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Healing up from FTT, MR and Hernia..May 10th Buffalo, NY
UPDATED FROM spunkygirl
1 year post
Hi All!! It has been a long time since I have been...
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Hi All!! It has been a long time since I have been on. My tummy tuck was a year ago in May and I still find myself admiring my flat tummy. I have worked hard with diet and exercise to maintain the doctors work!! I feel fantastic and have no regrets whatsoever. I'm going to post some up dated pics because I always wanted to see what it would look like a year after the surgery when I was first on this site.
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UPDATED FROM spunkygirl
29 days post
4 weeks-My steri stips finally fell off in the...
4 weeks-My steri stips finally fell off in the shower a couple days ago! I had wanted to see my scar so badly. It looks good(well, as good as a scar can). I started Mederma and Bio Oil and it feels wierd rubbing it on there. The sensation is sooooo strange, but for a reduction in appearance I will keep it up. Had a visit with my PS monday and he didn't release me for exercise yet!! and still no vacuum/mopping...With the heria repair as well as the tt my body needs more time to heal...damn. I miss working out. My belly button is beginning to look more normal-still like a coin slot but getting better.
I am getting excited to go shopping for an outfit for my 20 year class reunion coming up in July!! No need to try and hid my belly. Only wish is that I could do something to try and firm up these thighs before then-so they match my new tummy. I will get some new photos up soon.
I am getting excited to go shopping for an outfit for my 20 year class reunion coming up in July!! No need to try and hid my belly. Only wish is that I could do something to try and firm up these thighs before then-so they match my new tummy. I will get some new photos up soon.
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June 8, 2011
Hey girl- You look awesome!!! Congrats to you!!! I had my full TT on May 12th, and still have one drain. Which, is REALLY bumming me out. :( I have noticed it start to decrease in drainage, so hopefully this week it will go.
Congrats on a beautiful, flat tummy!! You deserve it!
Congrats on a beautiful, flat tummy!! You deserve it!
June 17, 2011
I am so sorry to hear you still have a drain!! That must be totally annoying. I am glad your drainage has decreased...I will keep my fingers crossed that it gets taken out soon!
June 14, 2011
Looking good! Even 5 weeks post-op, after a long day you need to lay down and just relax. It is major surgery don't forget and we need to ease back into our "normal" life. I still get twinges from time to time and am really sore at night if I have overdone it, 12 weeks today, but feeling great overall.
August 15, 2011
hey, I found your postings and have been following you! I also live in Buffalo and I am deciding on a doctor for my tummy tuck! OMG...I really want this but am so scared! So you really liked Dr Giacobbe? Im really scared of the scars!
August 18, 2011
Hi Mom90! I haven't gotten on this site much this summer. Just happened to hop on tonite and saw your post. I loved Dr. Giacobbe and his entire staff. They are a superb team. They explain everything in advance and answered my questions. The recovery was better than expected. I followed his instructions to a T, ate low sodium foods(which still make me swell if I eat to much salt) and drank lots of water. I love my new tummy!! Do I love my scar? Definitely not, but as scars go it really could not be any better-it is slim and symetrical. It is healing nicely and I have been using Mederma and Bio Oil religiously. I am being patient since they say you can't tell how it will look for a year or so. Is the scar worth it? In my opinion...HELL YES!! I have no skin bulge to fight with when I am wearing my favorite pants and I cannot get over how fitted shirts look!! Have you gone for the free consultation yet?
August 18, 2011
Oh, ladies, I haven't been on here much this summer, but I am still determined to get my tummy tuck, too, in Buffalo. It is such a big expense, but I hate my tummy!!! My hysterectomy made it worse than ever, and I know I will be so much happier after a tummy tuck, but I too am scared. I keep thinking this would be the time for me to do it, as I'm not working right now, but hoping to find a job soon. I know as soon as I find a job it will be nearly impossible to get the time off for a tummy tuck. Spunkygirl, I am glad you are doing so well. I am definitely going to make an appt. to see Dr. Giacobbe.
UPDATED FROM spunkygirl
22 days post
Hey Ladies!! I am now 3 weeks(and one day) and...
Hey Ladies!! I am now 3 weeks(and one day) and knock on wood-feeling great. I still get uncomfortable but doing better at this point then I thought I would be. Still not cleared to exercise or do housework-which is actually killing me I think!! I want to vacuum and mop more than anything else in the world right now!! LOL Oh and give my dogs a bath-they stink!! I am hoping Monday when I see myPS he will set me free to do those things.
After reading the post of a 'realself' friend who is struggling with swelling I want to share with everyone what homeopathic remedies I have been taking to help with recovery. A week before surgery I started with Arnica and took it up until Day 20. A week after surgery I added Bromelain twice daily-it comes from the pineapple and targets reduction of swelling. Arnica is more of an all around remedy whereas Bromelain is just for swelling. Bought it at GNC. At the same time I started taking Staphysagria(30x potency) which is for cuts/lacerations and abdominal surgery. and last but not least I take Calendula Off(30x) to ease pain, promote the healing of cuts and nerve pain(think taking your tummy apart and those nerves reconnecting)...I take those two 4 times daily. If your interested you can read about them on 1800HOMEOPATHY.COM
After reading the post of a 'realself' friend who is struggling with swelling I want to share with everyone what homeopathic remedies I have been taking to help with recovery. A week before surgery I started with Arnica and took it up until Day 20. A week after surgery I added Bromelain twice daily-it comes from the pineapple and targets reduction of swelling. Arnica is more of an all around remedy whereas Bromelain is just for swelling. Bought it at GNC. At the same time I started taking Staphysagria(30x potency) which is for cuts/lacerations and abdominal surgery. and last but not least I take Calendula Off(30x) to ease pain, promote the healing of cuts and nerve pain(think taking your tummy apart and those nerves reconnecting)...I take those two 4 times daily. If your interested you can read about them on 1800HOMEOPATHY.COM
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June 4, 2011
Spunkygirl~I'm 9 weeks post-op and just added the Bromalain (a little late!) and really notice a difference in the swelling. I also eat a lot of fresh pineapple. Looking forward to your later pics...your new tummy looks great!
June 5, 2011
Thanks!! I think it really helps! Glad you have noticed a difference. 9 weeks! I am just about 4 weeks. Looking forward to 9 post op and seeing if I feel 'normal'. Other than the swelling how are you doing?
June 5, 2011
HOT, HOT, HOT! I am asking everyone 25 days post surgery how they're feeling/looking cuz crazy me is going in a cruise exactly at 25 days post op. But girl... if I end up looking the way you look in your pix with that bikini... I won't care about pain or discomfort I will go show off my new belly button laying down by the pool every evening (to avoid the sun) LOL
June 8, 2011
Thank you so much Mayela! I feel hot hot hot :) I think at 25 days you shoulhd be feeling pretty good-as long as you have done nothing up to that point except lay around and let your body heal. I actually had a callous starting on my booty from sitting so much for the first three weeks!! Lol, But I think it had a lot to do with my minimal swelling and good recovery. If I were lucky enough to be going on a cruise at day 25 I certainly would've been on the boat. Also, as for laying in the sun during the day you should go for it! Just wear a one piece-I started tanning again at 3 weeks with my tummy covered and it hasn't bothered at all.
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