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08-14-2007, 04:16 PM
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Surgeon: Matthew Christophersen, M.D., FACS |
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Zen's Plastics
For obvious reasons, I am not posting the photos for general viewing. I will however give a link to a private album to view the before / afters of my plastics. I don't have the Afters up yet, but the before's are pretty telling. One pic, is pretty graphic and the afters will most likely include one week post (tomorrow) and from then on. I assume I will still have drains in for the 1 week post op shots.
If you would like the password, just PM me. Here's the link:
http://www.privatephotoalbums.com/im...?u_id=373PCnh4
Please understand, I am a very self-conscious person, and these pictures are very, personal....but they will give you a very good idea why I had the Lower Body Lift to begin with!! I will also add to this grouping the breast lift and aug, and arm and thigh lift when I get those done.
I will change the password from time to time....so if you would can't get in, just pm me. (These are pics' I don't want floating around anywhere!!) 
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Zen
LAP RNY June 5th, 2006, Genesis Medical Center, Iowa
257 / 140 / 139
Start / Current/Goal
Plastics 8/7/07, 12/15/07, 6/5/08 - Dr. Aric Eckhardt
AKA: ZenBear
If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning!!
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08-14-2007, 07:07 PM
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Added pics. from tonight with all four drains in. Again, very graphic and sans clothing. The change is already mind boggling. My ass looks goofy, so I will ask him about that tomorrow. I think it's just swelling. 
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Zen
LAP RNY June 5th, 2006, Genesis Medical Center, Iowa
257 / 140 / 139
Start / Current/Goal
Plastics 8/7/07, 12/15/07, 6/5/08 - Dr. Aric Eckhardt
AKA: ZenBear
If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning!!
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08-14-2007, 07:13 PM
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WOW, I finally got in...I was putting a capital in the beginning and it wouldn't take it.
You look GREAT!!! You are going to be one little tiny tight babe!! How are you feeling?
Is hubby naked too?? Cuz I can see a lot of his thigh. 
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March 3, 2006 LAP RNY 329/184/179 Going...going...!!! 
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08-14-2007, 07:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cinerbelle
WOW, I finally got in...I was putting a capital in the beginning and it wouldn't take it.
You look GREAT!!! You are going to be one little tiny tight babe!! How are you feeling?
Is hubby naked too?? Cuz I can see a lot of his thigh. 
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ROFLMAO!!! Nah...he wasn't, but that's funny...I didn't even notice him! LOL!! I'm doing ok, still quite sore and still taking my meds. I guess I just don't have the pain tolorance of the others. LOL!! I sure hope the swelling goes down, because my hinney looks really weird! LOL!!  Thanks Cindy!!
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Zen
LAP RNY June 5th, 2006, Genesis Medical Center, Iowa
257 / 140 / 139
Start / Current/Goal
Plastics 8/7/07, 12/15/07, 6/5/08 - Dr. Aric Eckhardt
AKA: ZenBear
If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning!!
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08-14-2007, 07:29 PM
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You are sooo thin!
Good lord woman, there's hardly anything left!
And all your drains are in front...isn't strange how they're all different. I had two on the sides as you know and NO tape on the pubic hair - ouch.
He took a LOT of skin off your backside. It is going to take a while to settle in I am sure. Don't stress. It changes every few days anyway.
Oh - and so much bruising - you poor thing...
But I know you're doing better now. And I'm glad to hear it. Once those drains are out, you'll feel so much more human. You're not kidding those are short - unbelievable!
Well, there is no doubt that waiting till goal weight is a good idea. The difference is obvious. I just hope the gym will make up some difference for me. We'll see!
And by the way - you look amazing. You're gonna be so pleased in a couple months!
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288/261/153 - 5'3"
High/Pre-op/Current
Goal - 19% BF. Dr. Goal - 150 My goal: 130
Open RNY 6/20/06 Plastics 7/27/07
TT Gym rat club member #5
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08-14-2007, 07:33 PM
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Thanks for sharing Laura...where did he find 12 pounds on that little body of yours!....my panni was way worse and they claim to have only took 4 pounds!
Thank you so much for sharing. Its amazing what can be done now a day. Once healed, you are gonna be SO HAPPY with those results!
Sent an email your way!
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aka....Canadian Bear and her Canadian Bear Cubs!
Open RNY - Jan 30, 2006
Tummy Tuck - June 4, 2007
314/ 152-157/180
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08-14-2007, 07:35 PM
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Oh Gina...there is no pubic hair there...they shaved me..completely. So it's taped and sewn in...Yeah rah!! 
I think we have similar results, though we are both pretty swollen still. I can see the HUGE difference in your pics too my dear!!
I think two drains will come out tomorrow. The other two are still producing too much, so they will stay...but I will loose a short one! LOL!!
I best get some sleep....I tell ya, without pain pills...I would be one unhappy camper! The bruising is bad, but not as bad as it could have been!!! I think that is what makes it so sore!! 
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Zen
LAP RNY June 5th, 2006, Genesis Medical Center, Iowa
257 / 140 / 139
Start / Current/Goal
Plastics 8/7/07, 12/15/07, 6/5/08 - Dr. Aric Eckhardt
AKA: ZenBear
If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning!!
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08-14-2007, 08:39 PM
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Laura, I just looked at your after pictures. All I can say is WOW, what a difference. If my results can be anywhere near yours I will be ecstatic!! That's all I can say. Your pictures make me even more in a hurry for the surgery date to get here. *L* Thank you for being willing to share. I really do appreciate it.
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Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
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Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
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there is cause for joy."
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08-14-2007, 10:26 PM
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Amazing, I am really impressed with the change in your legs. How did he do that?
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12-27-04 Dr. Callery (Open RNY)
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08-15-2007, 07:27 AM
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Laura Dear~
OUCH!!!!
Your thighs look amazing!!!!
Excited for you...I am amazed what Dr.s can do.
Woo hoo 4 U.
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Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130
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