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Tummy Tuck W/o Muscle Repair - Tennessee, TN

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

WORTH IT$6,499

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?

stepjunkie's provider

Melinda Haws, MD, FACS

Melinda Haws, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Overall rating

She is an excellent surgeon.

Replies (3)

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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Do you mind sharing pics? I am looking for someone in Nashville for a tt.
does anyone have a suggestion for a doctor in the burlinton county area for a tummy tuck