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Tummy tuck, liposuction and fat transfer

UPDATED FROM goshen123
2,019 years post

7 month post op and Great progress so far.

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Hello everyone. Hope you all are doing great. So it’s been awhile I updated last cos much didn’t change. Everything is back to normal again. I have started working out fully and I can do everything from crunches to planks. It feels great to do all I used to do before. I have gained about 10 pounds but I like it cos it looks good on me and also am going for my fat transfer to the breast so I decided to gain a little weight so the doctor can find enough fat but I don’t mind keeping this size cos my clothes fit so well but I don’t plan on exceeding this size. My only challenge is itching below my incision line which stresses me out when it starts but it’s not always though and also the scar is a little raised in the middle but I have been using scar away silicone strips and mederma gel so am hopeful. My tummy has a little shelve on my right where I had fluid accumulation 2 weeks after my surgery. It show when I wear fitting clothes without a body shaper but I know my liposuction will fix it cos I discussed it with my surgeon. Any way that’s it for now. Here are some pictures. And I forgot to mention that my scar is dark but it will clear in 2 years cos my scars darken then gradually lightens.

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April 22, 2019
Wow, our journey sounds so similar. I also gained about 10lbs but from inactivity and now am losing it and had a shelf that was very visible with clothing. Overall our tummy looks great! A little tweaking And you’ll be happy. I already feel like it was worth it. When are you going for your lipo?
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April 22, 2019
Yes we sure do have similar story. My lipo will be on the 2nd of May. M excited and nervous as well
UPDATED FROM goshen123
2,019 years post

Happy new me and happy new year to you all

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Hello Everyone, this is my fourth month for surgery. Hope your year took off well? It’s been awhile since I updated although it was on purpose cos I want to be giving monthly updates.
I am happy with my procedure for sure and I have no regrets. I will do it again if need be but anyway there is no need for another tummy tuck cos my doctor fixed me up real good. I still feel some discomfort and irritation when I rub on my tummy and my lower belly is still numb but I know it’s normal so am not worried. I was having big itching problem on my incision line but I didn’t realize it was on the incision cos of the numbness. I was always scratching it thinking it was on the skin below it until I realized the middle of my incision scar was a little raised so I started using scar away silicone sheet during day and a mix of vitamin A and E oil and the itching has stopped. Am now praying for the raised skin to settle. I have stopped wearing my compression garments for over 2 weeks now and I feel ok though I have discomfort sometimes but it’s rare. My right lower belly is slightly higher than the left so I spoke to my PS about it and he thinks its a minor correction required but since I want to do my fat transfer to the breast, he said the lipo will correct the unevenness. I want my waist contoured to give me a defined and smaller wait and it will give me a Better hip and butt definition cos am so very okay with my size. Am not a fan of big Booty. So I will be starting another review soon on dat transfer cos I need to go up on size.

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J
January 6, 2019
Happy New Year!! You look So Beautiful!! I’m so glad you are doing so good and that’s exciting about your breasts. Doesn’t it feel good to be able to wear almost anything and not worry about our tummy sticking out?? I love it!!!
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January 6, 2019
Hey girl, how have you been? Am sure things are settling down with your body by now. Everyday, am so thankful and grateful to God for this procedure and as well I appreciate my doctor cos he did an awesome job. The mirror is like my new best friend cos am always admiring myself coz no more pooch
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J
March 2, 2019
How are you doing? I’m so sorry I haven’t been on here I’m so long my husband had a bad accident he is ok now thankfully! And things are starting to get back to normal. I’m doing good working out again but no ab work at all! I still swell at the end of the day.
G
March 9, 2019
Oh dear. Am so sorry about your husband. I hope he has recovered. Am glad you are better now
UPDATED FROM goshen123
2,019 years post

12 week

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It’s always exciting crossing over to a new week. So far so good, am happy with my results and everything is going great.having this procedure is the best thing I have done for myself. Am no longer scared of going under the knife ????.
On another note, my stomach still feels a little soar and uncomfortable when I round or massage it but I know healing is still going on. If I fo without my compression for few hours, I find myself bending over and my mid section feels like it will fall out. I have started exercising but not crunches or any abdominal exercises yet. Here are some pictures

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J
December 3, 2018
You look Beautiful and so tiny!! I’m so happy you are doing so well!! I agree having this is one of the best things I’ve done for myself also!!
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December 3, 2018
Thank you for being so supportive. Am glad you and I are fine. You are tiny yourself. Great transformation for us and it will continue to get better.
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J
December 4, 2018
Yes it will! Thank you!