Vanna610

Tummy tucks rock!!!! TT, MR and Lipo - Mission Accomplished 5/6/11 in Philadelphia, PA

Hey girl, how are you doing?

My doc never instructed me to walk hunched over because standing up will cause strain on the stitches. If your back hurts when you walk hunched over, it just seemed to be common sense to try walking upright. Maybe that's just my own weird logic . . .

No problem, girl!!! Lots of water and make sure you're taking the right amount of meds to manage your pain. You shouldn't be having too much discomfort. And hope you're eating (I didn't have much of an appetite, but my mom kept making me try soup, crackers, whatever).

You're much better than me. I opened my binder as soon as I got home to take a peek. I had to open the next day anyway, because the doc had me changing my bandages and applying cream to the incision every day. Can't wait to hear what you think of that new tummy!!!

You're welcome girl!!! I've been getting so much advice from others on here. That's what we're here for -- so we can help each other out!!! :-)

Now for the shower, my doc told me to stand with my back to the water and try not to get the incision wet. And make the shower just lukewarm to warm. NOT hot!!!! I didn't have any problems with feeling dizzy or lightheaded, but I've heard that others have, so have someone close by in case you need help. You will feel so great after your shower!!!!

That's great news about that not being a hernia!!!! Feeling pretty good overall. My sides aren't as flat and smooth as I'd like, but hopefully that will come. And my hip lipo spots are still swollen and SORE . . .but you're right, overall I'm THRILLED. Big difference in my appearance and wearing smaller, more fitted clothes. (Not rockin' bikinis like YOU yet, but will get there as I continue dropping weight)!!! I go back to my doctor next week which is good. Last visit she mentioned that we could "fine tune" after a couple of months. Not sure what that means, but hope it's free :-)

Question, are you getting sort of a burning feeling? I've been getting that lately in my abdomen, like the feeling you'd get from doing a TON of sit ups. Weird and a little uncomfortable.