“Tummy tuck (5"7, 150lbs and 40 years old) - not too sure yet!!”
Tummy tuck: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I had my tt 12 days ago. I am getting around much better now but still not back to work yet. The first week it was really hard to get up and down from the couch or bed and to stand up straight .Im 5"7 and 150lbs and 40 years old. I always had rolls of fat on my tummy aftter my kids. Since my tummy tuck, I no longer have the rolls but I cantt fit into my jeans!!!!! I "m still as big aroundI How do I know if I am still swollen or if this is the new me??? My husband said he can see a difference but I'm not sure. I thought I would be smaller. Am I too inpatience.
Updated on Mar 19, 2009:
Its now 6 weeks today since my tt. I'm feeling much better and now back to work after 3 weeks. I still have some swelling, but it is feels great to be able to see my jeans getting looser on me. I still have the pains and twiches in my tummy, and getting up and down is still a little tough. But every day gets better. The first week is the hardest and you think you will never recover or stand straight again!!!!!! Having help is great, my kids are older so that was great and my husband was my "at home doctor". He was awesome!!!! through all of this. I am so glad I did this, I may go back after the summer and have some more lipo done(only had love handles done). But will wait and see how my workout does first. I started working out this week, but slowly. So anyone that just had a tt, hang in there, it gets better and give it time. At first I had all the feelings of why did i do this, and when i looked at my tummy i still looked big ,and then depressed because i didnt look the way i thought i would. so anyone feeling like this ????? Its normal to go through all these stages!!!!!!!! it takes time and patiences (LOTS).
Updated on Jul 26, 2009:
Apr 11, 2009Comments and replies (49)
5 posts
18 Feb 2009
hello Nicole. I also had a tt 8 months ago and I feel great. I can tell you that you will see the difference in few months, you only have 12 days it is too soon. Be patience and don't worry you will look beautiful when the swollen gone. Good luck.
11 posts
19 Feb 2009
I felt exactally the same way. My Dr assured me that it was swelling and I would see final results in 3-6 mths!!! I'm 4 wks post op...can only get in one pair of jeans...but Monday I'm doing a lymph massage treatment and detox body wrap..I'm hoping this at least gets some of the water wieght down...so I can see more results.
5 posts
28 Feb 2009
Hi moneyhunna29, I am 31 years old, mother of three children and just like you after my prenancy I get a lot of stretch marks and a huge belly. I did a tummy tuck, breast redution and lipo in my hips 9 months ago. i was using a garmet for 2 months which help me a lot to keep my stomach flatter. Are you using it? You should be patience because 3 weeks is not enough time to see results. I spend 3 week with the drains, can you imagine that how hard was that, i was so swollen and like you i was feeling bigger. after 2 months i started to see results..Now almost all my swollen gone and i lost 2 sizes and i feel great..good luck.. and be patience please.
42 posts
1 Mar 2009
Hi moneyhunna Its now day 24 for me. I am starting to see the differnce. I can get into another pair of jeans and tried my summer clothes as well.When I look in the mirror I see the difference but to me, not being able to fit into all my clothes is depressing. To me that is what matters the most. But I am hopeful,and know that I am still swollen....I hope. So dont be to hard on yourself. Keep me posted please. We are in the same boat.
15 posts
3 Mar 2009
ps-yes i am still wearing a high gurdle with the legging shorts attached.i had smartlipo on outer thighs as well. i dont see a big difference there either and friday is my one month post op.. ugh
42 posts
4 Mar 2009
Hi i sent my pics to the realself team cause i couldnt get mine on here either. I go to the doc 2morrow for my 4 weeks. did u look at my pics. I know my after pic, it looks like Im much smaller but Im only still able to get into the same jeans as before. Dont make sense to me.
15 posts
5 Mar 2009
does anyones lower abdomen look fat still? how do you really know if its swelling or a final result?
15 posts
6 Mar 2009
hi nicole. i do but how do i send?
15 posts
6 Mar 2009
my ps said since i was a little "thick" it may be why im not totally flat. he said im still swollen too. i also learned that for tt's they never do lipo on the abdomen section as it compromises blood supply. so they only do our waist/hip area. so he said after 3 months if im not happy he would do some smartlipo to get the full flat effect. would definately drop a size too.. i guess its good to know in the worst case it can easily be corrected..
15 posts
7 Mar 2009
totally put up a fight about $! i know i will. im going to say they should have told me prior that since iwas "thick" that i wouldnt be washboard flat. im probably 10 lbs overweight. i could see if i was obese then thats different but im not.most ps wont do lipo on abdomen same time as tt from what ive learned. if i need lipo, i guess its not the end of the world. just an inconvenience. when u stand do u feel more flat? i hate when i sit. email me and ill send u my pics. its moneyhunna29@yahoo.com