Mini Tummy Tuck: Stories

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Swollen and Sore Almost 4 Months After Mini Tummy Tuck =O( - Bradenton, FL

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  • Cost: $6,500
  • Bradenton, FL

I was exctatic when I got my Mini tummy tuck. I am...

I was exctatic when I got my Mini tummy tuck. I am 40 years old and have 2 kids and since they are grown I decided to do something for myself. I work out 3 to 4 times a week and have done so for many many years. I had the loose skin thar I wanted to get rid of to achieve my flat stomach look that I have worked out for.
I the day of my mini tummy tuck my stomach was flat, tight, I was in love. I was very upset about the drainage because it made me sick to look at it (or even knowing it was there) so the Drs. nurse took it out 2 days post op.
I have not changed my diet at all (if anything eating healthier) and I have gained weight and love handles. I'm still extremely swollen and can't fit in my jeans. I'm very upset.....I do hope it get's better.
I was planning on coming out with a flat tummy and a bunch of stitches, didn't plan on this.

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Comments (6)

cheryl712 25 Apr 2013
Hi Tammy, I see you are in Bradenton and I live near this area. I am going to need a tummy tuck in about a year since I just had gastric bypass surgery 7 weeks ago. I hope you can tell me what doctor did your surgery and if you would recommend this person. I sure hope you are feeling better and good luck.
837 17 Jan 2013
How are you doing now?
cheryl108 23 Nov 2012
Hope you are getting better
Rockinggirl 11 Oct 2012
drainage? didnt knew the leave a drainage?
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 6 Oct 2012

How long ago was your surgery? The swelling can last for quite some time and is likely what is plaguing you now.

Tammyfunnsun 7 Oct 2012
It was 06/24/2012

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