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Tummy Tuck bye bye jelly belly- New York, NY

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Ok ladies so I have schedule my date for the tummy...

Mc9511March 27, 2013
WORTH IT$7,000

Ok ladies so I have schedule my date for the tummy tuck. I am super nervous since that's a longer recovery period. I went today for my 3 week post op appointment from the Lipo and ended up scheduling the tummy tuck. If any of you have done the tummy tuck or know of someone who has, please please please let me know

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Jeffrey S. Yager, MD

Jeffrey S. Yager, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Liveheroically
March 27, 2013
Congrats on the upcoming tt! Check out the tummy tuck forum. they are set up by month of surgery. Tons of folks on here to talk to. :-) good luck!
Mc9511
March 27, 2013
Thank you!!!! I'm super nervous.
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JeannieM1959
March 28, 2013
You came to the right place to find out about real women having a tt. I had mine 5 months ago. It is the best move ever for me. I had a huge flap of skin and fat and was having a lot of issues because of my old tummy. It's like being reborn for me. If you put your mouse arrow on my picture and click it will take you to my story. We all have them. You will find this website will help you in many ways. Good luck
Mc9511
March 28, 2013
Wow! Your results are awesome.
Kimmers25
March 28, 2013

Welcome girlie!   Been there and done that..and love the results!   You will be happy!

trevoror
March 28, 2013
First of all I should say congratulation! Welcome to the tummy tucks posse! :) I had my tummy tuck six years ago and I'm still receiving compliments. However, you should consider the chance of scarring after tummy tuck. Talk to your doctor about that possibility before the surgery. You are going to feel scared and anxious at the same time, but that is perfectly normal. You will be fine. Good luck! :)
Mc9511
March 28, 2013
That's great advise. Thank you! Something I was not even thinki about.
Mc9511
March 28, 2013
Since most you girls have done it before, Can you girls tell me more about the recovery. Please be as honest as possible. I have a 6month old and a 4 yr old that require a lot of attention. Hubby is taking my youngest for two weeks. Is two weeks good enough?
trevoror
March 28, 2013
Recovery time is based on an individual matter and overall state of health. I'm going to be as honest I can but I hope it doesn't discourages you. Depending on the type of tt performed, some pt may have to stay in a hospital for at least one night. While some pt return home the same day. I chose to spend the night in the surgery facility. I was required several days of bed rest. I took an entire month off to be fully recuperated before going back to work. I was unable to stand upright for maybe a week or so. Drains was placed to draw fluid away from the incision which needs to be measured and emptied every hour. The area was covered with surgical dressing and I was required to wear a compression garment to help control swelling. Please follow your doctors aftercare instructions regarding the drain during your healing process. Expect your abdomen to feel sore and tender. I had experienced swelling, brusing and some redness. Within five days, walking was one of my favorite excercise regimin. This helps prevent blood clots and reduce swelling. Being that you are a mother of two young kids, you have to avoid all strenuous activities for at least six weeks after surgery. This includes having sex. :( This is a precaution to avoid reopening your wounds and increasing the time needed to fully heal from your surgery. Good luck!
Mc9511
March 28, 2013
This was very helpful. No sex?????? :-( I guess it will be worth it lol. I'm glad you were able to walk within 5 days, that's what I'm hoping for.
trevoror
March 28, 2013
Trust me! It is worth it. :)
UPDATED FROM Mc9511
9 days pre

Hello my beautiful ladies. So today I went for my...

Mc9511April 3, 2013
Hello my beautiful ladies. So today I went for my Pre op appt. Felt like I was there forever since he had Univision and a bunch of other camera ppl there. The more I heard about the famous drain, the more I got scared. It's a week and a day away and I'm extremely nervous. I'm guessing this is normal, I'm more scare about the recovery since I am only able to take off from work for two weeks. Luckily hubby is taking my youngest, 6 months old, to another state for two weeks. The doctor said There will be major difference immediately since I have all this hanging jelly, YUK! Even with the jelly belly, I am very please with the curves he gave me in the back which is noticeable in the front as well. I was told to get pads, laxative, and sleeping pills. I can't stress it anymore how scared I am about the drain, yikes!

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3 days pre

Two more days until my tt. I'm nervous, excited...

Mc9511April 9, 2013
Two more days until my tt. I'm nervous, excited and some what depress. I'm nervous that I won't get the results I'm expecting. I'm scare about the recovery since one of my kids will still be in the house with me. Ill just keep praying for the best and hope I join the flat side safely.

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