14 weeks post op with pictures
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on 1/13/10 2:57 am, edited 1/13/10 3:14 am - Haleiwa, HI
on 1/13/10 2:57 am, edited 1/13/10 3:14 am - Haleiwa, HI
Hi everyone! It is hard to believe, but I will be 14 weeks post op tomorrow. I am still battling quite a bit of swelling in my tummy and mostly in my back, but I am finally seeing signs of improvement in that area over the last week. The scale is not my friend, and it can vary anywhere from 4 to 6 lbs a day from swelling. It has been staying a little more steady the last few days, so the swelling is getting better. I guess that I have gained a few lbs from laying around during my recovery though. He took off 3 lbs of skin and 6 lbs with lipo, but he transferred 1 1/2 lbs back in to each butt cheek, making that a total of 3 lbs. Plus, I got 400CC silicone implants, so that adds a little more than a 1 1/2 lbs back too. So, I should be down about 5 lbs from surgery, and I am the same weight I was when I went in to surgery. When I came home, I was down 3 lbs from surgery, so I either gained weight or hanging on to fluid. If I look back at my pictures, I look smaller in my pictures that were taken earlier on post op. Anyway, I am working on that though and bumping up my workouts and gym time. I am starting yoga 3 times a week, boot camp once a week, and elliptical on the other days. I am also going to start Jillian Michaels 30 day shred as well.
Back to my plastics results, I am still pleased with my results. I spit quite a few stitches, especially on my right breast, that messed up my scars, but I can live with that. They will fade in time too. I do have loose belly skin, but I knew I would because I chose NOT to have the anchor tummy tuck cut because of the scar. I wanted to wear a bikini and not worry about the scar. My breast look very natural even though they are large. Dr S gave me exactly what I wanted, and I should have thought about what DD's would look like on me after I lost 6 inches on my waist. I knew what they looked like before my LBL, but they look much bigger than my old ones did. My husband loves them though! My thighs have a huge improvement, but I am probably going back for a revision on those and have a little more taken off. I still have some wrinkles around my knees. I knew I may need a revision before I even left Monterrey because he made a decision during surgery to change my markings because he was afraid they would be too tight after the LBL. I have a little pouches of extra skin around my scar area when I sit down that needs to be taken off. That is the only time it is noticeable. I am happy to say that I do not have a J Lo booty anymore, and it is the right size for me. I had a very flat butt, and now I have just enough.
I am wearing a size small or medium in everything, a 6 in jeans ( I have one size 4), but I have a hard time finding fitted dresses that fit right. I am going to a military ball tomorrow, and I had to get an 8 because that is the only size that fit me in the boobs. I can get a 4 or 6 zipped up until I get to my boobs, and then no luck!!! I have to wear the dress a little big because of my boobs.
Anyway, I wanted to give an update since it had been quite awhile and all of you have been asking. I have to say that Dr S is STILL the best, and I am so happy I chose him as my Dr. Also, I added more pictures to my profile as well.
Jessica
Preop
Back to my plastics results, I am still pleased with my results. I spit quite a few stitches, especially on my right breast, that messed up my scars, but I can live with that. They will fade in time too. I do have loose belly skin, but I knew I would because I chose NOT to have the anchor tummy tuck cut because of the scar. I wanted to wear a bikini and not worry about the scar. My breast look very natural even though they are large. Dr S gave me exactly what I wanted, and I should have thought about what DD's would look like on me after I lost 6 inches on my waist. I knew what they looked like before my LBL, but they look much bigger than my old ones did. My husband loves them though! My thighs have a huge improvement, but I am probably going back for a revision on those and have a little more taken off. I still have some wrinkles around my knees. I knew I may need a revision before I even left Monterrey because he made a decision during surgery to change my markings because he was afraid they would be too tight after the LBL. I have a little pouches of extra skin around my scar area when I sit down that needs to be taken off. That is the only time it is noticeable. I am happy to say that I do not have a J Lo booty anymore, and it is the right size for me. I had a very flat butt, and now I have just enough.
I am wearing a size small or medium in everything, a 6 in jeans ( I have one size 4), but I have a hard time finding fitted dresses that fit right. I am going to a military ball tomorrow, and I had to get an 8 because that is the only size that fit me in the boobs. I can get a 4 or 6 zipped up until I get to my boobs, and then no luck!!! I have to wear the dress a little big because of my boobs.
Anyway, I wanted to give an update since it had been quite awhile and all of you have been asking. I have to say that Dr S is STILL the best, and I am so happy I chose him as my Dr. Also, I added more pictures to my profile as well.
Jessica
Preop
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on 1/13/10 3:10 am - Haleiwa, HI
on 1/13/10 3:10 am - Haleiwa, HI
Thanks, Carrie! It is going to be your time before you know it! So excited for you!
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on 1/13/10 3:12 am - Haleiwa, HI
on 1/13/10 3:12 am - Haleiwa, HI
DW, We were so close in size and shape, I think. It is neat to see what my belly would have looked like if I would have gotten the anchor cut like yours. You look amazing as well! The swelling sucks, but I think I finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.
Jessica, I think you look amazing! I have followed your story since the beginning hanging on every post from you knowing I was following in your footsteps soon. Thank you for paying it forward for us that come after you!
TT, BL/BA, Lipo, FG/Booty, and small TLcompleted with DR Sauceda
SW 201 / GW 134 / LW 129 / CW 137.6
http://tammygirlsjourney.blogspot.com/
SW 201 / GW 134 / LW 129 / CW 137.6
http://tammygirlsjourney.blogspot.com/
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on 1/13/10 9:56 am - Haleiwa, HI
on 1/13/10 9:56 am - Haleiwa, HI
Thanks Tammy! You are so welcome! I am so glad it helped people to document this journey. It has been an amazing ride, and I am thankful things are slowing down now..... It is really weird to think that I don't have to consciously worry about losing weight, or fit in to my clothes, or if something is going to look bad on me. The burden that has been lifted is an amazing feeling!
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