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Updated 12 Jul 2011

Posted 29 Jun 2011

Being a young mother of 3 (28), I have felt robbed of a youthful body. Although I love my kids more then anything, the hanging stretchmarked skin from the pregnancies kept me from feeling feminine. I am very active and have maintained a healthy weight but my tummy always bothered me.

So... i am now 8 days postop and to be quite honest the pain has never been too much to handle. The puffy swollen feeling is what bothers me most. When im lying down its not too bad but when im standing it feels like the swelling accumulates just under my incision... im wondering if its not excess fluid which may need to be drained? Just got drains removed two days ago so I will give it a couple days before I call ps... Btw preop im 5"3 130 lbs not sure of weight now gonna wait on that...

Updated on 30 Jun 2011:
Day 9 woke up feeling less " puffy "..seeing the light at the end if the tunnel..;)

Updated on 1 Jul 2011:
so im thinking its a seroma...the swelling is like fluid when I stand it seems to pool under my incision It makes me feel like a ken doll ugh..gonna call ps when they open..not gonna let this bring me down tho...just a speedbump on the long recovery road I guess..

Updated on 1 Jul 2011:
Called ps..told them my swelling concerns.they said that its normal tissue swelling so I guess I have to sit tight and be patuent which is oh so difficult.posting pic..tummy looks so flat lieing down!!!

Updated on 12 Jul 2011:
Im 3 wks post op today and im feeling pretty good. Went backvto work 3 days ago and I definately dont have the same energy copasity but im getting there. Swelling sux at its worst in the early eve. Im am very happy with my results and I cant wait to be fully healed.

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 30 Jun 2011

Oh, the swell hell. That's very common, but it never hurts to talk to your plastic surgeon! His or her staff should be ready and willing to answer questions for you.

You look AMAZING in your photos! What a difference. Thanks so much for posting!

Mom2Four 30 Jun 2011
To be honest, it doesn't look like you have a lot of swelling...maybe it would be more visible in a side shot. You look fantastic!
bringnsxyback 30 Jun 2011
the swelling is actually right at my pubic mound..so its hidden under undies but whats weird to me is that I notice it only when my binder is off and im standing then when im laying flat the swelling disperses..maybe call doc??
helenes transformation 1 Jul 2011
love your results. I'm up this wednesday!!
bringnsxyback 1 Jul 2011
So xciting...be patient with the results...it will be well worth it..
DIAH 3 Jul 2011
Your results are great!I'm scheduled for July 26,I hope my results are as good as yours.
Puggymom 4 Jul 2011
Wow fantastic results!!
MumOf3 5 Jul 2011
Just checked out your story/photos and you look amazing! My stomach is not too different from your "before" pics- here's hoping I get as good a result as you!
Evelin 14 Jul 2011
wow...your results look great! I'm beginning my research on tummy tucks and I'm in Orange county so I'm looking for recommendations near by.
Here I am 14 Jul 2011
Evelin I agree with you! YOU look GREAT! who is your Dr. I think Evelin and I are both searching.
waiting to exhale 18 Jul 2011
How are you doing now.... I am currently looking for a dr. still! where did you go.
Soccermama123 17 Aug 2011
we are pre-op about the same size and our ( old) bellies look alike.. your results are awesome, I had my mommymakeover on aug 3rd, and this swell hell is so not fun... I may be brave a post a bathing suit post tomorrow once my tube comes out.. I wish you the best!
dagoprincess 27 Aug 2011
wow what a great job! well worth the pain and aggravation, your doctor did a great job.. I hope my doctor does as good of a job as yours did. your pictures are very encouraging, thanks for sharing.
waiting to exhale 29 Aug 2011
love pics you look awesome
reka 12 Dec 2011
hi im happy for you if you dont mind who was your docter?
Jolee 13 Dec 2011
Your tummy tuck looks, how arw you feeling about it and your doctor. I am looking for a good doctor around san diego. Thanks joann
waiting to exhale 14 Dec 2011
love the scar you look great~!
itzel 17 Jan 2012
Wow fantastic results!! I'm beginning my research on tummy tuck, looking for a good doctor around san diego share the name of your plastic surgeon. Please I will wait your answer

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