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I am so nervous, afraid of the pain after a tummy tuck

By Manhattan122 on 03 Jul 2011

july 3,2011,  July 5 is the date of my tummy tuck,  I am very nervous afaid of the pain cleaning the house all day so when I get home staying overnite I will come home to a clean house.  Any one else afraid like me.  

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friendly4 4 Jul 2011
It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I too had an overnight stay which was a blessing. You will be sore and uncomfortable but the pills help alleviate actual pain. I was off my pain pills by day 5. I'm 17 days PO and doing really well. I had a full tummy tuck (muscle repair and lipo).
Manhattan122 4 Jul 2011
Tx were u able to walk around a little when u got home
friendly4 4 Jul 2011
Yup, my PS told me if I wanted something to get up and get it myself. He told me to use a cane and not to baby myself. I was fine walking around after the first few minutes of getting up. Thats when I was the most sore.
hg.girl 4 Jul 2011
I had my TT 6 days ago. My biggest pain was gas, the TT itself was fine. I felt like I had done a ton of ab exercises. I stayed in a hotel that was attached to the surgery center which was the best thing ever! I only took one pain pill then switched to advil and tylenol, the pain meds made me sick. Now I'm only taking Traumeel (arnica).
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 4 Jul 2011

The nerves are all normal!   The pain is different for everyone but it is all temporary.  It is worth it in the end.

Stay on top of yor pain meds for the first few days and stay positive.  It does end!

Mayela72 4 Jul 2011
It is okay to be nervous. But know that you will be able to handle the situation, if not, there is always pain med. :)

I had a tt with muscle repair and lipo six days ago, and off pain killers since the end of day 1. I was extremely sored the first couple of days. Right now zero pain, level of discomfort from 1 -10, I would say a 3 and only because I am still walking hunchbacked with a heaviness feeling in lower back. How could I describe it? It will be like carrying a 10 pound block on my lower back when I walk. I still have my drains, but don't feel them either. Every now and then feel the popping in lipoed areas and tummy (muscle spams).

You will do just fine. Keep us posted. Good luck tomorrow.
Iteachtoo 4 Jul 2011
We are TT (w/ muscle repair and lipo) twins! :) Do you have an idea when your drains are coming out?
Mayela72 5 Jul 2011
Hi, Iteachtoo! By the way, I do teach, too so we another thing in common :) Hopefully drains will come out this Friday during my second visit. They don't hurt but it is annoying to having just there hanging. I feel like braiding them or something... LOL
Iteachtoo 5 Jul 2011
I had my "sacks" taken out yesterday. What a difference. It didnt even hurt. So think, you have something else to look fwd too. I am getting tired of lying on my back. Have to get up in the middle of the night just to sit.
Iteachtoo 4 Jul 2011
I'm Day 6 Post op of a Full Tummy Tuck and Lipo on my hips. I have to honestly say, I thought this was going to be painful. After the first 2 days, I have been using regular extra strength tylenol, at night. The worst is the soreness and the drains (2). My doc recommended having a recliner to sleep in but I didn't get one. I have been using lots of pillows under my head and knees. Sleeping on my daughters bed because mine was too high. Walking can be done. :) Just don't over do it.
Manhattan122 4 Jul 2011
Thank you just had my last glass of water before going to sleep in bed now relaxing Surgery scheduled in 9 and 1/2 hours yikes. very very nervous
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 4 Jul 2011

Beautiful new tummy right around the corner:)   You will do great and will be back home recovering before you know it.

Keep your eye on the price!

caroweeltrina 5 Jul 2011
I am scared too, but in a good way. I have been waiting for this for sooo long..like 15 years or so!! Only now have the money to do it. Mine is July 14th and I am pretty excited. TT and muscle tightening. Still looking for the right girdle though. Taking ten days off work but will see how it goes...Thanks for this forum, it helps a lot!!!

Carolyn in Canada :)
TT_July1 6 Jul 2011
You will be fine. I was a little nervous as well I had mine on friday today is wed and i have been up moving around a little more each day. I did have a pain pump the 1st few days. I didnt take many pain pills today and have been comfortable. On a scale of 1-10 for pain. So far 3 is the highest I have been at. Good luck :)
caroweeltrina 6 Jul 2011
Thanks..this helps a lot! I am getting more nervous as the day approaches..should I warn my family I will be out of commission for awhile? I think my son (who is 17) is just ignoring the whole thing..he is nervous for me. :) which is sweet but not that helpful! But I am still so sure of this whole thing that even though I am nervous it is a good thing.
Thanks to all for writing back!!
Carolyn
Manhattan122 6 Jul 2011
Had surgery yesterday dr took out drain this morning. Pain is bearable for the moment they told me today would be the worst day and tomorrow better I am a kittle swollen chillaxing. Now
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 6 Jul 2011

Keep chillin and stay medicated.  You will improve each day.  I would say that the first three days are the worst.

Manhattan122 6 Jul 2011
tks just woke up loosened binder took a percosset binder hurts
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 9 Jul 2011

The binders are a pain in the tush...

Manhattan122 10 Jul 2011
Tomorrow is my first p.o dr. visit.
Manhattan122 10 Jul 2011
Day 6 p.o. feeling better the first four days were very very challenging to say the least. At day four I stopped the opiates, they were giving me severe headaches and severe heartburn. I am completely numb, but took my dog out for a walk and went out to dinner tonite. Starting to feel alive again. Wow, I had no idea what the experience would have been like. Looking forward to getting a little better and closer to my pre op self every day. BTW stomach although it gets swollen is flat as a board. Still have some oozing especially after showering. No drains, the doctors took it out the next day Hoping for a healthy recovery.
licha 4 May 2012
Is it normal to feel nervous about a tt 5 days before the surgery?
newmomat37 5 May 2012
Licha, you sent me a private message and I am not able to reply b/c your acct says you do not accept private messages. You can change your settings if you want to be able to get pm's.

Yes, totally normal. I was a nervous wreck. I thought I would be feasting one last time on yummy take out foods but I was so nervous I had NO appetite and had the shits...I lost 3 lbs in 4 days right before surgery.

I too was worried about dying on the table but honestly b/c I had such bad diarehea before the surgery, by the time I arrived my fear of dying on the table had been overridden by my new fear of crapping on the table once I was put out!! LOL! It didn't happen and all went well.

Everything will be fine, just follow your docs advice. Best wishes! :)
licha 5 May 2012
Thanks newmomat37. I needed to hear that. ;)
licha 5 May 2012
Thanks newmomat37. I needed to hear that. ;)

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