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Tummy Tuck W/o Muscle Repair

stepjunkie
updated 3 years ago

Worth It
Cost: $6,500
Melinda Haws, MD (Tennessee)

Had a TT with no muscle repair on 6/25/09. I had...

13 Jul 2009

Had a TT with no muscle repair on 6/25/09. I had one drain placed at the end of my incision that was removed after 11 days. I also went back to work on my 11 day post op!

I have been driving since day 3 postop and also off my pain meds since day 3 postop. I feel great and am ready to get back to my normal exercise routine.. I have no regrets. I have 2 children ages 15 and 16. After 7 years of hard core excercise I could not lose that BELLY! I am 36 years old.

I am scheduled to teach step aerobis at 3 weeks and 4 days post op. My surgeon cleared me for exercise at 3 weeks but didn't include any DO's or DONT's.....I feel great and am looking forward to teaching the classes again but can I somehow damage anything internally?

Great review?

My Doctor: Melinda Haws, MD

My rating:

She is an excellent surgeon.

Comments (3)

eam76 18 Nov 2009

does anyone have a suggestion for a doctor in the burlinton county area for a tummy tuck

survivor678 14 Sep 2009

Do you mind sharing pics? I am looking for someone in Nashville for a tt.

Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 14 Jul 2009

Thanks for writing a review, stepjunkie! We've had a few other RealSelf members ask about exercise post-op - I realise some of them had muscle repair as well, but they might be able to help you with planning your recovery.

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