POSTED UNDER Panniculectomy Reviews
30 Year Old- No Kids- 100 Pound Weight Loss - Fluer De Lis Tummy Tuck
UPDATED FROM Nikitabug
5 months post
5 month update
WORTH IT$9,743
Hello! It has been 5 months and I havent updated in a while. I've had a lot of people asking... so here it is. I am ABSOLUTELY THRILLED with my results. It is healing nicely. I dont mind my scar AT ALL. In fact I like it. Its unique. It tells a story. I have been sporting a bikini all summer :). It is still sometimes sore after exercise or when I press on it but that is to be expected. I changed the name of my review after finding out my surgeon repaired the muscles... so it is now not really a panniculectomy but an actual tummy tuck. I am so grateful that he did that for me :)
Meant a longer recovery but well worth it. Ive found it difficult to get back in the gym as often... and I've gained about 7 pounds but its summertime so I'm not going to beat myself up about it. Just keep on track. I ran in the 2018 Mud Hero race this weekend. I was worried I may not be recovered for it but I managed just fine!. I'll post some new pics :)
Meant a longer recovery but well worth it. Ive found it difficult to get back in the gym as often... and I've gained about 7 pounds but its summertime so I'm not going to beat myself up about it. Just keep on track. I ran in the 2018 Mud Hero race this weekend. I was worried I may not be recovered for it but I managed just fine!. I'll post some new pics :)
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Replies (5)
March 31, 2019
OMG you look amazing, I don't have a lot of skin on my stomach, what I have is a mid center pooch filled with stretch marks. I need what you had it makes no sense to have a tummy tuck and still have stretch marks. I had a consultation with a doctor who said I didnt need that I said but that's what I want. He said with his professional recommendation he feels it is unnecessary. I have loose skin enough where I know it is possible and I would take that straight line down the middle of my stomach any day over looking like I lost a fight with a cat. I have to look into this doctor not many doctors perform this type of tuck, He did such a neat job you should be so happy. Please know that I envy you take that as a compliment especially at losing so much weight. You my lady did the damn thing.
April 1, 2019
You’re beautiful and your scars look very cool. You don’t need an augmentation!! You look soft and feminine!
April 1, 2019
Dr. Murray's work speaks for itself in your photos. Like you, I lost a great deal of weight, 130 lbs, and did it through healthy eating and exercise. However, this was many decades ago. After a lifetime of caretaking for others, I decided to do some self-care. I had an extended tummy tuck when I was 68 years old! I had lost the weight when I was only 20. I love my scar as it tells a story of my journey through life. It speaks to self-nurture, self-acceptance and a desire to put myself first, finally.
You look absolutely beautiful!
You look absolutely beautiful!
June 28, 2019
My question is how much pain is involved and when I asked how much pain I also need to know what kind of a pain tolerance you have
UPDATED FROM Nikitabug
1 month post
Update - 5 1/2 weeks
Hey everyone! Been a while. Now at 5.5 weeks post op! I found out at my follow up that even though I hadn't paid for it (couldn't afford it) that my surgeon tightened my abdominal muscles while he was in there for a better result!! I'm so thrilled. He's such a amazing surgeon. My scars are starting to purple a little but that's normal. I'm swollen a lot too. Especially since I returned to work. This week.
While I was at my follow up appointment I snuck in a breast augmentation consult haha. So hoping I can get those in a year or so.
Once again j just want to say how amazing Dr Ken murray is and all of his staff. Truly an amazing experience!
While I was at my follow up appointment I snuck in a breast augmentation consult haha. So hoping I can get those in a year or so.
Once again j just want to say how amazing Dr Ken murray is and all of his staff. Truly an amazing experience!
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March 31, 2018
Nikitabug: You look stunning! Your doctor did an outstanding job. So happy for you!
April 9, 2018
You look fantastic! How are things progressing? I’m 21 months removed from my tummy tuck. I still have some pronounced scarring and it was a very hard recovery but I’m so glad I did it. I’ve been struggling with what to do about my breast for about two years. What did the Dr say when you asked about your breast? I don’t want the scaring on my boobs but 2 Drs have both recommend a lift. I have decided to get some more consults.
UPDATED FROM Nikitabug
21 days post
3 weeks out
3 weeks out and I am thrilled with my result. I do swell throughout the day and i still tire out easy... im dying to hit the gym but am told its still too soon. My incision is completely healed, and stitches removed. I will be starting silicone scar sheets today.
I went shopping the other day and am thrilled with my new figure! I used to have to be very careful when shopping... only trying on a particular style (long and baggy in the front) I hated it. And I usually left the mall upset and I secure. ... not this time though! My wallets hurt in.... but I tried so many styles that I couldn't wear before! Looking forward to hitting the gym again and making further improvements.
I went shopping the other day and am thrilled with my new figure! I used to have to be very careful when shopping... only trying on a particular style (long and baggy in the front) I hated it. And I usually left the mall upset and I secure. ... not this time though! My wallets hurt in.... but I tried so many styles that I couldn't wear before! Looking forward to hitting the gym again and making further improvements.
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I am scheduled for an panniculectomy with fluer de lis incision next month and up till now I have been a little on the fence about the scarring... after seeing you I am excited to own it. Thank you so much for sharing!!