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Mommy tummy to Flat tummy. - Coral Gables, FL

Name: **Mommy tummy to Flat tummy.** - Coral Gables, FL
Item: Howard N. Robinson, MD (retired)
Rating: 4
Author: Island Mommy

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I'm 28 a juvenile diabetic also a mother and wife...

Island MommyJune 26, 2012

WORTH IT$5,300

I'm 28 a juvenile diabetic also a mother and wife of two. I'm tall about 5'9 but have always been as people would say "thick". My arms and legs are tone but could never get the mommy tummy to go away. I got my TT done June 25 2012. I'm 1 day post op and am feeling fine. I'm not finding myself having to hunch over do to tightness and or pain. I think psyching myself up was worse than the actual procedure. I am one who worrys about everything and harps on everything. I must say its not as bad as you would think. The only problem I've had so far is nausea. Day of surgery once I got home I was vomitting everything up. I think it was due to the anesthesia. When I woke up today I was a bit stiff and tight but once I started moving around I was able to stand up straight. I'm not eating much only when I have to take the meds. Something light like a toasted piece of wheat bread or soda crackers. I want to look so bad but I'm supposed to stay wrapped up until the follow up appointment that is a week later. I will keep updating to share how my recovery is going.

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Howard N. Robinson, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (2)

Ready2XOver

June 26, 2012

Happy Healing!

Island Mommy

June 26, 2012

Thanks so much! I'm getting a burning sensation around the incision after walking. Or even sitting up. Hope that's normal.

UPDATED FROM Island Mommy

Well, I'm 2 days post op. I'm more uncomfortable...

Island MommyJune 27, 2012

Well, I'm 2 days post op. I'm more uncomfortable than in pain. What pain i am experencing is steming from my back. I've also been taking Milk of Magnesia to not get constipated from the pain meds. So far so good with that.

I did have a episode with one of my drains last night.
It seemed as if a piece of fat was traveling through the tube of the drain. It was traveling through just fine until it got to the bulb where everything is supposed to collect. It was stuck. It stopped everything else from being able to pass. Therefore the blood that was behind the fat was darkening and quagulating. My husband had to manually squeeze the clog and remove the old blood. After he did so the drain was draining as it was before.

As far as my appetite goes I have none. I eat so I can take my antibiotics and pain meds. Other wise I have not want to do so. Which I feel is a good thing so while I recover I can loose weight too! I don't expect to EVER be skinny but tone with a flat tummy I feel is a reachable goal.

Replies (16)

Kimmers25

June 27, 2012

So happy you joined us girlie!!!

Island Mommy

June 27, 2012

Well, if it weren't for you I would've never found this site. You need to give yourself a huge pat on the back. : )

wonj

June 27, 2012

Congrats Island Mommy and welcome to the flat side! Good luck and happy healing. :)

Island Mommy

June 27, 2012

Oh man, I thought this was going to be a lot worse than it has been. Although I'm only 2 days post op I think it has a lot to due to with the fact that I have a great support system. Along with you ladies my husband and daughters have been pampering the heck out of me. I couldn't have asked for better help. : )

BBGalini

June 27, 2012

Keep us posted! Don't over do. Your body needs to heal. I'm six weeks away to my surgery and I'm so hoping for a good result. Thanks for sharing your post op experience. It gives me confidence!

Island Mommy

June 27, 2012

I totally remember the wait time until surgery. I had days when I was second guessing it and others when I could hardly wait to get it done. As long as you have a strong support system at home you will be just fine.
Little note on what happend with my surgery:: anesthesiologist hooked me up to what she called "happy hour juice" and I was having a conversation with her and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery. So if you have a worry about the surgery don't. You won't remember a thing anyway.
Can't wait to hear about your experience.

Island Mommy

June 30, 2012

Today was a bit rough for me. I must be leaning more on one side than the other in the chair I sleep in. It's soooooo sore today. When I loosen my spanx to go BR I can hardly bare the pain to put it back on. My husband took some bubble wrap for pking boxes and made a kinda bumper on the side that's killing me. I'm 4 days post op and that's the ONLY pain I have other than occasional back pain. I keep trying to sneak peaks when I use the restroom but there's only so much I can see due to all the bandages and padding. I absolutely can't wait until my follow up Tuesday. I will put up my befores and afters as soon as I get some afters. I have to say at this point in my recovery I havent hit a "why did I do this?" point. I think I'm to happy the mommy tummy is gone to ever feel that way.
Well, just took meds going to try and get some rest. GN ladies!!

