Almost 1 year Post Op!!! - Dominican Republic

I will put up my one year anniversary pics April 18th!!!!

Hi ladies, it's been almost 3 months since my procedure. I'm still healing I'm still a little bit swollen but I'm still loving my results!! I have to say that this procedure tested my physical abilities as well as my emotional being! But it's all good, I'm still loving the way I look!
Just to recap, I had a tummy tuck, my complete back and sides lipoed. I was 12.5 prior to surgery and by the morning of my sxy I was 14. I did doubled my vitamins (C, Complex B, Iron & Folic Acid) on the last three weeks before. I have anemia. So I knew I needed the extra boost. I did lose a little bit like 10 pounds prior to surgery. I was 197 lbs. when I sent my pictures and by the time I got to DR I was 186. Currently I weigh 180. I am still not trying to lose any weight fast because I do not want to restrict any nutrients that are helping me heal. When I first came home after surgery I was weighing 190. And slowly after my swelling went down I came down to 180. So I believe that the doctor took about 6-7 pounds of fat. My waist went from 36 to 30. I was wearing a size 12 now I can wear a 10. My butt is much bigger compared to my waist, Before I was like a box they both kind of had the same circumference. Now every piece of clothing that I buy from my bottom I have to take in the waist. You can really see the difference in my black and white dress. To tell you the truth I feel like an hourglass.

Now since I have my whole back lipoed, still hurts. I will be honest, it feels like the worst sunburn ever. Specially if I m laying on it... When I get up it feels like my skin is peeling off my body.... But still very worth it. It happens every morning when I wake up or when I'm driving with my back to the seat. Yes, it does hurt but when you don't have anymore bulges coming out of your bra and your dresses look so smooth believe me it's worth it!!!! I have learned how to bear with it, it's only been three months I know and it probably be another three months, but it really doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would. I do complain to my husband a lot, but I am really looking for comfort from him. So I whine as much as I can. Lol!

I only had three massages. I stopped them early because I really did not notice any difference. My husband does a better job he does back and my side and it feels awesome. He put some baby oil gel and massages my back with an open hand very softly, he does not knead my skin, its like a soft rub. I stopped taking my vitamins about a month ago. I stopped wearing my garment about a month ago. I do now and then where my flexees which is like a bodysuit but only if I know I'm going to be doing a lot of movement. I have an office job so I do not need to do a lot of movement. So I wear soft clothing not to irritate my skin.

But let's talk about the thing that bothers me the most...my back itches like crazy!!! Never seems to stop it is a very persistent itch. All over my back. Just because I have it lipoed so my nerves back there are going crazy. Nothing helps it, no Benadryl, no scratching, no warm water, no washing, no nothing!!! I just look like a bear scratching my back all the time.

My bellybutton healed a little bit too closed for my liking, I started reopening by pushing cotton down. It has opened a lot more now I can push my index finger in it. But still a little bit too small for comfort. Its a look thing.

In conclusion, I am very happy with my results I love the way my waist compared to my hips look. My husband really enjoys touching all over. I have to say going to Dr. Robles was a wonderful experience. I was treated so nicely at Virginia's and at the clinic. So I have no complaints whatsoever. In fact I'm thinking about going next year to do some work on my arms and maybe a breast lift.

Okay ladies so if you need me to answer any questions already.

I am feeling better, still swollen around my belly and sides!!!