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6 weeks post op and very swollen!!! :'(
UPDATED FROM davidgirl1
1 month post
Hello ladies, I hope all of you are recovering...
WORTH IT$6,900
Hello ladies, I hope all of you are recovering Well and to the ones with upcoming procedures I wish you the best! I am 6 weeks today. I am very happy with my results, still haven't purchased a new garmet. Hopefully will do that tomorrow. Well ladies the only thing that I hate about the tummy tuck is the swelling afterwards! I am so swollen it is depressing me. I was able to wear a pair if my jeans yesterday, they fit fine a little bit snug. I was out all day got home about 8pm , got the boys ready for bed. I didn't lay down until 2am and got back up this morning at 6:45am. I was so disappointed this morning that I had to go back to joggers. I guess I didn't let my body rest enough that is why I woke up swollen. The swelling is at it's worst today! When I set down I feel the rolls bulging out I HATE IT! I am going to have a arnica tea which hopefully will help with the swelling. Otherwise everything else is good I guess. The small opening that I had is almost all closed up. My incision looks good. I want to start the scar therapy with te wraps. I just got to go online I heard it was a bit pricey for the silicone wraps but worth it! Does anybody have any suggestions on how to get the swelling down. I am up 10 lbs in one day who goes ip 10 lbs in one day? So sorry ladies that I am nagging so much! I am just so upset about this. I still don't regret getting a tt! I love my new tummy, just hate the swelling. Also, I am so sorry that I haven't posted any new pics but I have a iPhone and I can't download them. Kimmers would normally help me post pics, but she is on vacation( good for her). She gets back sometime next week. I just don't want to put pic on my laptop and have my kids looking at them. Well goodnight and hopefully tomorrow will be a better day!
UPDATED FROM davidgirl1
1 month post
Well ladies I can't believe how quickly time is...
Well ladies I can't believe how quickly time is passing. I am 4 weeks and I will be 5 weeks this Friday! Well last week I noticed I had a little opening on my left side of my incision! But I called my ps and he told me not to worry unless I got a fever. At week three I started putting maderma on my scar. I also put a bandaide with antiobots so that it can heal. It seams to be working. I get very swollen I know that I am pushing myself a bit to much! I still need to get me a new garmet. I will be posting some pictures that I took yesterday. You will also see the bad scars that the garmet has left me! Sorry in advance for any typos or writing errors. U am very tired and am writing at the same time. Hopefully I won't say anything bad. Otherwise everything is pretty good for me!
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You're doing good, davidgirl!!
UPDATED FROM davidgirl1
24 days post
Hello ladies, it has been awhile since I posted....
Hello ladies, it has been awhile since I posted. Sorry it took me so long to update you on my status. I am recovering fairly good I have to say. I thought it would be alot worst with all the stress I am dealing with at the moment! I am very swollen, almost standing straight, only get sleep if I take Tylenol pm, and getting a divorce! I went back home after the arguement I had with my husband but it did no good, all we do is argue all the time. I guess it's been something he has been dealing with awhiknolls and decided it was time to bring it up since I was so happy! well needless to say my happiness didn't last so long! I am doing very well though better than what I thought. We have been together for so long guess we were just familiar with one! You can't keep he who doesn't want to be keep! Well back to talking about my tummy! I am healing so well my scar is not that noticeable, once I get a chance will post picks! I do need to get a new garmet. The one that I have is giving me a bad rash above and below my incision. I am putting kotex all around my incision over my scar it seems to help a little bit. Does any body know of a good garment I can get? I will try to take some picks and post them once I get a chance. Wishing everybody is doing well and to the new tummy tuckers good luck on there procedures!:)
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Davidgirl, I'm so sorry about your divorce. I can't get over his timing. What a pain in the @$$. Thank goodness you're healing well, have had no issues with the healing, and are dealing with what's going on better than expected. I was thinking about it a bit, and it's a good thing you had this done. When the healing is all finished, you are going to really, really like the way you look.
With me still being in the pre-TT category, I can only imagine (and long for) what it must be like to be rid of my belly, and the thought of it is nothing but good. I have a sense that eventually you will be struck with a very good feeling about having had the TT, which will cause you to change your life - for the better! Also, remember that the sun eventually does come up.
With me still being in the pre-TT category, I can only imagine (and long for) what it must be like to be rid of my belly, and the thought of it is nothing but good. I have a sense that eventually you will be struck with a very good feeling about having had the TT, which will cause you to change your life - for the better! Also, remember that the sun eventually does come up.
Kathe, thanks for all the support! In reality there is nothing that u can do about my marriage. It is his decision I really can't do anything about it but respect his wishes. These last few days have been a living hell for me. I have to let go before it get way to out of hand and my kids get hurt. I Am actually very surprised at how well my body is recovering! I am pretty sure once I stop thinking about my marriage, I will some how have to deal with the stress i have put on my body sooner or later! Keep me posted on your date for your tt, you are going to look fabulous and love it!
Wow! So sorry to hear about Ur divorce. At least u
Got a tt before this happened. I was married 21 yrs & my x hubby never wanted me to have a tt. Now that I've been divorced 3 yrs I'm
Gtn one! So I'm so excited! Mine is feb 2. I wish u the best w/ everything Ur having to deal with.
Got a tt before this happened. I was married 21 yrs & my x hubby never wanted me to have a tt. Now that I've been divorced 3 yrs I'm
Gtn one! So I'm so excited! Mine is feb 2. I wish u the best w/ everything Ur having to deal with.
Mommy73, congratulations on your upcoming tt! I am very happy with mine! I don't regret getting it done at all! My husband is not leaving me due to the tt. I had his support 100%. he has been feeling this way for a while just didn't know how to approach the conversation. This definitely wasn't the best time, but what is done is done. You will be very happy with ur results! Good luck! :)
My thoughts are with you. I pray for a speedy recovery for you and the strength to pull you and your kids thru all this!!! What an ass..... Like he couldn't Have held his tongue a little longer... Please. Men are so weak
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You sound like a very strong woman & you're going to do just fine-your po pics look really great! I'm not looking forward to the 'swell hell' myself but just know that it will end! Stay Strong! :)
Can't wait to see the new pics! I can't post from my iphone either. I have to email them to my computer and save them there and then upload them. I understand about not wanting them on your computer for the kids to see. Mine are older so I don't have that worry.
Hang in there! You are doing great!!