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Bye Bye Belly, Hello Boobs! - Winter Park, FL

UPDATED FROM sandy1219
3 months post

How's everyone doing? I'm 10 weeks+, and still not...

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How's everyone doing? I'm 10 weeks+, and still not much changes from week 5. Boobs-- have dropped a little more and look more even, though one is still slightly bigger--no discomfort and they look great. Belly button is perfect, oval shaped and nicely indented. However, I'm NOT pleased w/ tummy, still swollen and numb and now I have dog ears on both sides. My Dr is amazing and he checked me today and scheduled revision for Wed. I posted a pic of the buggers. Has anyone else had revisions?

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Jorge Gonzalez, MD - Account Suspended

Jorge Gonzalez, MD - Account Suspended

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Just thought I would "drop by" and see how you are doing (we are practically twins on our surgery dates;) My doctor I think won't really consider revisions for minimally 6 months, my gut feeling he would want to wait closer to a year! I'm kind of wondering if I may need one, but also gained nearly 10 pounds, so I've decided last week to readjust my life style and take care of that before stressing about my tummy.
Wow!!! You look AMAZING! I saw in another post that you didn't think you look 15k better. I'm hear to tell you that from an outsiders perspective, I disagree with you. :) I really think your transformation is one of the best I've seen.
Thanks Jennifer and AudeeLee. My PS is a miracle worker, and every now and again in the morning I get a glimpse of what my stomach will look like when the swellings done. But most days, by the afternoon I look like a pumped up balloon and its frustrating...especially after 4 months.
You shouldn't have any reservations about NOT looking better....you look great! Be happy with yourself!!!
Sounds like you are roughing through the process. I too suffer from swelling (especially after less then excellent eating days), but when the swelling is completely down, I look at the side view of myself and I'm able to think "yep, this is why I did this, thank you doc!." Out of curiousity, how did the revision go? I'm thinking I have "dog ears", and seem to have a side love handle that I expected to go away... Wondering if its worth another recovery process. I go to ps in beginning of May.
Hi Surgery Twin, Thanks for the pep talk. I have those moments too when I look in the mirror and think WOW too. Most time I try to focus on the positive, like being able to fit in most of my clothes and looking flatter in them. Instead of complaining that I haven't gone down a size, even though I'm down 10lbs now and my waist is only down 1/2inch, so I don't have the hour glass figure I wanted... I can beat myself up for not paying a trainer and done it the healthier way, but I know it would never have happened :). So overall I am happy!. The revision lipo helped on the right side but not the left and both will have to be fixed again in a few months. The recovery process was minor compared to the tummy tuck. You have to wear the CG for 3 weeks 24/7 again and its probably added to the swelling.
Really Sandy....no hourglass?? I think u are being too critical. Ur pic in the black panties...u definitely have a waist. Look at ur befores....the transformation is awesome!! Be happy with yourself girl ;)
I guess what I was trying to say... Don't forget to look in the mirror when you are looking your best!!! From your pictures you look great in my opinion! Even when you are swollen you probably are doing better then before TT :-)
UPDATED FROM sandy1219
2 months post

7 Weeks 1 day PO. Have not gone down a size, but...

7 Weeks 1 day PO. Have not gone down a size, but clothes are fitting much better especially pants. No longer look like a stuffed turkey.
Measurements Before:
12/17/12
155.6lbs, BMI 25.9
Boobs 36
Waist 31.5
BB 39
Hips 41
Lower hips 42
Thigh 24

Measurements 2/7/13 (7 weeks 1 day)
147.0 BMI 24.5
Boobs 39 (+3)
Waist 31 (-.5)
BB 36.5 (-2.5)
Hips 38 (-3)
Lower hips 39 (-3)
Thighs 22 (-2)

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Thank u so much but WOW look at you! What a difference. Your boobs are slamming. Your tummy look great, your incision is healing well, Dang let me just say overall your healing in looking great CONGRATS!
Sandy did you get a breast lift? or implants? I'm still contemplating a breast lift but havent come to terms with the scar around & underneath the areola altho i have my tuck scar i kind of feel different about the the breast! Oh well i'll make my mind up soon! Your breast scars look great
Thanks. My boobs were the only part that didn't sag :), so just got implants. The scar disappeared within 2 weeks.
UPDATED FROM sandy1219
2 months post

7 Weeks post op today. Posting updated pics. Still...

7 Weeks post op today. Posting updated pics. Still very swollen. My scars are healing well, especially boobs. Still think right boob is much bigger, what do you think.

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You really do look amazing! You have the body of a twenty year old! It must feel so good! What have you been doing to lose weight? My doc said I should do crunches and sit ups only once I reach the 3 month mark but can do light exercise for now. I haven't weighed myself in awhile but was up 7lbs right after surgery; I hope that was just post-op swelling. I need to lose like 5lbs. What do you recommend? Any particular type of exercise (cardio probably)?
LOL. Its great having a body where my boobs and hips are in proportion for a change :). Just started exercising this week--and only did 20-30 mins on the elliptical. But I've been following the diet plan my doctor gave--basically its like south beach: high protein, lots of veggies and only good whole grain carbs. Also, most important is having 5 small meals per day and a glass of water before and after every meal.
OMG you look fantastic!!!!
Thanks ladies, was feeling so frustrated by the swelling and you've made me feel a lot better.
Sandy1219, YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! I know you are HAPPY!!! and, yeah the right boob looks a lil bigger, but its not noticeable like in the beginning...anyway, I thought our boobs are different sizes anyway...well, YOU LOOK AWESOME!!! YAY!!!!
I love your results!