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My belly is so stretched from having 3 big babies....

  • 31 Jan 2011
  • 2 months pre


My belly is so stretched from having 3 big babies...even after loosing weight my tummy is so "prunish"..desire to look better in clothes and I am so excited!!!!..I am scheduled for surgery on 3/14/11. A little nervous..I will post before pics when i go to DR. on 2/19..then pics after surgery,I will need all the advise from you veterans..so I am all ears...


Hi ladies,well I have been gone for a while,alot...

  • 26 Nov 2011
  • 8 months post


Hi ladies,well I have been gone for a while,alot of obstacles (life)But I'm sched.for TT on dec.19....yippeee! I work inpublic school, so will be off for Christmas I will take an extra 2weeks for recovery.Excited! not sure whose gonna drive me ,my son (20)yr or my sis. just want positive energy so maybe stick with my son. have a pic of my belly soon to upload.bye for now.

New surgery date 12/19/11.......yippee my prim. Dr...

  • 26 Nov 2011
  • 8 months post

new surgery date 12/19/11.......yippee my prim. Dr ordered me to take a stress test I passed !I knw my TT is going to be awesome...looking forward to it. count down!23 more days wow wow!

Ok I got my prescription filled,count down 19 dzys...

  • 30 Nov 2011
  • 8 months post

Ok I got my prescription filled,count down 19 dzys till TT...want coffee so bad,but fightn it..so excited

16 days to go....:)

  • 3 Dec 2011
  • 9 months post

16 days to go....:)

Dont know if its worth it yet But by FAITH I think...

  • 5 Dec 2011
  • 9 months post

dont know if its worth it yet But by FAITH I think so!!!12/19/11 !!!!!


Ok I am officially a tucker! Everything went well...

  • 19 Dec 2011
  • 9 months post


Ok I am officially a tucker! Everything went well ,pain is bearable.I been tryn to post for hours.dk what went weong.finally post went through..cant wait to see bands off tomorrow ,a little nausea but git ginger ale...stay tuned,Happy Healing;)

Day 5 and I am still happy ,I am swollen i kept...

  • 23 Dec 2011
  • 9 months post

day 5 and I am still happy ,I am swollen i kept taking the binder on/off to potty so I think I may have cause more swelling than necessary.I am now GONNA KEEP THE BINDER ON AND ANOTHER GIRDLE TOO !!! I should get drains removed on Tues. happy healing;)

Day 7 I am feeling really good today ..swelling...

  • 26 Dec 2011
  • 9 months post
day 7 I am feeling really good today ..swelling has gone down a little,my belly form is not like day 2 which was flatter..but hopeful that the swelling doesn't stretch me so much. I am optimistic that PS did a take off as much as possible.

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the anesthesiologist was great.made the process so comforting!!!!! My Dr. was pretty good.

