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Tummy Tuck 1 Week Ago and Loving the Results! 5 WEEK PIC

passiondiva
updated 4 years ago

Worth It
Cost: $6,400
Blaine Andersen, MD (Utah)

I am a week and 3 days out from having a tummy...

6 Apr 2009

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.

Whooo Hooo just hit 2 weeks! Other then having the...

9 Apr 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!

4/12/09 Had another follow up and I am now 2...

14 Apr 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.

5 weeks PO and feeling great. I am shopping now...

1 May 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.

One year after surgery and I am 110% satisfied. I...

25 Jul 2010

One year after surgery and I am 110% satisfied. I still have some swelling when I eat salt but I am the only one who notices. My scars are great looking and I still have some numb areas where I had lipo but no complaints. It was totally worth it an d I will do it again. I am enjoying my 2 piece swimsuit that I would have never ever thought I would be able to wear again. The results are PERFECT.

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passiondiva 25 Aug 2011

Thanks everyone for the comments. I look and feel awesome to this day. Yes I still have to work out to maintain my weight but my Dr did a Awesome job! Thanks Dr. Anderson you ROCK! I feel like a NEW Women :)

Camilla69 15 May 2011

Hi I am new and I am four weeks post from a tt as well and I am loving my results in sept 14th I had a 8lbs baby boy and Was going hard in the gym eating right, the works. A friend of mind saw my hard work and I told her how much I was up to 345lbs after my son....just crazy right.. But I lost 75 lbs working out and I became crazy depressed because my skin in my belly was sagging so bad I couldn't see my underware. I then started thinkin about a tummy tuck and I did it... And love it I was in the hospital because my bmi was still high. I went home two hours after and didn't have much pain..I most say if you are thinking about it get it done don't wait or let someone talk you out of it...

simonejoan 9 Dec 2010

You look so freakin fab.... it's ridiculous. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!

NJgudda 28 Jul 2010

Thanks for updating. You look fantabulous !!!

Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager) 25 Jul 2010

Thx again for updating your posting. We'd love to add more information about your doctor to RealSelf. Would you mind letting him know about us, and that he can participate and get listed for no fee? The page he'd want to see is www.realself.com/doctor

Thank you!

passiondiva 27 Apr 2009

Logan UT and his name is {edited}

Edited by Sharon: Provider info has been added above the review. Thanks!

nicoleg1161 27 Apr 2009

who did your surgery and where if you don't mind.

nicoleg1161 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.

passiondiva 23 Apr 2009

The before pic I was 155 and 5'8. I am now 4 weeks post op and weigh 145. I still have some swelling on one side and Dr is draining that every 4 days. I am so pleased with the results and I recommend DO IT.

christina B 12 May 2009

you look like you're sixteen! Wow, your doctor should use your pictures to drum up more business for himself. I hope I will look half as good!

judynq 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

sweetcandies22 9 Apr 2009

Let me ask you how does your belly button look? But you look great.

passiondiva 10 Apr 2009

belly button still has the surgical tape on it. With the tape over it It looks like it is in perfect place but not sure on the inside look LOL! I will let you know as soon as the tape is removed.

Nikki Reed 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!

ArmyWife04 24 May 2009

I am also scheduled for a TT on June 2nd, 2009. Im a bit freaked out. The doctor told me I could go home the day after. I just dont want to wake up after its all done and get horribly sick from being under. Ive heard horror stories... which freaks meout even more.

Julia_22 18 Jun 2009

Hi there I had my tummy tuck on June 12 how do you feel? I feel so weak, do you?? I just feel like I cant do to much but walk to the bathroom and shower and what an ordeal!! Please let me know because you just had yours so it would help to compare. Thanks Julie

passiondiva 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.!

LVoeGucci 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!