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Day 22 Post-Op - Virginia Beach, VA
UPDATED FROM TiredOfThePooch
1 year post
Current pics
TiredOfThePoochMay 21, 2014
WORTH IT$14,000
These were taken about 2 weeks ago. I've had an anchor lift and a 2nd complete TT with muscle repair. Surgeon is planning to do a benelli to round out breasts and to open and release my left capsule. It's a little tight and pulling implant up a bit. He is planning to fix dog ears. He is planning on lipo-ing back when fixing TT scar. Final decisions on touch-ups in a few weeks.
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UPDATED FROM TiredOfThePooch
1 year post
Bad Results
TiredOfThePoochApril 29, 2014
I had it all redone by a better surgeon in August, 2013. My tummy is flat, now. I had a full anchor breast lift.
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April 29, 2014
Who was your new surgeon?
April 29, 2014
Dr. Craig Merrell in Suffolk, VA. He does amazing tummy tucks. No loose skin or tummy bulge, even when sitting down. It's perfectly flat. Before I had a definite over-the-scar-line bulge, even while standing. My belly button looks more natural now, although the scar is still pink. After the first one, it was a little round hole that looked unnatural to me.
May 1, 2014
You had it all redone? What happened???? I am not 100% happy with my results, 1.5 years later, but age and cost say I am stuck!
May 4, 2014
Wow. .quite a story. Will you share pics and how you decided to have the revision. How much did that cost. Were your implants replaced?
UPDATED FROM TiredOfThePooch
22 days post
Yesterday I was 3 weeks post op. My post op...
TiredOfThePoochJanuary 24, 2013
Yesterday I was 3 weeks post op. My post op instructions say that I don't have to sleep in my CG anymore. Last night I tried it. I have mixed feelings. This morning it felt like I ripped open an incision, but I just pulled on the tape. I kind of feel unsafe with it off. My tape is beginning to curl. I cut the loose edges off after I shower. I will take more pics after all the tape is gone.
My boobs are really itchy all over. I have to be conscious of scratching. I created tiny sores from scratching them. Now, whenever they are itchy I rub coconut oil all over them. That seems to really help. I also rub it on my tummy after a shower. One time I rubbed my Shea butter cream on my girls instead. I was rewarded with breaking out on my cleavage. Nice.
I went to the chiropractor yesterday. Lying face down on the table was interesting. She gave me a pregnant belly pillow to put over tummy. That helped. Was just uncomfortable. I am hoping that the adjustment helps with my headaches.
I hope that you all are healing smoothly.
Those of you waiting for the big day, it's all worth it. :)
My boobs are really itchy all over. I have to be conscious of scratching. I created tiny sores from scratching them. Now, whenever they are itchy I rub coconut oil all over them. That seems to really help. I also rub it on my tummy after a shower. One time I rubbed my Shea butter cream on my girls instead. I was rewarded with breaking out on my cleavage. Nice.
I went to the chiropractor yesterday. Lying face down on the table was interesting. She gave me a pregnant belly pillow to put over tummy. That helped. Was just uncomfortable. I am hoping that the adjustment helps with my headaches.
I hope that you all are healing smoothly.
Those of you waiting for the big day, it's all worth it. :)
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January 25, 2013
Sorry to hear about the headaches. It's interesting how every PS instructions are different. My tape was taken off at 7 days PO and replaced with glue (which I peeled off after a couple of days : / ). I get to take my CG off at 4 weeks PO (can't wait) although I fear swelling may get worse when that time comes. Glad to know someone else besides me uses coconut oil.... that stuff is good!
January 25, 2013
The nurse removed the tape before removing my stitches, and then put a different tape back on. It makes me feel like it is my safety net, in case I make a wrong move. The tape helps prevent me from ripping open my incisions. I catch myself arching my back and stretching while lying in bed in the mornings. I love coconut oil! :)
January 25, 2013
Ok my PC was going to put the tape back on (I feel the same way about that security) but didn't cause I have some contact dermatitis going on because of the tape. That aside my skin is just so sore and tender! I have never tried coconut oil. If I send hubby for it is it just in the same section as any other skin care/lotion?
January 26, 2013
It is with the cooking oils. It may be with the organic and special diet foods in a regular grocery store. A health food store would have it for sure. I believe I have seen it at Walmart also. It is 100% coconut oil. Mine is organic. Mine is not extra virgin, only because my DH doesn't like the coconut flavor. The brand of mine is Spectrum, and I have one in the bathroom and one in the kitchen. It is solid at room temperature. If you dip your finger in it and get some out, it will quickly melt in your hand, so that you can rub it in. It is antibacterial, so don't worry about breakouts. I have even rubbed it on my face before. Feel free to ask if you have more questions. :)
January 26, 2013
Thank you my dear! Tomorrow is my first solo shopping day, so I will be coming to BC to run errands! Thanks, I would have been in totally in the wrong place. God forbid I would have asked DH to go for it!!!
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