plan to do it... there's a reason why I don't. Usually because of swelling that day. Today I made an appointment with the camera and kept it! Even though... yes, I was so swollen at the end of the day!
Regarding the last issue I had with the unhealing spot on my breast: there was a stitch left behind. Once that was removed, all healed up and on the mend. 'm happy with my breasts without the implant, mostly because 36D just fits in clothes better than the 40DD I was. I'm still feeling like I have the breasts of Frankenstein's bride, but I'm hopeful that will improve over time!
But below you'll see pics, and my results I'm happy with. I asked my surgeon about my scar and it's lack of symmetry (matches the rest of my crooked ass body!) and he said that was just the path that worked to get the smallest scar in the best "hidden" place and still remove all stretch marks and give me the "cookie box lift". Ha... Dr. Perez gave me a mons reduction and lift to that area. I didn't realize how much that region had "fallen" until he pulled her back up where she was in college! Wow!
I've gone back to all my favorite activities... golf, yoga, kettle bells, stand up paddle boarding, running. Running is tough for me because my abdomen feels strange to bounce up and down and little while numb. I guess I should be wearing compression, but after so many years of Spanx to work every day, I've been LOVING the freedom of smooth clothes without Spanx!
Overall, I don't feel like I look any better than I did at 10 days post op! Not in the pics anyway... but I can see the difference in person/in my clothes. Still swelling, but not nearly as bad. I would do this again in a heartbeat, that's for sure!! Best thing I could have ever done for myself.
Regarding the last issue I had with the unhealing spot on my breast: there was a stitch left behind. Once that was removed, all healed up and on the mend. 'm happy with my breasts without the implant, mostly because 36D just fits in clothes better than the 40DD I was. I'm still feeling like I have the breasts of Frankenstein's bride, but I'm hopeful that will improve over time!
But below you'll see pics, and my results I'm happy with. I asked my surgeon about my scar and it's lack of symmetry (matches the rest of my crooked ass body!) and he said that was just the path that worked to get the smallest scar in the best "hidden" place and still remove all stretch marks and give me the "cookie box lift". Ha... Dr. Perez gave me a mons reduction and lift to that area. I didn't realize how much that region had "fallen" until he pulled her back up where she was in college! Wow!
I've gone back to all my favorite activities... golf, yoga, kettle bells, stand up paddle boarding, running. Running is tough for me because my abdomen feels strange to bounce up and down and little while numb. I guess I should be wearing compression, but after so many years of Spanx to work every day, I've been LOVING the freedom of smooth clothes without Spanx!
Overall, I don't feel like I look any better than I did at 10 days post op! Not in the pics anyway... but I can see the difference in person/in my clothes. Still swelling, but not nearly as bad. I would do this again in a heartbeat, that's for sure!! Best thing I could have ever done for myself.
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February 24, 2012
Thanks you know last summer after losing so much and my boobs disappearing I thought I would be Tiger Woods out there, I stank! It is amazing how badly your golf swing is affected, I really want to play more this year, last year it was my arms, and hubs tore his ACL a month after mya rm surgery we were a mess, so this is going to be a better summer hopefully!!! You look fabulous!
February 24, 2012
Wow u look fabulous! I can see a difference from day 10 pics & now! You look like u have that last bit of swelling left just like I do in the lower an area but ur definitely rockn both bikinis quite well :) your butt even looks better in ur side shots! Lol uh I think I'm the only one who's boobs shrunk to raisens after the BL! Yours lOok really good! Maybe I was wearing the wrong size bra before my surgery cuz I honestly think I'm more of a B cup right now lol! Oh well thanks for the update, u have to be so happy with that hot body u got going on! Congrats
April 4, 2012
Hey lady just thought I'd send you a message & see how you are doing now? I hope you are happy with your results & are enjoying them in sunny Tampa!! We are finally having nice weather in the pan handle. I was down near your area (Bradenton) in March & it made me think of you! Oh I finally got the BA I had been complaining about since December LOL
April 4, 2012
Hey!! OMG, just saw your boobs... they look fantastic!! You must be thrilled! I'm still very happy with my results, but a little disappointed with myself as I weigh 5 lbs. more than I did BEFORE surgery! I deserve it, as I've not been a good girl! I was down 5 lbs. a couple months after, but got really slack and now up 5.... so technically I've gained 10 lbs. UGH. I was 172 going into surgery and 160 is a good weight, but now at 177. So I definitely have some work to do.
