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53 Y/O-Undergoes TT, Lipo to Flanks, Fat Transfer to Breasts
UPDATED FROM ThankYou16
3 months post
At 5 weeks, a lot of the swelling had…
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At 5 weeks, a lot of the swelling had diminished and I was 25 pounds lighter than I was pre-surgery, due to some intestinal issues I was having.
Dr. McGee and his staff were pleased with my results and so was I! I was concerned that there was a dark ring around the edge of my belly button and that it was kind of oblong. Dr. McGee explained that the circulation around the belly button was impeded by another surgical scar and that I should massage the belly button and keep it opened with a small wad of cotton ball.
I am still concerned about the slight swelling of my abdomen but Dr. McGee still feels that it is fluid and that it will be absorbed over time.
I have gone from a Size 8 to a Size 4 since my surgery.
Dr. McGee and his staff were pleased with my results and so was I! I was concerned that there was a dark ring around the edge of my belly button and that it was kind of oblong. Dr. McGee explained that the circulation around the belly button was impeded by another surgical scar and that I should massage the belly button and keep it opened with a small wad of cotton ball.
I am still concerned about the slight swelling of my abdomen but Dr. McGee still feels that it is fluid and that it will be absorbed over time.
I have gone from a Size 8 to a Size 4 since my surgery.
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UPDATED FROM ThankYou16
3 months post
My drain was removed six days after my…
My drain was removed six days after my surgery. I was so glad to get that taken out, since it seemed to be a hindrance when going to the bathroom or taking a shower. I am so clumsy I was afraid I would drop it in the sink or toilet or pull it out while showering. Dr. McGee and his staff were amazed that I was getting around as well as I was. Either that or they were trying to be encouraging to me! HaHa!
I can tell some of the swelling has gone down in my abdomen area. I really can't tell that much difference in my breasts except when I put on my bra, I can tell that it does fit a bit snugger on the left side. The left sister was substantially smaller than the right one before. I haven't really had any discomfort in my breasts at all since the procedure.
At 11 days post surgery I went to see Dr. McGee again. I was concerned that there was a pooch in my lower abdomen. He felt like it was a seroma and inserted a hollow needle in my abdomen to withdraw fluid but there wasn't any fluid coming out of the needle.
I can tell some of the swelling has gone down in my abdomen area. I really can't tell that much difference in my breasts except when I put on my bra, I can tell that it does fit a bit snugger on the left side. The left sister was substantially smaller than the right one before. I haven't really had any discomfort in my breasts at all since the procedure.
At 11 days post surgery I went to see Dr. McGee again. I was concerned that there was a pooch in my lower abdomen. He felt like it was a seroma and inserted a hollow needle in my abdomen to withdraw fluid but there wasn't any fluid coming out of the needle.
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UPDATED FROM ThankYou16
3 months post
Four Days after surgery, I was getting…
Four Days after surgery, I was getting around the house pretty good. I only took my binder off to shower. I began taking some vita medica supplements recommended by my pharmacist before the surgery and post surgery. I think those have helped in my healing.

Hang in there and the swelling will go away with some more time. Mine haunted me for a long time but did go away.