Tummy Tuck: Stories

Well I am doing it. Going for that tummy tuck this Friday (July 23rd). I am so scared. This site is helping me cope with the nerves since most are saying it was worth it. I think what makes me nervous more is the drain tubes being on so long. Unfortunately, I have to go back to work on Wednesday (July 28th). Oh boy!! The results of the tummy tucks seem so great!! I was actually going to get the smart lipo but seeing the difference with the tummy tuck made me decide with that. Okay so only 4 days to go.

I will post before and after pics. Maybe I will be able to get into my bikini before winter comes :-)

Well I had the tummy tuck yesterday (July 23rd) and not as bad as I thought. Maybe because the Vicodin is working quite well. I have not pain pump just two suction tubes to drain. The surgery was at 11:00 am and by 8:00 PM I was actually answering work emails (hopefully they made sense...LOL). I actually ate last night since I was starving. I had a very bland dish of broiled chicken and rice. The recliner was much of help yesterday. Sleeping in bed on an incline was okay but not as nearly as nice being in the recliner. I was up all night urinating which I guess is a good thing. Today I am feeling quite sore and stiff. My back hurts from being huntched over when walking. When climbing up my stairs I look like a spider going up. Well I am going to take a nap since I really have not slept and so tired but can't go to sleep. I wonder if this is because of the vicodin. I have not yet seen my stomach so this is the part that is making me nervous. Hopefully at my follow up appt on Monday I will. I will post the before pics soon with the after pics to follow.

Okay I had my surgery over a week ago and have one drain removed and the next one removed on Friday. I did go back to work last Wednesday and big mistake. I decided to stay home for the rest of the week but half to go back tomorrow (Monday). I can totally see a difference with my stomach. I wish I would of liposuction the side where my butt starts. I can't wait for the second drain to come out. It has not been that easy for the past week. Pain has gotten so much better but just really swollen. I am so anxious to see the results so hopefully soon.

OMG!! Can't take the drain anymore. This Friday is another check up and day 14 after the surgery. I am hoping this drain comes out. It is becoming very uncomfortable. I can't believe I had the TT two weeks ago!! Time flies. Now I want to get smart lipo on my buttocks and thighs, but better wait a bit...LOL. Anyway, I have been feeling really down and I am assuming it is the post operative blues since seeing some of the results but still wearing the belly brace 24/7 and have a drain still connected. I feel so restricted with this drain. I am hoping my spirts will lift by next week if finally freed from the drain. Has anyone else gone through the blues after their tummy tuck?

I am feeling so much better. Today is day 15 after the TT and my blues are starting to lift. My drain was taken off yesterday and today I was able to take a shower free of the drains. It felt so good taking a shower without all that stuff attached. My swelling is going down each day. Drinking lots and lots of water. I am going to continue wearing the belly brace during work hours for the next few weeks(even though I don't have too) since it does help with the swelling. Today I even laid outside to get some sun. I had my bikini top on but wore my sweat shorts since I did not want my scars or majority of my belly area to exposed to the sun. I was pretty impressed with how I looked. I couldn't believe it! I can not believe how flat I am and this is even with some swelling!! I wish I had "before" photos but will take some "now" photos shortly. I am heading back to the gym on Monday but will work closely with my trainer to work my arms and legs without using the abs. I am so glad that I went with the TT instead of Smart Lipo. I only was going to do the Smart Lipo because of the quick recovery, but the delay recovery of a TT (and all the yuckiness that went with it) was so much more worth it. Hopefully it only gets better from here.