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Tummy Tuck - I don't have any regrets - Baltimore, MD
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I had surgery on 2/28/2011. I don't have any...
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I had surgery on 2/28/2011. I don't have any regrets about having the surgery. I haven't experienced a whole lot of pain, lots of swelling though. My stomach had a lot of loose skin and the muscle was very laxed. It has only been 2 weeks, I still have swelling mainly in the evening and at night. But I am pleased with the results so far. I can't wait until I see the final results.
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March 16, 2011
Congratulations! Your swelling will last for a while but be assured it will end.
The end of the day is the absolute worst and all you can do is put your feet up and rest. You will notice improvement month after month for about the first year. So enjoy the changes and love your new body:)
March 17, 2011
Thank you. So it's normal to have the pubic pain at the end of the day? How long did you you experience walking like an old lady?
March 17, 2011
Oh yes..it is all normal. Now that is a normal I could have done without. Mine would ache and swell something terrible. Hot compresses help on the area. I looked like I had a man package for about three months. It got better but drove me nuts.
I walked like a total old lady for the first two - three weeks. It got better and better each day but did take forever...darn it! I noticed that from like weeks 3-5 my back would hurt more by the end of the day. It felt really sore and stressed.
March 26, 2011
i am started week 4 of a tummy tuck and lipo with belly button move and my belly button still looks bruised inside, is this normal?
i could walk straight after 1st week but do notice back pain a lot lately
we are going on vacation in 3 weeks and i currently have a small area that remains open on the center of my stomach, is this normal?
i could walk straight after 1st week but do notice back pain a lot lately
we are going on vacation in 3 weeks and i currently have a small area that remains open on the center of my stomach, is this normal?
March 26, 2011
The belly button takes a while to heal so hang on.
My back was pretty sore for the first month and when I got tired and over did it I payed the price. Try some massage, heat and ice and that will give you some relief.
Keep an eye on the open area closely and if something feels or looks odd have your doctor check it right away. Just keep it clean and dry for now.
Now when you go on vacation take it easy and don't over do it.
April 9, 2011
thanks for your reply
i plan to do zip lining and lots of swimming -
the dr indicated he will put some type of plastic coating on the open area so it won't be exposed to bacteria
- - is is normal for your skin to break open when you put tape on it over the gauze? i got a rash and it started bleeding very easily
i plan to do zip lining and lots of swimming -
the dr indicated he will put some type of plastic coating on the open area so it won't be exposed to bacteria
- - is is normal for your skin to break open when you put tape on it over the gauze? i got a rash and it started bleeding very easily
April 11, 2011
My skin is very hyper sensitive to anything so any tape, odd lotions etc make me break out like crazy.
Just try to keep it clean and dry and it will close up.
UPDATED FROM Baltimore2444
I am feeling a lot better. This is week#3 for me I...
I am feeling a lot better. This is week#3 for me I have said good bye to the pain meds. I'm using motrin as needed. Still can't fit fully into my pants yet almost there though. My swelling is still occuring in the late evening and the night. I must say this whole process was not as bad as I thought. I am almost standing up all the way just a little more and i will be standing tall. My incission did break down just a little bit, currently applying bacitratian ointment.
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UPDATED FROM Baltimore2444
Well this is week#4 and so far the healing process...
Well this is week#4 and so far the healing process seemed to be going well. I have had some break down of my incission, and it has been bleeding and oozing. I have been using ointment on it and dressing it with gauze. I have also developed an abcess on my right side I am so ready for this to be over. Still a little bent over almost standing 100%. Any tips on helping my wound to heal a little faster?
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April 6, 2011
Any new pics?
April 7, 2011
I will be postin some new pics probably tomorrow. The swelling has went down tremendously.
I'm glad everything seems to be healing up nicely. We'd love to see your before and after pics if you feel comfortable sharing them. Why did you decide to seek a tummy tuck? Pregnancy, weight loss, or just an aging tummy?