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Unhappy with Tummy Tuck

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Updated 25 Oct 2009
Posted 25 Oct 2009
Not Worth It
Spent: $7,500 in Vermont

I am 2 weeks post full tummy tuck. I had a lot of loose skin from a 175 pound weight loss. Now I have what looks like a roll all the way across starting at my hip bones. The only difference I see is that instead of hanging it is tight. My clothes are tighter now than before the surgery.

I had the surgery because I hated the saggy skin. I had absolutely no pain which was good. But now I am affraid that the surgeon will not fix it. My insurance would not cover this so I had to pay out of pocket. When I went for my first post follow up the surgeon said "It doesn't look like it did on the operating table, it is bigger."

Can a full tummy tuck be repeated and how soon? All I do is cry when I look in the mirror.

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babe020406 (3 posts) 27 Oct 2009
At only two weeks out I don't think you should worry yet, I've heard lots of people have that type of swelling. I think you should wait you might be surprised out how much change you'll see still.
karlanlr (7 posts) 14 Dec 2009
You're swelling should be gone now.
7694anon (2 posts) 17 Mar 2010
I just had my tt on march 12th but I have been taking arnica montana for swelling and bromelain for brusing. I recommend them and they can be found at vitamin world or any GNC store.

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