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Tummy Tuck 2 Weeks Ago

wendy16
posted 3 years ago
updated 3 years ago

Worth It
Cost: $5,000
Chester, UK

I was surprised how well I was after the operation...

21 Jan 2010

I was surprised how well I was after the operation much better than I thought I would be. I am sure I will be happy with the results once the swelling has gone down.

I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago and over the past few days I have swelled up quite noticeably. Should I be resting more or exercising more to help reduce this. It is quite uncomfortable and painful to touch. Is this normal? i was so pleased with my results straight after the op and i felt really well considering but now I feel like im not progressing at all. Any help or guidance much appreciated thanks.

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Comments (6)

Nicolemarie
3 years ago

My PS nurse said when working out too early it can cause swelling. You might want to take it easy, just go on walks or something easy to start out.

Diane345
3 years ago

Please give yourself time. It is still way to early. Do not do any exercise unless directed by your PS. You've come this far and don't want to mess up now do you? Please be patient, easy and nice to yourself. The swelling will go down. You will heal and love the results!!!!

mamaags
3 years ago

i had mine done 2 wks ago and yes im still swollen and get worried will it go down? its like a pouch there just like u are a few mos prego. but im told it will settle on its own just be sure to keep ur ab binder on my dr said make the binder ur best friend for a good few wks like 8. i too cant wait to work out again. and see results for final. i was small to begin with and this is costly and painful but i heard ppl love the end result

Sherry01
3 years ago

The fluid is settling low (gravity) and causing the swelling. Rest, drink lots of water and hang on. It'll flush out soon and you'll be looking awesome!!!

mamaags
3 years ago

hi sherry. im 3 wks post op and still tender and swollen and i feel like this lovely pouch is here to stay. he said itll go down on its own. i did the partial tt w ab suture. i guess i expect to be perfect i waited 5 yrs to do this and as single mom of 2 really dont have money to burn on this. when did ur pouch come down its so uncomfy and i have to wear my binder. everything fits so tite and im still same weight i was before i did this. not that im looking to be too thin here. just want to chat w others who said be patient.

runner123
3 years ago

I am 1 month post op and I also fould that at two weeks I was not getting any better. At three weeks I started to feel like my old self again, but I am still very numb and it still hurts to wear jeans. I wrap an ace bandage around my belly and that seems to help. My lower abs are also still very swollen.

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