Hello, I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck on Nov....
Hello, I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck on Nov. 5, 2010 and have a few questions for those of you who have already had them......
1) In reading many of these reviews, everyone seems very happy w/their results about a year after the surgery - but what about 5 or 10 years after the surgery???? My P.S. says I shouldnt need to repeat the procedure again if I maintain my weight, but I think everyone gains 5-10 lbs around the holidays (it seems kind of unavoidable) I don't know if I want to go thru with this if the results only last a year or 2........
2)My PS says it will take 2 wks to recover from a TT, but how long did it take before you started up strenuous aerobics/weight lifting workouts?
3)How long did it take for your scar to fade?
4) Is there anything yyou wish you had known or asked before you had your TT?
5) I had a vertical Csection 4 years ago and recall great difficulty getting in and out of my bed for several weeks. Did you sleep in a bed after your procedure or should I invest in a recliner?
I greatly appreciate any advice or thoughts you're willing to share with me!!!!!!!!
Still not sure if it was worth it...... My tummy...
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Still not sure if it was worth it...... My tummy is definitely flatter than it was but has a somewhat odd profile (appearance from the side) where my upper abdomen protrudes slightly then indents at my waistline and still a little protruding in the lower abdomen. This could have something to do with my build however - I am only 5'4 and very short waisted. The incision is a little higher than I would've liked and does show in some of my swimsuits, not perfectly straight with small dogears on one side giving a "lumpy" appearance and I also appear to be getting some stretchmarks above and below the incision because I still believe too much skin may have been removed. (My doc did say he could correct the dogears in his office but I don't know if I want to go thru being cut open again & repeating the healing process.) I guess I should not have expected perfection, but unfortunately I am a perfectionist. Overall my PS did a pretty good job, his price was the lowest of the 3 quotes I received, and my appearance is better than it was beforehand.
Still not sure if it was worth it...... My tummy...
Still not sure if it was worth it...... My tummy is definitely flatter than it was but has a somewhat odd profile (appearance from the side) where my upper abdomen protrudes slightly then indents at my waistline and still a little protruding in the lower abdomen. This could have something to do with my build however - I am only 5'4 and very short waisted. The incision is a little higher than I would've liked and does show in some of my swimsuits, not perfectly straight with small dogears on one side giving a "lumpy" appearance and I also appear to be getting some stretchmarks above and below the incision because I still believe too much skin may have been removed. (My doc did say he could correct the dogears in his office but I don't know if I want to go thru being cut open again & repeating the healing process.) I guess I should not have expected perfection, but unfortunately I am a perfectionist. Overall my PS did a pretty good job, his price was the lowest of the 3 quotes I received, and my appearance is better than it was beforehand.
Give it some time..you still have swelling and the entire abdomen will look different month by month.
Hi East Northport,
I am soon to be 47 and did fine. You will make it through and be glad to have a nice flat tummy. The pain is different than a c-section so it't hard to compare to that anyway.
The pain is all temporary and does go away. You can do it!!
Hi chinababe,
Sleeping on your side should not hurt anything. The big thing is to just make sure you are comfortable. Try placing a pillow between your knees for pressure relief.
just to give my 2 cents........ I'm now appr 1 month post-op and I'm feeling pretty good now. I think the pain and discomfort is very similar to a Csection, my pain was really pretty minimal and didn't bother me much. What I couldn't stand was being so hunched over and not being able to stand up straight. I started standing straight around the 3rd wk but still don't feel my posture is back to where it was before surgery but I don't think anyone else notices but me. Good luck & definitely make sure you invest in a recliner if you don't have one already - it was a real lifesaver for me!
Oh gosh you are a pro then. It is just different. What really hurts is the muscle tightening. You can't breath, cough, laugh, cry, sneeze, poop, or push to pass gas. It is just extremely uncomfortable but just tell yourself that it is all temporary and the worst part is over in the first 7-10 days.
Over all it was totally worth it and I would do it again if necessary. I absolutely love my results and could not be any happier. The pain was worth getting rid of the double muffin top.
Just say that you need some abdominal or female surgery and leave it at that. Just hold back on any details.
There will always be prying people but you are in control of this one.
Ah you are never to old for an improvement!!
I really recommend a minimum of three weeks off totally. And if you can swing it take four. I was off for just under 4 weeks and was so glad I didn't rush it. It really hurt and the swelling was awful for me.
You just plain get tired and worn out.
When you feel up to it, look into some stretching exercises that will help you lengthen your front and sides (I am an enormous fan and devotee of Yamuna body rolling: www.yamunabodyrolling.com).
Good luck!
Billiam
Totally normal!!! You will be hunched over for a couple three weeks and the tightness will last for a bit longer than that. You want tight...trust me on this. It will relax over time and you will be standing straight quick enough. As horrible as it feels now you will be happy about it in the end.
Like ritrit said...kepp taking the meds and that will help.
That is nice to hear that after 30 years her tummy still looks good. That would be wonderful to have it hold out for the rest of my days!
Your day will be here soon.