“I Had a Tummy Tuck. I Am Unsure Weather Its Worth It - North Carolina”

I am 31 years old. I had my surgery a day before my bd. I have three girls. I have had 3 c- sections. I am 5'2 & weigh 161. I wanted this for a long time. I work out at 3 to 4 days a week. But my eating habits need to be a little better. My experience is bitter sweet.

The ps & staff were great. We talked to each other as if we were friends. The day of my surgery: They made me so comfortable to the point where they even numb my arm before putting in the IV. They gave me relaxing meds. before surgery. Woke up with a great tummy. The ride home was hell. My husband nurse me as a real nurse. I had a cath. in. They took it out the next day. I was taken vitamin C, iron pills, antibiotics, stool softeners, & gas X. Just to keep my immune system up & to make my stool soft. The gas x was b/c I am always gassy. Everyday does get better. I am 11 days post op.

My week anniversary my husband wanted to have sex. I was very reluctant to do it but read many times that it was ok if it was done correctly! I started spotting in my vagina on day 10. I am not scared b/c it is bark blood (which means old blood). Called my ps & he reassured me that its normal & ok. No foul smell, no pain (outside of tightening & spasms in my abdomen), & no cramps. I have a problem with looking as if I did before as in size.

The stress marks are gone & no more flabby skin. I know I am very swollen. I just want to know will I slim down? The ps told me that he really tighten my stomach. I asked if I can get a 6 pack afterwards from working out. He told me he was doing that for me. I cant stand up straight for along period of time. Sleeping is crazy. I dread going to sleep b/c it is so uncomfortable. It's getting better though but not like my normal sleeping habits.

Updated on 8 Feb 2011:
I had a full tummy tuck. Let me also add I had lipo on tummy & my flanks.