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Hello & thank you for your comments! My surgery is 3/8 & indeed I did decide to go w/ Dr. DeRoberts. Anything u are willing to share I would be interested in learning. I worry about the scar, recovery and pain and if I will look perportionate. May sound silly but I do. How long was your surgery? How did u feel first few days? Hope to hear from u again :)

Wondering how your feeling? I'm approx 4wks away fr my surgery. Starting to write down questions I have for PS. What is dog ears? I also read about a numbing shot that last 3 days post op. I have a high tolerance for pain but know I will need something I however have reactions to many.

Hi Bunn63, I had TT last Thursday and am highly sensitive to pain meds. I went home with the pain pump which is localized to the tummy muscles... no groggy or headache feeling. I used Extra Strength Tylenol through Sunday and have weaned myself off them for the day. I will take it before bedtime occasionally. I had BM Sunday, drove by myself Tuesday and am going back to work Monday. I hope your surgery goes well... my two cents: Walk as much as you can post op. Do not lie in one position for more than 3 hours or you will get stiff... Walk, walk, walk!!!

I think it's great you were up and at it so quickly . My efforts to quickly get back to my daily grind caused significant edema in my legs and feet. Each person is different. I took every narcotic and anti-emetic I was permitted which may have played a part in me trying to do things that my body resented. Congratulations on the new you!

Bunn63, you will have the pain ball, which should help out a lot during the first few days. The nurse mentioned this week I had severe muscle separation and required large sutures in my muscles to bring them together. I had l was a massive weight loss patient and maybe that makes my situation different. Dog ears are generally bc of a surgeons finishing skills and I know that Dr. DeRoberts is would avoid them, and repair any that appeared. I've never heard of a numbing shot, but if you read my review on RS I admit I did not follow the after care instructions. I look awesome, but I created a lot of extra trouble for myself

Hi Breakdancemom, Thanks for your comments .. I am still in the anti embolus stockings. PS wants me in them until this Sunday. I have not taken them off at all. I'm still in the CG from the clinic . 2 wks then I can go to Spanx. I'm forcing myself to do a lot because I'm back to work full time on Monday (sx was 1/31)... Wishes to you for a speedy recovery!!

Thank you so much for your comments. My surgery was yesterday. Trying to walk as much as possible in between sleeping. Using pain pills with benedryl wich creates more grogginess. Having a hard time urinating because of the stomach muscle cramping. When does that go away? Did this happen to you as well? I appreciate the advice about walking and will continue to do so. Happy you are feeling well. Appreciate your comments.:)

Thanks txanninokc! Im sure there will be many questions to follow. I am 4 wks post surgery. Most of my concerns are pain management. I have several sensitivities to them. Right now my biggest concern is if I will feel unperportionate. I had lipo 10 yrs ago on my "greek" figure. Inner,outer thigh areas. Now that im older Ive gotten thicker in mid section. Has anyone else had these concerns?! Thnx for reading my 'venting'.

breaddancemom, Wondering how your feeling. How's the swelling? Can't wait to see your pics. I will post some soon. Truth be told I don't want to have to look at them yet! Hope your well! PS. Dr. DrRoberts is a cutie :)

Bunn63-I physically feel great. The swelling has gone down, at least I don't see much swelling. It's funny, but it seems like my surgery was forever ago, yet I still am surprised when I see my reflection. Your before pics are something you don't need to be ashamed of, at least not on this website bc we all are here for the same reason and to some degree have felt that pang of humiliation...unless I'm wrong, in which case, I'll happily be the first to admit it :) I have some sensation between my navel and my scar, but its mostly still numb. I can do any normal activity without pain, but occasionally when I bend and twist my body reminds me I'm not 100% yet. I am going to update my pics on my profile, but RS takes a couple days to post them. The lighting is not ideal, but it'll give you an idea :) I am still very happy I went with Dr. DeRoberts for my surgery. I'm really excited for you!!! March 8th Will be a day you never forget. A Re-Birth day :)