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Journey after TT surgery- Texas, TX

Name: Journey after TT surgery- Texas, TX
Item: Dr. Z
Rating: 5
Author: L.charming

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I can honestly say the downfalls to having a tummy...

L.charmingApril 20, 2013

WORTH IT

I can honestly say the downfalls to having a tummy tuck is the time it takes to heal. I don't regret getting the TT because I had so much skin after having 3 children, the youngest being 10 months old. My normal weight is between 145 and 149lbs, HOWEVER! I currently weight 158 I can't seem to get these last couple of pounds off. Anyways, I was 200lbs each time I gave birth and lost all or most of the weight. I had a very bad case of dystasis and I lost a significant amount of elasticity in my stomach area. So having the surgery for me was life changing. Im still swollen, sore and still kind of look weird but its coming along. I see the top of my stomach is not as swollen as the bottom where my incision is. .. so I guess I just have to be patient to see the full end results and be 100% satisfied.

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UPDATED FROM L.charming

12 days post

So I am 1 day shy of exactly 2 weeks post op. I'm...

L.charmingApril 22, 2013

So I am 1 day shy of exactly 2 weeks post op. I'm still swollen and numb, however I am starting to see my tummy take shape slowly but surely. I am almost feeling 100% normal again. And at a 98% mobility rate. I cannot wait till I can wear a bikini. I have never been able to wear one since I have been of age and allowed to.

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Birthdaygift

April 23, 2013

I would love to see some before and after pictures.

L.charming

April 23, 2013

@ birthdaygift I'm going to try to load some now. I couldn't figure it out before. I think I got it now.

Anewmesoon

April 23, 2013

Congrats to you!!! I'm 11 days PO, happy healing!!!

L.charming

April 23, 2013

Thank you anewmesoon, I'm actually 13 days post op today. Congrats on your new beginnings as well!

UPDATED FROM L.charming

14 days post

So I am 14 days post op today and my tummy is...

L.charmingApril 24, 2013

So I am 14 days post op today and my tummy is looking better by the day. The swelling is going down; although my incision hurts from time to time I guess that will go away the closer I get to a full recovery. I am still not able to wear jeans. I will say, I am loving the fact that my tummy doesn't poke out over the button of my jeans or sit on my lap anymore. The cons to the surgery is the scar of course and my ugly stretch marks that my doctor was not able to completely get rid of. Does anyone have any suggestions of some kind of products I can use to lesson the appearance of stretch marks. I believe I have tried everything known to man!
Unfortunately I do not have any before pics, I thought I did. I will continue to look.

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Birthdaygift

April 25, 2013

You look amazing. You're waist is tiny! Thank you for uploading your pics. I've only scheduled two weeks off from work :( I'm hoping I recover quick after my surgery. I have no other option. Thankfully I do desk work so I won't require a lot of walking or moving around.

L.charming

April 25, 2013

Birthdaygift, You should be ready to go back to work within two weeks. Hopefully you'll get your drains out by then. In my opinion the drains caused most of the pain and discomfort. Just give yourself extra time in the morning to get ready for work as you will be moving a little slow and buy a few summer dresses or clothes that won't be too tight and reveal your binder and drain bulbs. Good luck birthdaygift I'm excited for you!

Birthdaygift

April 25, 2013

Thanks for the advice ill make sure to purchase some summer dresses. Any excuse to shop ;) keep us posted on your healing.