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TT with MR on 7/20/11 - Not 100% satisfied, but very happy overall! - Charleston, SC
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I think about my belly every single hour of every...
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I think about my belly every single hour of every single day. That is one of the main reasons I know I'm doing the right thing by getting a tummy tuck. I want to feel good about myself. I want my clothes to fit! I don't want to look pregnant anymore!!
I have three children - ages 5, 2, and 11 months. They were all huge babies (9'14, 10'1, and 9'4 -- and the only reason the last one was smaller is because he was 3 weeks early!!) I had c-sections with all 3. But even before I was ever pregnant the first time, my belly was always my "problem area". The thrid pregnancy just did me in. I have a 2-3 finger separation of the muscles (diastasis recti). I have many times been mistaken for being pregnant, though not lately, only because I'm pretty good at disguising it by never wearing anything that remotely clings to my belly. If I wear anything empire-waisted, I could totally pass for 5 months pregnant. I don't know what it would even feel like to be able to shop for and buy the cute little fitted t-shirts, tanks, etc!
My surgery is one month from today. I just found this site and have "devoured" it all day reading all the stories, looking for "before" bellies that look like mine, reading about recovery, tips, etc. I am so happy to have found you all! :)
UPDATED FROM Tired~of~the~belly
29 days pre
Things I'm most nervous about: - The pain...
Things I'm most nervous about:
- The pain (obviously)!!
- The recovery period as far as caring for my 3 young kids. My husband is taking lots of time off, but I am a control freak, so you know how that goes. It will be hard to just lay low and let him take care of EVERYTHING. How soon can I lift the kids? My youngest is about 23 pounds.
- Having some weird reaction to the anesthesia. My mom has had really bad reactions to nausea meds they've given her after she's had anesthesia on two different occasions. I'm worried about nausea and vomiting, and vomiting after a tummy tuck just does not sound like a good thing. I'm afraid I'll rip my belly open!
- The incision line/scar being too high. I mean, the most important thing for me is going to be how my clothes fit, but I also want to be able to wear cute bikinis without the scar showing. My PS has told me my incision will be low, but it does have to come up on the sides slightly. I guess I will just have to do some serious shopping and lots of trying on for bathing suits.
- The pain (obviously)!!
- The recovery period as far as caring for my 3 young kids. My husband is taking lots of time off, but I am a control freak, so you know how that goes. It will be hard to just lay low and let him take care of EVERYTHING. How soon can I lift the kids? My youngest is about 23 pounds.
- Having some weird reaction to the anesthesia. My mom has had really bad reactions to nausea meds they've given her after she's had anesthesia on two different occasions. I'm worried about nausea and vomiting, and vomiting after a tummy tuck just does not sound like a good thing. I'm afraid I'll rip my belly open!
- The incision line/scar being too high. I mean, the most important thing for me is going to be how my clothes fit, but I also want to be able to wear cute bikinis without the scar showing. My PS has told me my incision will be low, but it does have to come up on the sides slightly. I guess I will just have to do some serious shopping and lots of trying on for bathing suits.
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June 21, 2011
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!
June 22, 2011
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!
Other than that, the TT really hasn't been bad at all. In my opinion, it really is just like a csection.
Good luck!
June 23, 2011
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!
June 24, 2011
Thanks for your reply! Can I ask who your PS is?
I appreciate your advice. I am worried I'll have a reaction to the fenigan or whatever he prescribes for nausea - because my mom did after a surgery she had and it was terrible. I'm just worried about everything at this point! But I know that I will be well taken care of and it will all be fine. Just some normal concerns, I guess.
I appreciate your advice. I am worried I'll have a reaction to the fenigan or whatever he prescribes for nausea - because my mom did after a surgery she had and it was terrible. I'm just worried about everything at this point! But I know that I will be well taken care of and it will all be fine. Just some normal concerns, I guess.
June 24, 2011
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!
June 24, 2011
Dr. Harvey is mine. However, he is going to be out of town starting a day or two after my surgery for like 3 weeks!! So I will be seeing Dr. Hagerty during that time. How often did you have to go in? How many drains did you have and when did he remove them? Sorry for all the questions! I'm sure I'll find out a little more at my pre-op appointment, but just wanted to get an idea. Thanks again!
June 24, 2011
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!
UPDATED FROM Tired~of~the~belly
13 days pre
My pre-op appointment is tomorrow. I have so many...
My pre-op appointment is tomorrow. I have so many questions and things just to go over with the doctor. I hope it goes well!! Can't believe my surgery is less than 2 weeks away!
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July 11, 2011
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!
July 11, 2011
Hey girl! Our "before" tummies look really similar! you'll be so happy with your results!
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