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Tummy Tuck and Exercising - San Antonio, TX

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I am currently 13 days Post OP and feeling great....

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Ortizlj38October 19, 2010
WORTH IT$4,266

I am currently 13 days Post OP and feeling great. My PS was wonderful he answers all my concerns and was very caring. I was very soar the first three days but the medication kept me sleepy; therefore, I didn't feel much. I started walking around that first night at home and walked every 2 hours for a few minutes. I am still swollen and sometimes I get sharp shooting pains, but my PS said that this is due to nerves repairing. I drink plenty of water, at least 60 ounces a day, this helps my swelling. I have not gone through any depression but I totally prepared myself before the surgery. I am very realistic that is a process and I don't expect miracles.

I do have a question. How soon can I start a light exercise program? I would like to start by walking on the treadmill and hopefully build myself back up to my regular work out routine.

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Markian Kunasz, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Kimmers25
October 20, 2010

You look amazing!!  Glad to hear you are moving along so well.  Double check with your doctor on the treadmill but mine told me I could walk slow for short distances at two weeks post OP.  No marathons even if you are feeling really good.  You don't want to ruin the great work your doctor did.  That internal healing can take up to a year for full recovery.  That is some major work they did in there.  I also found that I would swell after a workout so ease back into this. 
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Ortizlj38
October 20, 2010
Thank you so much. I am so glad that I had this procedure. I had my last drain removed and asked the PS about exercising, he suggested that I wait until my 1 month Post-Op appointment. Thank you for the post. It is great to talk to other people that have had the same experience.
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Angie_M
October 20, 2010

Fabulous new shape you have there! I'm glad it went so well!

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Ortizlj38
October 20, 2010
Thank you very much. I have wanted this for long.
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Zoobedoo
October 20, 2010
your results look fantastic...especially so soon after surgery!..regarding excercising..you need to take your PS advice...I am currently 4 weeks out and my PS has since 3 weeks out let me walk on a treadmill and use the eliptical machines at the gym..no weights no jogging/running no stairmaster!!I am off to see him tomorrow to see how I'm doing and to see what he will let me do at the gym for the next couple of weeks!...if you have any questions please feel free to ask
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Ortizlj38
October 20, 2010
Thank you.. I did talk to my PS today and he would like for me to wait until after my 1 month post op appointment. I just had my second drain removed today and feel great. I don't wont to undo everything that my PS has done. I will wait.. Thank you again..
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debi'stime
October 21, 2010
You look fantastic! I'm 7 days post op & feeling great myself. Sending good thoughts your way!
seicajj
October 22, 2010
Hi it look great could you tell me where you went to have it done. The price is great did that price include all of the fees?
seicajj
October 22, 2010
looks
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Ortizlj38
October 22, 2010
Thank you very much. I am very happy with my results. I have a wonderful Dr. My procedure was done through the ARMY. There is a long waiting list but I was very lucky because a few people dropped out and I was asked if I wanted to take their slot. It was just timing. I had 3 weeks to prepare for the surgery, so I was rushing to get reasy, but it all worked out. The price is great and it does include all fees.
UPDATED FROM Ortizlj38

OK, today was my first day back at work. I began...

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Ortizlj38October 25, 2010
OK, today was my first day back at work. I began to swell up from the parking lot to the building. I was very worried because I am a PC tech at a hospital and walk all day, but the branch chief was kind enough to let me work the helpdesk while I recover. My swelling became pretty bad so I went to visit my great friend in surgery and he assured me that the swelling was normal, (He helped perform my surgery.) He looked over my scar and said that I was healing nicley. I feel very lucky that I am just walking distance from these fine doctors and nurses. I don't have any pictures to post but I will take some next week at my 1 month post, (WOW, I can't believe that it has almost been a month.) i hope that everyone is doing well.

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UPDATED FROM Ortizlj38

So glad that I did this. Love seeing my pre mommy...

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Ortizlj38October 25, 2010
So glad that I did this. Love seeing my pre mommy tummy back..

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ILOVEMYTT
October 26, 2010
Look great and had it done at a wonderful price!
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