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Tummy Tuck, BA -31 yr old, 183 lbs. 5 kids in Tulsa, OK

UPDATED FROM connied_85
2 months post

Got released to go swimming

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connied_85
$9,310
Pretty much what that means is I am released to get into the water. Because I tried swimming and I personally don't like feeling like my insides are coming out of my belly button. Was told to shower after with antibacterial soap. Well I've never not used it since the surgery. My right boob has been very sore kinda towards my underarm on the bottom of it. I think it's because I am right handed, and it just get pulled more. I also noticed it has a weird bottom shape. But I'm going to give it the 3-6 months recommend before I start complaining too much about my "boxed boob".

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Greg Ratliff, MD

Greg Ratliff, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 22, 2016
Boxed boob ? What do you mean
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August 10, 2016
Hey there- checking to see now that you're further out for an updated status/pic. I am considering dr Ratliff for a tt, lift with implant and lipo
UPDATED FROM connied_85
2 months post

Roughly 5.5 wks post

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connied_85
Going back to work on the 17th, did some fishing today. Can totally feel it in my boob, lol. I'm doing pretty much everything, still have some problems setting up, dealing with some massive end of day swelling. Still feel little tugging down the middle of my stomach. I think I'm doing pretty good. Can bend down comfortably, pick things up. Though I'm not pushing myself. I still feel like every time I take 4-5 good steps forward I go back 2. But that is still progress.

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June 11, 2016
Got some sun it looks like!! Do you wear your binder or shape wear still or no?
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June 11, 2016
We work on our house a lot. And I feel safer wearing the binder. But at night I find it hurts more to wear it. I am SUPPOSE to be in a damn spanx thing, but it's like 100* here and they can kiss it. I'll wear it when I work. Lol.
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June 11, 2016
Oh, ya know what is weird!!! I have tiny blisters that appear about 25 minutes after being in the sun. Across my upper tummy and between my boobs. It is crazy! SOOO many of them. I'm guess it's because I've ALWAYS covered them since I was 15 with my first kid and now they are like "whoa. What the hell is that, is this the sun you've spoken of?!"
UPDATED FROM connied_85
22 days post

Instructions for massages

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connied_85
And my old boring self!!!

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May 21, 2016
I've not been instructed to do massage... but in happy to report that my breasts now move!! They can jiggle.. not a lot...but getting there!!!
You're looking great!
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May 22, 2016
Thank you!!! My breasts get rock hard and are sore for fabric or anything to touch them. That massage he taught me helps, immediately after they are softer and have more movement. It still hurts when my husband does it tho. Lol.
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May 22, 2016
I think your doctor is nicer than mine lol. He just tells me to carry on... lol. I asked about oil and he said I can but must stop using the tape. Again, even the tape makes me feel more secure... grrrrrr.
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May 26, 2016
I hope all is well... ! You've not posted in almost a week... I have another week until my appt... I'm bored :p
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June 2, 2016
I'm fine. Just been busy :/ thank you for checking on me!
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June 3, 2016
I've been packing still... 13 more days until the big move to hot, soggy, Texas :D.
Glad to hear you are well!
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June 5, 2016
What?! You're coming to my home state! Nothing better, where about?