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My Journey 1 Week Before Tummy Tuck - Bloomfield, NJ
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I have 4 children and all were by C-Sections. My...
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I have 4 children and all were by C-Sections. My tummy has been stretched several times due to those little brats. lol
I had my kids very young, well by the time I was 19 I had 3 and at that very young age, I was never able to again wear a bikini. I dont think I will wear a bikini but want a flat stomach without so many lines and dents.
It has taken me 4 years to make my final decision and this forum has helped me make the final definite go for it!!
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10 days post
I just added new pictures taken today which is 10...
I just added new pictures taken today which is 10 days post op. Though my stomach is pretty flat, I can see it still protruding some and wonder if this is what everyone talks about when they talk about swelling. Is my belly just swollen? I am hoping it will become flatter in time.
And looking at my sides, am I cut a bit farther than most or is this normal? I still have some blood on my belly button but Im just not able to scrub it off yet, I will give it time and know it will come off by it self as I shower. I just cant touch it.
And looking at my sides, am I cut a bit farther than most or is this normal? I still have some blood on my belly button but Im just not able to scrub it off yet, I will give it time and know it will come off by it self as I shower. I just cant touch it.
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January 17, 2011
Yes, there is some swelling, it's to be expected. But I can see the basic shape is there.
January 17, 2011
You look really really good :) Yes you do have some swelling but that will take time.
January 17, 2011
So, I guess Im glad that yes Im swollen and my belly will look better once that is all gone. I guess I will know when it goes down and will feel the difference when it swells again.
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January 18, 2011
Gail how can I see your pictures? I am new here. I need to do my before and after pictures too.
UPDATED FROM Gail1962
15 days post
I just added a picture of a girdle I ordered on...
I just added a picture of a girdle I ordered on ebay total cost along with shipping was I think about 23.00. It is so comfortable and has clips under the front zipper so you can make it tighter or loser by about 1/2 and inch. I bought an extra large and Im a size 12, and it is pretty snug, so you have to buy at least 2 sizes bigger. I found it very comfortable for a stage 2 garment.
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January 24, 2011
hi i am due to get my tummy tuck on the 7th of febuary, could you tell me where you got your pre op garment from please its the kind of thing i am looking for. your tummy looks amazing, i am really looking forward to my operation and having a nice flat tummy x
January 24, 2011
I went on ebay and searched body girdles, you will find it on there as there are lots more
January 25, 2011
Thanks for sharing the information!!!
You look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you had lipo done also?
You look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you had lipo done also?
January 25, 2011
I had lipo on my flanks only that is necessary with most tummy tucks from what I understand
January 26, 2011
Hey Gail....how are things going? Work going ok? Hows the swelling? Im so nervous...2 weeks today. Im looking for every reason to back out.:( Going to pick up a recliner tomorrow and found a cute leopard zip up robe today:) so Im not completely giving up...just had to say hi. Hope your doing well.
January 26, 2011
Hey Spin,
Im doing good. Today is my 3rd day of work and its not as bad as I thought it would be. Well I did come back to work after 2 weeks and was planning on taking 3 but I cant sit home anymore.
I do feel by the end of the day, I am ready to get out of this binder, as I do swell. But reading all the post here helps me understand that it will get better and Im still only going into my 3rd week post op. I have to say, if I had to do it all over again, in a heart beat. My phone rang this morning and I was in the middle of getting dressed in my room and was down to my underwear, I walked into my kitchen to get the phone with no shame, I felt great that even with the belly not perfect yet, I feel I look great.
Im doing good. Today is my 3rd day of work and its not as bad as I thought it would be. Well I did come back to work after 2 weeks and was planning on taking 3 but I cant sit home anymore.
I do feel by the end of the day, I am ready to get out of this binder, as I do swell. But reading all the post here helps me understand that it will get better and Im still only going into my 3rd week post op. I have to say, if I had to do it all over again, in a heart beat. My phone rang this morning and I was in the middle of getting dressed in my room and was down to my underwear, I walked into my kitchen to get the phone with no shame, I felt great that even with the belly not perfect yet, I feel I look great.
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Last night I wore some leggings and a sweater and felt like a million bucks. It's so strange to suddenly have this new amazing body. When you lose weight its gradual so you ease into the idea of dressing better.
I was almost embarrassed to wear it- I'm used to hiding myself, not showing it off. I mean it wasn't skanky- it was simple, but it was just obvious that I'm so much smaller and I felt like I was flaunting it. Something very unfamiliar. And very WONDERFUL!!
I am so glad I found this forum or I would have been driving my family and friends nuts talking about it all the time.
Have you decided on your last pre op meal? Mine included Cheesecake Factory pumpkin cheesecake. Yum!
but I want to go in with a feeling of a flat stomach so going to make sure I dont eat too much and I want to make sure I have a good bowel movement and nothing sitting in my stomach before
I am very excited for you Gail. You are going to be so happy having a new and flat tummy. Best thing I have ever done for myself.
I look forward to reading your posts as you go through your process. You will have a wonderful support group here on RealSelf and we will all help you through.
WOW four kids...whoa! That certainly would do a number on your tummy.
Happy New Year.