“Peice of "Cake"”

I had a TT on Dec 15. Mainly to get rid of a botched scar from a ruptured appendix and remove excess skin from loosing 40 lbs.

When I woke after the 3 hour surgery-my Dr. informed me the scar was in the trash. I've never felt better! I had no nausea and very little pain. Went of the pain pills after 2 days. The dressings were removed the next day-(dissolve stitches) so i was using gauze pads with bacatrine and the AB binder. After 8 days, drain was removed (no pain there) and was down to using a face towel with the Ab binder (to create more pressure). Week 2 I had some fluid removed (some pain there) and was told to really take it easy. I am now into week 3, no fluid, a little swelling. BUT my stomach is beautiful, even, flat and my new belly button is adorable!

It bothers me to see how many others have had problems and pain! Here is what I recomend:

!. Research Doctor.....mine has been doing this for 25 years, it is his specialty, i knew some former patients, and he himself is in execellent physical shape.

2. Get in shape-i knew i would do this at beginning of year-so I worked out really hard, ate well, did a total body cleanse. Did not drink or take ANYTHING (aspirin, vitamins, etc.) for 2 weeks prior. And made sure I could be at home for 3 weeks.

3. To avoid nausea-really eat well up until the 12 hour cutoff. After surgery, I had whole wheat crackers with gingerale, then was able to take the pain meds. I made sure i took the pain meds every four hours.

4. I have been very quiet over the last 3 weeks-you must give your body time to mend.