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Lawdy Lawdy I"m Turning 40! Birthday Gift to ME! 5'7 135lbs 2 Kids, TT and Lipo
UPDATED FROM Marieb74
2 months pre
TT scheduled! March 17th :)
$8,950
This St. Patrick's day will be amazing! My surgery is scheduled for 11am and they said I would be there about 6 hours. In addition to the TT, he will do a tiny bit of lipo to even the ends of the scar out and I have hernia. :( So he will need extra time to fixe that, but thankful it will be repaired
I have been so addicted to this site ha. I can't thank people enough for sharing their experiences. I feel like I'm going into the completely alone. I don't have really anyone to talk about it with, my friends do not understand I keep getting the "oh, just love your self for you bs.. coming from the removed Kardashian sister who's never had kids and built like Barbie! I My sweet totally get's it and is happy if I'm happy. He tells me if I shaved my head had 4 nipples and word a rice sack I'd still be the most beautiful person ever ha. But he gets my hate for my stomach and supports this 110%.
Ok so I just ordered Arnica pills and cream, in addition to Bio Oil. WHATELSE... suggestions please! :) The count down is finally on!!
I have been so addicted to this site ha. I can't thank people enough for sharing their experiences. I feel like I'm going into the completely alone. I don't have really anyone to talk about it with, my friends do not understand I keep getting the "oh, just love your self for you bs.. coming from the removed Kardashian sister who's never had kids and built like Barbie! I My sweet totally get's it and is happy if I'm happy. He tells me if I shaved my head had 4 nipples and word a rice sack I'd still be the most beautiful person ever ha. But he gets my hate for my stomach and supports this 110%.
Ok so I just ordered Arnica pills and cream, in addition to Bio Oil. WHATELSE... suggestions please! :) The count down is finally on!!
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UPDATED FROM Marieb74
2 months pre
Here we go AGAIN!! Tummy Tuck in March :)
Yep... that's right... I'm back on RealLife which means... I'm ready to get my TT. This time last year I did lipo on my lower stomach and "thought" it would cure my "I hate my feeling". It was a great experience ... for the most part. It's been one year and it looks exactly like it did the day before I went in. :(. My original are my protruding stomach and stretch marks. I thought if I just get a little help I would eventually feel better. My family and I went on a vacation of a life time... 7 days at Beaches in Turks and Caicos' Island in the Caribbean. Sadly I stayed covered up the entire trip and didn't enjoy the trip much as I could. So... I have decided to go balls to the wall and do a tummy tuck!!! I've wanted one for 14 years and just never felt like I could actually "do it". .. because of money, work, two kids, excuse , excuse, excuse. Enough is enough. I think I have deiced on Dr. Remington in Kirkland, Wa. He was by far the BEST consult I've ever had. (Been to around 10!). My job ends on March 3rd, so I think I'm going to schedule it for the 16th. Super excited and nervous at the same time! Look out world.. here I come!
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A
January 29, 2016
Sorry to hear that the lipo didn't work for the area your post op photos looked fantastic are you seeing a different surgeon? Have they indicated why it has returned to the way it was before?
M
January 29, 2016
Yes, I'm seeing a different surgeon. I have NO idea why it looks exactly the same only a year later. Right after I was so thrilled!!!! Then I started to see volume in 2 months and they kept telling me "oh it's normal, you are still healing, give it more time". Same thing at 4 months, etc. Also there's a "donut' round my belly button. A role of fat above and below the belly button. So over all as much as I LOVED the first few weeks or so... but over the past year, wish I would of saved my $4000 for a better outcome.
UPDATED FROM Marieb74
1 year pre
Two Weeks Post Op
Hello!
Ok sorry for not updating in awhile.. gesh.. time flies by! ha.
My 1 week post op was not this past Friday but the one before. It was seriously a 2 minute deal. Just walked in said Hey, doing ok, they didn't' actually look at anything , asked if I had any questions and that was it. I did mention the pain oddly enough was getting worse, but she said it's normal. She also said as I the pain eased to start the massaging in circle to break up any scar tissue that might be starting to form. The best news is.. the big black compression suit, she said I didn't have to wear any longer. The swelling was very low and no bruising, so she said she'd down grade it to a simple wrap around and call it good. The down side of that one.. it's bulky and you can't wear it under clothes. :( I did order a Lipo Foam and wear it while I sleep under my new CG, LOVE IT!!!!!!!! I think i'll keep wearing it even after hey say I don't' have too. I love how comfortable and flat my stomach is when I wake up! winner winner chicken dinner!
