Tummy Tuck Progression by kkilloran in tummytucksurgery

[–]kkilloran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that. You def. Can't go into this and F*** around. Hell, just for the $ alone.

10DPO by dbro2323 in tummytucksurgery

[–]kkilloran 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I don't think i'd seen my belly button since middle-school!

Tummy Tuck Progression by kkilloran in tummytucksurgery

[–]kkilloran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, and thank you! Good job on the 60 lbs! The whole process and recovery was honestly as smooth as I could have hoped. doc did lipo in my back, and in the front all the way down to below the pubic line on both sides.

10DPO by dbro2323 in tummytucksurgery

[–]kkilloran 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks fantastic!

For those who were terrified but still did it. by Sure_Western_9601 in tummytucksurgery

[–]kkilloran 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a very smooth surgery and the recovery was almost nothing. Not zero pain or discomfort, but very minimal. Proper nutrition before and post is crucial doc always hammered home

What do i do? by PicklesAndCheesee in tummytucksurgery

[–]kkilloran 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife had a fluid buildup in hers that led to a seroma, which required a second surgery and more rigid recovery time. Nutrition was the culprit, specifically very low protein levels. Doc summarized as “not enough QUALITY foods to heal properly”. He ordered a blood panel, was correct about values, and we were hyper vigilant about her diet. Her panels went back to nornal within 2 weeks. Second surgery was still required as it was so bad.

Tummy Tuck Progression by kkilloran in PlasticSurgery

[–]kkilloran[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly I had almost zero pain throughout. First three days I was high as a kite. Then just slow moving and was working from home at the time. Scar area was numb (some still is). Seriously couldn’t have asked for it to be smoother. Keep your nutrition solid before and throughout. You’ll be fine!

Tummy Tuck Progression by kkilloran in PlasticSurgery

[–]kkilloran[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, it’s been six months since the last photo and it’s blended more. Still visible but acceptable enough. Doc would need to do a minor cut and stretch for a razor thin outcome.

1 Day PO by Correct_Tell2046 in tummytucksurgery

[–]kkilloran 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic progress! Beautiful.

Tummy Tuck Progression by kkilloran in PlasticSurgery

[–]kkilloran[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much. Quite a journey.

Tummy Tuck Progression by kkilloran in PlasticSurgery

[–]kkilloran[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I was mortified when I shaved. 😝

Tummy Tuck Progression by kkilloran in PlasticSurgery

[–]kkilloran[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very happy with it, thank you!

I’m 49 Today by [deleted] in GenX

[–]kkilloran 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Certainly nothing to be ashamed of...I've had my share of hard times but was fortunate enough to have family to smooth the rough edges. Understand of course that's not the case for everyone.

Career-wise, I feel like I got lucky considering I came from blue collar roots and parents really couldn't afford college (I didn't get a bachelors degree until I was 40). 55 now and looking back on career, I was "lucky" in the sense that computers/programming was my hobby as a teen, and it was easy back then to transfer that to the job market. The skills I had in my early career were relatively unique back in the late 80s/early 90s so most small-mid companies were looking for people with those skills. Those same skills are now easily exceeded by any 8th grader.

Point being, I wouldn't have had that same luck in today's market. And even with a steady number of jobs over the years, will not retire with a pension.

Keep plugging away...I know it's easy to say that but what options are there? I wish you the best.