“Tummy Tuck and Lipo After Abd Surgery and 3 Csections - Wichita, KS”

I am a 29 year old female. At the age of 19 I had an exploratory abd. surgery done when I was 17 weeks preg and a 19lbs ovarian mass was found. I was cut from my xiphoid process to pubic symphis. I have had 3 children all via c-section with use of the vertical scar. I have always wanted a scar revision after many years of debate I am scheduled to have it along with a tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks. I am excited since I have had this scar for 10 years but uncertain if I will be happy and have unrealistic expectations. I would like to be able to wear a bathing suit without being self conscious and people approaching me and asking about why I have the horrific scar. I will always have the vertical scar but hope for extreme improvement of my abd area.

Updated on 9 Mar 2011:
Not much longer left... Getting pretty nervous. Any last minute advice?

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Updated on 14 Mar 2011:
Tomorrows the big day! Doesn't feel real yet.

Updated on 17 Mar 2011:
Thought I'd share some post opt pics-2days out now. Pain is still pretty bad. They liposuctioned 5lbs off my flank and hip area. With diet and exercise I could never get this area improved. My scar was reconstructed which was my main purpose in getting this done. I am really swollen but seems that my vertical incision will lay flat now cause before my extra skin would buldge around it. Hoping as time goes on I am more satisfied as swelling decreases.

Updated on 18 Mar 2011:
Day 3 Post Opt- I feel like I am getting around better. I think though that my swelling has increased. My abdominal binder seems to be way tighter and unable to get comfortable in it. I have kept a strict diet of high fiber and lots of liquids because I don't want to put a lot of strain on my abd area to have a bowel movement. I remember when I had my tumor removal 9 years ago this was a big issue post opt and don't want to relive that. Hopefully the swelling will start to subside so I can get comfortable in this binder cause I am stuck with if for a month.

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Updated on 27 Mar 2011:
Well up until the last couple days all has been going well. But I started to notice my left side seemed swollen and an increase of pain. I still have my jp drains and my output is around 25 ml/24 hours bilaterally. On my left side it has started to weep fluid, like it was first doing post opt. Being a Rn I'm sure I have a seroma:( and plan to see my doc tomorrow. Anyone else have this complication? How long did it take to get cleared up?

Updated on 29 Mar 2011:
Today I'm 2 weeks post opt. I still have both of my drains in and dealing with swelling issues. Seems to alternate back and forth.from one side one day then a few days later the other. My out put has also increased to 50 cc/24 hrs. I go back to the plastic surgeon tomorrow. Thank goodness.

Updated on 30 Mar 2011:
I went and saw my PS today and I have a wound infection :( even though I'm happy with my results seems like its all better sweet with lots of the issues I have been having. And still have in the drains which is good cause I'm putting out 75 ml/ 24 hours on my right side so its helping with the increased.swelling from the infection. But hoped for a better recovery. I miss feeling well and interacting with my kids :(

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