“Not As Bad As I Expected.”

I received a tummy tuck on July 30, 2008 and I have to honestly say that the experience was not as bad as I thought it would be.  My surgery was scheduled for 0900 and I was sedated by 0915hrs.  I remember talking to the nurse while she placed compression socks on my feet and the next thing I remember was waking up in the recovery room at 1600hrs.  The Dr. told my family that over 8lbs of fat was removed or suction from my tummy. 

If you have a good recovery system in place (friends, family, or nurse) the first couple of days with no major completions then I would suggest anyone thinking about a tummy tuck to at least go and get the consulation.  I removed my binder today to shower and I saw a body part that I haven't seen in over 10 years.  I would do it over in a heartbeat. 

8 days later and I'm feeling emotions I wasnt expecting.  First, I was never told just how painful the recovery process would be. When I say painful Im referring to emotionally painful.  I prepared myself for the physical pain that I would endure but never would I have thought I would doubt my decision to have a tummy tuck.  Its emotionally draining trying to 'find' a position to sleep in.  Emotionally draining having to ask for assistance to use the restroom, take a shower, eat, etc. 

I cant stress enough the importance of asking question during your consultation.  I feel the dr.'s downplay the recovering process.  (maybe im just an emotional roller coaster now but i wish i had known this before time, probally wouldnt have made a difference  but would have like knowing beforehand.)