“25 Year Old Male with Questions for Those Who Have Had Tummy Tuck”

I totally understand how nervous you are. I freaked out the day before I had surgery. It's really not as bad as I had thought it was going to be. Right before surgery they gave me a sedative to help calm me down, kinda like drinking a few glasses of wine. They rubbed me down with iodine and put stuff on my feet and arms to keep them warm and that is all I remember. I was out after that. Waking up wasn't much fun but since I am a young female(21) I am more prone to nausea. I threw up a lot but they have medicine that makes it go away. After I took it I felt much better. I wasn't in any pain and slept most of the day. If you have any questions I'd love to help you! Feel free to message me.

I had my surgery April 21. I was surprisingly calm on the day of surgery. I had been pretty anxious about the whole thing. I was kept busy putting on a gown, getting drawn on etc. so I didn't really have time to worry. When they took me into the operating room,I was introduced to everyone, I hopped up on the table, they put a toque and a warm sheet on me, put the iv in my hand, the mask on my face, and I was gone. When I woke up I had no nausea and no sore throat. I was told to drink between two and three liters of water per day for one week before surgery in order to prevent nausea, and it worked. Also, the surgeon told me she hand picks her anesthetists, only those she would let work on her children. Good luck on June 8!

hi i jst had a tummytuck & brazillian buttlift,i had surgery on april14th&15th,,tt was 1st on14th then bbl was on 15th,with whole back & flanks,,,,i was so excited bt having the procedure that i was ready 2 get it over with,my 2nd day my nerves started messing with me,but my dr & staff made me feel so comfortable,that i 4got bt being scared,,of course i prayed,,,& god worked it all out,,i didn't go under general anethesia,my dr use tumesent anesthesia,all i remeber iv in my arm& i was knock out,wokeup a lil sore,but took meds so i wouldn't let pain hit me,,as far as gettng in car,the tummytuck didn't bother me,but i did hav a brazillian butlift,that's wat was aggravating,but anyway jst b strong & think of ur outcme & ur be happy & ready in june,almost 4got the garment u goin 2 havt 2 wear after tt,will become ur worst enemie,,,,i despise garment,,,lol

for a guy i dont think you would want the scare... stick with lipô unless youve lost 100 pounds and with lose lose skin then just do lipo eat right and work out 45 mins every week 5 times a week

I am male and just had my successful tummy-tuck 18 days ago. Here are a few suggestions for you to consider... Focus on what you're going to look like after you've healed. Fill your mind with thoughts of why you're doing this. By doing that, I was able to crowd out most of the pre-surgery anxiety. My anesthesia experience was great. I spoke with the anesthesiologist beforehand, and he briefed me completely on what would happen, and how he would keep pain and nausea to a minimum. The time between walking into the surgery room and me being asleep was no more than 4 minutes, including numbing the IV site, and placing the IV. I appreciated all of that. I woke up with no pain and no nausea, and was walking out of the hospital 3 hours after the surgery began. You're having more procedures that I was, so it may take longer. Getting into and out of a car required care and patience, but I was already on pain meds and probably enjoying the residual effects of the anesthesia, so it wasn't bad. Transitioning between standing, sitting, lying, etc. is harder, as you would expect, but it has been managable with the meds for sure. Only 18 days have passed, and I have NO regrets!

PLEASE discuss your fears with your surgeon days before the operation. You need to calm yourself. From MIAMI Dr. B

Dear 25 year old Man: Everyone is nervous before any procedure, its natural. But I can tell you this: When I had my full tummy tuck w lipo (in stomach only) I was like a kid of Christmas the morning of surgery! I was so excited to finally get my body back! Own the decision! Just think about how amazing you will feel AFTER! and look! I was still smiling as they anesthesologist was trying to find my vien...I smiled at my plastic surgeon and said thank you right before I passed out. Recovery is tough. You are sore, in pain, frusterated, emotional...but the end result is so worth it! The car ride home was painful. You cant walk straight for almost 3 weeks. Its been 4 weeks since my surgery and last night was the first night I could finally lie down flat and sleep in my bed! GOOD LUCK! OWN IT! Love it! Embrace the new you!!!