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“Very Painful Surgery ”

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Spent: $5,200 in FLORIDA

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Updated 5 May 2009

Posted 21 Apr 2009

i am 5 days out from having a full tt. have to say it was the most painful thing i can ever remember. i would say you need to try everything you can before deciding on this surgery. you will need to have someone with you 24 hours a day for at least the first 4 or 5 days.

i also got bronchitis from the surgery. the doctor said it was very common to get upper restpitory infections after surgery. that just added to the feeling worse. i still dont have a lot of energy and feel sick most of the time. i would like to know from others how long it took to get back to feeling normal.

i have before pics but see the doctor today to hopefully take out the drains and will have after pics up shortly.



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Shamo (unregistered guest) 21 Apr 2009

How are you feeling now and are you seeing results? Thank you for such an honest report. Is there anything you would do differently next time?

perftblond 22 Apr 2009
Well, i still feel sick to my stomach everyday but i guess i am getting my strength back. i had my drains out yesterday and thats a great feeling. The only thing i would do different would be make sure you have someone that can take care of you for at least a week. I hope to have some after pics here in the next few weeks.
Lola4 22 Apr 2009
I had mine April 1st. Each day does get better. Iam back at work and hating the tight bands. My SP didn't use the drains. I had little swelling and not much fluid build up. The back pain will go away in about a week when you start to stand up straight. I do get tired after a long day at work. But just think how nice you will look in the new summer clothes.
sonya47 22 Apr 2009
I'm 7 days out today and have been feeling good from the beginning. I stopped the pain meds after day 2 because they weren't upsetting my stomach and I wasn't in pain. I just take one before bed. I had my drain removed yesterday and have been able to shower since the day after surgery. I've been driving myself for the last 3 days. My energy level is still low in the evening but overall feel really good. I was getting over a cold when I had surgery so had a cough that was KILLER the first couple days. I still have it, but it's bearable now. Sorry your recovery is off to a bad start. Look in the mirror at your new body and you'll remember it's all worth it.
perftblond 22 Apr 2009
So, you never felt sick to your stomach? I just feel like i have the flu or something still every day. I do think i am getting stonger day by day but really still dont feel good.
Gannygirl 29 Apr 2009
Hey I had my surgery on april 1st. I felt like the end of the world. but doing lots better the drains when they came out one side hurt real bad. But I got through it. I'm back at work full time. still not lifting anything heavy. and lovin the way I look and feel more everyday. I do have a before pic on my thingy. I will be posting update one this weekend when my daughter comes over to take my pic. Take ONE DAY at A TIME!
Sonicchrissy (unregistered guest) 8 Jul 2009
where did you have Tummy Tuck for 5200

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