TT Pain - Regretting It So Far

Just an update I am doing great I do not regret the TT at all, still not standing up straight and I am almost 3 weeks post op but Ash1979 gave me great advice I am going to follow. I also wish I could go back and give my PS more props he deserves them. He is the greatest doctor I have ever dealt with he assured me he will make sure that when my wound heals I will not even be able to tell it was ever a wound there. He listens to me and is very attentive to my concerns and needs.Even though the wound issue is my fault because he did warn me to quit smoking he is not critical of me he treats me with respect and dignity.

Judith0873:I am serious considering having a TT, I live near you could you please tell me where you had your TT done Wendy 2581

Hi i had TTT surgery also known as Elmsi trillot or something like that..it's been about 3 months since my surgey but the swelling has not gone down nor the pain... My back is killing me does this surgery affect you back???Please help

Hi I am planning on getting a tummy tuck. I live by temecula and noticed you used one of the doctors here. His price seems good, did it include any lipo. I dont see any pics do you have any. Was your scar placement where you thought, worried about it being too high. Thanks joann

Oh hang in there! It is hard but I promise it will get better. The first week is the worst and then it will ease up after that. It takes a long time for the pain and swelling to go down. Not to mention your back pain! It will be totally worth it in the end..promise :) All of these things you are feeling are totally normal and part of the process. You just had a major abdominal surgery and need time to heal. Eat good protein because this helps the healing process. Stay on top of your pain meds and rest all you can. The pulling and tightness will ease up. I remember that being the worst part for me also. I cried the entire second week after my surgery...normal! I even cried at a Purina Puppy Chow Ad on TV....now that thought should make you laugh. Stay positive and know you will be glad you did this in the end.

I had my surgery on the 16th and I'm in the WTF stage as well. I cried in the beginning of the week- now I just hang on and wait for the days to pass so I can feel better. My back is so sore, I don't want anyone to touch it and I hardly sleep because I cannot feel comfortable. I think one more week and then I should feel I am recovering. We just need to hang on a few more days!

It will go away I had my surgery May 27th and I remember the first week was hard and it gets better. I am actually back in the gym LA Fitness in Temecula. Hang in there and you will be happy with the results.

I'm at day 25, and I am no longer experiencing the pain you describe. Before day 13 it was severe pain all the time, much worse than I've ever experienced including c-section. A cough or sneeze was excrutiating. At about day 12 or 13 I started feeling much better. At day 23 (very recently) I am almost starting to feel normal...most of the time. Nights are still hard. Last night I tossed and turned. More itching than pain. The excruiting days are over, and the tender days are ahead. Give it time. Continue to take pain meds so you are not suffering. One day soon you will wake up and realize you are just fine. You are very close to that...any day now. Be sure you are staying in bed with your feet up rather than rushing around. Hang in there!

Try to hang in there ... It takes about 3 weeks until you feel "back to normal". You then be able to stand straight without pain. The results were soo worth it to me.