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I am a little scared of getting a tummy tuck. I am...

  • 10 Nov 2012
  • 1 month pre

I am a little scared of getting a tummy tuck. I am getting it done on December 21 because i am a teacher and i have vacation. I will be off until January 2.
I am going to have a few people over on christmas eve. I am wondering if I can just use the "hurt my back" on that day. how were you 3 day po?

Tomorrow, my tummy tuck is 3 weeks away. I am...

  • 29 Nov 2012
  • 22 days pre
tomorrow, my tummy tuck is 3 weeks away. I am wondering how my recovery will be, since it is drain less tummy tuck. What should i eat the first few days? should i buy anything in particular? IM SO NERVOUS!
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Melisrw78 29 Dec 2012
See under the real self logo it says forum? Go there and find December tummy Tucker's :) I forgot to ask but when he took off my tape it was so thin and pink and not crusty. But the area he left untaped looks horrid. Go to the forum there is so much help there
Melisrw78 29 Dec 2012
I cant remember what I asked my PS for the both of us..I know I must of but cant remember what your question was. Do you remmeber? Do you ever post in the Dec forum? Its instant answers which is nice.
mom2012 29 Dec 2012
wonder how long it takes to heal this incision. or when it just starts to look a little better. how do i find the december forum?
Melisrw78 26 Dec 2012
Mine does too, I will ask why at my PO tomorrow and let you know.
mom2012 26 Dec 2012
thanks so much!!! i love this website. i wonder how long it takes to heal this incision. or when it just starts to look a little better.
Melisrw78 26 Dec 2012
I don't know when you find out let me know lol-day13 still looking like a little old lady
Tucker in Maine 26 Dec 2012
I'm three weeks po and it is still a struggle- if I am sore I am bent quite a bit, but if I am not sore and swollen I almost feel straight, until I take my CG off, then I am reminded that I am a little short of skin still :) All worth it!! Hang in there!!
mom2012 26 Dec 2012
im so sore, from where the drains were. I hope those holes heal quick.
Tucker in Maine 26 Dec 2012
Where did he place the drains? A lot of people have that complaint. My PS put mine in the crease between thigh and pubic mound, they were not too bad, but by the end of the week I was definitely ready to be done with them!! I would say at one week after having them removed I couldn't really see where they had been - I have a small scab still from where they each were, but very fine. They stopped feeling irratated about a day after the drains were removed.
The New and Improved Me 24 Dec 2012
I'm straightening out. It's not super straight, but not crazy. Today is day 5 for me. The first few days were worse. Walk around in different spurts - it will help.
mom2012 24 Dec 2012
thanks....im hoping tomorrow (day 4) is better. i had my drains taken out today.
The New and Improved Me 24 Dec 2012
Wow! Congrats! I hope to get mine out on Wednesday.
Marykay 22 Dec 2012
Congratulations! Please post about your stainless TT. Mine is on the 26th and I'm getting scared. Happy to know you are through surgery!
mom2012 24 Dec 2012
I ended up needing drains and they suck! the recovery really isn't bad. i am just really hunched over.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 20 Dec 2012

You are going to do just wonderful and we will all be here for you when you are done.  

Keep a mild diet the first week but make sure you are taking in plenty of good lean protein, fruits and veggies.  You need the protein for healing and the fiber to keep regular.  

Also keep up on the fluids all day.  I really like the Ensure High Protein Shakes. They taste great and are loaded with good things.  Also the calories and sugars are low in this one.  You can put them in a blender with ice to make a shake as well.  

mom2012 20 Dec 2012
love that last idea...putting the ensure in a blender with ice.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 20 Dec 2012

You will like it!!   It's totally nummy.  I like the chocolate the best!

Gracie13 20 Dec 2012
I did eat mostly crackers, toast, and applesauce for the first couple of days. Make sure you drinks lots and lots of water, as it really does help with swelling; they told me to drink a gallon a day.
Gracie13 20 Dec 2012
Is your surgery still scheduled for tomorrow? Try not to be too nervous.... I was a basket-case by the time I got to the surgery center (my blood pressure was up about 40 points higher than usual) but it really was over with so quickly. Now I'm heading around the corner of 2 weeks PO. The time after surgery seems to go much quicker than prior :-) Good luck to you!!!
mom2012 20 Dec 2012
well blood test came back positive for pregnancy. but i just had my period. so i am thinking it was a chemical pregnancy. i am waiting to hear my blood results. hopefully i still can have it tomorrow.
ByeByeBelly1 19 Dec 2012
Omg... I just read your profile and saw that you are a teacher! So am I...that is why I am getting it done too at this time. What a small world lol!
mom2012 19 Dec 2012
yeah and i am just hoping i don't swell too much when i go back to work.
ByeByeBelly1 20 Dec 2012
I am sure we will both be fine. Keep your posts coming. I can't wait to go through this with you(;
Poppers24 18 Dec 2012
no i am not ready...and very upset...They changed locations and everything...I had to pay for my surgery twice...because it takes 5-7 days to refund my visa...grrr...mine was $17,500 x2...but I will get a refund in 5-7 days...Not fun finding that much again...lol
mom2012 20 Dec 2012
how are you?

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