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Nervous Before my TT - Reston, VA

  • updated 10 months ago
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  • Cost: $10,000
  • Dr. Sigal (Reston, VA)

I'm a 32 mommy of 2 boys 10 and 3. My second son...

  • 20 Jul 2012
  • 4 days pre

I'm a 32 mommy of 2 boys 10 and 3. My second son definitely did a number on my tummy, I think he was a pro karate kid since he knew he could move, so he stretched out my muscles. In 2010 after i lost weight from my pregnancy (went from 150lbs to 126lbs) I had a mini tummy tuck that my gyno did. It definitely got rid of a lot of skin, but the pooch from the stretched muscles were still there.

I tried working out and even though it helped a bit I am still not happy with my tummy. I went to my consult on 7/12/12 with a PS that did my breast augmentation in 2004 (amazing doc). I am now scheduled for a full TT next Wednesday and a but scared and anxious.

I was told that since I don't have a lot of loose skin I may end up having a small vertical scar from my belly button being pulled down to where the hip to hip scar will be. I wish I would have gone straight to having the full tummy tuck instead of the mini first, I would have saved a LOT of time and money :(

One more day to go!!! I got the call from my PS...

  • 23 Jul 2012
  • 2 days pre
One more day to go!!! I got the call from my PS office to confirm my surgery and time, I got all my meds ready but can't find one of them :( I think the pharmacy forgot to give it to me... I'm glad I have a 12hr work day ahead of me to get my mind off things.
So tomorrow I will be on a liquid diet, I'm nervous and tired. I will update again tomorrow. Hopefully I can upload some pictures, I wish they had the capability to do it through my phone.
Good night!

Liquid diet today! I have a bag full of different...

  • 24 Jul 2012
  • 1 day pre
Liquid diet today! I have a bag full of different drinks... yum.

At home and have been sleeping, I will be able to...

  • 25 Jul 2012
  • Day of treatment
At home and have been sleeping, I will be able to see my belly tomorrow at my post up. The doc as always is awesome, called my hubby this eve to make sure I was doing ok. Pain level with meds is pretty low. I'm excited though and can't wait to see.

2days post-op and I think I did too much, it's...

  • 27 Jul 2012
  • 2 days post
2days post-op and I think I did too much, it's hard when you have a 3 yr old who has a fever and needs a lot of attention, at one point I had to sort of pick him up to change him and my swelling went up since. I was laying in bet and felt a pop on my pubic area and Ive been having a burning sensation since and hoping it will go away, I'm having such a hard time feeling comfortable.

6 days post-op, I get stitches out tomorrow. Pain...

  • 30 Jul 2012
  • 5 days post
6 days post-op, I get stitches out tomorrow. Pain is pretty much subsided, bruising is still there and swelling definitely not going anywhere for a while. I had to sneeze today and it hurt pretty badly.
Also constipation is no fun, it really adds to the pressure I already feel, I've been taking stool softness and milk of magnesia which don't seem to have helped me much yet. I was told to use a laxative, I used the laxative suppository which wasn't a good time. By chance I also tried my son's fleet Pedia Lax which is a glycerine suppository and it definitely helped me without the pain.
Sorry for the TMI but I hope it helps someone.

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Comments (4)

1of5 31 Jul 2012
Hope you're feeling better today!
ABSCAPE 23 Jul 2012
You are going to appreciate the entire experience. Seize the moment.
Xime 22 Jul 2012
That's awesome! Glad you're happy :) a week from today I'll be recouping from my TT too, I'm excited... I know it's going to make me feel better about myself, I'll definitely have to update with pics :)
ABSCAPE 22 Jul 2012
I am a 52 yo male that wasn't pregnant but had a huge beer belly for 30 plus years. I had all sorts of doubts and apprehensions doing this. This is not a typical older male activity but my thinking is: I will probably live at least another 20years and by golly I am going to have the flat abs I haven't had since I was 12. I never married, don't date, and have spent most of my life taking care of others. I did some lifestyle changes and 6months ago the TT idea popped in my head. Well, I am 3 days post op and last night I took off my binder to have a peek. "thank you Lord". I have just started the long roller coaster recovery process and I am already elated.

My first piece of advice: GO FOR IT.

And when you go in be in the best physical and mental shape you can be.

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