Tummy Tuck: Stories

Can't wait to see your new pics :) how r u feeling today?
I also posted more pics earlier. Hope u r doing okay...

Hey! The pain ugh..... was bad for me the day of and after. But it does get better, I can tolorate pain well but this kicked my a$$ lol. I had one drain removed yesterday the other one hopefully Tuesday. My tummy is ok still swollen my belly button is cute I'm gonna try post pic today

Hi Chicka, How are you doing girl? mine is coming up June 22nd! hows your pain and tummy looking ?

Glad you're feeling alittle better :) Yeah sneezing and coughing sucks right now I know girl. Try to avoid sneezing at all cost for at least one week but just in case you do feel a sneeze about to come just pinch your nose tight and hold your breath until it goes away. If you have to cough...do it gently and push on your stomach while you're coughing to avoid putting pressure on your muscles. That helped me alot !

I know, ignore other message I was in pain and doped up I didn't know if she said to take the tape off the ribcage area. But I didn't touch anything. I'm just know feeling better yaeeee!!!! I was in so much pain Booka! But now it do get better. Thanks I'm going to write a review soon

Glad you are feeling better! Yeah control those meds! HAHAHA...I can't wait to see your results!

Ok thanks! Ugh I been taking 2 pain pills and I notice she didn't give me muscle relaxer :( gonna ask her bout that in morning. I'm gonna call u in min if u still up thanks ladies, almost wanted to say luv yall!!! Lol

I am here too! Make sure you take both vicodin for now if you aren't. The meds she prescribed me was Vicodin 1-2 times every 6-8 hours or 4-6 hours.

Try going to your bed instead of your recliner/chair if you haven't already. if you can't get comfy in the chair, the bed may be your saving grace as it was for me. I propped my legs up and made sure i even had pillows for my hands.

Have you taken your muscle relaxant too? That should definitely help you relax a little and the meds should knock you out! Make sure you relax and have as little stress as possible as that can cause you to experience more pain.

Our post op sheet encourages us to cough...I didn't do any deep coughing...just little sad excuses for a cough to keep the lungs cleared. It wasn't until the 2nd day that I could actually figure out how to clear my lungs without hurting my stomach. Now regular coughing is hard... Make sure your throat is always clear and moist. Keep a drink around at all times. I found that I would get dry throat or a 'tickle' and i could not bare coughing.

If you want to sneeze, plug your nose and try to stop it. It will hurt like hell at least for a week and that's just for those who are lucky enough to only have 1 week of that much pain.

You know my # right? Call if u need me.

Thank you ladies! I couldn't made it this far without you guys! Thanks for all the kind words, encouragement, prayer, and advice! Ttyl!! Sweet dreams 7:15am Surgery!!!

I'll be thinking about you girly! You'll be just fine...and at least the anesthesiologist is kinda cute LOL

Tomorrow is your big day!! Congrats! Good luck on your surgery!

Your BIG day is almost here! Just 3 more days....Can't wait to see your after surgery pics....you're gonna be so happy you did this for yourself :) Hey...Are you going to use a pain pump for your TT??

You'll do fine Chicka, sounds like everything is getting in order. My house is slowly getting back in order. I can't do a whole lot. Today i was mopping and sweeping and yeah I swelled up. I am not hurting though, but gotta take a break. Just remember that even when you're feeling good, u still gotta take it easy. I know exactly how you feel right now. U can't wait for the weekend to pass, then the 2 days before your surgery. Luckily, if you're in the morning, it'll be easier. I was starving before my surgery and then even though I was hungry after surgery, I couldn't eat anything. When i did, it tasted nasty LOL

How much is she charging you? are you going in a hospital or a acredited facility?