February 2013 Tummy Tuckers Check In Here....

Nicurn76 16 May 2013

I'm not at all happy. My dog ears are ridiculously large and I hate the new stretch marks around my belly button that I got at 5wks post op!!, I also have a fat pouch on the right side of my belly button that will need cool sculpting to get rid of..!... I am now 13 wks post op and have lost a little over 10 lbs since surgery. My body has been fighting with the same 3 lbs for almost a month. Don't get me wrong, I am a lot smaller than I was prior to surgery but it ticks me off that I have to have revision surgery to fix the problems. I will try and post new pics this week.

georgiaexcited 16 May 2013

Okay ladies my doctor finally sent me my before pictures he still hasn't taken my after but you've seen the ones I've posted. Please look at your own risk yuk!!!

georgiaexcited 16 May 2013

Ladies you are mighty quiet lately life happens I hope that means you're all doing well. :) Remember we have to keep this forum going for at least 1 year and don't forget our 1 year anniversary trip to Las Vegas 2014 February! Check in from time to time.... i'm sure many are still experiencing some of the same issues. I went to the dermatologist today and she recommends I continue with the treatments my PS is performing so don't waste your money going there for something different. At least PS visits are already paid in full! :)

sarav59 16 May 2013

That is so true .. I need to see the dermatologist just need to make am appt. I am doing good just been busy painting the office so we can open back up in June..

georgiaexcited 12 May 2013

Happy Mother's Day to all my february tt sisters!

georgiaexcited 13 May 2013

14 weeks post op and I can truly say I've been eating what I want and not swelling like crazy. Ate barbecue ribs, baked beans, potato salad etc. yesterday for mother's day and I was still looking fabulous. Wore a tight tank top to show off and didn't have to go to a binder later that night. (posted a pic)

georgiaexcited 10 May 2013

I had 2 frozen margaritas and calamari 2 nite and didn't swell yippee!

Lucyc 11 May 2013

Lucky girl! It's all that working out I think!!!

georgiaexcited 11 May 2013

Lucy i swell with Ritas on the rocks so thinking its less alcohol frozen but they we're awesome want one now 13 weeks & counting :)

Lucyc 9 May 2013

What do you think would make a person swell less ...red wine or VODKA & club soda??????!!!!

georgiaexcited 9 May 2013

I was told to stay away from sodas Lucy.

Lucyc 9 May 2013

Glad I opted for wine :-) Thanks!!!

sarav59 9 May 2013

Check sodium level

Luv2run70 9 May 2013

Just got home from the doctor...he doesn't really like how my scar is healing. Especially in the middle (remember, I have that stupid T scar). So, he wants to see me back at the end of the summer. OK. He mentioned that he may do a steroid injection at that spot or give me a steroid cream to put on my scar. Anyone else have this? Part of me is thinking why wait? Let's just do this. Thoughts?

Lucyc 9 May 2013

I have no experience but I am thinking maybe he wants to wait to see more of final "look" of scar before fixing ?? I don't know as I type this I am wondering why wait ...as you said.

georgiaexcited 9 May 2013

Luv2run my doctor gave me kenelog injections in tt scar and bb it prevents keliods makes skin thin and lay flatter I've had 2 rounds it appears to work i also got them in hardened lipo areas research says too much not good the longer u wait greater chance scar healing improperly.

georgiaexcited 9 May 2013

Ok ladies so I've found something else to obsess about breast implants are next!

Luv2run70 9 May 2013

DO IT! I had mine done when I was in my 20's and 15 years later I still love them!

Lucyc 9 May 2013

I'm with you !!! Except I just want a lift - I would love smaller jugs ;-) I already asked my surgeon about it- she said recovery is SO easy compared to TT ...3 days. She suggested waiting 6 months from TT.

georgiaexcited 9 May 2013

Love2run isn't it time to replace them? That's my only concern. Every 15-20 years

Luv2run70 10 May 2013

The doc said that as long as they don't rupture they can stay in. I have saline. They got a little harder and there is some dimpling, but in a Victorias Secret bra they look nice. They survived my pregnancies. I gave him the chance to change them out when I got the TT and he said no.

candylandcan 10 May 2013

I had a reduction with my tt, and I'm happy the girls are high, but want them fuller. That'll be in YEARS though. I'm still getting stupid bills for this surgery. grrrrrr!

Lucyc 7 May 2013

Ok dumb question ...do I remember someone saying they iced their stomach when it swelled ?! If I am not crazy ...then how did you? Ice in a freezer bag? Obviously , I am desperate! I didn't do any weights tonight just a power walk & I'm so swollen :( I am sleeping in my spanx - I haven't in 4 weeks but I'm going back to it . Thanks ga excited ...got my snazzy belt from Walmart tonight (after I walked unfortunately ...) but I'm wearing it next workout or walk!

sarav59 7 May 2013

I used a gel pak and laid it over my binder I just left it on till it was not cold anymore..but I had a tee shirt under binder so had plenty of barrier. we tell our patients 30 minutes every 2 hours...hope this helps you...

georgiaexcited 8 May 2013

I used my regular ice pack (blue bags from walmart) over a tank top of course never put directly on skin. 15-20 minutes on at a time. I still take my bromelain when needed though. Ate hot wings just last night and paid for it but they were awesome! :)