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I am now officially a tummy tucker! First post op visit!
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I had my tummy tuck yesterday at 8am, & I'm 20...
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I had my tummy tuck yesterday at 8am, & I'm 20 hours post op!!!!! Yay!!!
Days leading up to my tt surgery, I was scared, anxious, I couldn't sleep, felt guilty, insecure, and very unsure of my decision to go through with surgery. Thankfully I have such a wonderful loving husband that kept encouraging me all the way. If it wasn't for him, and all the success stories I've read on this site, I probably would've backed out and not done.
Reading my first post I sounded so negative. In retrospect I, think it's because I kept hearing a lot of negative things from some of my friends when I would tell them I was getting the tt done. They would say things like your stomach is going to look stretched out & unnatural. One girl even asked me, " what about the rest of your body? You're going to have a flat stomach with big arms & big legs." " your bb is going to look gross " why can't you just do more sit ups" the list goes on- I was so hurt, I would NEVER say that to anybody! I can't believe that I let their negative thoughts get to me.
Here I am 20 hours post op (3:30am) and I know this is the best decision I have ever made!!! I haven't seen my new tummy, but I know I'm going to love it!
THE DAY OF SURGERY
I wore sweats and a zip up sweatshirt.
Got to the surgery center at 8am
Changed into gown & put on my favorite panty so the ps could outline where my scar would be
They started my IV
Took a pregnancy test
My PS came in & marked the incision lines as well as my flanks for the lipo
The nurse came back & got me to take me into the operating room.
I was then helped onto a ver comfortable bed with a comfy pillow. ( This was not the operating bed) the anesthesiologist had very soothing music on. He explained what he was going to do. Then asked me about my children.
Next thing you know I was in the recovery room!
Got up, & was on my way home.
My surgery started at 9am & I was done at 11:30.
When I got home I started getting nauseated, but I took a zofran, and I haven't had the urge to throw up. I keep taking my zofran every 4 hrs, my Valium every 8, antibiotics every 6, and loritab every 6.
I get up and walk with my hubby every 3hrs & then I go back to bed.
Pain: its tolerable as long as I take my meds. It feels like a burning sensation. If I have to compare it to a c- sec, I think this one hurts a little more because I feel it all the way up. My back is very sore, not sure if its do to the lipo of flank area or just the cg.
I have my first Post Op tomorrow today at 11:30 am. Will update after that.
Days leading up to my tt surgery, I was scared, anxious, I couldn't sleep, felt guilty, insecure, and very unsure of my decision to go through with surgery. Thankfully I have such a wonderful loving husband that kept encouraging me all the way. If it wasn't for him, and all the success stories I've read on this site, I probably would've backed out and not done.
Reading my first post I sounded so negative. In retrospect I, think it's because I kept hearing a lot of negative things from some of my friends when I would tell them I was getting the tt done. They would say things like your stomach is going to look stretched out & unnatural. One girl even asked me, " what about the rest of your body? You're going to have a flat stomach with big arms & big legs." " your bb is going to look gross " why can't you just do more sit ups" the list goes on- I was so hurt, I would NEVER say that to anybody! I can't believe that I let their negative thoughts get to me.
Here I am 20 hours post op (3:30am) and I know this is the best decision I have ever made!!! I haven't seen my new tummy, but I know I'm going to love it!
THE DAY OF SURGERY
I wore sweats and a zip up sweatshirt.
Got to the surgery center at 8am
Changed into gown & put on my favorite panty so the ps could outline where my scar would be
They started my IV
Took a pregnancy test
My PS came in & marked the incision lines as well as my flanks for the lipo
The nurse came back & got me to take me into the operating room.
I was then helped onto a ver comfortable bed with a comfy pillow. ( This was not the operating bed) the anesthesiologist had very soothing music on. He explained what he was going to do. Then asked me about my children.
Next thing you know I was in the recovery room!
Got up, & was on my way home.
My surgery started at 9am & I was done at 11:30.
When I got home I started getting nauseated, but I took a zofran, and I haven't had the urge to throw up. I keep taking my zofran every 4 hrs, my Valium every 8, antibiotics every 6, and loritab every 6.
I get up and walk with my hubby every 3hrs & then I go back to bed.
Pain: its tolerable as long as I take my meds. It feels like a burning sensation. If I have to compare it to a c- sec, I think this one hurts a little more because I feel it all the way up. My back is very sore, not sure if its do to the lipo of flank area or just the cg.
I have my first Post Op tomorrow today at 11:30 am. Will update after that.
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I had my first post op visit today at 11:30 am....
