Patient Reviews

missy92985

Review from Realself

Jan 17, 2016

New Year New Booty!!! - Houston, TX I always thought my booty was too flat at the top. I'm 5'11 and a curvy girl... I always felt my booty was an illusion because of the long torso I have. I would tell people I want a big booty and people would tell me that I already had one and didn't need to waste my money. I decided that I wasn't going to let others opinions get in my way and signed up for different consultations for a new booty. 2016 will be my year to really feel happy with myself and that's one of the motivations that has pushed me through. I went in for the procedure last Friday Jan 8th and I'm now post op 9 days. This experience was easy to get involved with but painful to recover from. I had a lot of fat that was removed via Lipo and it's just been tough to recover. There is a lot of bruising, soreness and a lot of upkeep on the incisions. Thankfully my aunt has been my nurse and cared for me all this while. I'm so happy with my doctor and the work he did for me. I'm not regretting it at all and I'm fully aware that beauty is pain. I can already see results 9 days out so that's super exciting already. This is all a sacrifice to get me to where I truly want to be physically. Everyday as I recoop I just think about the light at the end of the tunnel and remember that I'll all be worth it!!! New year New Booty 2016!!

NewMe 2015

Review from Realself

Dec 20, 2015

40+ TT ,Lipo, BA. Houston, TX I been wanting to have this surgery for the past 7 years but just couldn't decide what doctor to choose. I created a spreadsheet and started with about 12 doctors and narrowed it down to 5. I even considered doctors outside of Texas. We have quite a few great doctors here in Texas so I decided to stay here. Dr. Newall was in my top 3 here. His before and after photos sold me. After seeing a young lady with a similar body type as me on real self that had great results with him I decided to set an appointment with him and selected him as my surgeon. I was a little nervous at first because my consult felt a little rushed but I knew from my research that he was a very skilled plastic surgeon. My surgery was emotionally rough because I didn't feel like I had support at home. My husband was very upset and said why would I want to alter my body. He even called me selfish for having the surgery. My girlfriend from back home supported me and encouraged me to go through with it because I've always but my children and family first. After all this time I wanted to do something for me. I do work out weekly but I always wanted larger breast and wasn't happy with my lower stomach. I'm glad I finally had the surgery. The only complication I had was an allergic reaction about 2 weeks in. I had a rash below and above my incisions.

Claudia Castanon

Review from Google

Nov 30, 2015

Ola Dr. Fui su paciente en él año 2009 y kisiera saber si pone botox y relleno de labios y felicidades x su profesión.se los recomiendo..gracias

