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Mini Tummy Tuck - Tues. Excited and Scared! - Wellesley, MA
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I am a 41 year old mother of three, ages 12 12,...
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I am a 41 year old mother of three, ages 12 12, and 13. I have low body fat but have not been able to wear a bikini in 13 years. The skin below the belly is loose and wrinkles when I bend down. I hate that.
Surgery is two days from now. Some concerns include infection and/or a scar that is placed too high preventing the desired goal: a bikini!
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Tomorrow is the day! Wish me luck :-) Any...
Tomorrow is the day! Wish me luck :-)
Any insight on just how bad this is going to hurt and with musc. tightening will be appreciated.
Any insight on just how bad this is going to hurt and with musc. tightening will be appreciated.
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March 21, 2011
your before pics are not bad at all....I had/have way more stretched skin--a mini should be perfect for you. and your upper abs look tight too!
good luck tomorrow!!!!
good luck tomorrow!!!!
March 29, 2011
I wanted to let you know that I posted a few post op photos today. Swelling remains but has gone down a great deal. Drinking tons of water, taking arnica, and trying to maintain a low sodium diet.
I loved your attitude on your last posts re: acceptance. I still think you were a prime candidate for a mini......Maybe your Dr. will tweak things if you are not happy in a year's time. Perhaps you could get him to agree now. You are in the right frame of mind to get what you want..... :-)
I loved your attitude on your last posts re: acceptance. I still think you were a prime candidate for a mini......Maybe your Dr. will tweak things if you are not happy in a year's time. Perhaps you could get him to agree now. You are in the right frame of mind to get what you want..... :-)
March 22, 2011
Don't be scared. I had mine yesterday at 1:00. I had a mini tuck and breast lift with augmentation. I'm not in any pain. Just have a little burning and pressure, but very manageable. I even walked around a couple of times and made a cup of tea. I actually can't believe it. I'm waiting to see when the pain will kick in, but so far so good. I can't post any pics yet because I have a post op appt. tomorrow and they will change the bandages. I'm scared to even touch it. Good Luck. Keep me posted.
March 22, 2011
I brought a bikini bottom with me that I always wanted to wear but couldn't. He made sure he put the scar below it. I don't know what it looks like yet. I will post maybe tomorrow. Good luck. Pain is really manageable.
March 28, 2011
That is a great idea. I learned of this from reading from one of my Real Selfers. Maybe it was you! Can"t recall but I picked a low one alright.......
March 22, 2011
Thank you ladies. I go in at 10:00 am. Woo hoo!
I can't believe you had the breast augmentation yesterday and have minimal pain. Did they go under the muscle? I had that years ago and remember that pain to be excruciating. Also, did they repair your lower ab muscle? I hear that ads to the pain as well.
I'm mildly freaking because I'm going under local anastesia. Kind of wish I never watched the surgery performed on Youtube. Lol! But will work to calm myself once there.
Keep me posted on your recovery/results. So far so good. Maybe the pain will remain at bay for you. I hope so
Take care,
I can't believe you had the breast augmentation yesterday and have minimal pain. Did they go under the muscle? I had that years ago and remember that pain to be excruciating. Also, did they repair your lower ab muscle? I hear that ads to the pain as well.
I'm mildly freaking because I'm going under local anastesia. Kind of wish I never watched the surgery performed on Youtube. Lol! But will work to calm myself once there.
Keep me posted on your recovery/results. So far so good. Maybe the pain will remain at bay for you. I hope so
Take care,
March 22, 2011
Relax, you will be fine. Good luck. I had a mini with lower muscle repair. I feel ok. The most pain I had was when I woke up from anastesia. Felt a little nautious. My implants are under the muscle. I can't believe I'm having minimal pain either. I have a lot of pressure but no pain. Incisions are burning a little. I am definately keeping up with meds. Taking them 10 minutes before the next dose is due. I'm on vicodin, valium, and cephalexin.
God Bless you and good luck.
God Bless you and good luck.
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One week later and I couldn't be happier with my...
One week later and I couldn't be happier with my results. It's a good feeling.......one that is beyond words.
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March 29, 2011
Wow your one week pics look great. Your ps gave you a pretty long cut for a mini, but it's nice and low. That's an awesome result.
March 29, 2011
Thanks!
You know......the last thing I said before she started was that I wanted a low and short scar. She said the length shouldn't b my focus because the tightness would be compromised. She explained why. I agreed. I.m glad I trusted her on that because that bikinni is low......and the length doesn.t bother me given the location.
You know......the last thing I said before she started was that I wanted a low and short scar. She said the length shouldn't b my focus because the tightness would be compromised. She explained why. I agreed. I.m glad I trusted her on that because that bikinni is low......and the length doesn.t bother me given the location.
April 1, 2011
Congrats your mini is amazing!!!
April 1, 2011
Thank you! Will be glad when my energy level returns. 10 days post and still craving naps!
April 1, 2011
those naps are an amazing help lol.It takes awhile for the energy levels to return thats for sure but I am 6weeks and I dont even feel like I had a tt....I say enjoy it while you can!!
April 2, 2011
Thanks good to know......How long before your swelling went down? I'm so impatient. This waiting to get to exercise and get back to my normal routine (while not appearing bloated) was my biggest deterent from the beginning. Seems a good procedure to have done early in the winter. Let the countdown begin......
April 2, 2011
Wow! You look great. Did you have drains? I'm scheduled for mini tummy tuck and implants on Apr. 12 and am supposed to have drains in stomach for two weeks after....not liking that thought....
April 2, 2011
Thanks!
My drain was taken out at one week. I didn't mind it too much. I think they're easier to hide if u r in a wintery climate w big coats, sweats, etc. I never mind a conservative approach like that. I look forward to to week 4. Apparently the swelling is supposed to lessen by 75%. Im 11 days in and feeling BLOATED.
GOOD LUCK W UR PROCEDURE. Dont forget to take pics. Keep me posted.
My drain was taken out at one week. I didn't mind it too much. I think they're easier to hide if u r in a wintery climate w big coats, sweats, etc. I never mind a conservative approach like that. I look forward to to week 4. Apparently the swelling is supposed to lessen by 75%. Im 11 days in and feeling BLOATED.
GOOD LUCK W UR PROCEDURE. Dont forget to take pics. Keep me posted.
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