Was this procedure a harder recovery than you anticipated?

ABSCAPE 29 Mar 2013

I think the recovery ease now looking back on it all is really based on the persons physical condition prior to surgery. If I was planning to get "in shape" after the surgery my recovery would have been a whole heck of a lot more uncomfortable. My opinion is a MINIMUM 8 weeks of heavy workouts, heavy weight (I'm not talking Zumba or those little pink and purple dumbbells either). The abdominoplasty candidate should be really strong, you'll need it!

WildOrchids 28 Oct 2012

I'm a female tt and i just had a male tt ask me a question. that's what brought me to this forum. I started wondering if male tt recovery is easier somehow than female recovery. I'm po 17 today, still not walking straight, still can't walk around too long. i don't know if the procedure itself is performed differently on men vs. women but it seems like you guys are getting around much faster!

ABSCAPE 23 Jul 2012

I am 4 days PO and this far the recovery is easier than I anticipated. I knew there would be pains and odd sensations but there is no way to prepare for that rather than just know it's coming.

I think the tough part lies ahead when I feel great but will still need to rest and recover; without the little aches and pains to remind me.

ABSCAPE 30 Jul 2012

PO day 11. I don't want to jinx recovery but the excruciating pain never happened, the drains came out really soon, I haven't had swelling, my energy level is 90%.
I'm happier than a cat in an open drawer.

I agree with the other dude who posted; following my surgeons instructions to the letter.

ncbluejay 29 Mar 2013

Did you find it hard to get in and out of bed right after surgery? Im debating on whether i need to rent a lift chair recliner or if the bed with lots of pillows will work.

ABSCAPE 29 Mar 2013

I had a regular recliner. I slept in in for a few days/nights because negotiating a bed was very uncomfortable. I had very good upper arm strength so it was easy to push myself up out of the chair. I also bought a wedge pillow for the bed and never used it. Yes beds are tricky but after the 4th night I was ready to be in a bed. Albeit I was a bit uncomfortable it worked out. By the second night in the bed I was doing OK, just getting out of bed was tricky; but I did use the technique the nurse taught me during my over-nite stay at the hospital. Lots of regular pillows were fine. I was lucky in that the recliner at my friends house was electric but was not a lift style, just the foot rest was electric. Frankly if I did not have any recliner at all and only a bed I would have rented one for a couple weeks. Lying down flat in a regular bed right after surgery is out of the question.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 18 Jan 2012

I am happy to hear you are healing so well:)

MisterSister in Florida 12 Jan 2012

No, I don't think the recover is more than I anticipated. I had a fair amount of apprehension and worry about the procedure particularly how painful and how sore I would be following a tummy tuck. After two weeks, I feel "good". I understand I am still a long ways away from recovery but following the PS instructions to the letter have been a big help. The worst part is how itchy the compression garmet becomes and getting comfortable enough to sleep. Other than that, the entire experience has been more pleasant than anticipiated.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 18 Oct 2011

We would love to hear from you gentlemen....