BlondeBombMom01

Review from Realself

Nov 11, 2015

35 Yo 3 Kids, and Done Having Babies! Ready for my TT/BBL - Houston, TX So I booked my appointment with Dr. Newall today. I visited with Dr. Gill, Dr. Basu, and Dr. Newall - It came down to Dr. Newall and Dr. Basu - I chose Dr. Newall even though he was much quicker in the consult because I liked his before/after pictures and felt he could give me more of the shape I'm looking for. I figured, I am doing the TT may as well have a little lipo on some stubborn areas like my back and upper inner thighs and hey don't waste it, use it to plump my butt up while we're at it!! 🙂 Go big or go home! Ha... I put my deposit down today, and surgery is scheduled for Dec 16th!!! Only 5 weeks away.. I'm so scared and excited at the same time!!! My Pre-Op appt will be on Dec 3rd... Sooooo talking with the hubby and wondering if i should go ahead and have him do my triceps as well... I am gonna feel like crap all over right? Why not one more area? When i workout my biceps come out but like alot of women, over past few years my tricep fat now doesn't respond as well ???? any input? Getting more scared... and excited???!!! I gained 4lbs over the holiday, so I'm now 13lbs over my normal weight and haven't worked out in a couple months. No point in starting back now? Guess I should just wait til once I'm 6-8weeks post? So I see alot of people buy their own creams, pads, and even garments that work best for recovery - minimizing scar size/appearance, best shape results (tummy and butt from tt/bbl), and comfort while sleeping. Any veteran tips tricks would be great! 🙂 Before your Abdominoplasty: If yousmoke– stop or at the very least stop for at least two weeks prior the surgery and no smoking during recovery. It is very important to listen to your surgeon regarding his policies with smoking, as there is a potential risk of increasecomplications. Stop taking any and all aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications. Your plastic surgeon will provide you with a list of medications to stay away from. You can view the listhere. Your plastic surgeon will give you a list of his policies or pre and post operative care. It is very important you adhere to everything your surgeon has told you. Make arrangements for an adult to be with you for the first 24 – 72 hours after surgery. Someone will need to drive you to and from the surgery center. Your plastic surgeon will give you prescriptions to be filled for antibiotics, pain medication, anti-nausea medication, etc.) before surgery. Ask your surgeon if you can use Bromelain and Arnica Gel for swelling and bruising. Do not use these without prior approval from your own plastic surgeon. Clean your home or have your home cleaned by a cleaning service. Shop for recovery food, such as jell-o, pudding, soup, yogurt, juice and or crackers and(purchase flexible straws for easier drinking) Ask your surgeon about low sodium foods to help reduce swelling. Prepare and freeze meals for 2 weeks. Make sure you have enough pillows, magazines, books, videos or dvds, television, remote control, laptop computer, wet wipes, video games, to help occupy your time recovering. If your room gets a lot of sunlight during the day, make sure you have blinds or drapes to help black out the room so you can sleep. Have a whistle, bell, intercom, or walkie-talkie so your spouse or family member can help you if you need assistance. Telephone with a speaker near your bed. Icepacks– either prepare them ahead of time or you can buy packs of frozen fruit to help reduce post operative swelling. Frozen fruit works better than frozen vegetables, because the smell is not as bad when it is thawing out. You will probably havedrains. Purchase a"drain apron"which will help support the drains so that they will not tug on your incision area. Thermometerso you can check your temperature periodically during recovery. If you are running a low grade fever after surgery, make sure you contact your plastic surgeon immediately. Mouthwash Eye-drops– your eyes might be dried out from having the surgery Laxatives– you will need to make sure you take these with your medication each day, as narcotics can be constipating. Hand-held shower head and chair, incase you are too weak to stand up on your own. Scar creams or treatments. More than likely you will be advised against putting anything on the incisions for 6 weeks or more. Ask your surgeon when you can start scar therapy, as every plastic surgeon is different with their instructions regarding this timeline. Day of surgery wear something comfortable and loose fitting, such as a running suit (with pull on pants) or a button down shirt. Most important"Follow your surgeon's directions"regarding medication, eating and drinking. I was told ok to drink wine or whatever up until 3 days before surgery, when I asked if I had read correctly on the huge packet which wine was one of the things listed to stop and I was like seriously??!! Anyway, re-reading everything tonight.... After a few glasses of wine yesterday and like a half a glass tonight, and uhm yea the packet definitely says that. Guess when they call me back from my question today about claritin i will make sure?! Ok, so I was confused since I read no wine (I am A wine drinker!) On th preop packet but in my preop appt th medical asst told me ok until 3 days preop. Then I re-read the packet (no garlic, tomatoes, wine, strawberries, blackberry, raspberry, ginger, apple, WINE, etc starting 2wks preop), called today to check on Claritin & reconfirm about wine. she said no wine starting two weeks pre, but can have other alcohol up to 3 days pre... Oh and claritin is ok as long as it's not claritin-d. Tummy/skin 🙁 $119 for the 6 scripts with insurance! Dang :/ So with having a TT too should I get a board for my tummy to make it flatter? What about the triangular one I hear people talking about for my backside for BBL?? I want to make sure I get the best results possible!!! My hubby's father is coming in town from Florida for Christmas. My surgery is 1:30pm on the 16th (Wed) He was saying the 19th (Sat) and I asked that my hubby ask that he wait until the Monday following my surgery (21st) and I thought all was good. Well today I found out that he is in fact coming on Saturday in time to see for a Christmas special for his other grandchildren (our neices) on Sunday, and his gf (who was coming, then not) is in fact coming as well. I'm so upset. My hubby thinks it's no big deal "they won't bother you - you will be in the room" etc. But my feelings are really hurt. For ya'll who have already been thru your surgeries - would ya'll have been ok with house guests 3 days Post Op? Am I just over-reacting? I am PMS'ing right now - but I felt this way, way before when I wasn't... Ok, so I got my phone call from Dr. Newall's office. Now check in time is 9:30am instead of 12:30pm!! Surgery is now at 10:30-11am, instead of 1:30pm!!! My heart dropped, I couldn't hear anything for a few minutes.. had to have her start over. My nerves started today... I have been so suprisingly calm, today at about 2pm it hit me and My heart started beating fast... I started to kinda freak out, and a couple tears fell while I was driving! Anyway, Marjorie was so nice, and she gave me so much info and made me feel comfortable, answered a couple questions I had. She has had a tummy tuck with Dr. Newall, so that made me feel even better as she was telling me what to do and not do, etc. I WILL BE ON MY WAY TO SURGERY CENTER IN LESS THAN 15 HOURS!!!!!!!!?!?! OMG Doc said all went well. Threw up liquid last night it sucked. Took my shower this morning and nurse left not long ago. All looks good. Waist smaller can't tell how much cuz swelling, butt looks bigger. Scar is big. Didn't have to have vertical scar like we thought may have cuz my belly button was so high lol. Interested to see how it all turns out. Slept on my sides, switching each time I got up to pee. But today nurse said no cuz of TT. Need to be on back with knees and back elevated. Good thing i did the foam pad with hole cut in it for my butt. My bed and matress rall, so its even taller with this. Have to have hubby help me in and out of bed. He is staying on top of all my meds for me. 1300cc's put into each butt cheek Even after the 11lbs I gained, she said only got 1250cc's from my back and flanks, and 300cc's from my inner thighs. Sounds like he had to take some from the tummy tuck area removed to get enough. 5.15lbs of skin/fat removed from tummy. I will verify all this with Dr. Newall when I go in for my post op on Tuesday. 