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Updated 20 Jan 2012

Posted 31 Jan 2011


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...



Updated on 26 Nov 2011:



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.



Updated on 26 Nov 2011:

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!



Updated on 30 Nov 2011:

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



Updated on 3 Dec 2011:

16 days to go....:)



Updated on 5 Dec 2011:

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



Updated on 19 Dec 2011:



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;)



Updated on 23 Dec 2011:

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;)



Updated on 26 Dec 2011:
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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Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 2 Feb 2011

Love your screen name!!!   Hey welcome to RealSelf and thank you for your post.  I look  forward to seeing your pictures and reading your posts as you go through the process. 

So how did you find your doctor?  And did you meet with more than one?
jellybellynomore 2 Feb 2011
Hi well My friend had her tummy tuck done by this Dr. he seem to be very good I only had one consultation didn't think to shop around..I think i made a good decision...stay tuned...
jellybellynomore 2 Feb 2011
Hi well My friend had her tummy tuck done by this Dr. he seem to be very good I only had one consultation didn't think to shop around..I think i made a good decision...stay tuned...
Austin1488 2 Feb 2011
I just got the surgery last Thursday (1/27). I was very worried. Recovery is not easy.

But -- I'm really glad that I did it.

Here are a few tips that I didn't know:

1. Don't expect to wear pajama pants the first few days. You're going to go home with a catheter, pain pump and two drains. All that stuff takes room, and you're going to be more comfortable in a sleepshirt/gown and a robe. Feel free to wear that to your surgery.

2. Whatever you feel is the worst moment in recovery - it will get better. I'm off pain pills five days later. Some people might need longer.

3. If you can get a hold of a walker - do it. I didn't know I would need one - but when you're not able to stand up straight, it gets hard on your back. Particularly those muscles that are bruised from getting lipo. A walker is a good idea for a few days. And it's a good source of humor. You know you won't need it forever.

4. Avoid very funny movies while you are spending time in recovery. They hurt. And you might split your incision. Mildly funny things that won't make you belly laugh are good.

But I had three children, couldn't get rid of my tummy, and I'm already seeing benefits less than a week from surgery! Faster than I expected, since I'd read everything about how you're swollen for several months!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 2 Feb 2011

Thank you for your post!!  Very helpful :)
Monique_Ready4Freddy's 1 Dec 2011
thanks for the walker advice. I have one that I was gonna throw away. Glad I didn't! :)
Ronishia 27 Jan 2012
You look great!!! Where in Florida did you get it done? And the price? Congrats!!
jellybellynomore 2 Feb 2011
Thanks so much.
RRSMILES 6 Feb 2011

your going to b fine, follow your docs directions and plenty of rest post pics let us know how everything went,

jellybellynomore 22 Feb 2011
Hi guys I went in for blood work on 2/19 and my pressure was high ...I had eaten a lot of pork on and after V-day so I don't know if that's the cause..I am advise to to get a release from my Dr. or monitor it my self.. "I am so NOW nervous"I have less than 20 days to go ...I am logging my pressure its been OK.Making Dr. Appointment on tomorrow:(
stephanielpn 27 Nov 2011
Hello jellybellynomore! (cute name btw). I will be having my TT on Dec. 15th...just 18 more days...I'm already doing my countdown as well...
Monique_Ready4Freddy's 1 Dec 2011
December is here! TT's are just days away! You must be so nervous and excited. I just had another consult today (#3 of 7 scheduled). This PS is looking the best so far. Hoping to have my surery sccheduled before my birthday in March so I can be healed enough by 4th of July (yay, bikinis!)
Is there anything you have to do before surgery? (Meds, tests, etc.) Best of luck to you! :)
jellybellynomore 2 Dec 2011
well I had to a stress test, for medical clearance,I found out,I had hypertension,and diabetes.but I am cleared for surgery.17days to go!!!
Monique_Ready4Freddy's 10 Dec 2011
Like 10 days to go now, right? It's getting here fast! You got everything ready yet?
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 .
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.
MaumeeMG (RealFriend) 19 Dec 2011
Thinking about you!!
Monique_Ready4Freddy's 19 Dec 2011
today was the big day! Wishing you a speedy and smooth recovery! Update us when u can :)
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 20 Dec 2011

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

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) 23 Dec 2011

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

stephanielpn 23 Dec 2011
Looking good jelly!
FLKat 24 Dec 2011
Jelly, who was your Dr? I'm in Tampa and am looking for a good Dr... Looking great!
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.
darkgirl 24 Dec 2011
looking good!!! hope all is well

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