UPDATED FROM Island Mommy

Just had my follow up appointment. I was told I'm...

Island MommyJuly 3, 2012

Just had my follow up appointment. I was told I'm being to active for only being 1 wk post op. I'm holding onto a lot of fluid and am VERY swollen. The nurse wasn't sure to take a drain out or not due to how much fluid I'm still draining. But, she took out the left drain anyway. I will now listen and try my best to sit more than do. It's just not in my nature to sit around the place. But, I want to heal and want to get rid of the swelling. As far as taking out the drain it wasn't too bad. I expected a lot more discomfort but it was okay. I mean doing get it wrong it wasn't a walk in the park but it was bearable.

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Kimmers25

July 8, 2012

Oh dear you need to kick back and slow down a bit. You are at a critical period for proper healing so go slow. This is a short time in your life so please be a good patient for the first 6 weeks. I don't mean just lay around 24/7 but do listen to your body and let it heal. If you fight this it will take twice as long to recover.

Trust me..I am the queen on hyper activity but not now!!! You will be back to normal routine soon.

Island Mommy

July 8, 2012

Yeah you are very right. Once I slowed down the activity the amount of fluid coming out of the drains slowed down too. I was unaware that too much activity could cause excess drainage. I'm no longer taking any pain meds. Not even Tylenol. So that's good. Which also means I was able to cut out the MOM. I have to say life would've been rough without it. I can't thank you enough for you tips and tricks to get through this rough road. I haven't been given the okay to bathe and I'm literally dying to. Hopefully on Tuesday when they take out my last drain it will be okay to due so. ::Crossing Fingers.::

Kimmers25

July 9, 2012

Yes the activity is rough on you when you are trying to heal!! Well you are back on track now so all should be good:) It's nice when you can get off the pain meds because they do a number of the body!!

The first shower will feel like heaven to you. So I have my fingers crossed that will happen tomorrow for you!

I was very happy to be here for you during your process. I am here and not going any place:)

Island Mommy

July 10, 2012

Well, no such luck. Drain is still in. But, I know the doctor is making a good call. I'm still draining quite a bit and would hate to have taken the drain out too soon. I was told if he had taken it out and the liquid collects in my abdomen he would have to go in with a rather lg needle. And extract the excess fluid that way. So... I'll keep the drain. LoL
I go back Thursday to see if the remaining liquid has drained.
::Crossing Fingers for that shower still.:: Haha!

Kimmers25

July 11, 2012

No worries it will come out soon. It's good that you have it in place for a while longer if you are still showing output on fluid. You definitely do not want that trapped inside of you.

Soon you will be enjoying the shower. I am telling you it will feel like heaven:)

Island Mommy

July 13, 2012

It was an amazing shower let me tell you! I was a bit worried to do any scrubbing around the incision. So, I used antibacterial soap on my hand for the incision and bellybutton area. And scrubbed the crap out of the rest of my body. I was pooped when I was done.
I took a 2 hour nap after that amazing shower. Man that was some great sleep!
Hopeful for a smooth recovery. Still worried about the fluid though.
:-/

Kimmers25

July 13, 2012

LOL..oh my I remember so well. After my first shower I felt like I had done a 4 hour workout. Glad you have that over with and are moving on with your recovery. I knew you would enjoy it!!

You did great in just gently washing the area. Hand wash and pat dry until the area is healed.

Just keep an eye on everything but I am sure it will all be fine. Your body can absorb a certain amount of fluid so don't worry.

Island Mommy

July 13, 2012

Thank you for always having a positive insight for me. You keep me sane from all my insane worries and thoughts. I have been sitting around the place for the most part. It's been difficult but I rather that then what could happen. I go back home to the islands in 2 1/2 wks. I pray that once I get home there won't be any complications.
But, as Ive said before.
God is good.
I go back the the PS in 2wks just to make sure all is well.

Kimmers25

July 16, 2012

I am so happy to be here for you:)

You are going to be just fine and soon all back to normal and loving the new you.

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