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“Full Tummy Tuck, Scheduled for 22nd Jan 2011, Aged 50 - England, UK”

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Comments (53)

Updated 22 Feb 2011

Posted 2 Jan 2011

Hi there. A TT is something i have wanted for 15 years. I allways said that if ever i could i could afford it i would, so here goes!!. After thousands of hours(literally), of scouring the net, and magazine articles, my countdown begins....

Updated on 9 Jan 2011:
i have a pre op appointment on Tuesday, and have been told to go with a full bladder. Does anyone know if this is for an abdo scan, and why?

Updated on 10 Jan 2011:
Hi, going for my pre op consultation in the morning, and have been told to go with a full bladder!?. Do you have an abdo scan before your treatment?.....

Updated on 10 Jan 2011:
Does anyone know what its like climbing stairs soon after having your tuck?. my bathroom is upstairs!!!. is that where i should be???...

Updated on 17 Jan 2011:
Does anyone know why you get puffy eyes after surgery????

Updated on 22 Jan 2011:
well here goes ladies. i have my tummy tuck today 22nd january. wish me luck!!!!!!!

Updated on 24 Jan 2011:
Hi there. Back at home now after 2 days in hospital after my tummy tuck (22nd jan).
Everything went fine, and i am thrilled with the results!!!!. Photo's to follow....

Updated on 26 Jan 2011:
Doing fine 4 days post op. Here's my new photo's...

Updated on 30 Jan 2011:
when is it time to wear a second stage compression garment?



Updated on 6 Feb 2011:
15 Days post op, and VERY swollen.



Updated on 9 Feb 2011:
Here's my new photo's for you all. Feeling fantastic already!!

Updated on 9 Feb 2011:


Updated on 22 Feb 2011:
Well, i'm five weeks post op, and feeling fantastic!. Go for it girls!!.

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Sabrina Philadelphia 2 Jan 2011
hello..

wishing you good luck
england4642 3 Jan 2011
thankyou very much!!. I hope to post some 'before' pics on soon, as soon as i figure out how!. will keep u posted.
england4642 3 Jan 2011
Thankyou very much. Hope you are well.
england4642 3 Jan 2011
Thankyou very much. x
46ky 2 Jan 2011
I'm scheduled a day ahead of you, Jan 21. I'm very excited and nervous and just ready to it! Best wishes to you!
england4642 3 Jan 2011
Hey, all the very best of luck for the 21st. Keep in touch. x
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 2 Jan 2011

Hi england!  I know what you man about scouring the Internet!  I was obsessed for months. 

I am glad you found RealSelf though!  We have several ladies on the site who are scheduled for January...busy month for the TT's.

I look forward to reading your posts as you go through your process.  Please let us know if you have any questions at all.  You will find excellent resources on the site. 

You will do wonderful and the 22nd will b here before you know it.
england4642 3 Jan 2011
Hi Kimmers. Thankyou for your reply. You have made me feel so much better about myself. I have felt so guilty about this, but decided to bite the bullet. The money aspect does not worry me. I struggled to bring up my children on my own, paid my mortgage, and worked hard doing 3 jobs to keep us all. I used to dream of one day being able to afford to have a tummy tuck, but didn't think tha day would come. But now things are different for me, and i have recently married my long term partner. Now it's time to bite the bullet.!!. I will keep u posted. x
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 3 Jan 2011

Yes it is now your time!   You have been an excellent mother all on your own, done a fine job and now is the time for you and only you! 

You just power ahead, keep you chin up and be proud of what you are about to do for yourself.  This will give you a big boost of confidence in the end. 

We are all here to help you through the process.

XXXOOO
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 2 Jan 2011

Hi there,

Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf. We're looking forward to reading more of your posts as your journey unfolds. Will you elaborate a little more on why you've always wanted a tummy tuck?

Check out Kimmers' Month-by-month tummy tuck diary. It's a great read!

england4642 3 Jan 2011
Hi there, and thankyou so much for your comments. I have allways tried to keep my weight down, which has taken a lot of hard work and discipline, but have allways had this huge lump of flesh in my lower abdomen, which is NEVER gonna shift, whatever i do. It prevents me from doing so much, and wearing the kind of clothes i want to wear. I have recently married to my long term partner, and he is totally behind my decision, although he is happy with me as i am. I feel that this op will massively enhance our already great marriage. Can't wait!!.
england4642 3 Jan 2011
Hi there. Have added some pics(not pretty), for my journey to begin. x
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 3 Jan 2011

Oh yes....almost forgot to say Thank You for posting your pictures!

You are going to have fun watching your changes as you heal. 
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 10 Jan 2011

Hi England,

The stairs are tough the first three days.  You may want to stay on the same level as the bathroom to start. 

Test it out and see how you feel doing the stairs but my guess is that you will want to be close to the bathroom.
46ky 11 Jan 2011
England, also about the stairs. My Dr. said the physical part of climbing is based on how you feel, but his concern is falling because of the pain meds and you could become light headed. So be very careful when you do use them and have someone with you at first. I'm excited for you!
england4642 11 Jan 2011
thankyou very much for the advice. it helps me so much, xx
flower18 11 Jan 2011
Best of luck to you! I'm having a TT on the 19th...just a few days before you.
england4642 12 Jan 2011
all the very best of luck to you. i hope you are as excited as me. i had my pre op appointment yesterday, and all seems to be in order. i will be thinking of you, xxxx good luck!!!!
Gracey 16 Jan 2011
England, I am sure you are getting excited. I am 5 weeks PO tomorrow and am so glad I had my TT. Trust you will do great!
england4642 17 Jan 2011
ooohhh thankyou very much. i'm so glad that you are doin well!!. can't wait now!!!.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 17 Jan 2011

I think the puffy eyes come from a combination of the fluids, laying around and just feeling like poopy. 
england4642 25 Jan 2011
Hya ladies. 3 days post op, and feeling fantastic. i can't believe the results already, and though uncomfortable, don't have much pain at all!. my drains were removed at the hospital after 1 day, so i don't have to deal with those. still feeling very tight, so can't straighten up, but on the whole, very very happy!!!...
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 25 Jan 2011

Hurray!  Glad you are coming along so well!  Get your rest and take it very slow for a while.  Wow drains out after one day; how nice is that!!

Keep us up to date on your progress!
Gracey 25 Jan 2011
England - so happy for u! Can't wait to see photos.
england4642 26 Jan 2011
hya, continuing to feel well. backach seems to be the biggest problem, but manageable. still a little bit of swelling, but i'm doin as i am told, and keeping my corset on 23 hours a day, and watching my salt intake. really have a diminished appetite, it seems i get full up really easily.
on the whole, feeling fab!!.

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