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November tummy tuckers - Part II Road to Recovery

By klewis0906 on 11 Nov 2011

Hi Ladies - this is the continuation of the November Tummy Tuckers Forum. 

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cwgrlup640 12 Nov 2011
In less than a week I will be on this road yeahhhhh!!
klewis0906 12 Nov 2011
Pottery Grannie - November 2nd
Novatuck - November 3rd
Scuffy1 - November 4th
DianneLynne - November 4th
Brookhaven2904 - October 28th and November 4th
Strickkr - November 8th
Philli70- November 8th
Klewis0906 - November 8th
SassyMomma - November 8th
shaila787 - November 9th (Congrats)
sdc4sc - November 7th
cc115 - November 10th
Runnermom - November 10th
dmdobbins98 - November 10th
Sboro690 - November 10th
Peaches32 - November 11th
mytimehascome - November 11th
ChiTownMom - November 11th
Crissy4024 - November 14th
Jen37and3- November 15th
Newlife4tummy - November 16th
tgb973 - November 16th
cwgrlup640 - November 17th
Rocky332006 - November 17th
Blueswank - November 17th
Zumbamber - November 18th
Jobibbi - November 18th
Springfield3254 - November 18th
Blessed in Columbus - November 21st
mzdene-November 21st
BackBone-November 21st
Kingston527 - November 28th
Ekate - November 3oth
Momof1+4 - November 30th
Hardysixpack - November 30th

***If your name is not listed, feel free to copy and paste, add your name and repost.
Yellow Bikini 15 Nov 2011
Im not on the list but my iPad isn't letting me copy and paste for some reason today. I will update the list sometime later today.My surgery is in about an hour.
klewis0906 15 Nov 2011
Praying for yo today Yellow Bikini!!! Check in when you can.
Newlife4tummy 15 Nov 2011
I couldn't add a picture either to my profile due to the ipad, I think? Anyways, good luck today and keep your eye on the prize and envision a flat tummy when you feel sore or fed-up!!! My date is tomorrow, we will heal pretty much at the same time!!
mayra2011 25 Nov 2011
Aww forgot me once I can get on my laptop I will do it. Mine was november 21, doing good. Except coughing is kicking it that I thought my entire abs popped opened so painful I'm only 4 dAys post op. Posting post op pic today
maof2 27 Nov 2011
Maof2 - November 22nd
Newlife4tummy 6 Dec 2011
Did you figure how to update pictures on the ipad?
Luckygal 7 Dec 2011
How do I add my name? 11/15 -Luckygal
JoBibbi 12 Nov 2011
Me too! I can't wait to have a beautiful new tummy. I told my hubby that I might even take up belly dancing afterwards, I'm bring sexy back! LoL! This feels so right!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 12 Nov 2011

Ladies try the pole dancing!!  You will love it.  It totally sculpts your entire body but the arms will look the best.   This is really big in my city now and the women are lining up for classes.  The first few times I tried it I looked a bit like a hot mess on a pole..LOL.  Let's just say I am athletically challenged.  It was a good laugh though.  

I say all the power to the ladies who make a living on a poll..that's hard work WOW.

klewis0906 12 Nov 2011
Kimmers - my daughter had a Pole Dancing party for her birthday in May. Of course she and her friends wanted me to go an participate. By the end of the class I was laying on the floor watching them do their thing. Its hard work!! But they also teach the lap dancing technique. I think I can handle that one! LOL!!
klewis0906 12 Nov 2011
Well alright JoBibbi!!! Maybe I'll take a Pole Dancing class! You're not leaving me behind!! LOL!!
JoBibbi 12 Nov 2011
Klewis we are going to be too sexy! My husband is going to have to make me put some clothes on!
klewis0906 12 Nov 2011
Has anyone from Friday checked in yet?
cc115 12 Nov 2011
Thank you Klewis for starting this thread!

I haven't heard from anyone from Friday. I will say this first 48 hrs. has been up and down for me. When it's good, I feel great and almost forget I had major surgery. But about 2x/day the pain sneaks up on me and I am miserable.

I'm walking mostly upright. Taking off the binder makes me light headed, sweaty, pale and nauseous. So I haven't showered yet because I need my binder. The doc gave me the go ahead to shower yesterday (post op day 1) but until I can keep the fainting/nauseousness away when the binder is off, I'll just stay in my comfy jammies. :)

Hope every one else is doing awesome!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 12 Nov 2011

cc115 get a shower chair or stool for the shower.  Sitting is much easier until this phase passes.  Also keep the water warm and not hot.  Take a pain pill 30-60 minutes before the shower and that helps.  You will feel so wonderful after a nice shower and a clean pair of jammies.   

klewis0906 12 Nov 2011
Funny - I did the same thing. I was okay with the binder being off during the shower. When I went to my 1st Post op. I got light headed and sweaty. We didn't even take the binder off, just opened it up. But he had me stand up so he could see, and I was looking down all the time. I had to sit down for a few. Yesterday I took my first shower, all nice and clean, lotioned my dry ashy skin, new pajama's, new clean binder. Get to my freshly made spot on the couch, then.... moisture! My drain spout opened and emptied all over me! Argh!! We now have tape to ensure that it stays closed. Oh well!! Other than that, all is well. My surgi-strip is tighter than it had been. It kinda pulls now when I get up, but if thats the only complication I get, I'm good. I go back to the Dr on Tues.

Stay on top of your meds. Set your alarm, if you're not in much pain take 1. If you feel it coming on, take 2. I only have 8 pills left. its 11am and I just took my 1st one of the day. Be sure to take all of your antibiotics. Take your vitamins and EAT!! AND CHILL!!! Let them take care of you!!! (now let me get down off my soap box) LOL!!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 12 Nov 2011

I love all of you ladies being on your soap boxes:)  You are all so encouraging and comforting to each other.  So stay on your boxes ladies and keep posting for each other.

mayra2011 25 Nov 2011
Hi klewis had my surgery on Monday the 21 I'm 4 days post op. I agree with setting alarm to take your meds. I had my alarm set for every 4 hrs my first 48 hr and before end of 48 hrs I wasn't taking anything percocet. What I have taken is motrin bc of my back but ladies take your meds the first day/s will be easier if you dont allow the pain to set it. I have yet to feel pain just discomfort from abdominal walls and back. Day 4 and Im already sleeping on my back and moving better.
I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving. I will get on laptop today and will be able to check all your forums not easy to do via iPhone.
klewis0906 25 Nov 2011
Hi mayra2011 - can't wait to see your after photos~ Hope your getting plenty of rest!!
mayra2011 25 Nov 2011
yes I am. everytime I get up to tidy up or just look around apt my kids and husband yell at me to sit down. They know I have OCD so they know I just can't stay still. lol
cc115 12 Nov 2011
I don't have much of a appetite, I've eaten a lot of grapes, a fair amount of crackers, one serving of scrambled eggs and I'm working on my skim milk/protein powder/berry/fiber supplement smoothie.

And the chillin' thing, I got THAT down pat :)~
Sboro690 12 Nov 2011
good afternoon ladies- doing good just chillin too - i've had some yogurt, fruit, and tuna today and it all tastes yummy - lots of h2o, some green tea and coffe - i agree w/kimmers a shower chair makes a huge dif - i took a shower yesterday and today and i can sit there (by myself) and relax and i feel somuch better w/lotion and fresh clothes. my hubby has been a godsend - worst part is transitional movements (getting up, down, twisting etc) i get a littleburst of enery and i'm asleep for a couple hrs but so far so good
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 12 Nov 2011

Glad to hear you are doing so well!  Keep up the good work and go slow.  

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