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Posted 1 May 2009

Had my surgery April 1, 2009. I'm still deciding if this was worth it. Cant go back and change it, thats for sure. The pain was aweful the first two days. Worse than a C-section could come close to. I was very sick the first day. My mom took very good care of me. I had been doing research on this for a year then finally bit the bullet and had it done. I was so excited. Now my fourth day after the procedure I was able to take a shower while undressing I looked at my self I just lost it I looked deformed. Wasn't happy with what I saw. I cried for hours. but I know its just the swelling and the bruising just wasnt looking at what I was used to looking at. I have had several surgeries. below my belly button look like butt cheeks with lots of stretch marks and belly was lopsided. It looked terrrible. I wanted that gone. I know its gonna take time. The pain I can handle. I have two drains. Are they gonna hurt when they come out? I dont know see next tuesday about that.
I will try to post a before pic dont have one of the after pic yet.
I'm hopeing I will feel better about this procedure as time goes by.
update later::



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QueenC 6 Apr 2009
Hi GannyGirl, I've heard a lot of people say they questioned their decision the first couple weeks after surgery. I'm hoping you will feel much better soon! Please post an after picture as soon as possible. I think it will make you feel better to see the comparison. No, it did not hurt when the drain was removed and you won't BELIEVE what a relief it is to get rid of that albatross!! Good luck!
Gannygirl 7 Apr 2009
Hello Im doing better today. Not taken pain medicine in two days. Looking forward to the drains coming out. As soon as drains come out I will be taking an updated picture. It does look way better than the one on here. So its showing some improvement. No old scars or stretch marks which is a great plus. Thanks for your insite.
cavanagh 7 Apr 2009
i had my tummy tuck nearly 5 weeks ago had a scar like yours when i had a hysterectomy which i had 2 yrs ago the scar has gone now but my tummy is badly swollen they said i had a seroma they drained it away 2 weeks ago but my tummy is still swollen just want all this to go away so i can see the results
Gannygirl 7 Apr 2009
Girl it has been tough only a week tho and I feel like I made a big mistake. I hope it all changes. I still have my drians they really bug me so getting them out of the way will help a lot. Is your tummy still numb? I feel like If I dont wear my control top thingy Im gonna fall all out. Thanks
QueenC 7 Apr 2009
I'll bet you will change your mind by this time next week!!! Once you get the drains removed and can actually see the improvement, I think you will be happy. My stomach is mostly numb and YES, the binder is my best friend!! Nicole wore hers for 7 weeks and said she felt the same way...
MissPrincess (unregistered guest) 9 Apr 2009
I just had my tummy tuck on 4/6/09 and I can already see a big improvement. I just can't wait to see the results, after the swelling and drain bags removed. I hope I am not disappointed.
cavanagh 10 Apr 2009
I SAID THT AS WELL BUT I AM MORE SWOLLEN NOW THAN WHEN I WAS ONE WEEK AFTER THE OPERATION
Gannygirl 12 Apr 2009
Hello Feeling lots better about surgery looking better everyday. Just waiting on tuesday for these drains to come out. Cant wait to post new updated pic. Thanks everyone this site as really helped my feelings.
QueenC 12 Apr 2009
Awwwwww, Gannygirl, I'm so happy to hear you are feeling better about the results of your TT surgery! It seems crazy but just this morning I was complaining about the 'kangaroo pouch' I have in my lower belly when the truth is....I look a thousand times better with all the loose, saggy skin hanging around! Are we ever satisfied? I can't wait to see your 'After' pictures because I'll bet there is a world of difference!
rreyale (unregistered guest) 28 Apr 2009
I had a tt on 3/6/09 and I am so happy I decided to go thru with it. I kept my two drains tubes in for 4 weeks and that by far was the worst. I still have some (very little) swelling going on and I am wearing the scar strips to help fade the scar other than that I am great!!
cavanagh 29 Apr 2009
i had mines on the 6th march still swollen on right hand side going back to docs in 3 weeks time is anyones stomach above the belly button still flabby mines is i dont thinktheyve pulled my skin tight enough ive also had a seroma which they drained only once i feel very puffy and still swollen nearly 8 weeks after operation
QueenC 3 May 2009
GannyGirl!! WOW, you must be so happy about now?? I'm thrilled to see your updated pictures. You look amazing! How are you feeling, physically and emotionally? I was back to normal by 3 weeks post-op but took it easy until 4 weeks. I'll be at 6 weeks in a few days and am anxious to start exercising again. The only indicators remaining are ScarGuard strips on my scar, wearing my binder (I got a vest type by Squeem and it's 1000% more comfortable) about half the time, and still get tired by evening if I work on projects during the day.
Gannygirl 3 May 2009
I'm feeling much better still have pains in my tummy. I'm so happy its all coming together. I was so worried. But yes mam patience is the key. My family and friends just now seen the all of the before and after pictures. My mama wasn't even aware of how my tummy looked before always wore big shirts. They were all amazed themselves. I have so much more confidence in be naked in front of my husband instead of trying to hide all the time. As time goes by it will get much better. I read that sometimes takes a full year to see final results. And as fast as time goes it will be here in no time. Thank you all so much. Love Gannygirl
cavanagh 3 May 2009
Hello i see your before and after pics Gannygirl but i had the same scar as you down the middle of my tummy and hated it so much so had a t.t. done 6th of March this yr the surgeon done a great job i dont have any scar at all now although i do have some sweling still i ended up with a seroma but its going down slowly did you not ask to get rid of the scar when you git your tummy tuck
tylo32297 4 May 2009
I had mine 5 weeks ago today and I'm actually starting to see results. I'm feeling better also. I know week 1-4 I was questioning if it was worth it....I still have some swelling in my muscle but much much better.Hang in there it should get better.
Gannygirl 5 May 2009
cavanagh Yes mam that is a new scar much smaller, he said because he had to do lots of work on my tummy. when he closed me up he had for some reason to cut me back open because of my tummy bundled like a big knot in it said never seen or had to do that before. But the scar is much smaller and better looking than the old one. My dr is amazed at how it turned it. Believe it does look lots better. I've been putting mederma on and that seems to help a lot with the scars. I'm so glad that I dont have a butt for a tummy. lol. Its all still numb, I cant wait for that to get better.
cavanagh 6 May 2009
Hi Gannygirl i am so pleased you are happy with your stomach i am going back to see my doctor on the 18th this month i had a seroma and they drained it but i read people on here go back time and time again till it goes away mines has been swollen since i got my t.t. done its not as bad my left hand side is till like a jellyi am down dress size in my jeans so thats good but i wouldnt say my stomach is as flat as others ive sen on here ive had 2 kids been steralized and had a hysterectomy thats where i got the scar the same as you had will let you know how i got on when i go and se him hopefully he will drain it for me as he said it van cause an infection if you d that im glad your happy
Gannygirl 6 May 2009
cavanagh Hey do you have pics before and after?
cavanagh 7 May 2009
do you no ive never even seen the pics from the doctor who took them of me before i had my surgery hes never let me see them and i never thought of doing it myself i only wish i had done it as you can never really remember just how bad your stomach was until you see the before and after but like i saidmy stomach is getting real flat now except for my left hand side where the seroma was but its going down good now people stop me in the street saying ive lost weight and how good i look so am a lot happier
Gannygirl 9 May 2009
cavanagh That is great we both are so much happier now. It was a rough touch and go. Didn't think I would or could get through it. Lets Keep In touch!
cavanagh 11 May 2009
That would be nice to keep in touch hope you are getting better every day i am going back on the 15th of this month for him to se if the seroma is getting any better so will let you no how i get on take care for now BYE

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