Had my encoscopic ab muscle repair Nov 21 after full TT in April/11

I had the body tite or as they call it INASIX together with a tummy tuck. I am small like you, I wear a size 2 pants.
The inasix is better then regular lipo because you heal faster and it does not cause as much bleeding and tissue damage.At 3 months I am still a bit swollen but much better than before. I saw the Doctor today, he said I must wait the 6 months to see the final result. from your photo, you need both TT and Invasix.
Hope that helps.

Hey Los Angeles - I am 7 weeks post op tummy tuck and I saw where you had posted a question to the Dr.'s about your tightness and trouble with bra hurting your ribcage. I have been talking to Kimmers about my tightness in the upper muscle and ribcage as well. It is preventing me from being able to take a deep breath and all my bras feel tight on my ribcage. I was just wondering if that has improved for you and at what stage in your recover? I'm not sure if the thickness around the ribcage is swelling or just where the skin is thicker from being pulled downward. I didn't have a breast aug. and my own breasts seem to be pulled down a bit. Before I change from a 34 to a 36 bra I thought I would get your input. Thanks.

It did get better gradually. I am at 4 months now and wearing my bras ok. It got better at 10 or 11 weeks. It did pull my breast down as well. I had mine done 15 years ago, but the skin underthe breast is lower now.I think it may be thicker because of swelling and also maybe not much lipo in that area. my center muscle tha part that was repaired is still boldging out a bit between the rib cage much more than the lower part, I assum its swelling or the my posture. I am at 4 months now and still not 100%. A bit of swelling and nerve pulling/hurting in the mid section on my right side only. mostly at night when I sleep on that side.I read in reviews we should not judge anything till 6 months so I am waiting patiently.When I had the bra crisis, I just wore a T shirt or a spagghetti strap t instead of a bra, then I graduated to wear the 36"I bought, then some bras that were old and streched out. No I can wear my regular size it still feels tight if I eat a lot.I think maybe my rib cage grew because of this operation... could it be that the loungs had to expend? or the inside organs pushed up to find a new place? hard to tell. anyway good luck with your recovery, and please know it does take time and may never be 100% perfect.

Thank you so much for responding - it makes me feel better to know it will gradually get better. My Dr. said the tightening of the muscle causes the diaphram to push up a bit when I take a deep breath and it constricts my lungs, but will loosen up in time. Their idea of time and mine are two different things. I have been doing the bra cami thing as well to get through this and will probably get a couple of bras a size bigger. It's funny how all the Dr.'s say the TT don't effect your breasts, but I beg to differ...mine definitely got pulled down a little and they are tight. I guess i will just have to be patient, but again you have made me feel much better about it.

Hey there. I actually booked my yesterday. I decided to go with the tumescent doc. I am booked for April 4 OMG I am sooo scared but this website has been great ! I have been on it for many months reading upon the the TT.

That is excellent!   Keep reading on the site and it will help you through.

I am having the tumescent lipo too. My doc said either extended TT to go all the way around to get the back fat or tumescent to get flanks. I didn't want a wrap around scar so I am going with the lipo and standard TT. I am scheduling for the last week in march! cant wait! good luck to you!

You will be very happy with that decision!!  I love my smooth booty, hips and thighs.

I agree, I had the tumescent lipo done to my inner thighs,waist ,and back rolls. I love the results. A lot of bruising but no stitches.

I would also see another doctor. Listen to that inner voice

Just sent you a private message !

which brand do you wear? I have the high power spanx but it actually brings out my back roll even more! It also gives me this weird line on my skin from the hemmings from the material (midline) I would be really curious to find out which one you use. When is your tummy tuck? If we are getting them close we can definitely keep in touch and help each other through it when hard times come ! :-)

Mine is 3 weeks away! March 21st. So yes i will answer all your questions and ill be here for you during your journey as well! =) The brand is "self expressions by suddenly skinny" at target!

How exciting . . only 3 weeks left ! I will look up the brand, unfortunately, we dont have Target here in Vancouver :-( THANKS ! Have you done anything to prepare for your surgery? I am thinking about purchasing a used recliner but I dont know, I really have no space in my house.

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