I'm recommitting to ME and going to get it done and be down to that 160 mark before I go for my final after pics in August. Dr. Perez told me in his thick accent "You no come back here if you gain weight!" Uh oh!
OH yeah... my doc put my pics up on his website, here:
http://www.jaimeperezmd.com/photogallery/mommy-makeover-10286/mommy-makeover-tampa-bay-florida-39776
I'm recommitting to ME and going to get it done and be down to that 160 mark before I go for my final after pics in August. Dr. Perez told me in his thick accent "You no come back here if you gain weight!" Uh oh!
OH yeah... my doc put my pics up on his website, here:
http://www.jaimeperezmd.com/photogallery/mommy-makeover-10286/mommy-makeover-tampa-bay-florida-39776
April 4, 2012
Just looked at your pics & you look fab mami!!! You better have rocked a bikini in Key West lol!!! Speaking of Key West where did you go or do you have any suggestions? The hubby & I are trying to plan a weekend down there soon! But anywho dont get gown about the weight gain, it happens. Its all about not letting it get out of control. Gotta say your BL looks great! you definitely didnt need implants, so lucky! I had to pay another $5000 to get boobs like yours lol. Glad to see your updated pics, you look great & if you lose that 10 pounds Dr perez may be putting you on his billboard next ;)
April 4, 2012
Thank you :) Oh my... I have TONS of Key West suggestions. I'll find a way to private message you here or something.
April 4, 2012
YOu look so good on the website, I am glad you wrote Lisee! You will get that weight off, just be a little strict and it will come back off, you gotta rock those sexy bikini's this summer, I am wearing one no matter what, first time ever!! I think you look amazing and I have no doubt you will be where you want to be!
April 4, 2012
Thank you so much! That means a lot coming from you... you've worked so hard and lost so much. I've been reading all your updates and enjoying your new pics! How awesome to lay down and have a really flat belly, huh? Even with the gain, I proudly wore a bikini in Key West this past weekend on a little trip with my boyfriend!
BTW, speaking of the TMI you mentioned -- I have had the same "side effect" of improved sex life. With everything lifted and readjusted, it just seems like it's where it's supposed to be again!
BTW, speaking of the TMI you mentioned -- I have had the same "side effect" of improved sex life. With everything lifted and readjusted, it just seems like it's where it's supposed to be again!
UPDATED FROM ClwtrCW
29 days post
Day 29 Post Op - I'm still happy with my results,...
ClwtrCWJanuary 6, 2012
Day 29 Post Op - I'm still happy with my results, but I really thought I would look better at 4 weeks! I'm only a few lbs. under my pre-surgery weight, and I should be 10 under based on what was removed.
I feel like I looked better at my 10 day post op pics than I did at 4 weeks when I took them last night! haha, that's why they're not posted :)
I feel just as wide but surely the swelling isn't all of it? I don't think I've gained "real" weight as I've been good with food/eating.
The swelling is down in my breasts, so now they're a little smaller, which doesn't thrill me. But then, I didn't get the implant and I can always go back, right? I also have a little spot on the bottom of my nipple where the aereola incision meets the other one that isn't completely closed up. The dr. says that it's fine... but it won't close. I bought some wound covering Tegaderm sheets last night to cover it, hopefully that will help. I think the problem is that everytime it gets a little healing scab going, it sticks to my bra and gets opened back up when I take it off.
Argh. Please, please I hope everything is improved at the 6 week mark!
I feel like I looked better at my 10 day post op pics than I did at 4 weeks when I took them last night! haha, that's why they're not posted :)
I feel just as wide but surely the swelling isn't all of it? I don't think I've gained "real" weight as I've been good with food/eating.
