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Tummy Tuck, Something I Did for Me - Orlando, FL

  • posted 2 years ago
  • updated 2 years ago
  • Not Sure
  • Cost: $7,400
  • Orlando, FL
  • Before
  • Before
  • 24 hours post op
  • 5 weeks po
  • 5 weeks po
  • 8 weeks po, still feel swollen and puffy
  • 8 weeks post op side view
  • 11 weeks post op side siting view :(
  • 11 weeks post op front sitting
  • 11 weeks post op standing , realllllly hope its swelling.

I am a mother of 2 children and decided to get a...

  • 4 May 2011

I am a mother of 2 children and decided to get a tummy tuck when I decided I was done having kids. I had lost 50 lbs after giving birth to my last child but still had sagging skin, I had a full TT with MR and have been heling well so far besides a small seroma I had for 8 weeks above my BB but that has been drained and resolved. I am happy with my results this far but at 9 week s dtill feel very swolen, I hope to see my full results soon.

Photo Update

  • 4 May 2011

Feeling a little down, I am 11 weeks post op today...

  • 19 May 2011
Feeling a little down, I am 11 weeks post op today and hate the way I look when I sit. I really hope its swelling cuz after a full TT and MR I expected better results :( New pics posted to show you what I mean.

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Very good inscision line, very good po appointments

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Hey there, I feel your pain I am in the same boat as you were. Did you end up having your revision done? I saw lots of doctors said you were a good candidate as well as your PS. Interested in seeing what you did and how you look/feel now?
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Are you still wearing a compression garment or your binder? This is what I'm worried about. I am just about 8 weeks post op and I don't like what I look like when I don't have the compression garment on. I feel for you and can definately relate.

Linda
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OH the swelling. I swell literally from bottom rib cage to the who-ha. It is so strange. I am trying not to complain about it because of all the other complications I have had, but still, it is pretty annoying. And on top of it I can't fit in ANY pants. Only stretchy ones. Can't wait to be in jeans... Dare to dream
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Does swelling seem to effect the results when sitting down? At 11 weeks post op i feel my results are terrible when i sit :(
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Me too . I hate the way i feel seating down. Im 8 weeks
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Looking good! I have a feeling being short has something to do with the swelling thing. I am 6 weeks post-op and my husband is sick of hearing about it already! I know I have to be patient, and be happy once that is gone, but untill then, rrrrrrr, frustrating!!!
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Looking good!! I have jeans pic i wanna post but been busy. Im 6 week tomorrow
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Hello I hear you on the swollen part I am six weeks post op tomorrow and I came back to work last Monday and man I feel it. I also had lots of stretch marks like you. I posted my five week pic and I have these pink lines around my belly button. My surgeon said they will go away. Anyway you look great. How was your belly button at six weeks?
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At 6 weeks i stillhad one spot on my bb that wouldnt heal but fater that it was fine :)
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You're looking awesome! Yes, the swelling can seem to go on and on. That's totally normal. If you get a chance, check out Kimmers' Month by Month Tummy Tuck Diary. I've also started a Facebook page called Moms Who Want Their Bodies Back where we talk about tummy tucks, healthy recipes, and exercise. Come Like us if you're on FB! :)

Thanks so much for posting your story and photos here on RealSelf. You look like a real success story. Hope the swelling subsides soon!

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Thanks for the encouragement, I really need some becuase I am having issues with the way I look sitting down. I look like i did pre surgery :( and am getting depressed about it. I hope its just swelling and can expecta better result at 6 months.
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