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9weeks post op! 2weeks post op revision! new pics

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Hello I have been following all of your girl's...

mommyofmy3sons
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Hello I have been following all of your girl's stories since I scheduled my TT back in November. I will tell you a little about myself first. I am a mother of 3 amazing boys, ages 7,6,&3. I had my first son at the age of 21 and I gained nearly 100lbs. I know that is excessive and self induced but what can I say. Before I was pregnant I weighed 115 @ 5'3".
When I weighed in right before I had him I was at about 210lbs. I lost 60 and shortly after found out I was pregnant again and gained that 60lbs back. I then lost all my weight and was back down to 120lbs but I had some loose skin. Not that bad and not that insecure about it but still thought one day I would like a TT. When my second son was 2 1/2 I found out I was pregnant for the third time I only gained about 45lbs this time but he was 9lbs and 22inches the other two where about 8lbs 20/21inches. After the third my stomach just took a turn for the worse. Before I had my TT/lipo on flanks in Jan I was 5'3" and 130lbs but I couldn't wear anything that would cling to my belly I was very conscious of my stomach even in the bedroom. I would never take my shirt off around my husband or even take a shower around him. I never would let him touch my stomach even though he would tell me he didn't care I had his children. I did though. So I was just talking to him about this Dr I used to work with opened his own surgery center near where I live and I trust him. I never thought I would get the answer that I did he said schedule a consult. So I did. After my consult I was very pleased with what he had to say he is a very good dr and very caring love him I scheduled my appointment for january 18th to only get a phone call to reschedule for january 14th which was great.
After that I drove my husband crazy that is all I could think about. I would at one minute be excited the next be very nervous and scared. I went through the emotional roller coaster. Now I am here in february 3weeks post op and have had some set backs or hiccups as my PS called them he is so sweet. Ill start from the surgery date.


I went @ 7:30 am on January 14th was marked sedated woke up was great no real pain didnt feel sick was great only took pain meds for 3days and had 1 drain. I went in 1 week later was only draining 25cc per 24hr so he took out my drain on day 8. I was still wearing compression garment which I thought was to big but what did I know. Well he decided because I had some bruising that I was a higher risk for hematoma/seroma to see me back 1 week or so later. I kept having this drainage above the pubic area and wasnt healing right but thought didnt want to bother him so ill wait till my appt. I went in and of coarse me the biggest worrier was told that my fear was true I had a seroma. I said ok he drained it this was this last thursday jan 31st. Well the next day was draining and he told me to call if it did so I called. I went in Feb 1st he said there was another one on the other side but so small he isn't going to do anything we will just wait till monday at 8am when Im scheduled to come back. He said if anything changed to call him on his cell but he has a family and a life too. But last night in the afternoon im still draining a lot of fluid and now have a spot away from the original spot where it has opened a little and is draining more of a green puss but I haven't checked this morning but didn't know if it was an abscess suture. Im so nervous and of coarse I worry all the time. He said this will not affect my end result which I am pleased with the incision line and the way my stomach looks its just the draining and I cant go back to work for another week. I forgot to mention that I had foot surgery Dec 20th 2012 so I have been in this house since then except for Dr appt here and there and 1 wrestling meet for my boys, I just didn't know if anyone had any suggestions or have any of this happen to them and how long this so called hiccup will last. I'm not in pain I just want the center of my incision to heal like the rest all ready and this draining to stop. I think I will wait till monday because I am on antibiotics and I am first patient unless it gets worse or is worse when I go to get into shower this morning. I have read all your stories good and bad and all of you have helped me to actually go through with the tummy tuck thank you I just want all this to be over with my husband is going crazy too.

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February 5, 2013
Girl...I'm a worrisome person as well. Just remember if you feel any part of your body getting warm near your scar, that means infection...I hope all goes well. Good luck.
February 5, 2013
Thank you BrooklyN227 i went yesterday he drained it again removed some wet scabs created by drainage and place a PICO over my incision and said should help speed up healing. Thank you for your response. :)
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Hello again. Trying to figure out how to do this...

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Hello again. Trying to figure out how to do this from my phone so I think I updated before writing another post. My apologies. I hope everyone out there has as good and sweet of a surgeon as I have. Sunday my drainage took a turn for the worse I called my surgeon he said he would see me but it was not life threatning and I could wait till monday so I didnt worry to much and had a busy day with birthday parties and superbowl party. I went yesterday and actually wasnt draining like before imagine that. lol thats what always happens. He drained what he could and said it was on the mend and he was going to place devise called a PICO. He said it is like a vaccuum and would creat a suction to get all fluid out where incision isnt healing from the seroma and will speed up the healing process. Im a happy girl and I never have regreted having this done just get worried sometimes to much. I love mu PS he is amazing. Happy Healing ladies and I will try and get some pics posted bad thing is I never took before photos thats how bad I hated my stomach but now I wished I would have. I will ask my surgeon if he can email me before he is the only one that has a pic of that mess. :) I will post incision when I get this devise off.

