Question About Swelling!!!

I had mine done on the same day, I still get swelling and pulling. I'm told that the nevers are waking back up, and healing. I have some people swell for 6 months.

Yes, I would say it is swelling. My swelling got better after 8 weeks. I still have swelling after 5 months but usually only late in the day.

Did you have muscle repair with your tummy tuck? I just assume it's a standard thing but maybe not. Perhaps that's the reason that the skin is tight but the shape is not what you thought. Just brainstorming.

i think its just swelling,,,,,did you aslo get muscle repair cause something if you lost weight its just extra skin gonna be taken off if your stomach muscles were still intact... send a pic to pic ps and see what he says because everybody heals differently

Good luck back at work. I return on Monday.

Thanks for sharing your journey with us! I have never heard of someone getting her skin pulled so tightly that she can't stand. I'll think you'll be fine :0). You look liked a great candidate for this and I'm so glad your family is supportive. Makes a huge difference. Who cares what the others think. Once they see your results they'll wish they'd been there for you more.

Please keep us posted! Three weeks is a long time, but it will pass and then you'll be so much happier with your body.

My MM is not until July 9th, but I've been busy making lists, so here are some things from other MM that I put on my list: digital thermometer, peroxide, neosporin, advil, 4" nonstick gauze, tape, ice bag/frozen peas/corn, icy hot, cough drops, stool softener/MOM, maxipads for lipo, extra pillows, yoga band/lanyard & safety pins for drains, Suave dry shampoo, chlorox wipes for house, personal wipes for me, v8 fusion, (low-salt)ines, jello, low sodium soups, protein shakes, greek yogurt, fruit but not blackberries:( ,lots of water, arnica & bromelain for bruising and swelling, button front loose dress for hospital, button front pjs w/loose drawstring pants, front close sports bra, granny panties, trash bag to slide in & out of car, covered plastic bucket type container (empty ice cream works) for carsickness. Some of this I'm sure you have on hand. I hope it helps!

Yes, I am! Some of those items you may not want or need & I'm just now gathering things ;) Bendy straws are good & so are popsicles :)

Good luck Nursepatient! This nurse is wishing you a smooth day tomorrow, you are gonna look amazing! Don't worry, I'm sure your mom, sister, or hubby can get whatever you need after you get home. Let us know how you are as soon as you are up to it. Sending good vibes from Texas!

nursepatient, By now you may already be on the flat side :) but I still want you to know that I'm thinking about you on your journey today! Sending prayers up for God to hold you in His arms & guide your surgeon. Wishing you a sweet wakeup & happy healing! Looking fwd to hearing from you:)