“Tummy Tuck May 28th - I Can't Wait to See the Final Results - Cincinnati, OH ”

I am 20 years old. I weigh around 125-130 (pre surgery) and I'm 5'6-5'7. I had to have a tummy tuck because when I was 13 I weighed 300 pounds and lost it all by dieting and exercise. I didn't realize until I talked to doctors, gym trainers and my surgeon that the last "fat" on my torso I was fighting with was actually skin lol. Therefore, the tummy tuck was needed.

So far I'm really really happy with the results :). It's much better, but still not great yet. It's kind of loose and stretchy still. I am really swollen in my thighs and abdomen. I'm not sure if the thigh swelling is normal..they hurt to the touch. Not an extreme amount, just an uncomfortable amount. I'm hoping in a month or so I will be even more impressed. :) But, it was worth it. I just want this swelling to go. lol Oh, and I'm getting my drains out Monday so thank God for that! Whew, those things are ridiculously annoying lol. I can't wait til Monday.

Updated on Jun 09, 2010:
Still feeling good today. I keep accidently forgetting and doing too much. It's hard to STAY still for so long. I hate it. My left drain came out the other day (thank you Jesus lol) and my right one didn't :/. What a downer. But, it'll be out on the 14th so it's ok. The swelling is way down :).

Updated on Jun 11, 2010:
14 days and I'm feeling good :). If you need a tummy tuck, don't put it off. Just do it. Don't be scared. Because the afterward is so worth it :). It was a lot of money, yes, and I'll have to really scrounge for college. BUT, it was worth it. Good lord I can't wait til Monday to get my drain out. Siiiiiigh. Oh, for those of you (like me) who freak out about the swelling...it's normal, and I find that at night it's a lot worse. And don't try to walk too much or you will start draining blood :/......not that anyone would do that, that's just crazy talk.....

Updated on Jun 13, 2010:
New picture today. Not much to report though lol.

Updated on 12 Feb 2011: