“Tummy Tuck Here I Come! - San Clemente, CA”

I'm 33 years young, 5'6" & 190lbs. I use to weigh 298lbs. I choose to have a tummy tuck because I've lost over 100lbs in the last year an half.

I'll add pictures soon.

Updated on 4 Aug 2011:
Here is some pictures of my tummy :0( I'm so ready for my tummy to look like a happy tummy and not a sad tummy :0/

Updated on 7 Aug 2011:
Only 2 more days! I'm starting to get a little nervous! I've taken care of everything that I needed to take care of before my surgery, now it's just waiting for Tuesday! I can't believe it's already here!!

Updated on 11 Aug 2011:
Well, I'm 2 days po & I honestly feel like I'm doing great and my doctor agrees. Dr. Evans removed 5lbs of loss skin, tightened my abs and gave me a cute little belly button. I came out of surgery with 6 drain tubs, but they removed 2 last night before they sent me home. I go back tomorrow and he hopes to remove 2 more. My pain level is not even worth taking pain meds for. I'm getting around pretty much on my own. I hope everyone else is doing well.

Updated on 12 Aug 2011:
3 day PO- I'm doing good this morning. I slept most the night, after taking a pain pill. It was my first pain pill throughout this whole thing. I have a doctors appointment this morning to see about getting these stupid drains out! I'm really hoping they come out, their a pain!!

Updated on 13 Aug 2011:
4 days PO. I went to see my doc yesterday, he removed 2 more of tubs and I got a better look at my new tummy and belly button!! I was shocked!! I use to have a belly button that I could put almost a whole q-tip in and now, it's right there!! I did however get tired yesterday, I had to be at my doctors office at 11am and then he was called to surgery so I didn't get home until 3pm or so, but an hour of so of rest I felt fine. I have been hearing from my husband daily via e-mail and facebook, he always know how to lift my spirits, even from the ocean on a boat :0)

Updated on 14 Aug 2011:
Day 5 PO :0) With every passing day it gets a little better. I've still only taken 1 pain pill throughout this whole thing. I drove yesterday and wow do curves make my tummy feel a little weird. I'm going to try to shower today. I can't do this nasty feeling anymore and my hair is starts to stay in place..haha I'll take pictures and post them after I take a shower.

Updated on 14 Aug 2011:
I finally showered!! YAY!! I feel so much better. I took a few pictures, but I'm still VERY swollen, it's only been 5 days.

Updated on 15 Aug 2011:
Yay!! I'm drain FREE!!! I feel somewhat normal again & I can wear cloths, not just nightgowns :0)

I go in Friday morning to have the stitches removed from around my new belly button. I can't wait!!

I'm feeling GREAT! I didn't think this TT would be such a cake walk, but it's been rather easy.

Updated on 16 Aug 2011:
1 week PO & shower #2 taken! I'm so happy, I finally shaved, now I'm not a hairy lady :0)

I'm doing really good, still very swollen, but it's my own fault. I hate taking medications if I don't just HAVE to!

I'm talking to my husband daily and he really helps lift my spirits.

Updated on 17 Aug 2011:
8 days PO. I'm feeling rather well, but find myself still very tired in the mornings :0/ I take my vitamins & that helps, by normally by 3pm I'm ready for bed..haha I think I'm sleeping at night, but not really resting. I normally sleep on my side, but haven't since I had surgery.

Updated on 17 Aug 2011:
I just changed my dressing and took a couple of pictures :0)

Updated on 19 Aug 2011:
10 days PO. I go in this morning to have the stitches around my belly button removed. I'm a little scared, it's been years since I've had stitches. Also, my belly button is very sensitive and always has been.
I also weighed this morning, before surgery I was 190lbs and this morning I am 184lbs. I'm still swollen too :0)

A few days ago I had a little trouble with a few of my drain site areas, they were red and very sore. I've been taking very good care of them and I'd glad to say their no longer red or sore. I somewhat slept on my side last night..yay

Updated on 19 Aug 2011:
New Pictures :0)

Updated on 21 Aug 2011:
I'm 12 days PO. I just took my wrap off and noticed I'm nor swollen than normal. I'm starting to get the feeling back in my tummy now. Also my wrap was not as tight as I think it should have been. I've noticed the swelling moves around, is that normal as well?

Updated on 23 Aug 2011:
I'm 2 weeks PO today and I just talked to my doctor about the swelling that's been moving around and he said it's not normal & that it's either a seroma or I have fluid on my abdomen and that neither are good, but not something that can't be treated. He also told me to go buy a corset time body wrap to wear under my wrap he gave me and if it's either that might just take care of it, plus he's going to change my medication for swelling. Wish me luck!! I don't want another drain or to be opened again :0/