“Tummy tuck 1 week ago and loving the results! 5 week pic”
Tummy tuck: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I am a week and 3 days out from having a tummy tuck. I waited for years to have this done. After having 2 kids and struggling with weight loss I finally hit my goal.
I had a rough 2 days since I suffered from lidocaine toxicity which I was not aware of. After this I was good to go and recovery has been not bad at all. Yes it is uncomfortable but bearable. I still have the drains in which is the only complaint I do have at this time. I am completely off pain meds and now making my own food to eat LOL.
My stomach muscles are still pretty tender and I still have some bruising from the lipo. But no complaints and I should have not waited this long to enjoy this flat stomach.
Anyone considering I to would say go for it. I did try and do everything I could by going to the gym 4X a week. For us moms there is no other solution. BTW I saved this money from doing Passion Parties so thank you ladies for your support.
Updated on Apr 9, 2009:
Whooo Hooo just hit 2 weeks! Other then having the drains still in everything is going great. I went today and walked Wal-Mart! Boy did I miss that place LOL. I have one side that has no swelling but I am still swelling on the other side. This was the side he had to do a little more lipo so I am assuming that is why the swelling is more. Drains should come out next week. My dr says to leave them in a little longer to be better safe then sorry. As soon as drains are removed I will update another pic!
Updated on Apr 10, 2009:
Updated on Apr 14, 2009:
4/12/09 Had another follow up and I am now 2.5 weeks out from surgery. No luck getting drains out yet. Some swelling on the left side so the DR said it is better to leave drains in to help with swelling. He did pull out tons of liquid build up on that side with a needle hoping this will help the draining process. I am doing and looking great. My belly button looks awesome and my scare looks great. Keeping my fingures crossed that on thursday these drains come out.
Updated on May 1, 2009:
5 weeks PO and feeling great. I am shopping now and loving it. I still have some swelling ont he left side so my body looks a little uneven but there is hope. If the swelling isn't gone in 2 weeks the dotor is going to try steroid injections to help with the swelling. My belly botton looks now like a outie but i am ok with that. The Dr said there wasnt much skin and he wanted it to bee as tight as he could get it so that prevented him from making the belly button have the deepness. Hey I am happy with flat tummy and abs close to skin. LOL. Here is a updated pic and I am loving the results.



Apr 6, 2009Comments and replies (12)







12 posts
8 Apr 2009
wow! you look great! no swelling at alL! i'm almost 4 weeks out and i'm REALLy swollen still.. but i still look better than before.. i just want to see some great results NOW!!! congrats!
5 posts
9 Apr 2009
Thanks for the comment. Actually I have swelling on the other side and bruising still. Funny though this side looks perfect LOL! Congrats to you on 4 weeks..I am dying to see the full recovery results.!
1 post
9 Apr 2009
I love the look as well! But, I am so scared. My TT is scheduled for June 11th, 2009. The doctor told me I could go home the same day or the next day. I found that kinda weird. A couple other people told me the same thing. Anyway,I am so happy I found a post from today. I can't wait until I see the new me!
1 post
9 Apr 2009
Let me ask you how does your belly button look? But you look great.
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17 Apr 2009
you body looks great! i an tell you are going to have a very nice figure when you are healed most of the way. kudos on the white VS panties! i have a pair just like those! lol
5 posts
22 Apr 2009
it looks really good. what was your weight in the first picture. Because that is what i look like my poch i want it off. i do exercise all moving but it hang there.
5 posts
27 Apr 2009
who did your surgery and where if you don't mind.
5 posts
27 Apr 2009
Logan UT and his name is {edited}
Edited by Sharon: Provider info has been added above the review. Thanks!