🙂 So we got there a little early, walked in about 9:10am. Literally they were waiting on me to get there! (She called at 8:30 and asked what time I was told, and I told her 9:30 & that we were on way, found out they were actually ready for me then! Lol) Nurse asked me some questions, I changed into the op garment, panties, and socks. She took my pulse and bloid pressure, took pregnancy test. Dr. Started marking me up right away (so quick! Like an artist! You can tell he's a pro! Not his first rodeo lol) and then the anesthesiologist came in to talk to me. Got my IV in and not long after kissed my hubby and I was off to the OR... I didn't freak out, literally 2 crocodile tears fell when I walked into op room and then it was go time. Gave me Margariraville, scrubbed me down, layed me down and that's last thing I remember. think they started at 10am and I was out about 12:30. Getting in car around 1:45-2:30 and home by 3/3:15. Hubby said gave me 1st pain pill at 3:30. My times are probably off a little, but it was way faster than I thought. Lol So I'm 96hrs post op right about now! Doing great! My hubby says I'm walking pretty straight, but at like 30 degree angle. Doing way better tgan he and I expected all alobg... I've been up basically all morning went to bed last night 12pm woke up around 2 took a xanax & peed,then back to sleep til 7:30/8am. Laid in bed a bit then up all morning from about 9 til just now laid down after showering and changing by garment and pads for tge day. I really have no leakage at all since yesterday morning when i last showered and changed them?! hubby cooked breakfast for everyone this morning (we gave a full house! Us, kids, nanny, and his dad n dad gf in town), and I ate at the table sitting on a boppy! I had 2 Scrambled eggs with a little shredded cheese, no salt, of course. A peice of Ezekiel toast w/ spray butter, sm. cup of coffee w/ pumpkin creamer, few squares of watermelon & cantaloupe, and almost a whole peice of bacon (told him we gotta start eating turkey bacon again!). My hubby had a mimosa and i HAD to have a sip lol. I still haven't had a BM! Started taking a dulcolax each night before bed starting Thursday/day after surgery! Yesterday, got some MOM and took that instead (2tbsp) and Took another 2tbsp this morning... Still nothing yet!? Ugh I am still trying to take it easy, don't want to rush stuff and end up messing something up! Trued my lace thong panties on to see if the scar is covered with my panties and yes! It does! So excited for the swelling to go down and get this improved body back in the gym for even more improving!! So I was worrworriedued about not having a BM yet, (surgery was Wed morning around 10am and i got home about 3pm) finally called the nurse tonight after taking a dulcolax thurs night, and friday night, then 2tbsp mom last night, another 2tbsp this morning, and another 2 tbsp around 5pm with no BM. Guess i hadn't drank much water today (I've been doing pretty good, not 8 bottles but close i think) but i started feeling weak and cold right before nurse called me back. Told my husband something isn't right. I've felt great all day, now I'm feeling kinda dizzy, while laying down and lightheaded!! So i started drinking a bunch of water, i was kinda scared. Felt a little worse, more scared and kinda a little nauseous too, so i got up and went to the bathroom. Sat there a minute or so drinking more water and FINALLY HAD A BM! Omg, seriously? I felt better right away but still felt weak after, laid down and ended up falling asleep for an hour or two. So crazy!!! I wanted to post just incase anyone else has these feelings. I was literally worried but confused. I feel like my self again now, but damn! the takes alot out of you! No pun intended!! Lol Noticed it yesterday when I was changing garment after shower around noon, but this morning I woke up with my garment wet just in that area (which is not much considering it had been 20hrs too), so I went ahead and called cuz nothing hardly in my drain at all just to make sure and be safe. It's a small drip, not much at all, and I figure they will probably take my drain out at my post-op appt anyway since I've been averaging only about 25ml a day past couple days in my drain. We shall see! I just put a pad over the drain incision today after my shower As for pain, Ive been doing realllyyy well thru the whole process. I Took a pain pill last night around 11:30 then next one this morning about 8:30am. (I'm not "in pain" but just taking them cuz I don't want to get to that point, just not taking as often now) Maxi Pads are all around my waist and back under the garment, so waist is much smaller than this pic makes it look. Even had to use a maxi pad on my bb because I ran out of gauze this morning. Plus, obviously my tummy is swollen too. But you can tell Im standing up about 70% straight. Will take another naked pic probably tomorrow morning when i take cg off to shower, just didn't feel like it this morning lol Went well, pretty quick. Drain was taken out. Didn't hurt, burning sensation a little when she removed the stitch holding the tube in, but that's really about it. All is healing well, swelling I have is normal. I felt a little lightheaded again last night, then great this morning then lightheaded in shower had to sit down, then hurry and rinse off and lay down naked in bed after i dried off. Thought it was maybe because I hadn't eaten yet so I had a banana and carnation instant breakfast mixed with milk. Then got back up a finished getting ready for my appt (put cg back on, etc). The nurse said i dont need to cover the lipo incisions if they aren't leaking (they haven't for a couple days) and no more neosporin on my BB after today. All looks great! 🙂 she gave me some spanx (basically) cuz I told them i feel like butt is coming out of the hole and don't want my butt crack to look funny/shape funny cuz of the hole! Lol said i could use another garment, doesnt have to cover the Butt necessarily (could be thong back) just has to compress the waist is most important from the TT. Still a lot of swelling (lowe back, tummy, etc). My butt is huge!!!, hope it goes down some. Good thing it's fat so I can work out. My legs look more cellulity on back now because the big booty pushing down. My butt is dimply in some areas, its fat so to b expected I guess but i see alot of massaging anr working out, eating clean in my future. Shape/curves are nice. Can't wait til everything smooths out, and swelling goes away! Loving my flat tummy, all tummy stretch marks are gone, just have the ones pulled up from my inner thighs, groin area which I don't mind. So happy the loose tummy skin is gone!!!!!!!!! I am happy... Have some weight to lose! Anyone else? I have socks on but my feet are still freezing!! :/ Just giving an update. So, where to start - I have been off my pain meds for a few days now. I was down to 3 a day, then 1 every 24hrs, now I haven't taken any at all since Friday night (9 days PO). Went out for the first time on Saturday night! Found a pillow, and stood/sat at the bar and ate.. I did so well, I was super swollen - maybe the wine? I had like 3 glasses of wine and a Mojito, plus 2 grilled fish tacos. Let's see. I am back to work today! I don't have to go to an office, and I feel great. Sitting on my boppy though 🙂 I am planning to drive myself to my 2nd post op appt tomorrow, an hour away - will be my first time to drive. Also, I almost took some pics today, but decided at this point I am going to just take them once a week. Still wearing my CG most of the day. My jeans didn't fit :\ tried them on Saturday, and close - but I wear low rise jeans so my extra hips/butt made it a little too much to button. I am sure they will fit soon once some of the swelling goes down. I'm sure all this holiday eating hasn't helped! LOL. That stopped effective this morning. Can't wait to get in the gym. May start walking around my neighborhood. I am ready to go get my nails done and GTL!!! Taken betwen Sat and today. Went very well! I met with the nurse who did my pre-op (forgot her name!) since Dr.Newall was out on vacation.. She said my upper tummy/under boobs is all me/flat. My lower tummy, back, etc still swollen which is normal, but I'm looking really good! I scheduled my next appt for the 21st, going to do my massage right after my post-op pics! I asked about the CG and it buckling at my waist, don't want to have indentions from - so she gave me some of the foam pads that stick on my body. The massage therapist there said ok to start my massages next week - at 3 week mark for TT since I am standing up straight, and healing very quickly.. I drove myself! First time to drive since my surgery on the 16th! YAY! Went and got my nails did on my way home... YAY!!!! I am feeling like I'm back in effect ya'll! WOO HOO!!! I'm ready to rock and roll (at home with the fam/kids/friends) on NYE 🙂 LOL Ok, so a couple things... I'm not loving my back right now... It has like lines of scar tissue and swelling from the lipo that I know I need to be patient about, and time and massages should smooth it all out, but just venting on that. Also, I am now at the point where I don't want my butt to shrink anymore now!!! Lol It's gone down and I think a good size for me now. Saturday I felt like Kim K and OmG wanted it a little smaller... Well it is now! Lol. Here are a couple pics I took tonight with my normal panties I wear before I jumped in the shower. Love that my scar is hidden in them! However, No high cut bikini bottoms in my future lol. Had a hard time getting a good butt shot, but got a side shot, I know once the swelling in my lower back and belly goes down my side profile will be alot nicer on both sides. All in all I am very happy thus far! Oh! Almost forgot. I used arnica gel and massaged in to all my swelling anf bruised areas except my tummy... Will let yall know if that helps! First time to try it.. I have my bday party on Sat and would like to wear shorts or a dress however my inner thighs and bruised very badly, hoping I can get it down by then...? 😀 Ok, so I woke up less swollen! Jeans fit! I think the arnica cream is the real deal.. My bruising on inner thighs was even lighter. I put ut on again today after taking these picsyou can see what I am talking about on my back on some of the pics, granted I was twisting to take the pic. But only 2 weeks post so stiol have time for it to all smooth out 🙂 So my party was last night. Yay. Here's a puc, no more roll when i sit!!! WoohooWoohoo. Had a fun nye partied with friends here at home/neighbors on the block like usual after the baby went to bed! time to start dieting on monday! 