You will not want to see the photos near the end if you are at all squeamish. The journey isn't glamorous!
When I did the DIEP Flap breast reconstruction, they did a modified tummy tuck to use the tissue and fat as my new breast. Then, after a couple months of recovery, they did liposuction and fat transfer from my waist and thighs to add to my new breast. I have spent the past three months healing.
This surgery, the subsequent surgery, and recovery have been beyond difficult and painful. But the results are increasingly wonderful. Each week, I am able to do more, and the pictures reflect not only the surgery, but the effort I've put into getting healthy with diet and exercise.
Looking back at the photos, I cringe at the thought I was dealing with so much pain. But now, three months after that initial shock to my body, I'm stronger and leaner. I'm getting better daily. There is still quite a bit of swelling from the liposuction three weeks ago, but that will take six months to go down. The massive scars will fade in time, and I will be sporting my new, hopefully toned, body by next summer.
Anyway, here are the photos of the tummy tuck progression in reverse. The newest, most recent photo is first. I've come a long way in three months.
When I did the DIEP Flap breast reconstruction, they did a modified tummy tuck to use the tissue and fat as my new breast. Then, after a couple months of recovery, they did liposuction and fat transfer from my waist and thighs to add to my new breast. I have spent the past three months healing.
This surgery, the subsequent surgery, and recovery have been beyond difficult and painful. But the results are increasingly wonderful. Each week, I am able to do more, and the pictures reflect not only the surgery, but the effort I've put into getting healthy with diet and exercise.
Looking back at the photos, I cringe at the thought I was dealing with so much pain. But now, three months after that initial shock to my body, I'm stronger and leaner. I'm getting better daily. There is still quite a bit of swelling from the liposuction three weeks ago, but that will take six months to go down. The massive scars will fade in time, and I will be sporting my new, hopefully toned, body by next summer.
Anyway, here are the photos of the tummy tuck progression in reverse. The newest, most recent photo is first. I've come a long way in three months.
After Liposuction Surgery |