I had my first post op visit today at 11:30 am. The nurse took off my cg and changed my dressings. I didn't want to look at my tummy until she stepped out of the room. I took a deep breath and looked down. I've been dreaming of this moment for the last 3yrs. My hubby asked me what was wrong, and I told him I felt like crying. I no longer had that loose skin that used to hang over my pelvic area every time I would sit down. I actually had a belly button under all of that wrinkled skin. It was just beautiful, more than what I expected! I was shocked to see that all my stretch marks were below my bb, I honestly thought that wasn't possible since they were so high up prior to surgery. The most important part was the placement of the scar, my ps was able to get it low enough to where I will be able to wear a bikini if I choose to! I haven't done that since before I was pregnant!
My ps also gave me a shot of lovenox on my thigh. It didn't hurt at that moment, but made my thigh feel super tender. Ps instructed my hubby how to do it tomorrow. He also said he didn't want me to take a shower until Friday & I just need to continue to sponge bathe. My drain will come out next Thursday if all goes well. I only have one drain.
One more thing, it really hurt to put my cg back on, so I'll try to take some post op pics on Friday .
My ps also gave me a shot of lovenox on my thigh. It didn't hurt at that moment, but made my thigh feel super tender. Ps instructed my hubby how to do it tomorrow. He also said he didn't want me to take a shower until Friday & I just need to continue to sponge bathe. My drain will come out next Thursday if all goes well. I only have one drain.
One more thing, it really hurt to put my cg back on, so I'll try to take some post op pics on Friday .
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Glad ur surgery went well! The way u deactivating pain is exactly the way I feel as well! The pain is more severe than my c-sections & my 2nd 1 was very painful as my previouscsection scar had ruptured! :( I'm on my way now to my post op appt, can't wait to see my tummy! The breast lift hasn't bothered me at all!
I can't wait to read you experience on your first visit! I know for me it was a very emotional time. It is worth the pain we are going through! I just keep telling myself it will get easier! You are so lucky you got a breast lift at the same time- I'm having mine done after February. Lol, my hubby said that's the surgery he is most excited about! Haha
Your whole story sounds so similar to mine, in the emotions department, Im not nearly as little as you.
I was feeling the same way about not liking the results. I am very crititical of myself and I figure it will at least look a little better- right?
Thank you for posting.
I was feeling the same way about not liking the results. I am very crititical of myself and I figure it will at least look a little better- right?
Thank you for posting.
Tinamati, I didn't go into this with high expectations but let me tell you it is by far the best thing I've ever done! It is so worth it! You are going to love it, Even with all the swelling going on, my belly already looks 100 percent better. Don't let anything keep you from doing this, it is so worth it. Looking forward to reading through your journey !
My boyfriend is so in love with you after this post. I just was talking about my fears with him and he said "you are so critical of yourself" and then I got your email/post. Thank you, you'll never know how much your words helped me!
*describing not deactivating lmao darn spell check
Lol!! Tat happens to me all the time! I don't have a lap top so I'm constantly mis spelling things on the iPad !
MGmom just wanted to stop by & seehow you are doing!! I hope your recovery is going well & would love to see some post op pics of that new tummy lol! Are you still going ahead with the BA too?
Anymore updates? Wondering how you're doing!
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Hi fellow tt! Well I have less than a week to go,...
Hi fellow tt! Well I have less than a week to go, & I'm starting to get very anxious! I've been eating everything in site, & have yet to get on my treadmill.
I keep having these crazy dreams of me not waking up after surgery. My dh thinks I'm freaking myself out. I almost picked up the phone and canceled my surgery. I know, it's crazy! All I've been talking about this last year was "how I couldn't wait to get my tt." now that it's around the corner, Im second guessing myself.... Is this normal?...
On another note, has anybody had lipo to flanks along with tt? How was your healing process? I would really appreciate any input!
I keep having these crazy dreams of me not waking up after surgery. My dh thinks I'm freaking myself out. I almost picked up the phone and canceled my surgery. I know, it's crazy! All I've been talking about this last year was "how I couldn't wait to get my tt." now that it's around the corner, Im second guessing myself.... Is this normal?...
On another note, has anybody had lipo to flanks along with tt? How was your healing process? I would really appreciate any input!
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Your already tiny so I know your going to get awesome results. I almost called last night to cancel my appotinment because I was freaking myself out so much. lol I'm also getting a breast lift with my surgery & I'm more nervous about the scar from that than the TT. My PS said he would more than likely go in the same spot as my c-section scar & I hope that will be the case. I'm going to try not to think about it & freak myself out again! ha I need to get my xmas decorations up this weekend before surgery! :)
Hi lisee38! Lol! I think it's the angle of the picture! I'm going to have my hubby take some pics of me from the side & stuff so I can show all my crazy skin & diastasis recti! Isn't it crazy how nerve racking this is? You are so lucky you're getting a breast lift & your tt at the same time! I have to do two surgeries w/ two diff ps :(
We are planning to do Xmas stuff this weekend too!
We are planning to do Xmas stuff this weekend too!
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