🙂 oh bought some new jeans (cheap but cute, softer/stretchier) so i could wear jeans comfortably. Bought 3 pair on sale at palais royal on the fly for under $100!! Woohoo thats what i pay normally for one pair, ha. Of course they aren't name brand but still. Bought juniors size 11, size 9 fit too but just a luttle more snug. Im assuming in the next couple months i will be down to a juniors size 7 (size 4 to 6 in misses). Presurgery i was an 8 or 11 juniors, so I'm still same size due to swelling a bigger butt/hips but my waist is much smaller. Interested to see my new measurements now and in a couple months once swelling goes away. I still haven't weighed myself (my elecrronic scale broke! Lol!) Gotta buy a new one this wknd. Overall, I look and feel great!!! So happy I did this!! Up close and personal lol!! Ok, so found this place called Body Benefits. They have a machine that is alot better and quicker for the lymph massages (MLD) than a person. Bought a package of 10, going twice a week 35min per session. $1000 Body Benefits Treatment is Called Endermologie Single treatment is $120 Pkg of 10 $1000 Pkg of 16 $1440 Here are some pics from this morning in my workout clothes. The hubby and I did on NYE for first time at 15days PO (was great and I was fine) I just told him to take it easy! Did again last night, so all clear on that front. Going to buy a new scale, and start a 3-4 day juice cleanse today to kick off the new year! Will let y'all know what PS says about if I can start back to gym doing light workouts!! So as I mentioned, my scale had broken - it was an electronic one I had for years, and the little foot sensor broke, so I had to buy a new one. I think this one is more accurate for weight - it's a weightwatchers one (on sale at target for 29.99!) and tells BF, Water %, Bone Mass, and BMI (which I never really pay attention to). I'm not real sure how accurate the BF% actually is - but I like that I can see if it changes from working out - we'll see once I'm back in the gym how that works. Anywho! I'm down at least 6.7lbs from my date of surgery - considering the holiday food, NYE food, and my birthday dinners I have been eating over the past couple weeks since my surgery - I'm not complaining with this! (granted, I think this one is 2-3lbs more than my previous scale, but not 100% certain - so if that's the case I would be down 8-10lbs, but I'm just going with the exact numbers recorded, for all intensive purposes). Planning to lose another 10lbs from my current weight by cleaning my diet back up again, and see how I feel then to decide if I want to try and lose any more. 🙂 Heading to my first "massage" appointment in a few hours - We'll see how it goes! 🙂 Well I'm down 2 more lbs this morning after my 2nd day of 3.5 day juice cleanse I started on Monday! Woohoo... I'm right around at my "normal" comfortable weight now (1-2lbs over) which is 4lbs over my wedding weight. Still looking to lose another 8-10lbs... Only thing is I feel like my butt fat is almost all completely gone now??!!! 🙁 Still have a lot of swelling in my lower back right above my butt crack and lower tummy, but tummy was much better this morning after my 1st endermologie yesterday. Back in general has swelling still but there's alot in lower back. It was fine, took it easy nothing too heavy on the weights... Did almost a full body workout with free weights, lower weight than i normally do and high reps (bis, tris, shoulders, a little back not much, leg extensions, rear delts, and one chest exercise) then i did 15min on the stepmill on level 2 - again taking it easy, and walked 5 min on treadmill. I didn't even sweat lol but I felt good being there... Now, I haven't gotten my doet back on track yet, ugh! I thinl i may be eating too uch sodium or not drinking enough water cuz swelling in my back is still crazy. My CG is too big and not compressing me hardly at all anymore, and I hate the lipo foam because it doesn't flatter my figure of course. So I went and bought a cheap corset from wal mart today which i actually have on top of another shapewear thing i had from presurgery and cut the butt cheeks out, all under my CG which helps. I ordered a new CG from leonisa and also ordered a waist trainer today. Should be in by Friday I think. My tummy is much less swollen, and I can really see the curve in my waist to hip from the front now good, but I need this back swelling to go down so I can really see my scurve to my butt. I am getting a little impatient on my back swelling if you can't tell lol. So, starting today cleaning up diet (making a bunch of cilantro lime shredded chicken breast now in the crock pot!), back to gym, drink more water and eat out less! Swollen still, don't think anything has changed about that. Don't feel much different from last week. Had 2nd massage yesterday, have 3rd tomorrow. think it helped on a lump i have under my left arm. Left side of incision is more hard than right. Right inner thigh is more swollen than left... Gained 3.8lbs back that I lost doing juice cleanse ugh. Literally as soon as i started eating again. Oh well, working out now - low intensity cardio and weights. Hopefully the swelling starts going down. Incision looks good from what i can see. The tape in middle is off. Had to do side to side comparisons... CG should be in tomorrow - here is the one I bought http://www.leonisa.com/en/products/slim-compression-body-shaper-with-booty-lift/?gclid=CKOT9Ljzp8oCFYaCfgodkwABjw Waist Trainer should be here on Friday - here is the one I bought http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W9XOBVU/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687682&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00UYJVVUA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1G5YE7FC424DYD4AJCS8 I will let ya'll know how it goes! 🙂 The rest of my prineo tape came off yesterday. Happy with the scar. Here are my thoughts at this point. 1- not hapoy with my innter thighs yet. One is bigger than other still. Hope it's swelling. Also, what I was afraid of - the skin looks loose, and I am hoping it tightens up some more :/ 2- My scar is very thin and light (lighter than how it appears on pic). I know the color is becauee of how I scar so I am lucky there! 3- haven't been getting to gym or eating right so I am now only 2.7lbs below my presurgery weight!! :/ So swollen from eating Mexican food last night and not happy with myself. Gotta make a change ASAP! 4- I've had 4 Endermologie treatments (lymphatic drainage style) they went up to a more intense setting yesterday, hoping I start seeing more drastic results on smoothing and swelling going away soon ( I haven't been drinking enough water daily - some days I get in 64oz/2L and some days I don't) Supposed to be drinking 2-3L a day!! 5- I have been wearing new garments. The buttless one kinda makes butt look funny under workout clothes and that's what I wear everyday, so I alternate and wear it as much as I can since it covers inner thighs, back, etc. Then I wear waist trainer in between and sometimes in combination. Last couple days I have had to take the garment off in middle of night and sleep naked cuz I couldn't handle it anymore on my butt/digs after a while and starts to hurt. But I still like it and wear it at least 12hrs a day at min. 6- measurements right now are 42-30.5-43 (waist changes an inch up with more swelling) hoping to get waist under 30in but still looks small now simce I am 5'6" hubby said I looked like Jessica Rabbit lol 7- NEED TO DO SQUATS AND NORMAL WORKOUTS ON REGULAR BASIS!! 8- I go in on 28th for my 6 week post op pics, follow up appt, free microderm, and massage. 9- TT scar area still feels very lumpy so I massage it a lot! I think this is all for now. Here's the pic of my scar. Nothing has really changed since last week. Went and bought a few peices, pair of work slacks, pencil skirts. I am 5'6" and exactly a size 8. Still haven't gotten back on workout program consistently, been so busy 🙁 weighed in at 165.9 this morning. Want to get that down to 150-155. Here's a some pics. I wasn't going to post but I'm feelin fierce! My waist has gotten smaller, my waist trainer is on the smallest setting (?) now, making butt pop nicer. Loving my results! I have 2 more endermologie sessions left for my lymph drainage and will not buy more because I think they work but that I am good now plus crap is expensive lol. Started putting this silicone stuff (chapstick type form) on my scar last week, then coconut oil over. Today was day 3 of my 12 week workout program, jamie eason livefit trainer on bodybuilding.com. tanned twice this week (wore my lace thong to help cover scar) feeling fab! 🙂 Only thing I'm unhappy with is myself for not doing better consistently on my diet!!! Argh... and my inner thighs... Not much of a difference since last post but here are some pics from this morning. Ok, so I'm almost 4mos post op (16th will be 4mos). Had a follow up appt today and he said all looks good. I don't need to wear any compression garments anymore, and no abs for one full year from surgery! He said everything else is ok to do. Scar healing properly, the swelling i still have is normal and light mostly just evening or when i eat too much sodium. My inner thighs he said is my skin... he said he can try to fix with do more lipo but its not fat so it could be worse after. He said to look at some thermo method for skin elasticity as a potential. Otherwise its not that bad and just rey to build inner thigh muscles to fill out skin. Not worth cutting/scar. All in all I'm happy. That qas my only complaint. But oh well. I am very happy with my results overall. Just gotta keep it tight!!! Here's a 6mo pic I just took.. seems i meed to take more full body selfies lol A couple stretch marks above my scar turn red in the sun :/ and kinda numb there. No big deal. Still love my results. Scar is darker than i would like. But i am soooooo hapoy and feel great. Best money i ever spent! Butt gets smaller and bigger as i lose and gain weight lol. Still only part i am not comfortable with is my inner thighs. Gonna ask him about again when i go back next week. He said redo lipo cant fix because its my skin :/ Just took these

