Questions for Those Who've Already Had a Tummy Tuck - Tampa, FL

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 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.

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!!!!!!!!