Tummy Tuck: Stories

You healed quite nicely!

You look great! One of my goals is to be able to wear a dress without being asked how far along I am!

Wow you look awesome !! As for swelling!! We will swell anywhere from
3 to 6 months after the surgery so dont be discouraged! Some nights may be worse then others bc of level or activity !! But your results are damn good!!!

You look fabulous!

You look great!

Wow you look fantasitc! I hope I have great results like you

You look amazing, hardly any swelling at all compared to me!! My belly is so tight it feels like my skin is going to burst, and my incision is far more raised and puckered than yours, and I'm 2 days ahead of you. I know what you mean about the sneezing though - oweeee - its such a horrible feeling when you feel a sneeze starting but theres not a lot you can do stop it. Take care and I hope you continue to do so well.

Thanks, ladies. I am very happy. Just disappointed with the swelling and want the tummy to be totally flat -- like now! I knew that would not be the case, though, so trying to just take it day by day!

You look great! Glad to hear you are have a fast recovery!

You are looking GREAT!!! Are you happy with how everything's been going??

Hi, wow you look great hun. I know how you feel wearing that Empire waist dress. I have a few in my closet and when I wear them I always look pregnant. I see my PS in 3weeks to set my date and I cant wait. I would luv to see after pic of you in the dress, AND AGAIN YOU LOOK GREAT :)

Thank you so much for posting pics and talking about your experience!! I found your information very helpful. Quick question: what does the MR stand for? TT and MR... I see this often and I haven't been able to figure out what the MR stands for. Thanks so much :)

I'm glad you're back and doing well! Keep us posted on how you're doing. I'll be excited to see your "after" photos!

Hey girl! Our "before" tummies look really similar! you'll be so happy with your results!

No hun, I didn't get a message from you. Do you wanna try again or you can just post on my review if you want and i'll write ya back!

No problem with the questions, ask away. I am not sure if my doctor visits aretypical or if it is on a case by case isuue. I had my TT on Thurs May 19th at like 8:30. I was home by around 3, don't really remember anything. I had 1 drain inserted in my groin area, my husband took care of that. It was doing good until Friday in the middle night I woke up to use the bathroom and there was blood everywhere, we realized the blood was coming from the insertion point of the drain so the drain was no longer working. We waited and called Dr. Hagerty in the morn he assured us it was ok and may start working again but wanted us to come in on Monday morning. It never worked again, so they decided to remove it I do have to say that was not fun! I think looking back I was lucky to have it removed so early becasue it was a pain in the a_ _! So you asked about my appointments, I have had alot of them. My first appointment was morning after surgery, then that Monday and I think I went the following week as well, then they went to every 2 weeks. I had my 5 week appointment yesterday and won't go back until end of September. My scar looks great and it's really low. I went bathing suit shopping Tuesday and didnt have a problem find bottoms that covered my incision. I will tell you that I quite working out a week prior to TT and I have not gotten back into routine and my thighs are really showing that. I have this great new stomach and these huge dimply thighs, so I would recommend getting back to as soon as you can. :-) Don't hesitate to ask any questions I happy to share!

Dr. Hagerty is my doctor. I couldn't have been happpier. I understand your worries, I don't think I slept for a few weeks prior to surgery being so nervous. I did not have a reaction to the fenigan this time but I did when I had my c-section, I thought it was worth the chance for me. When the doctor prescribed the fenigan it was in a supository I asked at the pharmacy if they could change that, they did. I was glad I had it in pill form because my poor husband was the one giving me my drugs. :-) You will do great!

Hi, I am 5 weeks post op and doing great. Your post caught my eye because I am also located in Charleston. To answer some of your questions, I know everyone heals differently but this is my experience. The pain was not bad at all, I took pain meds the day of surgery and the day after only because I was afraid but I dont think I was in pain. I did feel like I was going to get sick to my stomach but thankfully my doctor had prescribed fenigan, I took the day of surgery. The drain was the most uncomfortable thing as far as pain goes, it was inserted in my groin area. I had to be at the doctors office the morning after surgery, I was able to get up and shower and walk into the office. The nurse there showed be how to stand up straight and said that would help with pain, it did! Every day gets easier and it is well worth it! I have been released to go back to all my normal exercise except core workouts due to my muscles being reattached. Best advice I can give you as far as kids and husband is have kids stay the night somewhere day of surgery just in case you are in pain or vomiting. My husband and myself didnt want our daughter to see that and I am grateful she was not here. It is so worth it!!!!!! Keep us posted!

Hi! I am one week post-op, and my hardest part is my baby. I have a 2 year old and a 1 year old and the 1 year old is not handling it well that Mommy can't hold her (because of the drains), can't pick her up, etc. IT'S SO DIFFICULT!
Other than that, the TT really hasn't been bad at all. In my opinion, it really is just like a csection.
Good luck!

Just be prepared that your first few weeks are going to be your HARDEST! I'm almost 3 weeks post op and I'm still adjusting. It's worth it in the long run, but just realize that it's not a quick fix, it does take time to see your results!! Good luck to you!