Ms. Saigon

Review from Realself

Oct 19, 2015

After 12 Years, Finally Pulling the Trigger- Getting a TT, Lipo, W/muscle Repair - Houston, TX Hi Everyone! After consulting with 5 plastic surgeons throughout the 12 years, I finally decided that life is short. So I might as well get it done instead of being unhappy with my tummy. Will post pictures before and after soon! Dr. Newall will administer Exparel for pain relief to the tummy area. Here's to wishing that my tummy will be back before motherhood. However, being a mom is the best thing that could have happen to me. Why am I doing this? For me. However, it does feel even better to look great and feel great; after all the heart aches. You see, my story is nothing special; however, I'm going to share. The day before thanksgiving 2004 (I'm pregnant with our second son) I find out about my ex-husband's infidelity. Made thanksgiving dinner the next day. Had our son December 16, 2004. Separated 2006, divorced 2009. Being a single parent is challenging to say the least (could write a book). Through the grace of God, I'm able to take care of us and pay cash for my tummy tuck. My fiance does not think I need it, but supports my decision and will take care of me. The picture that I'm posting was when I was 22 years old in the United States Marine Corps. Picture here is in Maui celebrating my 30th birthday with my than boyfriend who tried to tear me down and said "you're pretty but not that pretty. You have saggy and stretch mark city". He was just really insecure with himself, I kept my dignity and did not throw back insults to hurt him. Although those remarks did hurt me; I was not going to let any man tell me what I was or wasn't. Days are just flying by. November 10th is my pre op meeting with Dr. Newall and than November 20th at 9 a.m. is TT. Have been obsessing over things....what to buy, what foods to have in house ahead of time. Finished moving into our new place that has stairs, I don't know how I'm going to make it up the stairs after surgery, wondering if my fiance can pick me up and take me up the stairs? Or is that a no, no? Hmmm.???? Do I need to get depends? I've read yes on Real Self and than the nurse said no. Will get manicure/pedicure before surgery, no nail polish? lipo foam? I guess, I just need to chill out and ask the nurse when I see her November 20th. Maybe I should also get the BBL while I'm at it? For ladies that have done both at the same time, do you recommend it? Would you do both again or separately? Thanks! Dr. Newall's care package before the surgery. Read great reviews on the VitaMedica recovery support program which is worth around $100 alone. The prescription medications had to be filled before surgery to be brought the day of surgery. Blood cot, anxiety pills, nausea, pain pills, and others I believe are for infections. Just started taking Bromelain with Quercetin today as instructed on an empty stomach, 2 pills 3 times a day, with my Clinical Support morning and evening vitamins after meals. I went to a wedding this last Saturday, and had a glass of Hennessy, hope that doesn't mess me up for surgery since instructions where no alcohol. I couldn't help myself with the delicious salsa from Pappasitos, I've been eating with gusto bc I know I will not have appetite after surgery and I know that I can't have salty foods, which I love!!! I've had time to reflect, and it's best that I just get a TT for now. Once I workout for a year, I'll decide if I need a BBL or BA or neither. I've been reading a lot of great reviews; however, the majority are missing pictures. Therefore, I believe some reviews are fake. Please be careful ladies. This Friday! Here's a picture as promised. The only thing that I remembered was up to the point that the nurse was wiping me down with a antibacterial before surgery and also inject into my IV something like having 5 glasses of margarita. Dr. Vu, who administered my IV has amazing, no pain (he found a vein on my left hand). He said that once I the nurse gives me the injection that he would come in and do his thing; which would know me out completely (sure did bc I don't remember Dr. Vu coming back). I woke up to another nurse who was very nice. Oh, before I forget Dr. Vu said he would put a tube down my throat to help me breathe for the TT. I woke up with a minor throat scratch only. I really like how low my cut is. I did not feel pain but discomfort from how tight my stomach is from Dr. Newall's expertise. I'm glad my extensive research for a TT doctor was successful and to listen to my own facts/intuition. Thank you still for trying to be helpful, I appreciate it. So since I could not eat anything before surgery, I was hungry after surgery to say the least. My fiance got two types of soup, I picked the vegetables one to eat. However, I threw it all up in the middle of the night. Ladies just eat clear soup. I'm so happy that Dr. Newall worked his magic on me. His team is first class! Patty is the bomb (thanks for the tough love)! I'm glad I did not listen to some negative remarks that did not have pictures of the TT procedure. I'm glad that I went with my gut instincts when I met him (the way he color coordinated his suits spoke volumes to me, he was the one! (with great TT pictures to back up his work)! Today is post op day two and I have been walking around whole foods and target for an hour! Thank you Dr. Newall, Dr. Vu, nurse Nancy, and other nurses that I did not get to ask their names. Thank you to my fiance for taking care of me (real love 🙂 ) Just spoke with the nurse, I'm supposed to take it easy even if I feel great. I'm supposed to be resting but I've been out shopping for a few hours today, it's going to catch up to me once the exparel wears out :(. Lol that's what I get for thinking walking is good for blood clots, so if I'm not tired from walking than it must not be bad...wish there was a precaution to say that after surgery you might feel normal, but beware that it's the exparel, take it easy still! Nurse also said to not put any scar cream on the open incision (just wash it with soap/dry it/cover it); however, I can gently massage arnica cream/gel on tummy that does not have open wounds. Rest and drink lots of water! Swelling is going down. Healing wonderfully. Exparel is really magic bc I went shopping yesterday and feel fine today. Taking all my medicine on time. Took milk of magnesium last night and it worked (no pain)! Going to get some fish and greens to eat clean. Try and drink more water. I know I've read not to weigh myself but I just did today, lost 4lbs! I really recommend Dr. Newall for tummy tucks. My fiance said that my waistline is getting tiny, I said that was the goal! Got drains taken out today. It was a struggle walking from the garage to the office (exparel wearing off) Went to eat afterwards at French Riveria with my fiance. I ate two sunny side up eggs w/fresh slices if tomatoes and a eclair, Yum! My fiance prepared a chicken dish with tomato basil feta and olives with asparagus (it was so delicious, I couldn't stop eating, I really was trying because I do not want to mess up my tummy tuck results). He bought a seasoning that had no salt, but gave the dish great a taste. Attached is the dish that I devoured....lmbo Just wanted to share the seasoning that was used. Here's the bikini that I brought on surgery day to have Dr. Newall mark my incision. I'm still bruised. Today I put on my compression garment (it was really difficult, my fiance had to help pull it up from the back- he accidentally nudged my incision and I sucked in my breath from the pain). Since I have to wear the garment 24/7 for three months (only to take off during showers and bathroom breaks- I took a pad to line it so that I can keep it clean as much as possible (meaning in will change it out every day). When I go to see Dr. Newall this Tuesday, I'm going to get another garment to switch while one is being hung to dry. I was on bed rest bc I was bleeding from the place that the drain was taken out (due to sitting too long watching a movie last Friday). It finally stopped bleeding today from just forcing myself to not walk anywhere but around the house. Will take picture of compression garment to post later. Happy healing. God, I hope I can work tomorrow.... I saved my pain pills for work to get me through the days ahead. Here are some side to side pictures. I weighed myself and I gained 2 lbs :/. It doesn't help that I ate some carbs, but I can't be picky when my baby sister brought me food to eat yesterday at my office (I was out of breath just walking back from the restroom, I was shaking by the time I got to my desk). When I got home from work, I just laid there from being exhausted and went to bed at 8:30pm lol. One of my sons said that I was too skinny and it made my butt look huge. Good thing I didn't get a bbl. I have to remind myself that this is coming from s 12 year old. Not going to hide the truth that it made me doubt my decision to get a TT for a second. Although I'm swollen, everyone can see how tiny my waist is. I treat people how I would like to be treated, so it was a let down that two of my co workers (both are moms as well) did not even ask how I was feeling (when they knew it was my first day back from TT surgery). I must sound like a baby. Lol. I'm sensitive I took it down but I'm putting it back up. This garment is comfortable once I'm able to get in it. The first time was painful but then it gets better. Make sure you are siting on your bed to put it on. Throughout yhe day, you can unhook the crotch area (line it with a maxi pad to replace each day). Seeing my doctor December 17th and will see if I need to get the same size or go down a size. Hence the changing of pads. Lol Took MOM at 7pm still no BM. Have not gone in a few days, my belly is swollen. Ugh...going to drink more water, take a shower and put my garment back on. Hopefully the mom works!!! This sucks!!! Feeling much better. Posting pictures of me in the garment and wearing my new boots (feel good enough to wear them) Finally was able to have a BM at 6:30 am! What a relief!!! Going to a formal event tonight. Here's my outfit! Took a pain killer. So I was dancing a slow song with my fiance and I was feeling great with all the champagne I've been drinking. I did I tiny dip and heard a popping sound, afterwards I felt my right side soaking wet with fluid. We went home and I washed the garment, so