The swelling is down in my breasts, so now they're a little smaller, which doesn't thrill me. But then, I didn't get the implant and I can always go back, right? I also have a little spot on the bottom of my nipple where the aereola incision meets the other one that isn't completely closed up. The dr. says that it's fine... but it won't close. I bought some wound covering Tegaderm sheets last night to cover it, hopefully that will help. I think the problem is that everytime it gets a little healing scab going, it sticks to my bra and gets opened back up when I take it off.
Argh. Please, please I hope everything is improved at the 6 week mark!
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January 6, 2012
Omg!! I just posted today too & feel the same way you do!!! I feel like I look really wide on my side view (I almost didn't post my pics today b/c) of it but gotta let everyone see the good & bad I guess lol) I feel larger but am only 1 lb over post surgery weight but I honestly thought I looked way better at my previous pic which was 10-14 days post op! I'm hoping it's just a phase of rampant 1 month swelling lol! Post ur pics chica!! They can't look worse than mine (go check mine out & you'll feel better plus I'm sure ur breast are nowhere near as tiny as mine lol)
January 8, 2012
You look so great! My surg is scheduled in 3 weeks and it's great to see that much improvement in just 10 days!
February 16, 2012
I am so glad you posted on my account today I am going to look into that Hivamat, they say in people with a big weight loss like me the swelling is worse so that was good to see, never heard of it!! You are looking super I think!
February 22, 2012
Hey I'm just stopping by to see how ur recovery is going! I know we both had tt's & BL's around the same time & I was curious if you were considering getting a BA now. My ps was against getting them at the same time as well so I scheduled my BA for march 30th but I'm having doubts now lol! I hope ur happy with ur results so far, time has really flown by
February 22, 2012
Hi, yes.. thank you for thinking of me! I'm beyond thrilled with my results, and no... I'm not going for the implants. I'm enjoying just being a solid/full 36D rather than the DD I was. My clothes seem to fit better, and really... with my build... big boobs just make me look heavier! I was a little worried that I would be lacking some fullness without implants, but I don't think that's the case.
I've been keeping an eye on your updates, I'm glad to see you're so happy as well. I am definitely going to post pics this week. Let me know if you agree on the fullness thing for me! I've been meaning to update for weeks, but you're right... time flies! After being so wrapped up in the surgery and recovery, it's been nice to finally just live life a bit in my new body :)
I've been keeping an eye on your updates, I'm glad to see you're so happy as well. I am definitely going to post pics this week. Let me know if you agree on the fullness thing for me! I've been meaning to update for weeks, but you're right... time flies! After being so wrapped up in the surgery and recovery, it's been nice to finally just live life a bit in my new body :)
February 22, 2012
Good for u! I always thought ur girls looked great with just the BL! U & Maumee both look so perfect that it lOoks as though u both have implants!! Lol can't wait to see ur new pics, it's nice seeing all of us transition from post op day 1 to almost 3 months PO!!! I know ur warmer down there than we are in the pan handle (lucky you) as I'm anxious to finally wear the summer clothes I've always wanted to! Bring on the heat lol :)
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15 days post
Day 15 Post Op - Wow! If only I could relax and...
ClwtrCWDecember 23, 2011
Day 15 Post Op - Wow! If only I could relax and listen to people! 2 weeks really is the magic turning point. This morning I was 4.5 lbs. less than pre-surgery weight. I felt so much better when I woke up today! I'm still swollen in my legs, abdomen and breasts, but it's significantly better. It is so exciting to think about what the next major mileston... 6 weeks PO... is going to look/feel like :)
I do have a lot of wrinkling around my nipples and in a couple of places along my scar, but Dr. Perez says this is normal and will go away. I hope so!
I do have a lot of wrinkling around my nipples and in a couple of places along my scar, but Dr. Perez says this is normal and will go away. I hope so!
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I haven't really noticed much difference in other activities. I'm just busy trying to do as many as I can in an effort to get my legs/arms/butt in shape to match my abs!
Thinking of you as you count down your days :) Can't wait to follow your journey. I know it will be fantastic.