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OMG - Tummy Tuck with Lipo and Breast Lift Has Been So Painful - Waukesha, WI

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I'm 6 days post opt And this Is No joke. I had...

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FarwellLoveAugust 10, 2010
WORTH IT$12,000

I'm 6 days post opt And this Is No joke. I had tummy tuck with lypo n breast lift. My tummy tuck has been so painfull n uncomfortable I'm not even thinking about my breast lift. I become so dependent on My 16 year old daughter thank God for her. Not Just the pain u really Have to be mentally prepared. I own 2 business in inner city I'm a tuff girl nothing could Have prepared me For this. I have My kids family n friends calling needing me For advice or help Are You kidding me I can't stand being so Co dependent. My advice is Take off work at least 2 weeks n Have someone 24/7 u need help off toilet getting out bed recovery. Emotionaly I feel depressed n I m usually a very Happy person I can't laugh sneeze cough I hope Its worth It. Pray for me

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Michelle Bonness, MD

Michelle Bonness, MD

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Danylle
August 10, 2010
Hope you start feeling better soon and heal well. Do you have photos you can post? Love to see them. Let us know how you feel about the results. Is the pain worth it for you? Atleast you don't have to really notice the breast pain, that's good. It will get better soon, just stay tough! God Bless!
Kimmers25
August 10, 2010
Hang in there girl! It is touch but will get better each day. My first week I wanted to cry but it would have hurt to much. Keep up on those pain meds and just know it will get better and you will be loving your results soon. It is a long healing process and I don't think anything could ever prepare you for what you feel like now. I would say that it was the most painful thing I had ever been through. I will pray for you! In the mean time just keep coming back to your friends here on RealSelf for support and encouragement.
jjge1018
August 10, 2010
Had similar procedures done on 7/22. First 10 days were so bad; second 10 have gotten slightly better each day. Honestly just taking it easy and sticking with a position that is somewhat comfortable worked best for me. Keep up on the pain meeds too....don't be a hero, take 'em! I had my husband get a small step stool for me to use when getting in and out of bed, that helped. I also tied some scarves/belts to my bottom bed post which I used to help pull me up some if no one was around. Sounds strange but it helped me. My drains came out after 15 days, but I can tell you as soon as they do you will feel so much better. Hang in there!
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FarwellLove
August 11, 2010
Thanks for your support I spent most of today trying to use bathroom. I must admit I feel a lot better then this morning I don't have pictures but I will post as soon as I Get them LOL the scarf thing did cross my mind. I'm afraid really to look at anything is that normal my daughter keeps making goofy teenage faces when she helps me up I begging her Please do not Make me laugh I can't handle pain I'm so great full for Your encouragement
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Angie_M
August 11, 2010

I second what Danylle said, we'd love to see your results! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Wishing you the best as you continue to heal.

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Ok 11 days post op still sore But at least I...

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FarwellLoveAugust 15, 2010
Ok 11 days post op still sore But at least I don't feel like I'm dyeing anymore! I took a real shower today felt great. Mentally this has taken a tole I'm very active I am a single Mon n run two businesses I cannot stand That I have become so codependent n being stuck on the couch drives me nuts! I started getting creative like lifting my legs over the back I'm thinking its good for blood flow n something different. Yesterday I ventured out yep I been feeling guilty about the money I spent n my grown daughter who works foe me her car took a dive. Went to dealer bought a car for her people's were looking at me like omg what happened to her honestly I'm embarrassed to say because I did this to myself my daughter scolded me for saying I was hit by a car. I do feel guilty about that But That's how I feel.

Anyways I sat most of the day not lay like I been doing when I got home my wound looked like it was ripping open a was bleeding I wanted to. Die! I thought 10 days post op n I can't move of this ffn couch! This is no joke! I want to say something n ladies Please in the name of God if u smoke stop! Here is my relationship with cigarettes I am 41 not a heavy smoker maybe half pack a day.

