Going in for TT in 2 DAYS!

ok Ladies I'm back:-) I am exactly 2 weeks post op and feeling pretty good. I still have swelling (particularly below the incision), but the incision and belly button are looking pretty good. I'll try to post some pics in the next day or 2. My upper abdominal muscles are still pretty sore, but not too bad. I did an hour of cardio today (just walking, nothing strenuous, and I'm extremely active, so I checked with the dr. and she said it was ok). Anyway, after a total of 8 surgeries, I'm pretty familiar with my body and what feels good. It felt great to work out and definitely helped my psychologically. Mommy41 I definitely understand your family's concerns. I'm a "bleeder" and during my hysterectomy lost a lot of blood and stopped breathing once on the table, so my husband was concerned too. Be as informed as you can and definitely get the input of another PS (I did list my doctor in an earlier post for someone else). I'm drinking lots of smoothies with fruit and a scoop of protein and trying! to drink lots of water. Sorry so long, but I know I pored over information incessantly before my surgery, so hopefully this is helpful for someone else:-)

btw, I forgot to mention that I also have fibromyaliga :-)

Thank you for your post! Your story is really similar to mine. I go in next month for my surgery. You can click on my name and see my post and read all the details. :)

Hey DaniM I just saw your post when I was searching. Not sure if you will see this message since it has been over a year for you. I am having a TT with Dr. Learn in August and my preop is this week. Was wondering how you are doing and if you were happy with your results? Is there anything you wish you knew before hand that you know now?

I'm doing ok thanks ladies...I must admit it was more pain than I had anticipated (especially getting up). Once I start moving though the pain eases up. I have not had too much drainage, so I'm hoping to get them out on Friday. I'll be posting pics soon! Thank you for the support:-) it's much appreciated!

Congrat on the TT... Glad to hear everything is going well....the pain will get better as the days go by.... :)

Hope you are doing well!., congradulations for the new tummy

TY! Feeling pretty good over all. Went to the store today and that was more than enough moving around for one day...could feel I was getting tired and sore...only took 1 vicodin today, so that's pretty good! Can't wait to see what the dr says tomorrow!

Wow your story is just like mine i always feel I have a mini butt.I am so thinking about this..Glad to hear you are well.I really want to do this who is your doctor. Jane

Just checking to see how you are doing. Hopefully not in to much pain. Let us know about your experience and show us before and after pics.Congrats!