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Actually tried using my sis' BIG couch cushions as wedges. Slept GREAT!!! Soooooo......I'm sleeping on her couch for a while, LOL!! :rolleyes::D

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Glad your doing well, the TAP is new to me but sounds great. Keep us posed on your progress.

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So glad you are doing well! I can't wait to see the pictures!! :)

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

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so far am pretty happy with it, will get better as swelling goes down and it gets flatter. Drains are AWESOME!!! NOT!! :P 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! :angry:

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Your results are going it look great!!!

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Congrats!!!! It is so exciting! I was told that it takes 2 months to see "final" results due to sweling and settling around. I think you will be very pleased.

I notice you had quite a bit of bruising, I don't think I had any - wonder why? Is the panni with TT different then a TT? I had a lower body lift which is basically a TT with a flank and butt lift.

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You could try my method....have your cat bite that bad boy.

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

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Congrats!!!! It is so exciting! I was told that it takes 2 months to see "final" results due to sweling and settling around. I think you will be very pleased.

I notice you had quite a bit of bruising, I don't think I had any - wonder why? Is the panni with TT different then a TT? I had a lower body lift which is basically a TT with a flank and butt lift.

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!

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Thanks for posting the pictures, you look great!

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Wow!! Thanks for posting the pics! You look amazing and I am sure it will only get better. Thanks again and wishing you a speedy and effortless recovery.

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Wow! You look great! Congrats! Please post more pics as you heal up!

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