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Still Recovering, but sure now - Sacramento, CA

Name: Still Recovering, but sure now - Sacramento, CA
Item: Kaiser Cosmetic
Rating: 4
Author: SMS1978

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I had my extended tummy tuck abouit 3 weeks ago....

SMS1978June 11, 2012

WORTH IT$9,750

I had my extended tummy tuck abouit 3 weeks ago. It has been very rough so far. I'm going through the normal depression phase where I'm wondering if it was worth it. I had a very bad reaction to Norco--which landed me in the E.R. one week after surgery. That was the worst experience of my life. I'm starting to look at my new tummy (9 pounds of skin and fat were removed). It looks completely different--in a good way. But it was not what I was expecting. However, after loosing 145 pounds, a tummy tuck was pretty much required. I had an arm lift done at the same time, which I would reccomend against doing. The tummy tuck is enough to recover from. Having an additional procedure done makes it that much worse. Good luck to everyone else though.

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My doctor was great, but made the decision to not extend the tummy tuck vertically (he saw to avoid an additional scar) without my conscent. Now I still have a small pooch at the top. The revision surgery is scheduled for Dec 6th to correct this.

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jacklin72

June 11, 2012

I had my TT on May 31st and love love love my results! I had a day where I was horrified (6 days PO). Freaked out, cried, thought I looked like a monster.. It passed (thank God) and I am so happy now. I need my arms done though.. Would you recommend against it as a seperate procedure? How do they look? Happy healing to you. :)

Kimmers25

June 12, 2012

Hang on girlie! The first 4-6 weeks are the worst but this shall pass. You look fantastic and will feel better soon.

This is a hard process on the body and it takes time to heal. Chin up and try to focus ahead. You will be fine:)

Hugs

SMS1978

June 12, 2012

Thank you for the encouraging words. It's been a rough journey so far. Just can't wait until the healing process is done.

Smdukes

June 12, 2012

I agree with Kimmers the first 4-6 weeks are rough but they do get better. I had a full tummy tuck (they call it a bandoplasty) where they went all the way around. So recovery was aweful. Could not get comfortable in any position, but it did get better. I am 3 months po and loving my results. The dr. is gonna do a revision on my sides cause he made them a little to low, other than that I am very glad i did this. Just remember it will get easier.
Happy Healings!!

SMS1978

June 12, 2012

Thank you so much. I'm glad to know that this will continue to get better with time. I know that I will be happy once I'm all healed. It's just this in between stuff that sucks. Good luck with your revision. I hope everything works out for you!

Kimmers25

June 13, 2012

Yes this is a tough journey!!! No doubt but you are strong:)

Ladyincali

June 12, 2012

Hi there, I think you look really really great! I know I'll be feeling the way you do when it's my turn, it's just my personality and I already expect it. But, for what it's worth, you look beautiful! I think once you heal fully you'll be feeling really great!

Ladyincali

June 12, 2012

PS - I consulted about an arm lift also but he said what you said, NOT a good idea to do at the same time. YOu're going through a lot so hang in there! You'll be shopping for new clothes in no time :D

SMS1978

June 12, 2012

Thank you so much the your kind words. It's been an emotional and physical roller coaster. But thankfully I'm getting better every day. Good luck to you! Hope your surgery goes smoother than mine :o)

daniela326

June 12, 2012

You look great sweetie, and you deserve the wonderful figure that you've no doubt worked hard for! 145 lbs gone is AMAZING and your results are really great. I'm 11 dpo, I haven't gone through any emotions yet except complete and udder happiness - I love my new flat tummy. I'm SUPER scared I'll eat badly and it will come back, that's my only fear. You should be so proud of yourself honey, you did an amazing thing. I bet that once you've healed a bit more you'll look back and wonder why you 2nd guessed yourself. You really look great, good for you! :) Bug hugs

SMS1978

June 12, 2012

Thanks Daniels326! I think the reason there has been so much emotion is partially because of my trip to the E.R. (kept saying "Why did I do this to myself??"), and the fact that I still have a pooch at the top of my tummy (the reason my hands are on my tummy on the updated photo). I'm hoping that things get better with time. I'm so glad that you are having a great recovery. I worry about eating badly as well--but I'm hoping that all this pain and money will be enough to keep me on track. Best of luck to you!

UPDATED FROM SMS1978

Ok, so I am going to try and get back to the gym...

SMS1978June 13, 2012

Ok, so I am going to try and get back to the gym this Saturday. I know I'll have to baby-step it, but I'm not sure how much I will be able to handle. I'm excited, but scared at the same time. I used to live at the gym (2 hours per day, 7 days per week), and being away from there for this past month has been harder on me than I imagined.

Any tips for returning to the gym?

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butterflies123

June 13, 2012

I agree with you. I think one procedure is enough
I had TT and MR Lipo on inner outter thighs Flanks hips and knees
I can't imagine not having my arms at full capacity.
Good luck in your recovery

2easy61

June 13, 2012

You look great. Back to the gym - don't over do it. Did you check with the doctor?

SMS1978

June 13, 2012

Thanks :o) I know to take it easy when getting back to the gym. The doctor said that I had to wait at least 10 days after having my last drain removed before going to the gym--which will be Friday, so I thought I'd wait for Saturday so that I can be there when there aren't many people in the gym to see me struggle. Just going to try and do no resistance slow cardio to get my body moving again, but not going to care about calories burned for now. Just gotta move! :o)

UPDATED FROM SMS1978

Doc gave the OK to stop wearing the arm...

SMS1978June 15, 2012

Doc gave the OK to stop wearing the arm compression garment, and he said I can return to the gym. Just have to build up my time there gradually over the next 2 weeks. I can't wait to go to the gym. Sounds crazy, but leading up to my surgery, that was my "happy place". Just 2 more weeks of the tummy garment. Woo Hoo! Gettin' there. Slowly but surely. :o)

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June 16, 2012

You look great...