I had to sleep one night without it. This morning I called the office to let them know what happened and they got me in at 10:45 am. Dr. Newall is so sweet, he took out the blood from my stomach with a syringe, I looked away bc I hate needles. I did not feel a thing when inserted the needle into my belly to get the blood out. He got the nurse to bring in a machine to suck out more blood, however, there was not a lot. Dr. Newall was gentle when he was pushing on my belly with the machine sucking out the blood. I received a lipo foam to use since I did not feel my garment was compressing enough. Was instructed to put the stick side to my stomach while laying in bed to pull the garment over it. Totally felt more compression with it. Was informed that it will help the tummy be smoother and flatter with the foam. Love Dr. Newall! Yesterday I was a little concerned about fluid (reddish brownish ting) gushing out of my left incision. So I called the call center to relay the message to a nurse on duty that fluid was coming out for two hours and nothing I did would stop it. I asked if I should be concerned and go to the emergency room. So while I was waiting for a call back, I googled what it could be. Supposedly it was normal. I was surprised when the call center called me back to day that Dr. New all was on the line. He said, "I do not want you to be worried, everything is going to be alright. Since you pulled a stitch last, more fluid is being produced. It will inventially stop. Come in on Tuseday so that I can check it." I felt very comforted by him, very caring. Needless to say, I put a guaz with a pad over it with tape to make it to my sister's graduation! Lol wasn't going to miss it. It's still leaking, but not as much as in the beginning. I took a shower to was it with anti bacteria soap and I could have sworn I saw my flesh opened (about to swoon). Got out to pay dry and covered it up. Saw Dr. Newall today. He said I had two options, 1. Get re stitch but might risk complications or 2. Do the wet to dry which will take a little longer to heal (soak guaz with saline solution to out over open wound morning and night). I said that I trusted him and will do whatever he recommended. So option 2 it is! On the positive side, no infection. I asked the nurse to look at the fit of my garment to see if I should change size; can't believe she said xs!! I was like, I'm going to fit in that??!! Lol Treatment is called wet to dry, using guaze soaked with .9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation. To be applied once in the morning and at night. The yellow is not infection but fat? :/. Putting on xs garment was difficult but I managed to get in. Waist is getting less swollen. I decided to use only one Lipo foam in the front with the compression garment and using the my waist binder last for comfort. Since my skin is protect by Lipo foam and compression garment, the binder is not so unbearable. Today I woke up feeling much better. Saw Dr. Newall today, wound is healing well. The nurse took off the tape with a special oil. I asked if I could have taken the tape off myself with oil and she said no bc what they use is made for taking off the surgical tape. Nurse was super gentle and kind, as all of his nurses. Her name was Genesis, unique name. Nurse Bianca looked like Santa's super sexy helper, man I wish I would have taken her picture. Lol will see Dr. Newall in two weeks since he'll be on vacation. Will post pictures later. Merry Christmas and happy new year RS ladies! So I know I'm not supposed to be shopping for clothes until at least 3 months and the swelling goes down, but I really need new pencil skirts. Lol I have been wearing Sz 6 after babies but now I was able to fit into a Sz 4! Yay!! That's with the Lipo foam and compression garment. The pencil skirt gave my waist a smaller effect.. Yes!!! Still loving my results even with a hole on my left side. The open wound is closing up, I think? On a positive note, I was able to fit into my Sz 4 pre babies skirt today (I was wishful thinking and kept it, lol- glad I did!). Not so sure how I'm going to heal with the scars 🙁 Here are a few pictures of my journey. At the end of the day which these pictures are taken; my tummy is swollen. I bought ear plugs at the dollar store and use it for shaping my BB. The wound is closing. The one guaz on the right is not an open wound but I have these two tiny pin needle holes that I'm covering with dry guaz. Will be seeing Dr. Newall this Thursday. I'm still very happy that I did this for me. Loving my figure, tummy is still swollen. Swollen tummy looks better than before photo. Dr. Newall is amazing! January 12 th will be 4 weeks since the incision opened up. Here's a before and after photos of the open wound (top is before/bottom is afterwards). The wound looks better (closing up but not fast enough), the scar doesn't look great (actually worse-I believe from eating shrimp last night). My bb is rounder in the after photo, I noticed. I'm uploading for the ladies that asked for the brand and were it can be bought. Still no regrets on my TT surgery even with another little q tip Sz opening. The other wound closed completely. Wore my bodycon dress from MaxAzria yesterday, with confidence even with the swelling. Ran into my personal trainer who said I looked great as though I just got out from a shoot and that my curves were in all the right places. Lmbo bc I did not tell him about my TT. Here are some pictures of the dress yesterday and today's Lulu (shirt is a small and loose around my trunk 🙂 Picture above is a few days after surgery. Picture below is today, 12 weeks Friday. I woke up and saw a difference. I have an event Feb 20; which led me to find a dress. I did not know it was going to be so difficult. The lady at Nordstroms took my measurements to do some kind of calculation on my ratio which came out to 7.3 (she said 7.1 is the ideal ratio). Hmm interesting. The difficulty was that my top Sz would be a six while the bottom being a Sz 4. I find that dresses at MaxAzria, the bodycon line fits well; however, it's too sexy for engagement pictures with our kids. My mission was to find a dress that was a solid color (same color textured was ok), covered my arms, and not expose too much cleavage. Lol I finally found my dress yesterday, now I how I don't look fat bc it's white, lmao. I read that white can make you look fat. The dress feels comfortable and sexy. Tummy is still swollen, but otherwise beginning to feel normal, with a little numbing/alien feeling (tummy). Can't wait to go back and get revision to scars from the open wound. Overall still happy with TT procedure. Started to workout last two weeks with treadmill and light weights. Taking pictures in the Bikini that I brought on the day of surgery for incision markings. Has not been six months yet to work on abs, but I've just started working on them for 2 ish weeks. My tummy is swollen, gassy (from eating too much raw garlic in my salad. I hope the swelling goes down more, I've been wearing my compression garment with Lipo foam at home. I'm going to keep on wearing it until the 6 months post op bc I've read that the true results will show at 6 months. I'm working on shrinking my back fat some more. Not sure what's going to happen. My revision is scheduled for September 1st bc I requested to enjoy the summer months. Lol Still loving my tummy tuck, looking forward to the revision where I had an open wound. Found 3 bikinis to hide the scar; however, I have to make sure and adjust swimsuit to cover scar after swim. I think once I get the revision I won't have to adjust swimsuits. What do you ladies think? Haven't been working out bc of school and other distractions. Who am I kidding? Just fell of the bandwagon of Juijitsu, hiking. If you're on the fence about getting a TT like I did for 12 years, do it once you find the perfect surgeon for you. Thank God, I found mine, Dr. Newall! Checkout pictures of my tummy without working out. Looking forward to how it's going to look once I workout consistently 😉 Posted on the wrong subject lol. So I took a picture of comment to not repeat myself. Saw Dr. Newall last Tuesday and he's going to cut out the scar where I keloid. I'm not going to be eating seafood afterwards for sure like I did last bc I didn't believe what I remembered hearing when growing up. I'm not going to have drains like before, or the tape. He's going to Lipo my abs more, giving it more definition (first time with the TT he could not lipo my abs for safety reasons). The little dots are mosquitoe bite marks, not lipo marks. Love my doctor!!! He's the best!!! I'm all marked up and ready to go. Feeling pretty good for it being day 1, just sore on my sides and incision. Moving around the house only, learned my lesson the last time. Tummy is swollen from lipo. I used the lipo foam with my compression garment and the front if much smoother. Ladies that have had lipo to your tummy, can you give any advice for me? Greatly appreciated. Feeling good enough to go to Costco with my fiance bc I'm going loopy staying home all day. However, I'm walking hunched over and did not want to over exert myself so I road the motor cart around Costco with the help of my fiance bc I cannot pickup anything over 7 lbs. I had to stock up on coconut water bc it's hard for me to not drink wine! I forgot to post side view pictures of my bruises. I think Dr. Newall did a great job lipo my sides and armpit fat? Lol I was healing without bruises bc I was wearing my compression garment and resting. However, I went out with some friends last night and had so much fun catching up. I drank wine and scotch. I woke up with bruises that made me call the help line to wait for a reply. I'm not hurting. I'm praying this is not necrosis forming. I'm hoping the bruises is from not wearing the compression garment and it's nothing. I was just surfing the net about deaths from plastic surgery and I came upon this article. I went on real self to check the doctor out and it did his license is revoked. However, you'll see pass comments of how he's a great guy. The clinic was vanity and now they've renamed themselves bc of bad publicity (4 deaths, botched lawsuits). I'm attachingvehat I read for you ladies. It's very important to do your research bc it's your life. Best wishes Here's a picture now of me at 141 lbs which is heavier than when I was 135. I've been in vacation eating.

