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Wonderful experience, I am so glad I choose Dr. Sillins
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Wonderful experience
kay9515August 7, 2020
WORTH IT$8,000
I had a full tummy tuck with some lipo and muscle repair on August 3rd. Dr. Sillins, her staff, and the staff at Journeylite were all I could have ever ask for and more. They made me feel so calm and confident. One of my fears going into this is pain management, but of course Dr. Sillins reassured me that she'll do what needs to be done for pain. I'm four days post op and tomorrow I'll finally be able to shower and I'll post 5 day post op update pictures. I am so glad I choose Dr.Sillins, and I'm just amazed by what I've seen so far.
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January 28, 2021
Your results are amazing - congratulations! Did you have to go to a hospital for surgery due to muscle repair ? I am looking into this currently.
UPDATED FROM kay9515
6 days post
6 days post op
kay9515August 9, 2020
I had my first shower today and that was not fun but I felt so much better after. The pain is still going strong, but my doctor said it should be slowing down here soon. Still loving my results!
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UPDATED FROM kay9515
11 days post
Staying positive.
kay9515August 15, 2020
Today is 11 days post op and it was the worst day so far. I was very nauseous and really sore all day. But I was finally able to enjoy the shower for the first time because I’m used to my stomach tightness without the binder on. I finally don’t feel like my guts are going to fall out without the binder on hahah! Emotionally I’ve been feeling very discouraged because I’ve been told the pain should be slowing down and I’m supposed to be feeling better now, but Im not and I feel like I’m behind everyone else at 11 days post op, but I’ve always had a low pain tolerance so it’s not unexpected just nerve racking because I don’t deal with pain well. But on the plus side, my 11 day post op picture gives me so much hope and makes all this pain and discomfort so worth it! I pray this next week is my turning week. I’m so ready to be pain free!!!! Regardless of the pain and discomfort, Im so grateful for Dr. Sillins and her staff! Every doctor visit I leave feeling confident and excited.
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August 15, 2020
You look amazing! I’m so excited for you!! Thanks for sharing your journey. I wouldn’t compare to anyone else at only 11 days. It’s still so soon after surgery. Did you get a full tummy tuck or extended? I ask because it looks like you had a drainless tummy tuck & I want to have an extended but have not heard of anyone getting one without a drain.
August 15, 2020
Thank you! I had a full tummy tuck and I had my stomach muscles stitched back together and then I had some lipo on my sides and upper stomach. And yes I did have a drain. It was removed 4 days post op and there was only one drain. If you look above my lady part, there's a little hole, that's where the drain was and is still healing. Right now its just a little scab. To be honest, the drain didn't bother me at all. Even getting it removed and I'm a big baby when it comes to pain.
August 15, 2020
You look fantastic! I'm on a similar timeline - I had my surgery the day after. I'm just now starting to feel better with reduced pain. I continue to have a lot of swelling, but overall I'm feeling OK. Looking forward to following you!
August 18, 2020
You look great!! I had my tummy tuck with 360 lipo a month ago and still in pain, super swollen still and still walking hunched over. Everyone recovers differently so I wouldn't compare to anyone else's.
August 19, 2020
Thank you so much for responding with this. I've been feeling so behind, alone, and misunderstood and I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one, but sad to hear you've also been having pain. Do you care to let me know what pain management you've been using currently that works best for you now that you're 4 weeks post op? I'll be at that point next week and I need a game plan incase I don't turn a corner next week.
August 19, 2020
To be honest, I haven't taken anything since day 4 - 5. I have a high tolerance for pain so maybe that's why too. I've had hiccups along the way and still dealing with it, but every day it does get a little better. There will be days where it feels like you had a set back, but just take a deep breathe and remember why we're on this journey. You got this! Listen to your body and take it a day at a time.
August 19, 2020
Thank you so much for responding with this. I've been feeling so behind, alone, and misunderstood and I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one, but sad to hear you've also been having pain. Do you care to let me know what pain management you've been using currently that works best for you now that your 4 weeks post op. I'll be at that point next week.
Thanks for starting a review, I wish you well on your journey as you continue to recover.