Tummy Tuck in Less Than 2 Weeks! - Puyallup, WA
I'm a 25 year old girl who took her health into...
I'm a 25 year old girl who took her health into her own hands about two years ago. Weighing almost 240 pounds and being depressed...I woke up one day signed up for a gym and got a dietician! I've lost 110 lbs so far and feel amazing...except my stomach.
I've contempleted a tummy tuck for a while, but the real deal was to have my parents be all for it as well; seeing as how I'm very close with them. I asked them while they were here visiting Seattle for Thanksgiving and to my surprise they were all for it! Things from there went super fast...before I knew I had a surgery date of Jan 19th. I'm so excited. Havne't had nerves yet, but I'm sure that will come!
I've read a lot of reviews on here and have got some good tips, but I'm always up for knowing more of the unknown. :)
I currently don't have my "before" pics, but I'll put up before and after pics of my weight loss...
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Wow! Wow. Wow. Congratulations so much on all that you've accomplished. You look stunning and you must feel so much healthier, too. Please do keep us posted on how you're feeling and healing during your tummy tuck journey.
Recuperating from a tummy tuck is not the easiest thing in the world, but you're young and strong and it should go well for you.
There are some great posts in our forums you might want to check out. Start with Kimmers' Tummy Tuck Survival Guide and go from there for real information you won't find anywhere else.
Good luck and I can't wait to hear more.
Hi Ashley,
Oh my gosh! I am so proud of you for this accomplishment! You are a beautiful girl and should be very proud of yourself. I bet you feel totally amazing :)
The Tummy Tuck is not the easiest recovery but you are young and healthy and will do just fine. You will love the new tight and flat tummy.
I am also glad you have found this website. This is a wonderful support group and the women here will all help you celebrate your victory!
Feel free to post questions in the Forum, and questions to the doctors and chat with all of the ladies.
I look forward to reading your posts and seeing the after pictures.
My surgery was yesterday! I went in at 11:30 AM...
The first night was rough waking up every 2 and a half hours to take medicine, but I've survivied. And honestly the pain feels like I've done a hard ab workout session so far. So its not bad at all.
I go back in today to have the bandages changed...so hopefully i'll be able to see some of the tummy so far! I'm excited.
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Went in the following day for a check up and got a...
I actually went off all perscribed pain meds as of Friday. So I was only on pain meds for Wed & Thursday. The pain is very manageable. And mind you I've never had a kid before.
I went to the store yesterday because I was getting cabin fever. It wore me out thats for sure. I'll go back to work on Monday part time.
Pictures coming soon..I promise!
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The surgery honestly was a piece of cake for me. I am now 4 days post op and I was off pain Meds less than 48 hours after the surgery only taking ibpfroen. The only thing that seems to bother me is the darn drains. They drive me crazy and im sure once they are out ill be a lot better.
But having my mom here has helped so much. She's helped me out tons. So make sure you have someone with you for at least the first week.
Like you I enjoy working out...but I promised my doctor id follow his order to a T and do only what im told I can do until fully released!
Best of luck to you and if you have any questions let me know! :)
You look so good girl!! Enjoy that new body! Go slow and don't push yourself so hard.
Hopefully I'll be able to post one week pics tomorrow.
Good luck to you!! I'll keep you updated with pics as the weeks go on.
remember that it is okay to relax and let someone help ya! :)
congrats on the weight loss and for sharing your journey!