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32yr old mom of 4, Tummy Tuck/Lipo/Breast Lift/Implants (350cc Smooth Round HP under muscle)
UPDATED FROM 4BoysAndTheBodyShowedIt
1 month post
Six weeks post-op
WORTH IT$20,000
Hello!
I had a post-op appointment yesterday, and I have to say that when I see my surgeon having a hard time containing his excitement over my results so far, I feel really great!! I have not regretted choosing Dr. Pugash for a second this whole time, but somehow I'm just happier and happier with him and his office staff. So wonderful.
I was concerned about my belly button last week. After my 5-week photos where it looked fine, it started oozing fluid and looking crusty when it would dry... It was quite red and angry-looking, and I was concerned that the redness was spreading. I didn't quite feel worried enough to bother my PS's office about it, but did go buy some 3% peroxide so I could give it a good cleaning. Then I decided to (with very clean hands) roll up a bit of gauze and just stick it in there to absorb the fluid that was coming out. I did that partly because I wondered if the fluid was actually irritating the surrounding area once it dried, and also just so that I wasn't worried about it leaking out :/ Once I had cleaned it and had a good look, I could see some stuff in the area that was leaking. Hard to describe. Sort of like a scab, but soft? Anyways, I mentioned all of this to Dr. Pugash and he had a look and said he could see a stitch but was leaving it for now and he gave me a prescription for a topical antibiotic. So I'm putting that on twice a day. I felt better when he said that the belly button can sometimes take the longest to fully heal - apparently because circulation to the BB is poor. Good to know! I never feel like he's brushing off my concerns, he is always patient enough to explain things to me.
He also removed a couple of stitches that were sticking out from my breast incisions.
I mentioned again that my left breast had not dropped as much as my right... He said it will still take time, but that I am free to put some downward pressure on it every now and then if I'd like to. I guess that encourages it to drop.
I took my same old photos this morning, they probably aren't much different than last week's... Except that I had just put the ointment on my belly button, so please excuse the white stuff!! I also took a photo when my belly button was worrying me last week.
I've been on my feet almost all day today and the swelling started to make me more uncomfortable than it had for a while. So I'm resting now.
I'm excited that I only have two weeks to go until I can get back to the gym!!!!!!
I had a post-op appointment yesterday, and I have to say that when I see my surgeon having a hard time containing his excitement over my results so far, I feel really great!! I have not regretted choosing Dr. Pugash for a second this whole time, but somehow I'm just happier and happier with him and his office staff. So wonderful.
I was concerned about my belly button last week. After my 5-week photos where it looked fine, it started oozing fluid and looking crusty when it would dry... It was quite red and angry-looking, and I was concerned that the redness was spreading. I didn't quite feel worried enough to bother my PS's office about it, but did go buy some 3% peroxide so I could give it a good cleaning. Then I decided to (with very clean hands) roll up a bit of gauze and just stick it in there to absorb the fluid that was coming out. I did that partly because I wondered if the fluid was actually irritating the surrounding area once it dried, and also just so that I wasn't worried about it leaking out :/ Once I had cleaned it and had a good look, I could see some stuff in the area that was leaking. Hard to describe. Sort of like a scab, but soft? Anyways, I mentioned all of this to Dr. Pugash and he had a look and said he could see a stitch but was leaving it for now and he gave me a prescription for a topical antibiotic. So I'm putting that on twice a day. I felt better when he said that the belly button can sometimes take the longest to fully heal - apparently because circulation to the BB is poor. Good to know! I never feel like he's brushing off my concerns, he is always patient enough to explain things to me.
He also removed a couple of stitches that were sticking out from my breast incisions.
I mentioned again that my left breast had not dropped as much as my right... He said it will still take time, but that I am free to put some downward pressure on it every now and then if I'd like to. I guess that encourages it to drop.
I took my same old photos this morning, they probably aren't much different than last week's... Except that I had just put the ointment on my belly button, so please excuse the white stuff!! I also took a photo when my belly button was worrying me last week.
I've been on my feet almost all day today and the swelling started to make me more uncomfortable than it had for a while. So I'm resting now.
I'm excited that I only have two weeks to go until I can get back to the gym!!!!!!
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UPDATED FROM 4BoysAndTheBodyShowedIt
1 month post
More 5 week photos
Here are the fun ones ????????????
I also added a few side-by-side ones I just did.
I also added a few side-by-side ones I just did.
Replies (5)
August 19, 2015
Amazing how our bodies can transform! You look amazing! Your boobs seem to be evening out so that's great!! I'm only a week behind you so I'll be posting progress pics soon :) thanks for the update
August 19, 2015
Thanks!! Yes they seem to even out a teeny bit at a time, but progress is progress! Look forward to your update!!
August 19, 2015
I love the light pink bra- what brand is it?
