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The I Dream of Gennie Look That I Wanted!! -The Woodlands, TX

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Just 6 days after my TT/lipo on the flanks and is...

IdreamofJeanniebelly
$7,700
Just 6 days after my TT/lipo on the flanks and is awesome the sensation! After nine years of feeling bad about my belly (panza, :-) and its looks after two c-sections, decided to start looking for a good PS in The Woodlands, TX area.

I wanted to have a board-certified PS, and after several research, found Dr. Paul Gill! We met last October and after chatting with him, that was it, the search was over. Extremely professional, but caring at the same time, he explained my husband and I all the details about this TT procedure (our main concern was type of scar and how it will show). He explained that with a more simple procedure, covering only the central part of the abdomen, I would only correct the mid-section of the tummy, leaving the rest with a "mushroom look" as he described.

After this appt, went ahead and scheduled my surgery. Pre-op appt and communications with his office were excellent, always in time and very approachable personnel.

Surgery was done Monday December the 16, anestheology drs were great, detailing the sedation process and making the same more relaxed (starting with the offer of a "margarita" to start calming me down LOL! )

After the "margarita" cocktail, there is no more recollection until 3 hrs later, where I woke up without any major pain, only a heavy sensation on my abdomen area and a bit nauseaus, nothing major.
Then I was rolled in to my room, where I spent the night resting. Nurses routinarily checked on me, but since I had a catheter, did not have to stand up until next morning, when it was removed.

Learning to walk bent down was somewhat difficult, but they brought in a walker and that was The Best Idea!

It is now, six days after the TT, and I feel 85% back to normal. I just washed and dried my hair (obviously seated) and showering is getting better and better each day. The only things that I may consider the most difficult to manage are the drains (they do not hurt, but they are a constant reminder that you underwent surgery...) and sleeping on my back.

Hope that tomorrow the drains are out (not much liquid being collected now) and that I am allowed to walk more straight again!

Until now my take away points for the upcoming TTers!

Get a great supportive husband, this man has been with me ALL the time and encouraging me on how good it looks, have a surgeon that listens to you and is patient (he has personally called me to check on how I am doing!!), get a walker, check the height of your bed (getting in and out the first days will be difficult, buy some BiG panties, so you can put in the drains and forget about them!, and be patient, the results deserve it!

IdreamofJeanniebelly's provider

Paul Gill, MD

Paul Gill, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 23, 2013
Congrats!! I got my drains out last Thurs and that was a great relief. I'm still hunched over and sleeping in the recliner.
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December 24, 2013
I had my surgery Dec. 18th. I never thought about it, but having a belly like I dream of Jeannie is perfect. I told my surgeon I wanted to be a 10 again. I'm slowly getting there. After my recovery I can hit the gym and finish getting to the final results of being a 10. I'm looking into competing in a bikini competition this year and my surgeon said go for it. That made me feel good. Did you take any before pics? It's nice to see where we came from and reminds us we don't want to go back.
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December 24, 2013
P. S. I didn't need to upgrade and get a supportive husband. I married one 26 years ago and he supported me through my breast reduction too. He sees it as getting a model 2.0. Like a fine wine we improve with time.
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December 26, 2013
Congrats on your journey wishing you a speedy recovery thanks for sharing
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November 17, 2014
Can you post before & after pictures please :)

Almost two weeks, all going great!

IdreamofJeanniebelly
Tomorrow will be two weeks from TT. Drains were pulled out last Monday and did not hurt at all. Now keeping up with the Mederma for the drain holes and no-comedogenic cream for the rest of the belly. Walking more straight each day, but sometimes feeling a bit more tired that usual.

Surgical tape starting to come off, so Mederma being applied to those exposed areas too. All looks great!

Next appt is the 7th, looking forward to it!

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April 6, 2014
How are you feeling? Do you have any pictures to show your before and after?