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Welcome to RealSelf's Tummy Tuck Community!

By Kimmers25 on 05 Jul 2011

I'm Kim, the Tummy Tuck Community Manager, and I'm here to help you...

find tummy tuck information
get support, and
answers to guide you through your tummy tuck journey.

More about me. I am...

a tummy tuck and breast reduction recipient
I am a 49 year old wife and mother who decided it was time to take her body back. My passion is to support,

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Tvonee 18 May 2013

Can you lay on your stomach 2 days after a tummy tuck? The back pain is horrible

thinkpink3777 16 May 2013

Is there anyone out there suffering from severe back pain after tummy tuck? I'm 16 days po I am having an extremely hard time with my back pain. I can only assume because I still can't seem to make myself stand or walk straight. Or the added weight of the Implants from BA. I just don't know. Nothing is helping and it's getting worse and worse by the day. I tried to return to work and lasted two hours and had to leave it was hurting so badly. Other than the back pain I feel no pain from the TT otherwise!

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 18 May 2013

Yes the back pain after a tummy tuck is unfortunately part of the process. It hurts terribly but there are a few things you can do to help.

Apply heat as needed to the lower back
Massage gently
Gentle stretching
Lay on the bed with your knees bent. At a slow pace lower your legs flat. Lay flat for a few minutes at a time. Go slow and do this several times a day. This helps stretch the back gently. My doctor made me do this in order to help ease the strain on my back.

I found that if I didn't move around enough I really hurt badly. This is a slow process so don't get frustrated with yourself. Keep in touch with your doctor. I have heard from other women who needed a mild muscle relaxer in order to get to the other side.

Tvonee 18 May 2013

Is valium a muscle relaxed?

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 19 May 2013

That is more for anxiety but it does relax you:)

katlee319 9 May 2013

Hi I am 15 days po from tt feeling pretty good have lost 15 lbs by watching diet and of course 9 lbs from tt I have been doing alot of walking and have found that a tank top under my binder feels wonderful and that maxi dresses are my best friend when I go out ..it hides the binder and I dont dare try to put on a pair of jeans yet not saying i havent been tempted stiil have about 30% swelling per my Doc

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 12 May 2013

Hi Latlee! Welcome to the forum.

Wow you have had an amazing weight loss. The swelling takes a while to go down but you will get there. For now enjoy the free flowing dresses:)

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Cute grandma 9 May 2013

Hello, just wondering if you received all my data & photos yesterday. I'm new to using computers.. Also my daughter is in the process of having her tattoo removed its been a long process but its finally starting to fade. Looking forward to a reply

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db51 6 May 2013

After April 25 tt and April 30 drain removal, I'm scheduled for post op at day 12 tomorrow. What questions should I ask regarding a fold-over, a ridge, bloating, and weight loss. I lost about four pounds just prior to surgery and about four more since the surgery (healthy eating and portion control).

AshRSA 6 May 2013

Me again :) Has anybody done their TT with conscious sedation? If yes, what was it like?

AshRSA 5 May 2013

Hi all, just wanted to know what is muscle repair? i'm in south Africa and just want to confirm if the procedure the ps explained to me is muscle repair with a tt. seems the lingo is a bit different in some parts of the world :)

Buying me a body 5 May 2013

Hi, it's kinda like they are pulling the lose muscle together and sewing them, which will now help us get a six pack an belly if we choose to. Is this what your doctor said or something like it?

AshRSA 5 May 2013

Thanks BMAB, that's exactly what my ps explained.

Jhathaway920 4 May 2013

Hi all I am scheduled for a TT w/out muscle repair for May 16. I just had my Pre-op where my ps said I did not need muscle repair. The short version of my long story is that over the past two years I have lost 130 pounds and I work out six days a week. I was wondering if anyone else had just a TT w/out muscle repair? When I told my PS I had 18 days off of work he said I may want to go back sooner. Any thought recommendations would be helpful.

bikini4me 6 May 2013

I'm 14 d PO tt with muscle repair.. and definately the painful part of this is the muscle repair .. which happens with multiple pregnancies. no amount of exercise can fix. you'll do fine.. I've seen ladies with the mini tt bank up and working in 10 days. good luck!!

pope_emma 6 May 2013

You will do great! I'm 10 days PO from extended TT, liposuction and an arm lift... And I could go back to work I guess but I'm glad I have Til Friday off :-)

Newme83 18 May 2013

I had a TT without MR. I'm post op day 18 right now. If I had a desk job I'd probably be back at it by now, anything else definitely not. The main this is being exhausted by the end of the day for, not really physical pain.

Just Flabulous 27 Apr 2013

I have read that many people have ordered a hospital bed for after surgery, what does this cost and is it worth the money? I am in Canada and scheduled for a bl, tt, lipo of the under arms, back roll and flanks. Here it is only a half day surgery. I'll be home before my son gets home from school.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 28 Apr 2013

I highly recommend the hospital bed!! This saved me the first two weeks post op.

Cost is different from region to region so make some calls and shop around. I had mine for 16 days and the cost was $200.00. But I have heard from other women who paid that for an entire month.

bikini4me 6 May 2013

I didn't get one and was fine on lower day bed.. or couch

Cute grandma 26 Apr 2013

I was wondering about hiring a nurse to stay with me for a few days after.. Any thoughts?

gatita217 26 Apr 2013

If you have no help at all at home, then yes. I live alone. Fortunately my daughter and some friends rotated so that I had 24 hour care the first 3 days. Also I rented a lift recliner. I would recommend this. I slept in it (practically lived in it) the first week or so. Got it from rent a center for $30 a week. Keep us posted. When is your procedure scheduled?

Cute grandma 27 Apr 2013

Thank you gatita, I meet with my ps on may 7 th just trying ti get my ducks in a row, this scares me for sure my fear is the night time.. My daughter lives around the corner & she & her husband have offered to help but they have a 2/12 & One year old.. I don't want to wear them out. Can u tell me your story, I'm 53, 5'4 135-140 & have always had a gut.. Hoping to just do lipo.. Thanks again for your reply. Just realized I can look up your story! Thanks again