Ok, I have to really work to retrain my mind on bra sizes! You look like a full C or small D cup to me. That's just because I thought people with REALLY big boobs had those bigger sizes. And crazy that you are a G with only 350ccs! I got 800ccs and I based on my own measurements on one website it came out as a 34J. That's a real problem to find bras! DDD is too small in the cup, but if they had no underwire, it'd probably work. I also think the shape of augmented breasts are just different. I hope I can find a bra that works for me!
Ok, I have to really work to retrain my mind on bra sizes! You look like a full C or small D cup to me. That's just because I thought people with REALLY big boobs had those bigger sizes. And crazy that you are a G with only 350ccs! I got 800ccs and I based on my own measurements on one website it came out as a 34J. That's a real problem to find bras! DDD is too small in the cup, but if they had no underwire, it'd probably work. I also think the shape of augmented breasts are just different. I hope I can find a bra that works for me!
August 19, 2015
The pink Bra is the Freya Deco Vibe Molded Plunge in blush.
Yea, the whole bra size thing IS hard to wrap your mind around hey?? I think it's because the first measurement is around your ribcage and mine is 30" but for some reason the regular stores don't even make band sizes like that. Then the measurement around the fullest part of my breasts is 37", which puts it at a G cup. But it gets messed up when you're trying to buy a bra at a place that doesn't have the right sizing becuase if I start off not even having the right band size available to me, and have to go up to a 32 for example, then I would have to also change the cup size I try on because otherwise it won't fit correctly!! It's dumb (and CONFUSING!)
The best thing you can do is find a lingerie shop/bra shop that will do a correct measuring for you, and that stocks European sizing because the girl that measured me said they are the correctly-sized bras.
I was a bit sneaky and brought out my phone to snap pics as I was trying on bras... If I liked the way one looked, I would take a pic of myself in it, then take pictures of the tags on the bra so that I would be able to find it online if I wanted to look for a cheaper option. That way, I would know that I at least tried it on and sizing wouldn't be an issue with buying online
Yea, the whole bra size thing IS hard to wrap your mind around hey?? I think it's because the first measurement is around your ribcage and mine is 30" but for some reason the regular stores don't even make band sizes like that. Then the measurement around the fullest part of my breasts is 37", which puts it at a G cup. But it gets messed up when you're trying to buy a bra at a place that doesn't have the right sizing becuase if I start off not even having the right band size available to me, and have to go up to a 32 for example, then I would have to also change the cup size I try on because otherwise it won't fit correctly!! It's dumb (and CONFUSING!)
The best thing you can do is find a lingerie shop/bra shop that will do a correct measuring for you, and that stocks European sizing because the girl that measured me said they are the correctly-sized bras.
I was a bit sneaky and brought out my phone to snap pics as I was trying on bras... If I liked the way one looked, I would take a pic of myself in it, then take pictures of the tags on the bra so that I would be able to find it online if I wanted to look for a cheaper option. That way, I would know that I at least tried it on and sizing wouldn't be an issue with buying online
August 19, 2015
Thanks! A quick online check and the largest size I see is GG, so that's a problem. I'll keep looking. That's one the downside of going large I guess! Great tips on what you did in the store....I'll try that!
August 19, 2015
I just turned 5 weeks too and I said the same things about my torso being shorter, but I actually believe mine is when looking at comparison photos
August 28, 2015
Your breast turned out great. I had 370cc over the muscle and not satisfied with them as I have some left over breast tissue that is not filled up and hangs when I bend over. I am thinking of having them replaced. I had a consult the other day with a different ps that recommended between 400-600 rounds below the muscle. Can you tell me your approximate height and weight at surgery time. Thx
August 28, 2015
I'm sorry that you're unhappy with your results :(
I am 5'7" and was about 140lbs at time of surgery. My breasts were very deflated, but I did have SOME tissue to start with.
Hope that helps!
I am 5'7" and was about 140lbs at time of surgery. My breasts were very deflated, but I did have SOME tissue to start with.
Hope that helps!
UPDATED FROM 4BoysAndTheBodyShowedIt
1 month post
Five weeks post-op
August 14th marked one full month post-op, which was when I was allowed to:
• stop wearing compression garments,
•go get a (proper) bra fitting,
•start my scar treatment!
The bra fitting went well.... I knew that I would end up with a size that would sound crazy, because anyone who normally buys bras at VS or La Senza (Canadian) isn't really wearing the proper size.... Those places don't know how to properly measure, and their bras are not sized correctly. I already had about eight bras from La Senza because my size was always fluctuating and I could never bear to spend $60-$100 each on quality bras knowing they may not fit for long. Aaaaanyways, I am currently a 30G. It sounds insane, I know... But I don't think I LOOK like a 30G. I chose my implant size based on what I felt fit my frame, not based on a "dream size" so to speak. However, of the La Senza bras I had from beforehand, the 32DDs are a close fit. A bit small in the cup, but wearable if need be. Before the surgery, I was wearing a poorly fitting La Senza 32C...
