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FTT, Muscle Repair and Umbilical Hernia - Huntington Beach, CA
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I am 28 years old and I have 2 children! My first...
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I am 28 years old and I have 2 children! My first was 9lbs 3 oz and left me with tons of loose skin and stretch marks on my tummy. I work out 2-3 days a week and I weigh 115lbs and I'm 5'3". The rest of my body looks great except for my tummy!
I went to a doctor about my outie belly button and found out it was an umbilical hernia! I was so suprised! So I decided to see if my insurance would help out and pay to get it fixed while I get a full Tummy Tuck!! It worked!! Yay!! I went to my consultation and loved him and he referred me to a general surgeon for the hernia!
I just booked my date for May 5th! I wanted it to be way sooner but oh well! :)I am so excited!!! I hope the time goes by fast! I thank you all for all your posts I feel like I am going to be very prepared for what to expect in the future!
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9 days left, I can't wait! I want my pre-baby...
9 days left, I can't wait! I want my pre-baby tummy back. I hope everyone is doing well and I hope I heal as well as all of you! Thanks for all the posts, it has been a life saver :)
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April 27, 2011
I am also having tummy tuck, muscle repair and getting my umbilical hernia fixed!! My insurance is covering the surgeon for the hernia, and portions of the facility fee and anesthesia! Yippie :) I am so excited...you will have to let me know how it all goes since I don't go in until May 10th.
May 13, 2011
How are you feeling? I hope everything is going well for you:) I'm 8 days PO now and I'm feeling better and better everyday. I'm swollen ofcourse and just trying to still take it way even though I feel pretty good!
May 17, 2011
Today is Day 8 for me. My recovery sound a lot like yours :) I am feeling really good. Almost straight up when I walk, draining very little-hoping to get them out this thursday at my drs visit!! I am just sitting in my recliner or on the couch most of the time. I am very fortunate to have wonderful family to help take care of everything around the house!! I cannnot express how badly I want to shower!!! Thus far that is my only complaint. Hope all is still going well with you! Take care and happy healing
May 17, 2011
Yay I'm so happy you are doing so well! The no shower thing was really hard for me! I had to wait 9 days! It was horrible!LOL How many CC's are your drains putting out? My PS took mine out early cause it was less than 25 total in 24 hrs...Hope you have a good day today and get your drains out soon:)
May 19, 2011
I am draining between 18 & 23cc's in a 24 hour period. I am going to see my PS tomorrow morning...I am crossing my fingers that I will come home drain free. I have to wait until both drains are out for a real shower...tomorrow is day 10.
Totally forgot to tell you last time that you look AMAZING!
Lovin' that new tummy :-)
Totally forgot to tell you last time that you look AMAZING!
Lovin' that new tummy :-)
April 28, 2011
Good Luck to you! I'm also 5'3 and weigh 120 pounds. We are about the same ht/wt. You are scheduled for May 5th? My post-op is May 4th, with surgery on May 12th. I'm having a full TT with lipo of inner and outer thighs. I work out 4-5 days a week, and STILL can not get rid of the extra sagginess in my tummy, and the thigh bulge for me will not go away. My PS says it's genetically depositing fat there, and nothing (other than radically changing my diet/exercise regimen) would change that. And, I truly feel like I've given it the best chance I can to improve with my current exercise routine!! Anyway, I'm so excited for you, and looking forward to walking along side you in your journey to a flat tummy!! Best wishes, and keep us informed on how you're doing!! This is such a great site for support and encouragement!!
May 7, 2011
If your PS offers the pain pump I would highly recommend it! I think that is why I feel so great! They also gave me a patch behind my ear for nausea. You will be so excited when it's over! I feel like my mind is at ease now that's its all over! I wore some undies that I wanted the line to be under so it gave my PS a goal to work with... It worked! He said he made the line right where I wanted it! Yay:)I also started taking bromelian everyday a week before surgery... It is for the swelling... Well that's about it for now! I'll keep you updated :)
May 9, 2011
Hi, your tummy look great. Please keep updated of your pictures and your healing. I'm 5.4 and 110 lb. I have similar tummy like you. I live in LA. and still looking for PS. Thanks again to sharing with us.
May 11, 2011
I am 6 days out and I'm feeling really good!! I was in very good shape before surgery and I have a really good diet... I think that has helped me heal so fast! I just got my second drain out today so I am drain free! I love my plastic surgeon he came very highly recommended to me by multiple surgeons my family knows and I am very happy with my results so far:) the hardest thing so far isn't the pain it's not doing anything! I walk, sit and lay down all day so my body can heal. It's really hard but I think it's paid off. Let me know if you have any questions:)
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Very nice! So you are another one to join our "Fun Sized" group. Another little munchkin...LOL
I am glad that this worked out for you so that you are able to get that tummy fixed. Well start picking out some new bikinis because you will need them shortly.
Will you be posting your before and after pictures? Would love to see them:)
I look forward to reading your posts as you go through your process.