The 2 Week Count Down! Can't Wait! - Rockville, MD

Hello, Good luck on your Journey. I think your description of "in disguise" is funny - I always felt the same way "I look good in the wrapper" lol. I will give my personal opinion to your questions since I have found this website to be very helpful in my journey. I have read that being at a healthy weight is best for this surgery - you would not want to have the surgery and then lose a large amount of weight as it could affect your results. You can eat whatever you want after surgery but it has been recommended to make healthy choices and also make that your new lifesyle since you would not want to put the weight back on. I can say that I have read and experienced on my own - you get full a lot faster after surgery therefor eat less which i think is great. I am 10 days post op today and I do think I would be pushing it a little if I tried to go back to work today - I am going back to work on day 12 (monday). I do feel a lot better and am able to get around better but I am nervous about going back so soon. A lot of people say that you get tired very easily so i think the first few days back are going to be a challenge. I do have a desk job so I am hoping for the best. I will try to update you on how my first day back went. Good luck and best wishes.

Let me just say....I think you look hot in disguise! I like to call it camo for myself! I have my tt scheduled for the 23rd. I'm right along there with you w/ feeling scared! I'm trying to lose weight right before my surgery b/c my friend had it done almost 3mos ago and she had 20lbs of swelling. I know everyone is different...she had a few complications....nothing major. If you don't get leg garments...you should wrap your legs w/ ace bandages...not too tight though b/c you need circulation. But this will help alot w/ the swelling. As for food....my dr is putting me on a liquid diet for 2 wks after surgery....so I've done some research and whey protien shakes are really good for healing and you get all the extras that come w/ it. Silm fast shakes are good for the extra vitamins. And you will need extra vitamins.(you can throw in some yogart too) So basically lots of protien!!! Drink lots of water as well. After 2wks keep w/ with the protien..cottage cheese, egg whites, fruits, veggies, spoonful of peanut butter here and there...I don't see peanut butter being a problem during the first 2 wks..but ask your dr. As for going to work....I have no idea. I'm a SAHM so my family is going out of town for 2wks which will help so my boys aren't crawling all over me! My neighor that had it done...took off a whole month...but she's a "desperate house wife"! I think it's cool we have our surgeries back to back...we can encourage and lift eachothers spirits! Deal? Deal! Sounds great!

Hi blackbutterfly ,you look really good in disguise, don't you love the leggins!!? they have become my #1 daily attire..lol love going back to the 80's. I'm having my surgery on Thu (17), today is my pre-op, will try to write on the 18th and let you know how it went. I'm only 4 11" so I'm hoping surgery will not take long, the only thing that sucks so far is that my surgery is at 2pm I have to b at the center at 12:30 so I'm going to b starving!!! but knowing me...I think I would b too preoccupied about the surgery that I'll probably forget about being hungry..lol. Anyway, just positively think good thoughts, don't stress yourself out, just think of how much hotter you're going to b after your surgery, aaand... say "hello" bikini : )

I had an extended TT with lipo and it's the most amazing thing you can do for yourself! You look awesome in "disguise" by the way. :) I wouldn't try to lose any weight in the 2 weeks though. You want your weight to be stable when you go in. That way you get the best results possible. So don't do anything to lost a bunch of weight as you could possibly can it back right after surgery. Right after surgery stay away from salt and spicey foods. They will make the swelling worse. Eat really healthy and make sure you gets lots of yogurt and fiber as it will help with constipation from the meds they give you. Ten days may be a little soon for work depending on your job. I still couldn't stand up straight at 10 days. If you have a job where you can sit all day then you might be able to do it. Just make sure to rest as much as you can when you get home. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Good luck!!

Thanks so much for posting your photos. You're going to love your new body. And I adore your description of being scared of what you're excited about. What an odd sensation, huh?

Please keep us posted. And, if you're interested, I'm giving away a great goody package including Mederma, Silicone ScarAway Sheets, Colgate Wisps and Montagne Jeunesse facial masques for some post-op pampering. All you have to do is email me a pre-op and post-op video. Send me a personal message if you'd be up for this.

OK so I woke up this morning thinking I am at my one week mark when I got a pone call from my doc's assistant asking if I would like to do it on Weds. instead of Thursday!!! Jumping up and down I said sure why not... So I am 6 days away from my big day can't wait!!!!

Wow! How exciting for you!! Mine is on Tuesday and I still cannot imagine myself without the "minibutt". So encouraging to see your story (it's hard for others to understand when the outside wrapper looks pretty darn good!)about wanting to have this procedure done. Best to you, we'll have to support each other!

HELLO, Just wanted to wish you the BEST of everything on your big day Wed.23...I had my full tummy tuck (no lipo) on April 15 and I'm going to be 9 weeks on June 22. I feel wonderful, and you will too! Just keep positive, because the 1'st few days are the worst, but you will get past it, and you will be loving your results very soon! Anyway, I wanted to wish you all the best, and I'll be thinking of you on the 23'rd!! My name is Robin

Congrats on your success and thank you so much for your well wishes Robin I will keep you posted!

I know today was your big day! So, happy for you. I pray that you are feeling well and not in too much pain. Look forward to seeing your after pics. I am sure they will be awesome! Congrats!