My plastic surgery was today!

I had it done by Dr. Kara in Scarborough, Ontario. He did a lower body lift with fleur de lis tummy tuck, muscle repair and lipo!! He is absolutely wonderful. So caring and was literally excited to transform me!!

Surgery lasted 7 hours and he removed 10lbs of skin and fat!!!

I'm doing well, haven't moved yet, so we'll see how that goes in an hour or two. Otherwise pain is good. I actually feel better then after my RNY!

Anxious to get to see something, but certainly not in a rush.

Very sleepy, I'll update more later

You do look awesome! You have been very inspiring. Thank you for sharing this part of your journey.

Thank you so much for sharing. You look fantastic

You're welcome! It's been a long road, but totally worth it!
Here is the pants and top I bought the other day...

Congrats you look Great what is your weight after plastic surgery?

You look AMAZING!!

Congrats you look Great what is your weight after plastic surgery?

Hi there, I was 187.5 the other day. Hoping to level about between 180-185.

Hello!
So 4 weeks today and got my pics uploaded from my last appointment.
Here are some pictures...
1 week out compared to 3 weeks out




Day of surgery to 3 weeks out




Shopping today :-)

Wow!!

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You look great!

Day 9 - today is about the same. Still tender in that one spot on belly and swollen. Had to do some laundry and needed to change into new clothes! Took some pictures to share.

These were taken day of plastics and today


These were taken couple days before RYN (Oct 3/16) and today



Surgery weight 292
Plastics weight 197
Yesterday 190
Goal 185

You look great! Keep up the good work!

Thank you for posting your journey.

I need to ask...Was it painful to have bowel movements with the incision so close to that area?

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Thank you for posting your journey.

I need to ask...Was it painful to have bowel movements with the incision so close to that area?

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No problem.
Valid question, but Actually not at all.

The recovery is no joke through. Still swollen [emoji30]

Thank you for posting your journey.

I need to ask...Was it painful to have bowel movements with the incision so close to that area?

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No problem.
Valid question, but Actually not at all.

The recovery is no joke through. Still swollen [emoji30]

Could you do updates just curious on how you are doing?

Could you do updates just curious on how you are doing?

Hi there,

I’ve been waiting to do my update till the clinic fixes their app software and I have access to my last set of pics, but it’s looking like that could take awhile.
So, here goes...
Things have been great!
I’ve been maintaining around 187-189, looking to get some exercise going to get 3-5lbs off. Would prefer to maintain around 184-186. But really not sure if there’s a difference. I just don’t want to get in the 190’s.
Incisions have healed nicely. Had one little hole in the incision where it meet at my butt. But it closed on its own. I had about one week of intense sharp pains at night that I think were related to nerve healing. They seem to be gone, but were intense!!
My sex life is starting to come alive which is a side affect I was looking forward too. I was very self conscious about my hanging skin when having sex with my husband. Now not an issue and sex is awesome again!!
I love shopping, but have no money!! Clothes fit so good now and I have so many more options.

Unfortunately I will need a revision as the doctor did not take as much skin as there was available on the top portion of my stomach. Standing I can still grab a large amount of skin between boobs and belly button. Doctor says he will do revision after the 9-12 month healing waiting period. Depending on the work being done I may or may not have to pay for surgical fees, but would not have to pay for doctor fees.
For now I will enjoy the results and hope for the best during recovery. I’m still under 3 months and have swelling in my lower belly portion.
Before RYN and plastics. Likely a bridal size 28 and down to a 16....