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5 weeks post op, feeling terrific!! Most of the swelling is gone, back into my size 0-00's

5 weeks post-op. feeling terrific!! into my size 0-00's again. most of the swelling is gone!

I am 5'2" and my highest wt was 275-ish, date of surgery was 230, today 110. here are pics, after my weight loss and before TT/panni.

wow, you look GREAT!!! You didn't end up with loose skin at all! Probably because you are young, VERY lucky! Now.....you need some HOT clothes for the holidays to show off the result of all the hard work.

#33 I'm 1 month post, and feeling 99% back to normal. Recovery has been so much easier than I expected. Most of the swelling is gone, still wearing bodysuit for another 2-3 months, to help with healing. Wearing my size 1's, waiting to get back into my 0-00's. Will post updated pics.

I'm 1 month post, and feeling 99% back to normal. Recovery has been so much easier than I expected. Most of the swelling is gone, still wearing bodysuit for another 2-3 months, to help with healing. Wearing my size 1's, waiting to get back into my 0-00's. Will post updated pics.

still, that's 161 lbs. GONE!!! Still amazing!

Actually, it's even better than that. You have lost 261.4 lbs!!!! How do you feel? That's amazing!!!!

to figure out what your excess weight is. Take your current weight and subtract your goal weight. Then multiply by the percentage. But Gamergirl is right, it's completely up to you and how you use this tool, as to how much you lose. I have lost 100% of my excess weight and maintained for a year, now. The percentages that the doctor told you are just the minimum that he considers to be a success.

absolutely!!

Glad you a doing well. Bet it feels great, when you look in the mirror. Does take some getting used to the new look, though. But in a good way! my swelling is starting to go down, I have about 6 lbs. till I'm back to pre TT weight. She says I'm extra swollen, because of bruising. Says it will be 3-4 months till swelling is gone and I'll see the final result. I'm pretty happy with it even now. Bought a clingy shirt, yesterday, tried it on with no binder or bodysuit and it looked AMAZING!! FINALLY got last drain out and, you know what?? Don't even miss it! Showering was soooooo much easier. She said I could sleep in bed, just not on my stomach. Did for part of the night, but woke with an uncomfortable burning inside. Back to the couch I go! Been wearing the binder 24/7, but it should have probably been smaller, as it was 52-60". Now I can wear my bodysuits. I've been walking alot, not necessarily resting or taking it easy, just moving in slow mo and VERY carefully. I don't sit still well AT ALL

No where near as painful as I imagined it would be. I thought I would be VERY debilitated for a while. Slow and stiff, but not too bad. ALL worth it!!

she said 3-4 months till it will be fully flat and I will lose the extra weight from swelling. She also mentioned that I am extra swollen from bruising, so maybe I am more bruised than some people. Bought a clingy shirt today, tried it on, without the binder, looks AWESOME!! Can't wait to see how it will look in 3-4 months! Now......gotta find some HOT clothes to wear for Thanksgiving, Christmas and, of course, New Years Eve!

That's why I asked how you got him to do it! LMAO

Is it ok, if I ask you a few questions about your Tummy tuck? Is your stomach numb? How long till mine will be flat? Have you lost the extra weight from swelling? I have about 10 lbs. right now, from swelling. BTW, you look GREAT!!! How are you feeling?

so far am pretty happy with it, will get better as swelling goes down and it gets flatter. Drains are AWESOME!!! NOT!! Was supposed to get the second and last one out yesterday, but was till draining too much. Fingers crossed for tomorrow! They are not as gross as I expected, though. I pass out easily and was afraid I'd pass out EVERY time I looked at them or emptied them. Didn't even bother me, from day one!! But.....I am sooooo over it and want it O U T!

before/5 days after TT/panni. Will post more as swelling and bruising go down