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Tummy Tuck/Lipo to the Flanks and Breast Lift - Savannah, GA (YEARS in the making)
UPDATED FROM ChocolateDiamond
29 days pre
Four weeks post-op
ChocolateDiamondJune 25, 2013
$14,000
Hi everyone. Just wanted to come through with an update. Not much to report right now. I'm just shy of four weeks post-op. I initially was scheduled for surgery this Friday but changed the date until the last week in July. I will be celebrating my 40th birthday in New Orleans so that took precedence! lol. Anywho...just wanted to come through. Counting down the weeks/days.
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UPDATED FROM ChocolateDiamond
1 month pre
Another update...I keep remembering things I want to post. LOL.
ChocolateDiamondJune 21, 2013
I forgot to mention that I am 66.5 in tall and weigh between 175-180 (depending on the day).
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June 22, 2013
Good luck that's the same day I go for my procedure.
June 22, 2013
As I am 3 weeks into my recovery from my 2nd TT please make sure that you take stool softeners and drink lots of liquids and soup...side effect of pain meds is it makes you severely constipated...trust...it's no fun.
Also put your hair in a protective style so you won't have to deal with it for about a month to 6 weeks.
The recliners is awesome...an adjustable will be better and I'm still in mine...tried the bed but still a bit difficult.
YOU WILL NEED HELP ...during the first 2 weeks or more...especially considering you're doing a TT and BL. My son has been great...and as an Independant woman it's hard for me to accept help or admit I need it...so this was a humbling experience for me.
If I remember anything else will let you know. Preparation is vital.
Wish you the best and speedy recovery.
June 22, 2013
Things you will to do and get that no one tells you:
Shower seat (if TT is pulled tight you will not be able to stand straight for at least a week)
Hypafix tape for scar (protect and heal scar)
Mederma or Natutal Vitamin E or any scar healing substance of your liking.
Arnica (reduce swelling, bruising and pain)
DMSO (great stuff - check it out google it - I get mine from DMSO.BZ - I put it in a small glass spray bottle and spray entire area once and wait a few then rub it in and massage (after drain removal and initial scar tape removal)
Get pedi and mani before surgery (feet may have polish but hands need to be polish free - surgical reasons)
OMGoodness - laser hair removal of pubic area....TRUST ME on this one...not shave or wax (but settle for it if u can't get the laser) also armpits...if you're into shaving them...do it before as it will be harder to get to after BL.
Soothing moisturizing lotion/ cream/ oil.
Qtips
Cotton
Alcohol wipes
Tums (just in case)
Gas X (just in case)
Multivitamin (if you take them)
Handheld Mirror (to see yourself when laying down)
Deodorant - crystal deodorant mist or stone (all natural deodorant - wont interfere with BL or seep into skin and cause issues)
2 compression garments - while one is being laundered you can wear the other - see if doc with splurge for two - cant hurt to ask.
Sorry ... List is long and I did leave somethings out due to my own complications such as butterfly bands aids and waterproof band aids.
Hope this helps ;-)
June 22, 2013
I'n starting now. I'm in my 3rd week. Wish I had it earlier for right now I have been using Kotex as a barrier between my scar and my garment...they're annoying...tape is better...less bulky and will hold in moisture I place on scar. Inspite of popular opinion air isn't the best way for wounds to heal.
June 22, 2013
ReinaSusu...thanks for the info. I go for my pre-op on 17 July. I will discuss some of the things that you have mentioned. They also gave me a booklet of things to do before and after the surgery. I appreciate your advise.
June 23, 2013
No prob ChocolateDiamond. Hope it's helpful. Like I said this my 2nd TT. I have to wait for my BL. My doc wouldn't do it at the same time...he's overly cautious!
June 28, 2013
hunnycake...I've been using Kotex as a protectant between me and my garment and as soon as I get the Hypafix in the mail I will be using it...I'm 27 days post 2nd TT.
I saw a YouTube video on a TT where she used the tape and pressure massage to reduce the appearance of the scar. So I will be implementing these techniques.
June 22, 2013
I am thinking about having a tummy tuck....thanks for comments.
June 22, 2013
Hi kamm0500...life is short and you only live once. If you have the means to do so and it is your desire then go for it. Good luck on your decision.
June 22, 2013
Thanks ChocolateDiamond you are so right. I am going for a consultation on Monday with my son for a procedure and I will schedule me one. This forum has been very helpful.
UPDATED FROM ChocolateDiamond
1 month pre
Forgot to mention
ChocolateDiamondJune 21, 2013
I guess I should have mentioned that I am having the breast lift, tummy tuck, and lipo to the flanks. I have also started preparing my home for my recovery process. I rented a recliner which will be delivered a couple of days before the procedure. During my readings, most say that it would be a lot easier to get out of the recliner versus in and out of my bed which I actually step up on to get into it. I'll do the rest of my "home recovery process" shopping in the weeks to come.
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