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47, 2 Kids, 188 Lbs, Fixing Bad Liposuction Results from "Bodytite" in 2010. Vancouver, BC
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Well.... here we go again... I had bodytite and...
Leeesa1March 2, 2016
WORTH IT$12,000
Well.... here we go again... I had bodytite and ba with a benelli lift in 2010 and the lipo, well, you can see in the pics, it was an unmitigated disaster. So, 6 years later, I'm finally taking the plunge and doing what I should have done in the first place and that is get a straight up tummy tuck. First though I had to get some fat transferred into my belly prior to this procedure as the surgeon was worried about necrosis with no fat and the skin being so thin (the bodytite that was done was hugely overly aggressive). This is my own fault, I did not do enough research, or rather I did do the research but neglected to let the "it's not the tool, it's the surgeon" rule really sink in. I fell for the new technology thinking it to be less invasive, the surgeon was certified and coincidentally had also done a blepharoplasty on my mom 20 years ago, so he was not a hack. While he did a brilliant job on my mother's procedure, and also on my ba/lift, he just did not possess the skill necessary to wield a cannula and I paid the price for that. So, here we go, time to fix the mess and hopefully come out the other side! I do alot of perusing on this site and all you brave ladies help so much so I feel I must do my part as well. Happy healing all!
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1 day post
1 dpo pic!!
Leeesa1March 30, 2016
I'm on day one here and feeling pretty ok, but wow, it's not nothing that's for sure. I think/hope results will be good? I did end up having to have muscle repair, I hadn't banked on that, pain so far has gone between 4 and 7 depending on where I am on my med cycle and how much I'm moving around. REALLY not looking forward to that first BM, it hurts to cough, laugh, everything... but think so far so good!!
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March 30, 2016
Looking good, So happy to hear you're doing okay! I'm 1day post-op too, not in too much pain, but I caught a bit of a cold a few days ago and the cough definitely hurts!!
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2 days post
PO Day 2
Leeesa1March 31, 2016
Well, today is a bit better, I was bracing myself for this being the worst day, but I think yesterday was worse. Keeping on top of your meds is KEY, pain today is probably between 3-6, barely any when I'm sitting in bed, goes up a couple of notches moving around. Not not not looking forward to that first BM, part of me wants to delay it as long as possible and part of me wants to just get it overwith... No pics as I'm not taking this binder off until I see the surgeon on Thursday. By the way really pleased with my surgery so far....
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March 31, 2016
I had nursing care the first 3 days at home and I don't remember much of anything. I do remember being forced to eat, drink, and swallow pills. So I don't remember pain at all. For me, the worst has been swell hell. Ugh. ☺ just take things slow. Give yourself time to heal. I slept in a recliner, not bed. I'm still not in my bed. I had my first BM day 3.
April 1, 2016
I'm on day 3 today, and I feel like today is going to be the dreaded BM day, but I've done everything I can to "soften" that blow, still though, not looking forward to it. I bought one of those triangle wedge pillows for my bed and that has been an absolute godsend, I'm really really comfy and not having any trouble getting in and out of bed, it's sore of course but it seems to be better practically every hour. I'm bracing myself for today though, I hear day 3 is usually not a good one.... I hope you are well!
Welcome to the community girl. Removing that skin will do the trick. I am loving my tuck and so glad I did it. Can't wait to see your results.