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3 Weeks Until My Tummy Tuck! - Edina, MN
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I have been wanting a tummy tuck since after my...
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I have been wanting a tummy tuck since after my first child was born 3 1/2 years ago. I now have 2 children and am going for it. It still does not seem real to me. I am sure once I shell out the money next week it will start to kick in. I just hope all goes well and I can be back to my normal self as soon as possible to run after my 2 little ones. I would like advice from anyone who has had it done and has little ones at home.
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August 6, 2010
Congrats on your decision to get a tummy tuck! Mine is on the 20th so two weeks away...I can't wait! The days are going by soooo slowly. My PS recommened I start taking 500mg of Vitamin C twice daily to promote healing. So you might wanna look into that. They have a lot of products at makemeheal.com as well. I ordered some vitamins and wedge pillows from there. So happy for you; I know you are excited!
August 7, 2010
Thanks for the advice! Good luck to you as well! I hope we are both happy with our results..I guess we will be recovering together! Keep me posted!
August 7, 2010
I no longer have little ones at home but I can tell you that you will be glad you did this. Best thing I have ever done for myself. Make sure that you have plenty of help at home for the first week and possibly the second week. You will be sore and not able to lift, stand up straight or much of anything else for a while. Get all the rest you can and stay on top of the pain meds. Cant wait to see your after pictures.
August 7, 2010
Thanks so much for the reply..I can't wait! It is nice to hear from people who loved it!
August 8, 2010
Good luck with your surgery. I had my Tummy Tuck June 2nd - Best thing I have ever done for myself. Few tips that helped me a lot - If you have a recliner plan to sleep in it for at least the first week - If you dont have one then plenty of pillows to prop you up but I tried that after a few days and it was to painfull to get up after laying down. You will most likely need help with the little ones for 2 weeks. even though you start to feel a lot better after the first week you cant be up and about for too long - your back gets really sore. I went back to work on day 13 which was tuff but doable. The first couple days keep up with the pain meds, dont wait until your in pain to take them. Fresh pineapple is great for healing - eat lots of it! Congrats.
August 8, 2010
few more things - take stool softner before and after surgery - so so so helpfull! Thats the best advice I got - and the binder you are given is so umcomfortable - once you are able - a body suit style compression garment is much more comfortable (like one that would be used after lipo) it helped me fit in my jeans faster also.
August 8, 2010
thanks for the great advice..i will use it! i don't have a recliner though so i guess i am going to have a tough time getting out of bed! my mom will be staying with me for at least the first 3 nights so that will be helpful! where did you buy a body suit compression garment?
August 10, 2010
They have alot of garmets at makemeheal I'm not trying to advertise for them or anything, that's just where I got my stuff from and one of the only sites I could find for tummy tuck supplies.
August 17, 2010
You may also want to have a few compression garments on hand, they can get kinda yucky, and the last thing you want to be thinking about is laundry. When is your official date for your TT?
August 11, 2010
I just read about a woman who tied scarfs to her bedposts to lift herself upright! Guess you'd have to have bedposts to do this, but I thought it was clever.
Thanks so much for posting your before photos. Can't wait to see your afters. Keep us updated!! We'll be thinking of you.
August 13, 2010
Unfortunatly I don't have bedposts, sounds interesting though! I will keep you updated! Not sure how soon after surgery I will be able to post since I don't have a laptop :(
UPDATED FROM myself519
So my surgery is paid for..still doesn't seem...
So my surgery is paid for..still doesn't seem real. Less than 2 weeks away, time is going by quick! It has been a bit stressful around here since I just lost my job and I can't really start a new one until after my recovery from surgery! I'm sure everything will work out just fine though!
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August 17, 2010
Your gonna LOVE Love LOVE your new tummy! I am excited for you, Dr. Leigh is such a talented PS, you are surely in good hands. Remember to keep eating healthy, stay away from alcohol and do lots and lots of squats and lunges to ramp up your lower body to compensate for your lack of stomach muscles! Good luck! Can't wait to see your post pictures!
August 17, 2010
I can't believe my surgery is less than 2 weeks away! I am glad I will be in good hands! Thanks so much for posting your story..and I hope I love my new tummy too!
August 17, 2010
I recently lost my job and am looking for a new one but I don't know when I will be able to start after surgery. How much down time until I can work??
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