FitMom33

Review from Realself

Sep 19, 2015

Had my Consult. Booked my Surgery. TT, Lipo, Bbl. Houston, TX I had my consultation with Dr. German Newall Thursday September 17th. I think I waited for about an hour. It wasn't too bad I guess. The staff was very nice. I love that they speak Spanish. Easy going. That's always a plus. I don't like snotty people lol. It's the truth. Anyway.. Dr. Newall was also very nice. I liked him. The consult did feel a little rushed to be honest. It was all pretty much self explanatory and laid out. I guess cause I've been researching so much and I have a friend who recently had a tummy tuck from another doctor and so Everything sounded so familiar. I messed up on not making a list of questions. I went home asking myself things that I should've asked while I was there so that was a bummer. I'm sure I can ask at another time. I am getting a full tummy tuck, lipo on flanks, hips, back and upper thigh and fat graft to butt. Im not so sure about the upper thigh. I've read a lot of bad stuff on it as far as skin getting loose and flabby. That puts me on edge. He says he won't be aggressive. I guess I'll have to wait till my Preop appt to ask all these questions. I have made notes on my phone so I don't forget. And yeah so that's pretty much it. I'm excited. A little nervous. I know time will fly by. Yikes! I hope I am making the right decision. Let's just hope for the best. I've heard and read wonderful things about Dr. Newall. So I'm sure I'll be in good hands. God willing. I've added some pictures of what I look like now. Can't wait to see the difference later. So I just woke up from a dream that I was pregnant and had to put my surgery on hold. It seemed so real. Lol. That just can not happen. I love kids but 3 is good enough. Just thought I'd share. Tee-hee My preop went well. Everything is pretty much on the care packet they gave me to read in case I forget something. They took my pictures. Eek. I did forget to ask if he knew how low my scar would be but I guess I can just bring a bikini or my every day panties to help him determine that on surgery day. I don't ever wear anything too skimpy I'm more like low rise boy shorts..tee-hee. surgery is paid in full. I got my surgery time and it surprised me that it's at 2 pm. I was hoping a.m. I'm gonna be starving since I can't eat anything. I guess I'll wake up kinda late on surgery day so I don't feel it as bad. Lol. I also won't be having a nurse visit me the day after since I'm out of range. Boo. I'll be starting on the vitamins they gave me tomorrow. I talked to Dr. Newall. He answered a few of my questions. He spoke Spanish the whole time. I love it! Haha!! Ill have to stop my fat burners that I use for the gym as of today wahhh!! And I was told no alcohol. I was already planning on a margarita for tomorrow. Lol. Oh well.other than that everything checked out well as far as my vitals, iron count ect.. So yep that's about it. 2 more weeks and it's on!! So I know its tmi but i'm starting to cramp. both my girls just finished their periods so i'm usually last. ugh I have a feeling I will be starting next week. just my luck. I am not regular, it just changes every other month. I could of sworn I had another 2 weeks before I started but it seems like I will be getting it sooner. This sucks!! I wonder if that will be a problem? or does the show still go on?? lol..why oh whyyyy So these are the pillows I bought for recovery. The green one is for my upper body and I'll add a few other regular pillows to add more elevation. Then the one for my legs. It seems comfortable but that's now without pain. I tried my booty pillow under my thighs but my butt still touches the bed. I don't know if I felt a difference. So I'm gonna keep trying to find a way. Lol. I feel so overwhelmed. like I have a million and one things to do before Friday. So I'm home now after surgery. Feeling a little pain. Stomach feels really tight. For some reason I keep wanting to cough and I'm like trying to cough slowly although one cough came out pretty hard and ouch did that hurt!! I don't remember anything. The last thing I remember was them scrubbing me down before surgery. I'm just glad I'm alive and surgery came out well. My goodness I have to pee all the time. It's getting annoying lol. I have been drinking lots of water plus I know it's the anesthesia as well. So far I'm feeling good. The last 2 potty trips I got up on my own. I just feel bad waking my husband up. He said it's ok but I know he's super tired. He woke up really early on Friday for work. I don't wanna pee anymore. Lol I showered. Lol. When I took off my girdle I felt a little woozy but just for a little while. My husband bought me a shower chair. I think that helped. I got a glimpse of my stomach looks so flat and my waist so tiny. My butt is huge. To me anyway. Hope it goes down some. That's too much a** for me lol. I didn't really like the way one of my inner thighs looks. It looks indented. Hope this too gets better with time. Don't want to be too critical too soon. But I love my stomach. Scar is super low. Yay!! I'll take pictures at another time. I honestly was in no mood. It took forever getting all the padding in standing there with my back hurting. I know my husband did his best but dang he took forever. Lol. Doing a little better. Anytime I feel pain is because it's time for pain pill. I don't take sleeping pills or nausea pills. I've been doing pretty well alone on that. Almost had a bm today but it was tough getting it out. Lol. Sorry. Told my husband to buy me some mom since a lot of you speak so good about it. So I'll give it a try. I walk around the house every 2 hrs. I get up on my own when I have to pee and get back on the bed myself very carefully. So yeah I'm showering later when my husband gets back home. My girls are helping me in the meantime with anything i may need. I will try to post some pictures with clothes. So I've added a few pictures before my shower. Of course I'm swollen, bruised and all that wrinkly skin is from the padding and girdle. I love my flat tummy. My hips look big and the butt looks good I think. I know results will get better with time. Finally had a bm. I actually felt like going yesterday but had a hard time getting it out. I'm sorry y'all. But we're all grown here right? Any who..I took a laxative and that didn't do anything. So yesterday my husband bought me some mom I didn't take it till this morning before breakfast and just now I was like I'm gonna go try. I had no urge or anything but just wanted to try. Lol. It went smoothly. No straining or anything. Ugh I feel so good. I needed my honey to help me wipe though. That's is all. Just thought I'd share my experience. Lol. So I woke up around 7am. took my 7 am pills and tried to go back to bed but one side of my back was hurting so bad. Like my shoulder blade. I don't know. So it was hard getting back to sleep and I decided to get up. Went to pee and wash up and as I was about to brush my teeth I started gagging and I was like oh no..no please. But I couldn't help it and I was throwing up and holding onto my stomach at the same time so scared that something would pop. I threw up yellow liquid. It was horrible. I've been feeling good this whole time and then this happened. Only different thing i did was take a sleeping pill last night. I have no trouble sleeping but I do wake up a lot so I wanted an uninterrupted sleep. I took a nauseous pill drank some Sprite ate crackers. My stomach still feels a little weird. Maybe my nauseous pill will kick in soon. My daughter made me some oatmeal but I don't have much appetite this morning. I just hope that doesn't happen again. Not fun. And then I wonder if it's all those vitamins I have to take. Too much. Ugh. Lol So I'm tired of looking tired and gross so I fixed my hair today. Curled it a bit. Ain't going nowhere but I look cute. Lol. And I tweezed my eyebrows. Lord knows I needed that. Tomorrow for my post op I'll put on a little makeup not full blown cause ain't nobody got time for that especially when it's a morning appointment. Lol. I'm feeling a whole lot better. I know this recovery is a roller coaster so hope I'm not speaking too soon. Lol Today was my first post op. I could not sleep last night. Just wasn't sleepy but I managed to wake up early enough to make time to eat breakfast first (made by my husband) then I took a shower. As I was drying up and standing while my husband put my garment on I started feeling lightheaded to the point I had to sit down. He gave me rubbing alcohol to sniff on cause I was already seeing double lol. It worked for a bit but once I stood up i felt as if I was going to faint so i made my way to my bed and laid there naked lol. My goodness. After a while I felt better. Got dressed and left to my appointment. I was seen pretty quick. Got my drain removed. She told me I didn't need the padding anymore but I think I'll continue using it around my incision just cause I feel the garment will irritate it. I don't know. Apparently when you remove the compression your blood pressure drops which causes the lightheadedness. I hate that feeling. I saw Dr Newall just for a short time. He said everything looked good and that I would look fabulous with time. (Blushing) lol. I'll see them again next week and then Dr. Newall the following week when he gets back from his vacation. Every day is getting better. I'm standing straighter now but end up a little hunched by the end of the day. I only take one pain pill at night only. I'm still bruised up but getting better the swelling is getting better too. I'm more sore than anything. I don't feel lightheaded anymore when I take my garment off like I used to. It still feels weird but I don't feel weak. I've posted some photos.i will post one of my backside next time. It was hard taking it by myself and it wasn't coming out right. So I'll wait till my husband takes a better one. I thought my butt was bigger in the beginning but now it looks small lol. i hope I'm not ruining my investment. I try my hardest to not sit on it even though my doctor says the way he fat grafts I wouldn't have to worry about sitting or laying on it. I still try not to anyway. I do see the roundness and more shape to it than I did before and I did say I didn't want anything too extreme but I hope whatever I have stays put. Please puurty please. Anyway I love my stomach and my tiny waist. So far I am very pleased. Today was my 2nd check up. Everything looked good. The swelling and bruising I have is normal. No fluid accumulations. The pain I've been having on my inner thighs is normal too. Although the arnica I bought thanks to a real self buddy on here is really helping. The nurse said my belly button should look a little bigger once the swelling comes down and when the stitch falls out which I had no idea I had a stitch lol. I mentioned to the nurse how my garment was starting to bother me on the sides. It was digging into my skin and leaving indentions and marks so she showed me some alternate garments that I could move onto. It's exactly the same only its a pull on. No hooks or zippers and its capris style. I chose those instead of shorts so when I can wear my jeans the crease won't show. I took some pictures earlier when I was getting ready. Excuse the padding. I don't need it anymore but it's like a security blanket for my incision. I don't plan on wearing them anymore. Happy NewYear!! I'm 3 weeks today! I started driving this week I'm sure most of y'all drove sooner lol but I didn't have to until this week when the kids started school on Tuesday. I've also already had sex. My husband did all the work lol. I tried to orgasm but I kept getting spams in my stomach so I was like yeah..never.. mind. I finally fit into my pre surgery jeans. I mean they fit me at 9 days post op they just wouldn't button but now they do. Finally! I still wear my garment religiously only take it off when I shower. I have 3 total so plenty of backups while I wash the ones that are dirty. I think once I hit the 6 week mark I will not wear it when I go out like in the weekends or so but other than that I plan on wearing it on a daily basis for a few months. It doesn't bother me at all. So yeah today I was bored and tried on a couple of dresses. And jeans. One of them still has the tag. Never wore it. The way the dress is made it looked weird on me before surgery. I looked like I had no waist and my butt was flat. I remember vividly. So now I can see my shape in it. you can see my swelling still and little bit of bruising. And the fact that I'm backed up doesn't help me either lol. I haven't gone all day today and I'm miserable. Had to take some m.o.m. To help and just waiting for it to take effect. I'm loving my results so far. Today was my son's 8th birthday and he wanted to go bowling so before my jeans fit I had ordered some leggings cause I was tired of wearing sweats out. I tried them on yesterday and took some pictures but am now just posting those. I could never wear leggings before cause I just didn't have the body for it. Now I love the way they look on me. So I wore them today. Went casual, and I loved them. Also took some pictures before I showered bending and sitting down. I cleaned my house today lol. I haven't done jack since I had my surgery. When I take it easy I take it easy. I called and asked if I could and I was actually told to wait till I am a full month. They don't want me to risk my healing process. But I did it anyway :X I was very careful. Took my time. Used my legs and arms to help me up like if I had to pick something up. My husband got home just in time to help me mop and vacuum. My house looks and smells so clean. I missed that. Obviously my girls just weren't getting the job done right. Ugh. I also asked if I could start a cleanse and she said not yet. So I'll wait. No biggie. What I did forget to ask was about some clear fishline looking thing I'm guessing it's the stitch sticking out from the end of my incision. It doesn't bother me or anything but i wonder if I should be seen for it or if it's normal. I guess I should've asked. Lol. I'll call later or tomorrow. This past Thursday I had my 5 week post op. Everything looks good. I am very pleased with my doctors work only thing I would of loved is my butt bigger. Oh well. I had my prineo tape removed. I still had quite a bit. The stitches that I had sticking out from the tip of my incision was snipped off. My tummy tuck incision looks really good. It's thin and pink. I went ahead and bought the scar treatment kit they offer because the lady made it sound so good lol I started applying that same day. Once I'm done with that I will start the silicone tape. They also took pictures and gave me copies of my before and after. I didn't realize my stomach was so huge before. Lol. I was also cleared to do my normal activities and back to the gym. He said no heavy weights and no crunches. Sounds good to me. I actually started the gym this morning and it was okay. I power walked 40 min on a 6 incline and that's it. I'll build up little by little. Took a picture of me with my workout pants yesterday. and today with my size 4 jeans that fit now. At first the button used to dig into my tummy but now they're comfortable. Of course I'm still wearing my cg. all the time only taking it off for showers and for the dirty dirty lol. I firmly believe in wearing the cg for better results. lol. Only time I hate wearing it is when I'm working out. It looks weird and feels weird. But I know it's necessary. I'm working out from home for now so it doesn't really matter. I started my fat burner yesterday and my meal plans and I'm back on it baby! I had my first massage today. My masseuse, Lily was so sweet and friendly. She told me I still had some swelling on my lower abdomen and lower back and flank area. I agree. She recommended I get a smaller garment to add more compression and recommended I continue wearing it another 2 or 3 months which I plan to do anyway. For the meantime she gave me lipo foams to put into my garment so I can feel more compression and to help with the swelling. Also she said everything felt pretty smooth. She felt no lumps or knots so I should be okay with this one massage. I might get info on a place she recommended to me that is closer and maybe do 2 or 3 more sessions since she said that's the recommended time you should do it. That is all lol, just thought I'd share. : ) So far everything is great. Still dealing with some swelling. Mostly after I'm active..workout,cleaning ect..it's so annoying. Besides the swelling, my other complaint is the itching. I get it at night. I probably get it during the day too but I notice it more at night when I'm trying to sleep. I had mentioned this before to the nurse and she said that's actually a good thing and it's a normal part of healing as long as there is no rash and what not. Okay but it's a pain the a**. Anyway, I've been working out for the past 2 weeks. In my home gym. Only cause I still don't feel confident to do what I used to do so why bother when I can just get it done at home at my own pace. Today I ran 3 miles straight on a 5.0 speed and 2 incline. That's a big improvement from when I started. Um I'm keeping my weights light. I'm using 10 lb Dumbbells for now. Still getting a good workout. And I do all kinds of squats and lunges with body weight. My meals are good for the most part until the weekend comes around I mess it all up. Lol. That's always been my problem. I love food. That's why I work out as much as I do. Let's see..what else?? Um I'm still wearing my cg. I stopped using it when I work out and started using a fitness belt and it keeps everything nice and tight and then after my shower I get back into my cg. One more month and I'll be tossing it out depending on my swelling : / so yeah..that's pretty much it. I posted some pictures. This will probably be my last post until my next post op in April unless I have a drastic change that I must share with y'all lol. Pictures didn't upload with my last post. Let's try it again. I can't believe I'm almost 3 months. I feel great. Everything is back to normal. Sleeping the way I used to before. Working out 6 days a week doing everything except abs. I called the office cause I couldn't remember how long my doctor wants me to wait. The nurse said 6-8 months. So another 3 months or so for me. I have been on a meal plan for the past 2 weeks. I am allowed 1 cheat meal. I've lost 5 lbs already but I noticed I'm losing my butt too. That's depressing. I include squats in my workouts so I don't know why it won't grow. Lol. Other than that I still love my tummy tuck and lipo. I don't plan to lose much weight anymore, I plan on maintaining. I'm petite and almost at my goal weight plus I don't want to lose all of my ass : /. I'll post pictures sometime next month. Toodles! i know I said I wouldn't post till sometime in April but I decided to do it now. Like I said before I'm 3 months post op. Feeling great. Trying to get into a healthier lifestyle (such a struggle) but I see it working. Leaning out some and noticing that my butt doesn't have much volume anymore. Especially when I'm naked but with clothes it looks alright. So here are a few pictures. Hopefully they upload lol. another picture. Motivation for myself. But wanted to share. Still doing great. Scar still looks a little dark but flat. I'm so happy with my results. Just came back from a long overdue vacation and I sure as hell felt good in my bathing suit. Beyond happy with Dr. Newalls work. Hi! Haven't been on here in a while but just wanted to add an update on my 1 year post op. I'm still very happy with my tummy tuck results. My butt is not big but looks better than it ever did before so it'll do. Only thing is I feel my hips look huge with certain things I wear like a dress for example. I may think about Lipo in that area in the future. My scar is still dark but flat and thin which is good. I've started working out my abs a little more now. I maintain my weight but really wish I could drop about 10 lbs ugh the struggle and I continue working out daily. I have posted 2 pictures. I'm super duper happy with my decision to have this surgery. So glad I did it! So glad I chose Dr. Newall and again I would totally recommend him to anyone.