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msbeas 21 Feb 2012
Congrats on ur TT! U look great!
Peaches32 17 Jan 2012
Looking good girlie!
lisee38 11 Jan 2012
Hey Jelly!! I was thinking about you so I thought I'd check in on you & see how your recovery is coming along?
jellybellynomore 16 Jan 2012
hi Lisee:its beensoo hard my mom pass on the 1/13 so its been a hard ride...but I am glad my mom is not suffering any more, I am at peace now and She is too Lung cancer diagnosed and in one month she passed ...healing is ok got seroma fliud taken out every week ttyl
lisee38 16 Jan 2012
Jelly I am so sorry to hear that! This brings tears to my eyes! I pray that you & your family are doing as good as you can be & that u find peace! I alsO pray that you are healing good with what you are going thru! I'm so sorry mama, please keep in touch when you can & stay strong!
lisee38 29 Dec 2011
Lmao @child please! What compression garment did u get? Im at post op day 23 & wearing my binder & cg. I bought spanx & a design veronique which i love. It zips on the side & is completely crotchless so its great to wear out in public (with no panties lol) b/c i dont havd to take off my binder & undo my cg every time i have to pee! It looks like u only have one drain, I swear the drains (while necessary) were the worst part!
I hated mine! U seem like a very positive person so you prolly won't go thru the post op day 3 blues like I did! (Oh I was a hot mess lol) lookn good & keep us updated
jellybellynomore 28 Dec 2011
LISSEE: thanks ,child please( lol ) yes Me too today was a good day but a year from now will better lol....no swelling!!!!and toned!!!;)
jellybellynomore 28 Dec 2011
LISEE:thanks girlie,drains out yesterday feeln good,was told to get a better garment not tight enough,need a garment to compress more on lower tummy.have a tape burn from when tape was pulled off /redressed putting neosporin on it.happy healing though;)
lisee38 28 Dec 2011
You look so tiny already & its only going to get better.I wish I wouldve looked that good at 2 days post op! its gotten better but I swear everyweek is different! Cant wait to be 1 year post op at this point! lol
lisee38 27 Dec 2011
Hey Lady just saw your post op pics & you look great!! Its still early & swelling is the name of the game for quite a while. I'm over 3 weeks post op & just threw a big fit this evening as I look even more swollen tonight than I did last week. The more active we are it seems the more you swell at first. You just have to take it day by day & know that at the end you will get the results you want. :)
Monique_Ready4Freddy's 26 Dec 2011
You look so fab!!! Congrats! :) Seriously can't wait to join the Tummy Tuckers club!
jellybellynomore 26 Dec 2011
Thanks kimmerman :)
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 26 Dec 2011

Don't worry the swelling won't stretch you out.  It will all go back down and be fine.  I know this is a big concern for many but you will be ok.  You look great:)

darkgirl 24 Dec 2011
looking good!!! hope all is well
jellybellynomore 24 Dec 2011
Thanks Step.@flkat: my Ps was John Pinnella South fl center of cosmetic surgery. I am going to go bck for more lipo when I heal ,get more lipo on my back & laterals..he did my flanks but I'm swollen idk if its enuff.If not I will get mre lipo.
FLKat 24 Dec 2011
Jelly, who was your Dr? I'm in Tampa and am looking for a good Dr... Looking great!
stephanielpn 23 Dec 2011
Looking good jelly!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 23 Dec 2011

Hang in there:)  It all get's easier each week.

jellybellynomore 21 Dec 2011
Day 3 Po had bm today yes! Sponge bath hard to wipe.(tmi)feeling good tired of being hunched over I didnt think it would bother me but Yes! Sittn up now in living room walk outside for a min. Navel looks ok has some strectch mrk in it .but who cares.my kids say I look like a cheerleader,wow got my head in the clouds;).still.have on stockings dont wanna take them off.I feel waves across my tummy ,feels strange.my teeth seem to be so sensitive IdK was it the anest.?I hope that goes away soon,painful.I am happy loving it ! If I sow happy healing,I reap happy healing;)!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 20 Dec 2011

Glad to hear all went well.  Now rest and keep us up to date.  

Monique_Ready4Freddy's 19 Dec 2011
today was the big day! Wishing you a speedy and smooth recovery! Update us when u can :)
MaumeeMG (RealFriend) 19 Dec 2011
Thinking about you!!
amylou 11 Dec 2011
I want to have this done so badly after having 3 c-sections, hysterectomy, gastric bypass and surgery because my intestines had twisted. I'm looking for a reccomendation for a good surgeon in the panhandle of florida that also reasonable priced (if theres such a thing) thanks for the help, and good luck ladies. I have enjoyed reading all the experiences and its helping me make a decision.
jellybellynomore 10 Dec 2011
Midwest: yes 9 more days and I think I'm all set ..just have this dry throat doesn't hurt just sound hoarse CANT GET SICK!! eating a lot of oranges and resting ... my cycle is due on the day before >oh boy< having pain like its about to start I hope it does early..I really had to shed.on the 19th so I could get paid during christmas break ..also last surgery date for the year .
Monique_Ready4Freddy's 10 Dec 2011
Like 10 days to go now, right? It's getting here fast! You got everything ready yet?

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