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“TT Yesterday!!!! - Orlando, FL”
nancy2929
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Spent: $7,500 in Orlando, FL
Spent: $7,500 in Orlando, FL
Wow, not as horrible as I imagined!! Went in Thursday at 6:30 am & was home a few hpurs later. Still in pain, hunched over, my tummy feels tighter than shoes laces pulled together as tight as possible, tired!! I'll keep posting :)Will post pics as soon as I have more energy & drains are removed!! Will I ever stand straight up again??? Lol
Updated on 16 Dec 2010:
Things are going well. I am one week post op. Went to the doctor yesterday and he removed one drain. Still have one left, but that is ok. One is better than two. I'm still feeling well, getting a little tired and napping throughout the day. No pain meds. The surgery was WELL WORTH it ladies. DO IT if you are thinking about it. I don't have ANY REGRETS!! Posting some before and 1 week post op pics.
Updated on 23 Dec 2010:
2 weeks post op today. I got my 2nd drain out yesterday. It was painless. I'm still wearing my binder garmer ast tight as possible. I'm feeling great. Shopping for Christmas and taking walks around the neighborhood. I still get tired quicker than normal and my back aches a bit, but nothing terrible. For all you women who are not sure if they should do,I say GO FOR IT!! My expereince was so much more scary in my head than it was in real life. It was SO much easier than I had imagined!!
Updated on 1 Jan 2011:
3 weeks post op: went back to work this week. I work for a library and am on my feet 8 hours a day, 3 days a week. I can sit for (2) 15 breaks and a 30 minute lunch. My binder was snug at the beginning of the day but after three hours on my feet the binder was so tight from all the swelling. I am now taking ibuprofen and (still) taking Bromelain to help reduce swelling. Hopefully the swell hell will slowly dissipate. I can't wait for week 6 to arrive to get this binder OFF, ugh!!
Updated on 18 Jan 2011:
6 weeks post op appointment was today. I'm actually hitting the six week mark in two days, but that's ok. I no longer have to wear the compression garmet. The drive home my tummy felt funny without the garmet. It almost feels as if my muscles are re-stretching out, but apparently that is normal. My 2 drain tube sites aren't completely healed, but they are getting better. The nurse removed 3 stitches that were kind of making the drain sites inflamed a bit. Posting 6 week post op pics. My belly button is so cute, I LOVE IT. It looks so natural and I think it's perfect. Dr. Soto did an absolutely fantastic job, better than I expected. Ladies, if you are not sure, do it!!!!!! I have ZERO regrets. It was worth every ounce of pain!!!!
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My Doctor: Armando Soto, MD
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Dr. Soto and his staff are wonderful, caring, professionals. Their expertise and experience are proven by their outstanding results. My tummy tuck wasn't half as painful or scary as I imagined. I can't wait to show off my new tummy =)
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Yes, you'll definitely be standing up straight again, but it could be a couple weeks. I'm looking forward to reading more of your story and seeing your pics!
Hi Nancy,
Yes you will get better and better each day. The first 7-10 days are the worst but all up hill from here.
The tightness and swelling will hang around for a while so don't get frustrated with that. Tight is a good thing with a tummy tuck!
I can't wait to see your pictures!
You definitely don't want to throw up! My first week was pretty much protein shakes, toast with butter, scrambled eggs, yogurt and cottage cheese. Make sure you get something in the tummy about a half hour before the meds.
The first time you see the tummy it is like "WOW" it is so flat! You will be very excited and happy to be minus the hanging skin. If the drains don't come out on Wed please don't be disappointed. You do not want to have any fluid build up so keeping them in if necessary is a good thing.
You are also going to love that first shower...feels like heaven even though it wears you out.
Hi Nancy,
I remember that air so well and yes it hurts like hell. I used the GasX and it worked well. Once you move that out of there you will feel like a new woman :)
K-J, I am your age..good luck with your TT today.
Nancy you look wonderful! What a nice flat tummy and so soon. You will notice it getting flatter and flatter by the week which I know you will love!
Congratulations!
I'm in Orlando too and Dr. Soto did my TT on 11/18 - it's been exactly 4 weeks today. It was so worth it and nearly painless.
I've been back to work for two weeks and even made a trip across the country this week.
Still wearing the ridiculous binder, but as much as I hate it, I can't imagine how weird it would feel to not wear it. It's definitely a love/hate relationship.
Keep us posted on how you're doing, I'd love to keep up with you especially since we had the same doctor.
Take it easy!
I can't wait until I get to 4 weeks!! I TOTALLY agree with the surgery being well worth it. I was so scared after reading all the pain stories, but honestly the surgery & the following days weren't nearly as horrible as I thought. Dr. Soto did great.
I know what you mean about the love/hate relationship with the binder, lol. When I take it off to shower I feel like I instantly blow up like a balloon. As uncomfortable as it is, it's almost a comfort.
I'm glad to hear you went back to work in 2 weeks and did ok. I have 3 weeks off. I had my surgery last Thursday (Dec 9) and I am up and walking and doing motherly duties.
Thanks for contacting me. I hope we keep in touch and I hope your trip across the country was fabulous, I bet everyone loved your new tummy!!