This past week, it's been going ok. The day after surgery I was 8 lbs heavier, which I assumed was bloating etc.. but I'm still 8 lbs heavier which I don't understand. I have started to massage in little circles to keep the scar tissue down... I've only found 3 very small knots on my left side, where there's really no fat on top of the muscle. Like if I tighten my muscled there I can feel the knots. Does that make sense? None the less, massaging hurt like heck! I'm still really sore to touch, not to move and my skin is still numb which feels very weird :) I just keep telling my self, it's only been two weeks it's normal ha. As I look today am about 80% happy with how everything is.. there's a "donut" area around my belly button that I wish he would of taken more out of.. it's still that round pudgy kind of thing.. but we'll see. I know everyone says it can take months.. but man I'm so excited already how quickly it's gone.. I guess I got spoiled ha I will post pictures this evening.
Ok sorry for not updating in awhile.. gesh.. time flies by! ha.
My 1 week post op was not this past Friday but the one before. It was seriously a 2 minute deal. Just walked in said Hey, doing ok, they didn't' actually look at anything , asked if I had any questions and that was it. I did mention the pain oddly enough was getting worse, but she said it's normal. She also said as I the pain eased to start the massaging in circle to break up any scar tissue that might be starting to form. The best news is.. the big black compression suit, she said I didn't have to wear any longer. The swelling was very low and no bruising, so she said she'd down grade it to a simple wrap around and call it good. The down side of that one.. it's bulky and you can't wear it under clothes. :( I did order a Lipo Foam and wear it while I sleep under my new CG, LOVE IT!!!!!!!! I think i'll keep wearing it even after hey say I don't' have too. I love how comfortable and flat my stomach is when I wake up! winner winner chicken dinner!
This past week, it's been going ok. The day after surgery I was 8 lbs heavier, which I assumed was bloating etc.. but I'm still 8 lbs heavier which I don't understand. I have started to massage in little circles to keep the scar tissue down... I've only found 3 very small knots on my left side, where there's really no fat on top of the muscle. Like if I tighten my muscled there I can feel the knots. Does that make sense? None the less, massaging hurt like heck! I'm still really sore to touch, not to move and my skin is still numb which feels very weird :) I just keep telling my self, it's only been two weeks it's normal ha. As I look today am about 80% happy with how everything is.. there's a "donut" area around my belly button that I wish he would of taken more out of.. it's still that round pudgy kind of thing.. but we'll see. I know everyone says it can take months.. but man I'm so excited already how quickly it's gone.. I guess I got spoiled ha I will post pictures this evening.
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C
June 3, 2014
So glad things r going so well for u. I think that belly button thing is normal also since I had that and I have seen several members mention this. My area is not large and notice if mostly when I am massaging. Continued good luck.
C
June 24, 2014
Hello, so I've been waiting patiently for updates and photos. :) I'm really anxious to see your results now bc I go see my PS in two wks for a follow up on my BA and I'm seriously going to ask about lipo for myself ASAP. I just have some questions to ask him first. I'm hoping for good results especially since you and I have similar before photos and would love to have a flat stomach again. I was wanting to wait until next year since summer is already here, but the more I think about it the more I want to get it done now. I'm not happy with myself in my swimsuit even tho I wear a two piece I hate my lil flab. It could be worse and thankful it's not. I need to know the recovery time, the possibility of gaining weight in the future, scarring, etc. I hope you are doing well as you prepare for your big bday and trip soon. Can't wait for pix. ;)
L
March 22, 2015
You dodged a bullet going to Athinex! You must have gotten one of the very few good doctors that get hired by Athenix. Most of their doctors come and go, very few stay, as they botch people up and then they are gone! I believe this is the place doctors practice at before getting their own practice. At least your side view looks good, I can tell you got results! Good for you! You look great! I am about your size in the stomach area and had to have a revision with no results again!....other than the fat being pushed around into clumps, then she loosened the heck out of my lower stomach! Its been a nightmare! I know need a TT. So people who are reading this....she was lucky! Do not use Athenix in Irvine California or any other Athenix. Go to someone with a private practice with pictures of their work, not the typical Athenix generic pictures!
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