Tummy Tuck: Stories
Write a Review2 weeks PO! Feeling great!
- socalmommy
- posted 1 year ago
- updated 1 year ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $7,100
- Dr. Martin O'toole (Pasadena, CA)
I am 33 years old and have 2 beautiful boys, ages...
- 26 Feb 2012
- 23 days pre
I am 33 years old and have 2 beautiful boys, ages 5 and 2 1/2. After the birth of my first son, I was able to lose the baby weight and return to my pre-preggers clothing in 4 weeks (if I had only known then how lucky I was!). The birth of my 2nd was very fast and difficult (total labor was an hour). As a result, I have diastasis recti and an icky tummy that just won't go away. I am SO excited to get my tt done, although I have to admit, I am really nervous!
I am loving this site! So much useful information....
- 1 Mar 2012
- 19 days pre
I am having my surgery 4 weeks from today. I just realized that I will miss out on the Easter festivities which really bums me out. Love watching my little ones hunt for Easter goodies. I'm debating on moving my date up, thinking maybe a week sooner. I will have to call my ps to see if that is even a possibility.
Well, I ended up changing my procedure date to...
- 2 Mar 2012
- 18 days pre
I had my pre-op appointment yesterday, made the...
- 11 Mar 2012
- 9 days pre
I have to say, I was a nervous wreck prior to my appt yesterday but Dr. O'Toole calmed my nerves and I am ready to do this! Looking at everyones pictures before and after is so inspiring. I really can't imagine what it will be like to have a flat tummy again!
10 days to go :D
3 more days! Freaking out! I think I have...
- 18 Mar 2012
- 3 days pre
Well it's been a pretty hectic morning/afternoon...
- 21 Mar 2012
- On day of treatment
Everyone at the hospital was so nice and comforting! Made me feel at ease..thankful for that :)
Hope everyone is recovering well and not in too much pain!
It's day 3 PO and I'm starting to feel better. The...
- 24 Mar 2012
- 3 days post
My mother in law is here taking care of my little guys..thank goodness, definitely couldn't have done this without here.
Super swollen but I'll post pics soon.
Hope everyone is feeling great and recovering quickly!
Sorry it's taken me so long to update! Last week...
- 31 Mar 2012
- 10 days post
I've been off of pain pills for 7 days, just tylenol on occasion. Pain wise, I'm feeling good. Like so many others, I thought I would recovery quickly and just sort of bounce back from this but it is a long, hard recovery. So so so worth it though!! I almost cried when I looked in the mirror for the first time post op. It's been almost 3 years since I had a flat, beautiful tummy. I can't wait until this swelling goes down, first thing on my "to-do list" is shopping!
Still have my drains in which is kind of crummy but I know they serve a purpose so I'm trying to embrace them..LOL.
Hope everyone is feeling well! Loving all of the post-op pics! You girls are going to kill it in a bikini this Summer :D
Saw my ps yesterday and finally had my drains...
- 5 Apr 2012
- 15 days post
Update #2: Should have mentioned that I didn't...
- 5 Apr 2012
- 15 days post
Should have mentioned that I didn't feel a thing when the drains were removed...whew! My bb was sensitive when the stiches were removed but not painful, uncomfortable if anything.
Happy healing everyone!
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- 5 Apr 2012
- 15 days post
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Candy - Thank you! So glad you're drain free too! They were horrible! Can't wait to see some post-op pics! :)
Try sipping on some hot tea with honey for the cough and throat. That helps a bit. You can even take a couple of teaspoons of honey.
Hang in there!