Before surgery I was so stressed honest maybe a whole pack. Yes my sweet voice surgeon asked me on 3 different occasions to stop! But now I wish she would Have screamed like a drill Sargent or sat me down showed me pictures because I know believe n was told by her my wound under my belly is not closed like the rest of my scar. I could kick myself in the ass looking at it scares me I should have listen I'm happy to say I have not had a cigarette since surgery.

I Really didn't think it would happened to me because I am 41 I look 31 I have beautiful right skin I Don't look like a smoker. I thought my skin was different boy Do I regret That it Just makes this alot worse I'm already in pain n depressed n now I have to worry about wound care. Pray For me n Don't smoke!

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FarwellLove
August 15, 2010
Thank you yesterday I was in great mood miday I check my wound it was bleading and I was back to feelings what the hell have I done to myself. Been crazy I took first real shower today. Get in I'm all wet n realize my daughter took my shampoo uuhg! Yes the physical condition I'm in I could not just hop out n get it! For christ sake I can't even raise my voice because of the pain n even if I could my survival depends on her she is the last person I want to [RS bleep] off! Lol love my family just trying to illustrate how completely Co dependant you become
Kimmers25
August 15, 2010
LOL...oh do I get that! Showering felt so good but it about wore me out. I always had to take a pain pill a half hour before the event and then a two hour nap after. Yikes....promise it will get better.
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I'm now 12 days post op first day I don't...

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FarwellLoveAugust 16, 2010
I'm now 12 days post op first day I don't feel like I'm gona die! I actually can get out bed myself n I cooked with help of my daughter my wound scares me so after reading everyones stories I come to conclusion I been moving to much I been laying flat two days n my wound finally closed! More pictures to come

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FarwellLove
August 16, 2010

Yippee I'm feeling great my tire is gone this is why God invented n skilled surgeons are skilled I carried my tire all my life no matter How thin I was I finally look like a women! I love u Dr B after looking through hundreds of other Doc work I'm glad I choose you! Pps I'm still sore but starting to feel good about my decision!

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FarwellLove
August 16, 2010
My tummy looked like I had a date with Freddy crooger trust me those mild stretch marks don't bother me I'm thrilled most are gone n I'm flat
Kimmers25
August 17, 2010
You are looking good!
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FarwellLove
August 17, 2010
Thank you starting to feel it was worth it
Kimmers25
August 18, 2010
Oh it is worth it!! So glad you are doing better, healing and that your spirits are up. A few weeks from now you will absolutely be glowing.
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FarwellLove
August 17, 2010
Ok people's day 13 post op. Today was one of my besties I took a poopy with ease. I cooked n I carried my own pillows n blanket downstairs. I am not going to move around much as u can see from my photo I was moving to much n my wound open so now it scabbed over n I'm putting natural Shea butter on it. Mentally I'm feeling good I also blew my nose. I have the past 3 days been drinking tons of orange juice v-8 juice e e t I read drink lots of fluid keep the blood flowing I also lay most of day because of my wound opening so to make the blood flow I move my arms n legs I even lay upside down I'm trying to exercised without the use of my mid section I also read besides the wound u can risk tearing your muscle so until This wound heals I will be On couch. I also feel like my guts are falling out when I'm not wearing my binder I keep it of at night I'm trying to dry my wound out
Kimmers25
August 18, 2010
Ok you make me laugh...I bet you never thought that blowing the nose and having an easy poop would be worth a victory dance...LOL I remember well. Now just wait until the day you can sneeze and not cry. That day was awesome for me. I think that was at around 12 weeks. Hey don't rush the exercises with the abs. My doc is making me wait until six months before I attempt any ab work. I do everything else except that in the gym. Running, biking, light weights, squats etc. I so can't wait until I can work these abs. It is going to feel very strange not having all the fat and skin in the mid section for cushion. Crazy huh..I have never had six pack abs but think that is a nice goal. My trainer is just ready and waiting to kick my butt in the gym.
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FarwellLove
August 18, 2010
You got That right I learned some life lessons during This process not to be so bossy bitchy with people. My real life is rush rush no feelings. Laying around I have had alot of quite alone time this is making me a better person. It is a changing point in my life. I think differently then I did before surgery I feel humble
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