d_asymm

Review from Realself

Aug 17, 2015

Asymmetrical, 560 Cc Saline, Mentor High Profile - Houston, TX After losing 40 pounds my breasts were asymmetric and looked like deflated sacs. I went to Dr. Newall because I have heard the best things about him and have seen his work in a few of my friends. So far I am very pleased with the results. I will update as my breasts drop and fluff, but he corrected the asymmetry and the size fits my frame perfectly.

Pili Bautista

Review from Google

Jul 08, 2015

hola mi nombre es maria p vera tengo 29 anos y 5 hijos desde el primer embarazo la piel de mi estomago quedo muy flacida para mi es facil bajar de peso pero aunque estaba delgada o mas llenita mi piel ya no tenia la elasticidad mi complejo siempre era mi estomago soy feliz por ser madre pero mi deseo era tener mi estomago como antes un dia hable a apcs para tartar un coldsculping y cuando llege a mi cita con dora ella miro mi piel dijo que no me iva a mejorar mucho la piel asi que me dijo que porque no esperaba a que llegara el doctor GERMAN NEWALL y espere al doctor el es una persona muy linda es muy sencillo y amable y siempre me trata como el primer dia que lo conoci me dejo como una Barbie y mi gran admiracion es para un gran doctor yo lo recomiendo porq es muy profecional se tomo es tiempo para explicar el procedimiento y cuando me hise la cirugia todo salio muy bien sin ningun problema gracias doctor german newall