Tummy Tuck: Stories

Had an appt with Dr. Erik Miles, FACS he his office located inside of a hospital was very professional made me feel very comfortable ad confident that he could get the job done, he doesn't like to do lipo with tummy tuck, will do tummy tuck only due to brusing. I just would like to see if anyone else has had work done with him here on this site. If I don't have surgery in the DR with Dra Walkiris Robles , He would be my be my PS of choice here in the charlotte area.

I'm Truly glad I choose Dr. Erik Miles for surgery he's been humble and patient through out this whole process. Staying in the hospital the first night was truly needed I was very sore and in alot pain, thank god I was given a pain pump the staff was really awesome and had a lot of good things to stay about Dr. Miles things I had already seen and felt about him. The first night was not a walk in the park, but each day gets better . Very important to stay on top of Med's. Without my husband and daughter Helping me don't know how I would have made it. I Hope to post more pictures soon!!

Things That you will truly need after surgery once your home:
Hospital Provided Spirometer - use to open up your lungs and prevent pneumonia.
Pain Meds
I purchased a leather recliner in my book a life saver or you purchase wedge pillow of some sort.
Big Girl Panty's :)
peroxide
alcohol Pads
Hospital Provided Gauze
My Doctor provided me with a Binder. I'll get another one next visit.
haven't even used my wife beater tee shirts.
If you go overseas I'm quite sure will you need all these things and then some.

OH 2 More Things Toilet Seat Riser with Side Railing really Helped. My Toilet seat sits Low. And Don't For Get The Wipes, Wipes and More Wipes.

I'm thinking about a shower Chair also..

I want to go outside waiting for hubby to clean the porch off while I sip on a smoothie ;) and maybe I can make it do what it do and take some more pictures. It's a beautiful day I'm feeling Good , I'm Alive healing well and I've met some beautiful women here on realself what more can a girl ask for besides some good Lotto Numbers :)))

Hello Beautiful People Today I'm six days post op I have a taste for fried flounder :( I have got to do better ....Just started taking arnica and bromelain supplements as of yesterday I figure what can it hurt! Hopefully on wed my Ps will be taking the drains out and I'll be seeing my navel and scar for the first time Yay! , They maybe I can shop around for a new girdle or some spanx something that will be more comfortable.

7 days post op. A friend came by we went out to lunch, and then we decided to make a Target run , don't know why because once I'm in my shopping zone , I'm like a damn Zombie lol, trying on clothes etc , went there for one thing and came out with something else, I really out did my self today!!! Also I decided to wear a girdle versus the binder given me by my PS to see if that would be more comfortable and it was for a while, but I need to find something that will hold me together why providing comfort because the binder thing I'm so over it, after my husband washed it , it fell apart :( I'm going to tell my PS for 100.00 your gonna have to come better then that LOL!!! One more thing can't wait to start my messages once or twice then I will administer my own. I received My Wahl massager from amazon For 14.95 and let me tell you it is Powerful Yeah Baby!!!!!!! Don't know how long I can keep this blogging Gig up really not my thang you know.. What I like is that we are all here to help one another and I've really learned a lot and hopefully I can help some else down the road with my story :))

8 days post op...Today was my first visit since the surgery with my Ps he said that I'm healing very well. He gave me a new binder which is shorter and feels more comfortable. Finally saw my navel think may have to start the marble trick to make it more round, my scar low and thin but toward the back appears to be thicker I'm not feeling that, I'm so ready to start some scar therapy forgot to ask when can I. But him and my husband both were like sweety this is the beginning and your doing and healing very well Relax !! Also can you say swell hell when will this end??? I must admit I've come along way from where I started which I'm thankful to God for!!! I did get on the scale it said 154 so I've lost 4 pounds can the Church say Amen :)) But Today I Just felt like a fat belly instead of a flat belly I know this too shall pass I must be Patient, worse case scenario I will get lipo of the stomach but hopefully that will not be the case tired of robbing peter to pay Paul lol smh ... Oh and I'm down to one drain the PS said hopefully he'll be removing the 2nd one on Fri and That's All Folks!!!!!! :)

9 days post op went to dinner and movie. Hopefully drains will come out tomorrow. I'm wondering has anyone experienced stomach feeling really full and tight after eating?? :( I'm not eating that much a few bites only because I'm afraid I might bust a stitch it's a good thing because it limist what I eat , but it feels awful...

Happy Happy no more and Drains :))) . Hopefully Dr Miles will sign up for Realself he's just that talented.. Ok that's it for now until we chat again :)))

I have nothing to say just still swollen as HELL!!!!! :( But I would do it all over again, can' wait to see the actual results , So I can start showing off and Posing for the camera now Flick, Flick and get My Beyoncé on lol!!!! Although I can say I'm glad my kangaroo pouch is gone and most of my stretch marks that's a plus within it self! Yeah Boyeeeeeee :))))

19 days post op I'm back at work the first day wasn't too bad although I had to take a pain med started feeling some soreness. 2nd day even better. I can tell swelling on my sides have went down even more. I'm truly happy about that :)) but I still have more to go :)). Oh And one of my Coworkers did notice I looked smaller lol!!!

Sex was Great At 3+ Weeks Post :))) . Although I was afraid , also incisions are healing beautifully. My Ps j said to use Vaseline , I use that and Bio Oil although my next purchase will be raw Coco and Shea butter With Aloe Vera . Which I learned from Healthydiva and her scar looks Great!!