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My Tummy Tuck Journey...- Frederick, MD
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I had my tummy tuck in August 2011. The pain was...
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I had my tummy tuck in August 2011. The pain was more then I ever could have imagined. But by the sixth week I was feeling like myself again. My stomach was flatter but not the results I wanted. I swelled for months and the swelling caused loose skin again. I also ended up odd shaped. The top of my abdomen was larger then the bottom. So by October the surgeon was discussing a revision.
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In February I had my revision. Less pain this time...
In February I had my revision. Less pain this time but after a few months it was obvious that something wasn't right. I was bigger on top on my abdomen again. In June the surgeon told me I would need the inverted T tummy tuck to get the results I wanted. If I knew that I would have needed the inverted T method I never would have had the surgery. But it was too late now and I scheduled my second revision for August. I had the surgery in August, the incision is hip to hip and straight up to right below the center of my breasts. She said she removed two pounds of skin. I am now four weeks post op and have skin necrosis. Yesterday she cut away the dead tissue and cleaned underneath. I now have a huge hole where the two incisions meet. I have an appt at wound care tomorrow to start care with a wound vac if my insurance will cover it.
It is too early to tell if I am now even and flat with the swelling but I sure hope so after all of this!
I am trying to stay positive. I lost 54 lbs on my own and kept it off for one year. The extra skin on my abdomen drove me crazy and I thought a tummy tuck was exactly what I needed but now I wonder if I made the wrong decision.
It is too early to tell if I am now even and flat with the swelling but I sure hope so after all of this!
I am trying to stay positive. I lost 54 lbs on my own and kept it off for one year. The extra skin on my abdomen drove me crazy and I thought a tummy tuck was exactly what I needed but now I wonder if I made the wrong decision.
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Update...For a week I packed the open wound (above...
Update...For a week I packed the open wound (above my private area) and also inserted packing strips into small holes that formed from my belly botton down to the open wound. Then I had my wound care appointment. Not a good appointment. The surgeon opened me from my belly button down to the top of my private area. The open wound is now 6 inches long, 3.3 inches wide and 2.2 inches deep. There is also necrotic tissue on my right side (groin area). I also have a tunnel that is off to the right inside the wound that measured around 5 inches long. The surgeon has decided to leave it alone. I am using santyl cream everyother day and keeping it covered. The cream should dissolve the dead tissue.
On September 12th the vac was put on. They pack the tunnel with a white foam and I have to admit it hurts like hell when they insert the foam. They then stuff a black form into the wound, lay a thin clear plastic sheet over it and it then they hook up a tube that attaches to a small machine. This machine provides a negative pressure that sucks all the nasty stuff out.
It is a pain to lug around but I am told it will cut the heealing time in half. I was told I would need the vac for two months.
On September 12th the vac was put on. They pack the tunnel with a white foam and I have to admit it hurts like hell when they insert the foam. They then stuff a black form into the wound, lay a thin clear plastic sheet over it and it then they hook up a tube that attaches to a small machine. This machine provides a negative pressure that sucks all the nasty stuff out.
It is a pain to lug around but I am told it will cut the heealing time in half. I was told I would need the vac for two months.
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