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I've spent some time freaking out and crying today...

  • 25 Nov 2012
  • 1 day pre

I've spent some time freaking out and crying today. These posts have been very helpful and my biggest take away is that if I keep off of my feet (only walking around house for movement purpose) then I should be ok! I have my hubby, nanny and mom helping me for a few weeks so I feel very blessed. A lot of you brave women have tackled this process with minimal help-god bless!

Tomorrow is the big day!!

  • 26 Nov 2012
  • 1 day pre
Tomorrow is the big day!!

Tomorrow is the big day!!

  • 26 Nov 2012
  • 1 day pre
Tomorrow is the big day!!

2 days post op. feeling good walking around the...

  • 29 Nov 2012
  • 2 days post
2 days post op. feeling good walking around the house and bedroom a little bit. Did some stairs today at recovery center. I recommend not going home after because hospital bed and calm atmosphere are a must!! Still haven't seen anything other than the gross drains. Goal today is to pass gas bubbles so I'm more comfortable. Lots of sleep helps too!

Really struggling with lack of bowel movement and...

  • 1 Dec 2012
  • 4 days post
Really struggling with lack of bowel movement and gas. I just won't that part over with! Day5!!!

Day 9- I got my last drain out today! Yea! I have...

  • 6 Dec 2012
  • 9 days post
Day 9- I got my last drain out today! Yea! I have a new pic to post as well. My incision is very straight and small. I'm so happy with my PS. Their staff has been awesome too. The nurses call or text me daily for check in. I feel a bit swollen and jiggly inside. PS told me to really take it easy this next week to keep swelling down. We will see how it goes!

Day 11- for some recent I'm feeling really sore...

  • 8 Dec 2012
  • 11 days post
Day 11- for some recent I'm feeling really sore today. Muscles seem extra tight. Not sleeping too well at night. I just can't get comfortable. Still pleased with flat tummy when I see my reflection:)

Today is 14 days post op. feeling good today....

  • 12 Dec 2012
  • 15 days post
Today is 14 days post op. feeling good today. Doctor appointment went amazing. No fluid and limited swelling- he can't believe how well I'm doing. I saw photo of op table with all of the skin and fat on it- so gross but truly amazing. I'm so grateful for my doc and his staff. My stitches are doing well so far and I can't get over how thin my scar is for how huge I was.

Can't believe it is almost 3 weeks post op! I'm...

  • 16 Dec 2012
  • 19 days post
Can't believe it is almost 3 weeks post op! I'm feeling like I'm getting back to normal but still idea of bending over to pick something off of the floor is hard. I'm not cleared yet to drive or walk around too much. I've definitely been enjoying this holiday season relaxing for once. My tummy isn't even swollen. Just really sore from the tightening of the upper abdominal muscles by 4 inches!

Amazing appt with my PS today. I'm 3 weeks post op...

  • 19 Dec 2012
  • 22 days post
Amazing appt with my PS today. I'm 3 weeks post op and loving it. He can't believe I have very minimal swelling(only in pubic area- weird). My incision line is healing great and is very thin considering how much he cut off. I can't even post the picture he took- it's sooo gross. It weighed 5 lbs!! I was one of his biggest patients! My upper muscle repair is still really sore to laugh, initial stand up and going to the bathroom. Other than that, this has been better than expected! Cheers and best wishes to all of you

6 weeks out and I'm doing well. I got cleared to...

  • 8 Jan 2013
  • 2 months post
6 weeks out and I'm doing well. I got cleared to exercise lightly but no abdominal work yet. I had 4 inches of muscles tightened. I saw a part of my scar where the tape came off and my stitches have dissolved and it looks amazing. Like a pink scratch. No puffing or pulling or marks. Crazy amazing. My PS is the best. I love his staff and him so much. They make me feel like the best patient in the world.
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I found Dr Kaidi through seeing multiple scars on other people - his were gorgeous( as far as tummy tucks go). He is who other doctors would choose to do themselves!

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Bellybegone13 6 Feb 2013
How are you doing?
breona_09 9 Jan 2013
looking good
ShelleyOCtummy 8 Jan 2013
Happy new year and god bless to those going to the flat side this month!
twinsarcher 20 Dec 2012
You're sounding great! :) Continue to feel so.
jellybeanbelly 2 Dec 2012
The dandellion root tea worked pretty amazingly. I was also eating a small bran muffin every morning and using 3 stool softeners a day probably up until day 7 and then started tapering off the tea and the softeners. Lots of water!!!!
ShelleyOCtummy 2 Dec 2012
Ok. Ill get the tea today. It's crazy and really messing with my mind. Starbucks coffee used to work in the past...?!?
momto6 1 Dec 2012
Sorry to hear that! :( have you tried fibre one cereal? And ducolax it really helped me.... Hope it gets better for you!!! It's gets easier i promise!!!! But on the bright side you look awesome!!!! I will keep posting and hoped to follow you as we'll on your journey!
MissFashionista 30 Nov 2012
Well Newport Beach lol.. You're right around the way ;o) Happy healing!
MissFashionista 30 Nov 2012
Hope you're feeling better every day.. :o) Well wishes to you in the OC!
ShelleyOCtummy 30 Nov 2012
Hard time today with gas bubbles and I coughed which felt like my stomach tore apart. I saw doctor and he says it looks really good. I may be able to get drains out early next week. They are mostly light in color.
ShelleyOCtummy 29 Nov 2012
Just coughed and feel like I'm being stabbed. Never make that mistake again!
TwinsPlus1 29 Nov 2012
Sending healing thoughts!
monica123456789 29 Nov 2012
Congratulations!!! Sounds like your in good hands!!!
ShelleyOCtummy 29 Nov 2012
I'm sleeping really well too. I have a gorgeous ocean view which adds to my mental healing:)
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 28 Nov 2012

Checking in to see how you are doing:)   we are thinking about you and sending happy thoughts and hugs your way.

ShelleyOCtummy 29 Nov 2012
Thank you so much. All is well as can be expected. This site gives me something to look forward to each day. There is manageable pain especially during getting up and walking. I'll keep posting. No pics yet since I haven't seen it.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 30 Nov 2012

Keep your chin up and please keep taking your pain meds on time.   We will be watching for those pictures:)

ShelleyOCtummy 27 Nov 2012
I'm at peace and ready to accept and relate to all that comes my way.
momto6 26 Nov 2012
Good luck to you! It's not bad I'm 6 days post op!! And it's tolerable with pain meds! TAKE ON TIME and it will be good recovery!!! :)
MissFashionista 26 Nov 2012
Good luck!
jellybeanbelly 26 Nov 2012
Best wishes tomorrow. You will be on the road to skinny abs!!!

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