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Full TT - Finally Did It.

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I had my Full TT done yesterday at 10:00 AM....

marinaki68November 24, 2009
WORTH IT$9,000

I had my Full TT done yesterday at 10:00 AM. Everything went well Thank God. However I haven't been able to sleep at all. I feel the need to urinate every 10 minutes, Other than that I'm doing great. Is this normal?

I will post some before and after photos. Pain so far so good. I will update on that too:)

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 As you can see from my 1 day post TT. I'am a...

marinaki68November 25, 2009

 As you can see from my 1 day post TT. I'am a bit disappointed. I can see all stretch marks and my belly button looks weired. Am I being to judgmental too soon? 

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blackrainbow
November 26, 2009
Yes much to soon but I don't know I was unsure about my own as soon as I saw it... I was not happy line was too high than placed I told him not to go onto my hips etc etc... Everything was all wrong and now I am 6 months later and still dealing with major issues, keloiding, hiding it is always a problem. So if you have doubts maybe you have reason to be concerned...Just keep in mind however the shock of a actual tummy tuck and what you do to yourself is traumatic. I mean everybody questions does it look right? and did I make the right decision. Give it a few weeks to see if your happy with the new figure. Belly Buttons I noticed tend to take a few months before they look normal and not like a folded piece of skin in a hole. Keep your support garment on. You dont wanna put unneeded tension on your wound causing it to stretch. Most people need to take care of this because in a few months if cared for properly you will have a flat, thin line. That when finally healed will be barely detectable. Make sure if any signs of keloiding start to occur notify your doc immediately and have the problem taken care of before it becomes a bigger issue. So just relax and give it a few months probably 3 before you seen some of what it's actually going to look like in the final result. Tummy Tucks are a long drawn out thing. They just don't tell you because most people would opt out to getting one. Good Luck!
marinaki68
November 26, 2009
Thank you very much for your advise. I know is too soon for me not to be happy with TT, but I'm an emotional roller coaster right now.:) In regards to your scars try to massage it with fresh Aloe vera every day. Aloe vera does wonders to your skin. Good luck!
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dr.shureih
November 28, 2009
I think you have the right to be concerned. the position of the scar is way too high. do I see another scr on the upper abdomen why? Your preop pics show you were ideal for a tummy tuck and a GREAT result. Was your Surgeon a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON?
marinaki68
November 28, 2009
Thanks for replying. Yes he is board certified. I used him 6 years ago to do my breast implant and i was 100% satisfied. I really don't know what happened here. I asked him more that once if he was familiar and experienced doing tummy tucks and to which he answer " all good PS are familiar with the procedure , it's one of the most requested by patients along with breast implants". The scar in upper abdomen are the lipo scars which he did at same time. I really don't know what to do at this point. I guess there's nothing I can do since the damage is already done..
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 it's been 5 days since full TT.  I As...

marinaki68November 28, 2009

 it's been 5 days since full TT.  I As mentioned before I am NOT happy with the results. My scar is way too high. I can still see most of my streachmarks and belly button looks as if he didn't do anything with it...  I am very depressed and I dont know what to do at this point.. I waited 17 years to do have a full TT done.  I did a lot of research before picking my PS, I thought i picked a good one but per results I think i made a mistake... I am wondering if a second TT will fix the problem. Please HELP!! Give me some direction and advise on how to handle my situations.  Any PS on forum please see my before and after pictures  and tell me if i'm over reacting. 

Thanks in advance for your help..

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debm
December 13, 2009
i'm looking into a TT and lipo at the moment. Could you tell me how much time I would have off work? I am an echo tech in a hospital.
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dr.shureih
December 18, 2009
Tummy Tuck include repair of the muscles. This is the painful part of the surgery. If your job does not require heavy activity then you may go back to work in 7-10 days I recommend atleast 2weeks off work and to the gym by the end of the third week.
marinaki68
December 28, 2009
Hi , i was out of work for two full weeks. Your surgeon will tell you how much you need off. Good luck!!
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