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Still Recovering from Tummy Tuck 09/03/10-complications with Opening Incision - Cincinnati, OH

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So far i'm not sure it was a good idea......

wrknmumSeptember 28, 2010
$5,800

So far i'm not sure it was a good idea... it's been a hard road, one which i wasn't prepared for..... No one told me how painful this would be, however i was unable to take pain meds... and due to headaches stopped taking even the minimum pain reliever at 3 days post op.

I am having a hard time standing up straight still...due to the huge incision opening... the dr insists it's common though i have yet to find a woman it's happened to. I've been told i will have to heal from the inside out... and we are due to go on vacation in just 2 1/2 weeks...i have a feeling I am not going to have such a great time.

Remaining positive is no longer easy for me. I am tired of being couch bound... 3 1/2 weeks is too long. AND I had to leave my drain pump in for 18 days!!!!!!!! They said it was from me over doing it the first week :( I have 4 kids...it's close to impossible to NOT over do it.

wrknmum's provider

Cincinnati -The Plastic Surgery Group

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Angie_M
September 28, 2010

I'm sorry your healing as been difficult. I know it's hard, but it's really important that you not do too much, too soon. This will slow down the healing process.

Here is what some doctors have to say about incisions opening after a tummy tuck. Please keep us posted on how you're doing. And I really hope you can have a fun, relaxing time on your vacation.

Kimmers25
September 29, 2010
Sorry you are going through this...your need to keep a close eye on this and be very persistent with your doctor. If you don't get anywhere with your doc I would go see another plastic surgeon for a second opinion. Don't mess around with this. Also make sure you are eating enough lean protein...that is very important for proper healing.
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FarwellLove
September 30, 2010
Look at my profile if u have any questions ask. I went through same thing. It gets better but not in two weeks they say things to keep u calm n positive. Its going to take time I'm being honest because it drove me nuts when each week past n I was not better. It does get better but it is a process. Big hugs
NJgudda
October 12, 2010
Hi there... just wondering how u r doing... hope things are better now.
Mae62
October 19, 2010
Hello, I fully understand how you feel. I'm 5 wks post TT and my incision has split, approx same size as yours. I'm told to clean wound 2xdaily and apply silver sulfadiazine cream and it'll heal from inside out. I just hope I'm able to sit and walk comfortably to return to work in the next 3.5 weeks. I'll keep you in my prayers. This is not what I expected.
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