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Excited and a Little Scared - Orem, UT
UPDATED FROM Wyoming2859
21 days post
I am now 3 weeks post op, have returned to work...
WORTH IT$5,300
I am now 3 weeks post op, have returned to work and now know what swell hell is. I still have one drain which is leaking now yuck. I knew I was going to be swollen but holy geez I didn't think it would be this much. I did have a little area near the incision that wasn't getting enough oxygen fortunately the black peeled of to reveal healthy skin. You can see in my post op picture where the skin had started turning color. I will post more pictures after the last drain is removed whenever that will be. I can still tell the results will be great the swelling is just frustrating.
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UPDATED FROM Wyoming2859
4 days post
Day 4 Post op. Sorry I haven't posted anything...
Day 4 Post op. Sorry I haven't posted anything I just haven't been up to it. The first day the pain was awful and I am still in pain but can move around a bit now. There are moments in the first day you will question your sanity on why you would do this to yourself - is worth it but the first day sucks. Thank god for my fiance he has been such a great nurse! I had to take the foam bandages off due to my skin having a nasty reaction to the glue so I have a few very ugly sores from that. Other than that I can tell this is going to look fabulous. :) I am posting a picture today but I can't stand up straight yet so it really doesn't show how great an improvement there is yet. A few pointers for those who haven't had the tummy tuck yet.
1. Get a recliner! I borrowed one from a friend and I couldn't imagine life without it right now.
2. Stay on top of your meds! Its no fun sleeping through med time and awaking 3 hours later in a lot of pain.
3. Start taking milk of magnesia the day of surgery - it will still take a few days to go number two and that pain is almost worse than the surgery pain.
3. Whatever you do don't cough!!!!!!!
4. You will tire easily. Take naps as needed.
As a matter of fact its time for a nap now. :) I will post again soon.
1. Get a recliner! I borrowed one from a friend and I couldn't imagine life without it right now.
2. Stay on top of your meds! Its no fun sleeping through med time and awaking 3 hours later in a lot of pain.
3. Start taking milk of magnesia the day of surgery - it will still take a few days to go number two and that pain is almost worse than the surgery pain.
3. Whatever you do don't cough!!!!!!!
4. You will tire easily. Take naps as needed.
As a matter of fact its time for a nap now. :) I will post again soon.
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Farz
March 25, 2011
Hey thanks for taking the time to update. Wow, your tummy is so flat! I noticed your drains were almost empty . .. good sign, eh? Have a good nap!
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Wyoming2859
March 25, 2011
My drains haven't really output much at all. I did empty them right before the photo still they are only outputting maybe 40 ml each a day. I hope that means I'll get to take them out next week :)
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UPDATED FROM Wyoming2859
4 days pre
4 Days away now! We live a few hours away from...
4 Days away now! We live a few hours away from where the surgery will take so we reserved a hotel at the doctors request. Kids are set up with a sitter and dogs are set up with the kennel. Now its time to prep the house. I'm so excited to get rid of this tummy.
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K
March 18, 2011
You do need a new tummy! Look how small you are everywhere else (hips, thighs!) Good for you!
C
March 20, 2011
Your results are going to be amazing! Your before pics looks a lot like mine and the muscle repair does amazing things for your waist AND I have abs now that the muscles are sewn together!!:) My recovery was much easier than I thought it would be! You'll love your results and it will be more than worth it! good luck and god bless!!:)
C
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March 20, 2011
we have it this week can you believe it.. your tomorrow my thursday omg you ready???
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