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Tummy Tuck/Lipo - West Orange, NJ
UPDATED FROM Applebottom
8 days post
1week post op..saw dr today..he was very nice...
ApplebottomApril 14, 2011
WORTH IT$8,200
1week post op..saw dr today..he was very nice patient and attentive bcause I was a nervous wreck gettin the drains taken out..it did hurt I'm not goin 2 lie but once it was done I felt so much better..finally feelin like I'm gettin bck 2 normal..they also ordered me another garment..$90 wow! I guess it's all worth it..but if asked if I would do this again..I don't think I would even though I like my results
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May 3, 2011
Hi ladies, I had the TT w/MR, Lipo and BBL and I agree that I wish I would've done the boobs (they sag now) but hey, maybe another time. I'm so glad you're all doing great! The swelling is a rollercoaster! I'm 5 weeks post op and still have above and below scar..and after eating, I feel like my belly is hard as a rock. Does this happen to you all also?
May 3, 2011
I haven't noticed that yet, but I will see. I am a bloater anyways, so I am sure i'll have those issues LOl
May 3, 2011
How was yr recovery? I found it hard not 2 sit on my butt bcause TT..my doc put the fat in the upper part of my butt bcause it wouldn't hve lasted in the lower part bcause that's where I sit..how bout u
May 3, 2011
Hey Miami...I'm in the same boat as u lol..yes I still hve swellin 4wks post op but I'm expecting it..I believe it takes a while 4 it 2 go down completly..but when I look at my new body I'm loving it (minus the boobs) mine sag 2 :-( lol..I'm goin 2 the muscle massage this week bcause PS said I will help..my belly is not hard but is very tender..the swellin hasn't really bothered me yet bcause it's lots better than wht I had lol
May 3, 2011
@Booka..I couldn't stand straight bcause of MR..lucky u bcause that bothered me after a while..guess mine was a lil tight lol
May 3, 2011
She gave me MR, but she made me stand up straight the next day, she made me do some breathing practices. I have a high tolerance for pain too, but it was easier to get used to when she let me use the binder as an alternative. Now i have a girdle. I am PO day 6 now.
May 3, 2011
she also put these padded bandaid looking things (huge) around my rib cage, maybe that helped?
May 3, 2011
Appliebottom, hi! I had the fat put in on my cheeks :) but i think a lot of it went away after 5 wks :( you're right, it's impossible with that and TT/MR not to sit on it because laying on my side/stomach was not an option at the beginning lol oh well, but it's still perkier than before :) What's weird is how hard my tummy feels, at least that's how it feels on the inside, on the outside it's tender and swollen. I guess that everyone is different!
hi Booka, my doc had me standing up straight like 2 days PO, he said that bending over is nonsense, yet other doctors tell people to bend for a while, i guess they have different philosophies. It sounds like your pain tolerance is very high! Wow! 6 days po and you're doing GREAT! That's wonderful!
hi Booka, my doc had me standing up straight like 2 days PO, he said that bending over is nonsense, yet other doctors tell people to bend for a while, i guess they have different philosophies. It sounds like your pain tolerance is very high! Wow! 6 days po and you're doing GREAT! That's wonderful!
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5 days post
4days post op..drain site hurting on left not sure...
ApplebottomApril 11, 2011
4days post op..drain site hurting on left not sure why..still extremely swollen ugh! Realized I wasn't operating my drains correctly..didn't know I had 2 squeeze them flat after draining fluid from bulb..hope that don't slow down my recovery..still on percocets hopefully in few more days I can ween myself off..next doc app thurs hopefully these drains will b removed!
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April 11, 2011
Kimmers25,
You are a Godsend. Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions. It really makes a difference to hear it from someone that's been there. I will take your advice and hang in there :) Will keep you updated soon!
xoxo
You are a Godsend. Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions. It really makes a difference to hear it from someone that's been there. I will take your advice and hang in there :) Will keep you updated soon!
xoxo
UPDATED FROM Applebottom
4 days post
3days post..pain under control thanks 2 meds..took...
ApplebottomApril 10, 2011
3days post..pain under control thanks 2 meds..took a peek today and holy cow batman and robin my stomach is flat!! Looks great..scar looks lil high 2 my liking hoping it's due 2 the swelling..I can say I'm happy it's done and over with..it's very rough the first 2 days but everyday gets better and better..I'm drinking lots of water and gettin up 2 walk every 2 hrs..as soon as I can I'll post b4 and after photos
I would do this all over again, but now I am wondering if I would have done them together. I recovered rather quickly and have been able to do more than the average person a day or so after surgeries, but sometimes I wonder if it would have been better to go twice and just spend the extra $.
Either way, i hope you're doing well still.
That's awesome on your weight loss, good for you! I don't care to lose much weight, but I'd accept 10 LOL. I have been able to walk straight for a few days now I would just love for my boobs to stop swelling and for it to stop hurting when i sneeze and/or cough LOL. I guess it's all part of the fun! I am happy I did this!
Just take pics of your tummy, and even if u took them of your boobs, I have my pre boob pics and they are not sexy LOL.