Trying on all of the bras at the lingerie shop was just AMAZING compared to how incredibly frustrated I used to get trying to find something that I could stuff my deflated pancakes into before. I only bought one regular bra because I am unsure whether or not my boobs still have changing/settling to do. I also got a comfy bra to sleep in and to shlepp around the house in.... And then I could not resist the prettiest sheer robe. It is a Betsey Johnson robe and was on sale, so I treated myself (and let's be honest... Hubby will never have a problem with me spending money in a lingerie shop ??????).
The Scar treatment products I have were given to me by my surgeon. I asked him if he genuinely thought that any treatments were effective, or if it was just another money-maker for the industry. I love that I get honest answers out of him - he said that if plastic surgeons truly believed scar treatments were as effective as they all claim to be, they'd all have shares in the companies, etc. With that being said, they can't hurt to try.... What I have is by a brand called SkinMedica and I'm using their Kelo-Cote product. It's a silicone-based gel that you are supposed to apply in a SUPER thin layer onto cleaned skin. I am too lazy to shower/bathe twice a day (they recommend morning and evening applications) so I am basically only applying it after showers. Whomp whomp, I guess I am not going to be the poster child for scar treatment anytime soon :/ haha
Boobs--- my left boob has still not dropped and evened out with my right. My right boob basically feels normal and I've had regular mobility in that arm for a long while now. However, on my left side, I seem to be more prone to pain very deep in the armpit when I reach in certain ways. I'm now wondering if there is a connection between that and a shoulder injury that I had this time last year... It was mainly a rotator cuff issue, but my chiropractor at the time also had to work on the muscle that stretches kind of from your shoulder over into your pectoral. Basically the same one that is screaming at me when I make a movement it doesn't like. I will have to mention this to my PS on Monday.
The stitches that were poking out here and there have actually started to come off, so maybe by Monday there won't even be any left for him to clip off!
Belly button--- all of the stitches that were in there came out. There's still a chunk of gunk/scab that I gently tug on every now and then, but it does not seem to want to loosen, so I will leave it to heal. Ever since the stitches came out, the belly button opening seems more and more relaxed each day.
Tummy--- the incision is healing really really well. I am guessing that it will start to smooth out much more as the remaining stitches underneath dissolve in the next week or so... It seems like some portions have already smoothed out compared to prior weeks. I am pretty certain that I won't end up with a dainty little scar at the end of this. That's okay. I went into it with realistic expectations... I have stretch marks above and below (well, all around) my incision line, so that's not smooth in the first place. Plus, there is bound to remain some slight puckering when a surgeon has to join two lines of different lengths together. Anything will look better than what I had before :)
Swelling is still an annoyance each day. I love how I look upon waking... But it doesn't take long before the fluid starts to collect again. Patience, patience, patience I guess.
I got my period yesterday and holy sh*t..... Bloating and cramping while already dealing with swelling??? Shut up. This is awful.
I tried on some bikinis I already had prior to surgery... Was curious which ones would still work with my new jugs, and also with the TT incision. Took pics of them, and also of my end-of-the-day swelling just now.
Well, this was very long-winded!! I hope everyone is doing well!!!!!
• stop wearing compression garments,
•go get a (proper) bra fitting,
•start my scar treatment!
The bra fitting went well.... I knew that I would end up with a size that would sound crazy, because anyone who normally buys bras at VS or La Senza (Canadian) isn't really wearing the proper size.... Those places don't know how to properly measure, and their bras are not sized correctly. I already had about eight bras from La Senza because my size was always fluctuating and I could never bear to spend $60-$100 each on quality bras knowing they may not fit for long. Aaaaanyways, I am currently a 30G. It sounds insane, I know... But I don't think I LOOK like a 30G. I chose my implant size based on what I felt fit my frame, not based on a "dream size" so to speak. However, of the La Senza bras I had from beforehand, the 32DDs are a close fit. A bit small in the cup, but wearable if need be. Before the surgery, I was wearing a poorly fitting La Senza 32C...
Trying on all of the bras at the lingerie shop was just AMAZING compared to how incredibly frustrated I used to get trying to find something that I could stuff my deflated pancakes into before. I only bought one regular bra because I am unsure whether or not my boobs still have changing/settling to do. I also got a comfy bra to sleep in and to shlepp around the house in.... And then I could not resist the prettiest sheer robe. It is a Betsey Johnson robe and was on sale, so I treated myself (and let's be honest... Hubby will never have a problem with me spending money in a lingerie shop ??????).