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Sorry for the side ways pics they werent that way...

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Sorry for the side ways pics they werent that way in my phone? Does anyone know can you rotate after you load them?

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February 5, 2013
Your situation sounds very much like mine also. I had my first son at 19 though then 2 after him. I now am the proud mother of 3 boys also and I go in tomorrow for my surgery, can you say nervous!?! You look great! The hiccups are probably nerve wrecking but other than that your results look amazing so far so don't let it worry you to much. I am the same way, I worry about everything :-)
February 5, 2013
Thank you for the compliment It looks better and better each week. From a worrier to a worrier it is a crazy nervous roller coaster before I couldnt wait for it to be over so the nerves would just stop. lol I really thought the discomfort would be worse.than it was but really my last son was emergency c-section and in my experience the c-section was much worse. I will be thinking of you tomorrow. I will follow you in your recovery I wish you the best of luck. Keep me posted. :)
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February 5, 2013
I definitely will! I agree completely that I feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster as well. My poor husband has been so good to me. Just listening to nonstop talk of tummy tucks and me tell him about this site and other people's experiences. I've pretty much bought most of the comfort items I think I might need. To include a recliner lol. But I've had a c section also and if that is comparable I think I'll be just fine. As long as I don't cough or sneeze :-). I go in at 10 am tomorrow morning so hopefully ill be lucid enough to come say hello and let you know how it went. It's weird because I haven't posted my own thread about me...almost like if I do and the results aren't what I want I'll be more sad. Is that weird too? Lol.
February 5, 2013
Absolutely not weird at all! look at me I did the exact same thing I didnt even become a member till a few days ago. lol I know the feeling i did the same to my husband showing him pics of others results and never wanted to post until I knew I would be ok. You should be fine And yes sneezing and coughing is a bit challenging. :) You already know that. I have lived in my recliner just line it with a pillow to sit and pillows all around thats what my looked like. I cant wait to hear your story and see your results!! :)
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February 5, 2013
Hi I am 15 days post of tt with muscle repair and boob uplift, I had hysterectomy 11 yrs ago and that was far worse that TT, you will be fine good luck xx
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February 5, 2013
Thank you for the advice and lol I do notice now that's what you did also haha. And you look great! So that gives me hope. Well off to do some last minute things around the house to get ready for my day tomorrow
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February 5, 2013
Hmm that last post was longer but didn't post all of it.... I said... Thank you again and I am very happy to be able to follow your progress and share my progress as well. All hiccups aside you look great and your story helped me feel better so :-). And Janeellie thank you for your comment. I am nervous as all crap lol but I'm going to stay positive also and just know it'll be fine.
February 5, 2013
Im happy that I helped you a little. I know it wont get rid of all the nerves but your not alone just remember that. It will be over before you know it. Thsnk you for the compliment I take a new pic every Thursday just so I can see progress because looking in the mirror everyday I cant tell much change but when I see the photos side by side.then I can tell. :) I recommend everyone do that even if they dont share just do it for you. Good Luck cant wait to hear how it goes and see your results!
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February 5, 2013
Looking good even with the slight hiccups xx
February 5, 2013
Thank You! That means a lot hope to this hiccup heals fast. :)
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February 5, 2013
Ok, no problem...safe healing
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February 5, 2013
I don't know what your before looked like, but your after pictures are awesome. You have a beautiful shape now. I am sure you husband loves it too! I have the same problem with sideways pictures, but alot of us do. lol Some I have seen are all the way upside down :-) Sorry about the problems you have had with the infection and draining. Hopefully your on the mend now. Have a great day!
February 6, 2013
jmassey59 I know I wish I would have taken a before i regret that it is a big change. Thank you for the compliment. :) My PS says Im on the mend I go back to see him today. My husband is going a little crazy he just wants me to heal already lol 2 surgeries in a month is a lot. He does love what he sees so far. :)
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February 6, 2013
How sweet your guy must be... and I want your bb lol. I am having mine worked on next week and hope it comes out like yours this time. I just want a cute little innie bb. I don't know if my ps is going to ask me or if there is even an option of what it will look like when he removes some tissue... Have a great day!
February 7, 2013
Thanks for the compliment! I love my BB he did awesome!! Hope all goes well and you get the bb you deserve and want. :)
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February 7, 2013
Thank you, I'll take a picture next week and post it, hopefully it'll be tiny like yours!
February 8, 2013
Cant wait to see them!!
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February 5, 2013
Hello i hope everything works out for you and i have just had a tummy tuck on the 23 Jan, 2013. Everything seems to be going well but i have a lot of bruising but i sometimes think my binder was too tight.