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Extended Tummy Tuck After 120 Lb Weight Loss, 31 Yrs Old, 2 C-sections - Templeton, CA

UPDATED FROM lbcgirl25
1 month post

5 1/2 weeks post op!

WORTH IT$8,700
Did my first workout where I actually got to break a sweat last night, felt great! My swell hell is much better - still swelling but I no longer look pregnant thankfully. I have been doing light cardio with some upper weights, excited to start lifting a little heavier around 8 weeks (starting light). I started my scar therapy a week ago, hopefully it will help the scar fade, but it is not raised so I'm happy with that. Happy healing all!

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Charles Chalekson, MD

Charles Chalekson, MD

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You look amazing!!! Have you been cleared to squat??
Not yet. 8 weeks I'm going to start. I've been doing a little pulsing ones, but it really does feel like there's pressure building in my abdomen when I do, so I haven't been doing much of them. When I do start, it will be without weights.
You look amazing!! I wish mine looked like yours and I doubt it will. Even though the doctor says it's inflammation I don't believe it 6 weeks out ugh.
I think you look great! You may have some weight left in your tummy if it doesn't go down more but that's good news, you can work that off ;) I can see you know how to put the effort in so I think your results will only get better! I have never carried much weight in my stomach - didn't have lipo because there was just stretched skin and muscle to remove. Which sounds great BUT I carried my weight in my arms and legs - so I need a thigh lift and arm lift but couldn't afford it. Your legs looks awesome! My waist was 29" before surgery and is 28 after. But my thighs are like 23 inches and arms are 15 which is very large. I have work to do to get my body in proportion a little more but will need more surgery down the road for sure.

Stay positive, your before and after really are remarkable!
Thanks for the words of encouragement!! It's really hard to know what to expect after surgery yet you still have a picture in your mind of what it will be. I carried quite a bit of weight in my stomach so it is much better, just not what I expected. I'll live with it though since I will not get cut there again, lol. Maybe i'll do a little bit of lipo in the future.

I love my legs though. Even though they are still swollen some they are much better than before. My thighs were 24.5" before and now they are 22" still swollen!! I went to Mexico to get the same quality of care as I would have here at a fraction of the price. You will definitely be pleased once your transformation is complete. My next step is breasts..
What type of scar strips are you using and how are they working for you? I recently started using bio-oil and Medera PM.
looks great! how much time off work did you need to take?
Thanks! Just a week off, but I work from home. I did wish I could have taken more time but I couldn't afford it.
UPDATED FROM lbcgirl25
1 month post

4 weeks post op pics

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You look amazing!!!!! Seriously! You look awesome!
Thank you! Can't wait for the swelling to go back down!
UPDATED FROM lbcgirl25
1 month post

4 Weeks post op!

I made it to a month! Feeling so much better these days, though I hit the dreaded "swell hell" at 3 weeks post op. Blah. My tummy is huge! I know it will settle though. I've been speed walking 2 miles and starting to add in light jogging. I got clearance to lift my 2 yr old son (28 lbs), so that has made life SO much easier! Starting my scar therapy with silicone strips as well. Happy healing everyone!

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Yay! You can add in jogging and carry your son! I count those as wins!
Yes me too! But wow does it tire me out!
I think I can see that! I'm tired doing a lap around the house!! Ahhh! This surgery takes it out of ya!
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