The Scar treatment products I have were given to me by my surgeon. I asked him if he genuinely thought that any treatments were effective, or if it was just another money-maker for the industry. I love that I get honest answers out of him - he said that if plastic surgeons truly believed scar treatments were as effective as they all claim to be, they'd all have shares in the companies, etc. With that being said, they can't hurt to try.... What I have is by a brand called SkinMedica and I'm using their Kelo-Cote product. It's a silicone-based gel that you are supposed to apply in a SUPER thin layer onto cleaned skin. I am too lazy to shower/bathe twice a day (they recommend morning and evening applications) so I am basically only applying it after showers. Whomp whomp, I guess I am not going to be the poster child for scar treatment anytime soon :/ haha
Boobs--- my left boob has still not dropped and evened out with my right. My right boob basically feels normal and I've had regular mobility in that arm for a long while now. However, on my left side, I seem to be more prone to pain very deep in the armpit when I reach in certain ways. I'm now wondering if there is a connection between that and a shoulder injury that I had this time last year... It was mainly a rotator cuff issue, but my chiropractor at the time also had to work on the muscle that stretches kind of from your shoulder over into your pectoral. Basically the same one that is screaming at me when I make a movement it doesn't like. I will have to mention this to my PS on Monday.
The stitches that were poking out here and there have actually started to come off, so maybe by Monday there won't even be any left for him to clip off!
Belly button--- all of the stitches that were in there came out. There's still a chunk of gunk/scab that I gently tug on every now and then, but it does not seem to want to loosen, so I will leave it to heal. Ever since the stitches came out, the belly button opening seems more and more relaxed each day.
Tummy--- the incision is healing really really well. I am guessing that it will start to smooth out much more as the remaining stitches underneath dissolve in the next week or so... It seems like some portions have already smoothed out compared to prior weeks. I am pretty certain that I won't end up with a dainty little scar at the end of this. That's okay. I went into it with realistic expectations... I have stretch marks above and below (well, all around) my incision line, so that's not smooth in the first place. Plus, there is bound to remain some slight puckering when a surgeon has to join two lines of different lengths together. Anything will look better than what I had before :)
Swelling is still an annoyance each day. I love how I look upon waking... But it doesn't take long before the fluid starts to collect again. Patience, patience, patience I guess.
I got my period yesterday and holy sh*t..... Bloating and cramping while already dealing with swelling??? Shut up. This is awful.
I tried on some bikinis I already had prior to surgery... Was curious which ones would still work with my new jugs, and also with the TT incision. Took pics of them, and also of my end-of-the-day swelling just now.
Well, this was very long-winded!! I hope everyone is doing well!!!!!
Replies (3)
August 19, 2015
Wow you look so frickin great!! So so happy for you! I see you've had some issues with your recovery but for the amount you've had done, I think your doing really well. Good for you for doing this for yourself! And man did u have me cracking up!
August 19, 2015
Haha thanks... Yea, there has been the odd hiccup, but I love knowing that any concern I have I can just email or call Dr. Pugash's office and they are so happy to answer questions, etc.
August 19, 2015
You look amazing! Love how you look in bikinis too :-). I think my scar line is very similar to yours and will probably heal like yours (I'm 16 days post). Do you use any kind of moisturizer on your belly other than the scar treatment or do you keep it dry?
August 19, 2015
Thank you!
On my actual belly, I was really dry throughout the beginning of my recovery so once I was cleared to start showering, I would apply moisturizer or bio oil, but I was very careful not to get any on my incisions. Now that they're mostly healed up, when I don't put the scar treatment product on, I just gently apply a little bit of moisturizer. [Aveeno, to be specific, but just cause that's what I already had on hand :) ]
On my actual belly, I was really dry throughout the beginning of my recovery so once I was cleared to start showering, I would apply moisturizer or bio oil, but I was very careful not to get any on my incisions. Now that they're mostly healed up, when I don't put the scar treatment product on, I just gently apply a little bit of moisturizer. [Aveeno, to be specific, but just cause that's what I already had on hand :) ]
August 19, 2015
I had a tummy tuck in January and it took about 8 weeks for the swelling to fully resolve. My PS warned me it could take up to 3 months before the swelling was fully resolved. And when I was allowed to (finally) go back to the gym at 7 weeks post-op, when I would get my heart rate up with cardio, I would experience mild swelling as a result. That effect stopped my April (3 months post). You look great, by the way!
August 19, 2015
Thank you! Great to know about how working out affected the swelling, I'm very curious about how it'll be for me. I have to wait until the 8 week mark at my surgeon's request. I'm a little nervous about going back because I do a lot of heavy weightlifting... I will be sure to try and ease back in, though, obviously.
That's awesome that your swelling g resolved to quickly! My PS warned me that for some people it can take even up to a year :/ I sure hope it doesn't.
That's awesome that your swelling g resolved to quickly! My PS warned me that for some people it can take even up to a year :/ I sure hope it doesn't.
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