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50's Something Grandmother of 6 - It's Now or never... I DID IT!! Wish I had done it 10 years ago...
UPDATED FROM Funky Nana
1 year post
Little revision time....
Funky NanaOctober 31, 2015
WORTH IT$9,400
My poufy spot in the mons area never did settle down, so this week I am having a little revision on it. It will just be a local anaesthetic - which makes me a bit nervous. However, I figure if I did the TT with a spinal, then I can do this with a local!!
I will need to wear some control underwear for a bit but it won't be as tedious as the binder to my mind.
I will need to wear some control underwear for a bit but it won't be as tedious as the binder to my mind.
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UPDATED FROM Funky Nana
7 months post
Almost 8 months but OH NO!!!
Funky NanaFebruary 1, 2015
had a check up with P.S this week, just shy of my 8 month mark. My incision was already getting hypertrophic (I do have some keloids already)
So I was thinking I might need to try cortisone tape to help. No-o-o. I ended up with cortisone injections into the whole incision line. Can you say OUCH!!! Oh my....it truly did HURT. I have to return in 3 months and potentially will need the procedure repeated. I might also need a revision in the mons area - a little too much surplus skin. Apparently, he didn't pull the skin too, too tight because he had to do the " z- pasty" and skin graft on my previous scar.
So while I am still very happy that I did this, I realize that it might not be over yet!
I continue to work out 4-5 hours a week at the gym & am back working with my trainer weekly. The weight is still up a tad but I'm working on that too!
Hope all the June 2014 ladies are continuing to have amazing progress.
So I was thinking I might need to try cortisone tape to help. No-o-o. I ended up with cortisone injections into the whole incision line. Can you say OUCH!!! Oh my....it truly did HURT. I have to return in 3 months and potentially will need the procedure repeated. I might also need a revision in the mons area - a little too much surplus skin. Apparently, he didn't pull the skin too, too tight because he had to do the " z- pasty" and skin graft on my previous scar.
So while I am still very happy that I did this, I realize that it might not be over yet!
I continue to work out 4-5 hours a week at the gym & am back working with my trainer weekly. The weight is still up a tad but I'm working on that too!
Hope all the June 2014 ladies are continuing to have amazing progress.
Replies (3)
melbark
February 1, 2015
You look fantastic so glad you shared your story. l am hoping to have a tummy tuck and breast reduction this year and reading threw stories have given me hope that l can do this. Thank you again and enjoy your new self.
Funky Nana
February 1, 2015
Oh I REALLY enjoy more fitted clothes now. No more covering up the mid section with loose tops!!
You CAN do this and I'm pretty sure that you'll be glad you did! Thank you for your kind words :-)
February 3, 2015
I get keloids too and those bugger of injections make your eyes water! What about massage and skin lightening lotions?
March 6, 2015
Just read thru all and your pics - amazing! I'm so glad you continue to do an update as well! You look so good and seem so happy!!
March 7, 2015
YES! I am still so very glad that I did this. Wish I had done it ten years ago. But it is done now and I find I have a whole new confidence. Instead of slumping over to hide my belly I walk tall because I look and felel so much slimmer!!
March 7, 2015
You look great my dear. Please if any one had a smartlipo with Dr Wayne R. Perron, MD, can post pictures this will be very helpful. Thank you for all of you, you are very supportive. xoxoxo to all of you
UPDATED FROM Funky Nana
6 months post
6 months AND one week!!
Funky NanaDecember 10, 2014
Well, 6 months has gone by. Still loving my new tum. Especially when I look at my before pics!
Still have numbness - buy I can live with it even if it never goes away.
Starting to feel tighter across my tummy too. My surgeon had an interesting analogy...he likened it to cement setting...it will start to pull tighter as it heals.
My scar is a little red and thickened -even though I've used the Bio Corneum daily. I think it can be treated with steroid injections. I'll discuss it at my next check up in January. Think I have little dog ears too!
I would do this surgery again in a heartbeat. The way I feel about myself is amazing. I am back at the gym full tilt too. I do a Booty Barre class that has worked wonders for my thighs - they had really swelled up after surgery.
Last week I bought my first pair of jeans since surgery (first time I ever paid $250 for a pair too!!!). In the store the staff fitting me were amazed at my butt!! They all want to sign up for Booty Barre classes now. So nice to have others comment positively on your body ..especially when you're 57 years old! **jeans were a size 8...AWESOME.
So, I hope that all the other June 2014 ladies are recovering well and happy with their results.
I know it's a very busy time of year but it would be so cool to hear from you ladies.
Take care and enjoy the Holiday season!!!
Still have numbness - buy I can live with it even if it never goes away.
Starting to feel tighter across my tummy too. My surgeon had an interesting analogy...he likened it to cement setting...it will start to pull tighter as it heals.
My scar is a little red and thickened -even though I've used the Bio Corneum daily. I think it can be treated with steroid injections. I'll discuss it at my next check up in January. Think I have little dog ears too!
I would do this surgery again in a heartbeat. The way I feel about myself is amazing. I am back at the gym full tilt too. I do a Booty Barre class that has worked wonders for my thighs - they had really swelled up after surgery.
Last week I bought my first pair of jeans since surgery (first time I ever paid $250 for a pair too!!!). In the store the staff fitting me were amazed at my butt!! They all want to sign up for Booty Barre classes now. So nice to have others comment positively on your body ..especially when you're 57 years old! **jeans were a size 8...AWESOME.
So, I hope that all the other June 2014 ladies are recovering well and happy with their results.
I know it's a very busy time of year but it would be so cool to hear from you ladies.
Take care and enjoy the Holiday season!!!
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December 11, 2014
Looking fabulous lady. So happy for you. Size 8 jeans, Woo Hoo, you go girl. What a great result you've had. I'm about 11 months PO, going back under in a month for some contouring lipo. I didn't do any Lipo when I had my Breast reduction or TT...wasn't sure what all I'd need. Now the spots that need it most can be addressed, so I'm glad I waited. YOU look amazing, congrats again. :-DSuzy
December 11, 2014
Thanks HapptSuzu!!! It's been a journey but SO worth it.
Hope you get your lipo sorted out. I didn't do any either but upon reflection maybe I should have!!
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