So I am 59, 5’ 5” , usually 125 lbs but have lots of flab around my tummy and hips and my inner thighs are sagging. I am active and fit but cannot diet or exercise this away. About 5 years ago Dr. Campbell did an sms facelift which turned out very nicely but I am getting some sagging so I want to get help with that too. Since I am having some liposuction with my tummy tuck he is going to transfer some of that fat to my face where it’s becoming lax. I like that idea rather than another surgery on my face.
Although I am nervous about the surgery as it is extensive I trust my doctor, have worked with him before and he tolerated 3 different consultations and a cancellation of my first appointment with good humor. I am truly excited to get rid of all my blarps as I call them, those rolls of skin and fat that just won’t go away no matter how many crunches I do and that get worse if I am too thin!
I am going to take a lot of before pics so stay tuned and send me good vibes as I do you .
Updated on 2 Jan 2019:
So tomorrow’s my pre op appointment. I had my husband take pics so I can share my results but also to document how much of a change it really is going to be. I hope these pics are clear and can show the areas that I want to fix but maybe I should add a bent over view to show how much extra skin and fat there really is. Comments welcome but please be kind.
Updated on 5 Jan 2019:
I am seriously thinking of cancelling. I bought all my meds, scar patches, all the things I need for recovery but my fear and hesitation kept me up all night.
I guess that I am afraid of tempting fate. I am healthy, 59 years old, and going into a 3-4 hour surgery voluntarily just to look slimmer......sounds super crazy. Most of all I am afraid of complications and have read many articles (science based) that say that it’s risky to have lipo and tummy tuck together.
Also a dr. On this site said that up until Brazilian butt lifts became popular, tummy tucks were the most risky, Now I guess they are second when combined with other procedures.
I have till Monday to decide but lose 10% of my fee, that’s ok they earned it, it’s the least of my concerns. I am as always interested in your views so please share.
Updated on 11 Jan 2019:
At this time I decided not to do the surgery. I am a believer that things that are meant to be smoothly, had some road blocks and decided not to do it right now. Gonna take some time to determine what to do going forward.
Updated on 15 Jan 2019:
I have now done my pre-op and have all my answers and have my appointment set for 1/23, good numbers, 123 ~ So full tummy tuck, fat grafting to nasal labial folds, marrionette lines and tear troughs, lipo of hips and inner thighs. Hopefully it all looks like I want it to and like some of you do who have had amazing results pcrutti being in the top 3 ! Thanks for your good wishes.
Updated on 23 Jan 2019:
I am pretty sure this is what it feels like to be hit by a bus. I will give full update after my post op appointment tomorrow morning. Right now I am just keeping pain meds on schedule and drinking lots and lots of water to flush out anasthesia.
Updated on 25 Jan 2019:
Last night was tough, I felt really bad and got a low grade fever but it passed by morning. My incisions are perfect, no oozing at all. I am not a big fan of drains but they appear to be working well and the color of fluid is headed toward light yellow ish pink. My next appointment is Thursday and I am hoping they come out!!!!
Updated on 26 Jan 2019:
I guess since my surgery was Wednesday that today is actually 3 days of post op healing. So I have been able to wean down my pain meds to as needed because I am really not in pain. There is a lot of soreness where the drains are located. I can see bruising but it’s not a lot and I actually feel alright. Not too energetic but am comfortable in my bed , feet elevated and binge watching reality tv!!! I hav been getting up to walk or pee at,east every two hours since I got home and I think that has helpedalot
Updated on 27 Jan 2019:
I haven’t mentioned much about my surgery itself or the people who took care of me but that’s coming once I am more myself as I owe it to them to be very clear.
Last night was horrible, I read in many other reviews that there is cramping so I thought Ibwas prepared but this is different. It’s more likely me a constant spasm in all the fascia ( underlying layer of fibrous tissue) and it’s being pulled too tight. I tried a recluse net which helped a little but was in a part of the house that was freezing, so I did my best to duplicate it with pillows in my bed. Finally I took a muscle relaxer at 4:30 a.m.
Feeling better now at 8:30. I think I have overdone walking and generally moving a bit.nPain meds work so well that’s he first few days that I forgot how intensive the surgery was. Do yourself a favor and put a sign by your bed that says
ITS TOO SOON TO _________________
Fill in the blank with whatever idea pops into your drugged up brain. Lol tongue in cheek but true so take m advice, walk jthrough st enough to help avoid clots. Rest, enjoy your down time and remember to think good thought about wearing those cute shorts you felt uncomfortable in the the first summer event!!!!
Updated on 27 Jan 2019:
Sorry for all mistakes, I am a little messed up. But recluse net is recliner....auto correct! Who says recluse net??? When you get to the pan med part “that’s he” is that the.....read it as if you are medicated too and maybe it will make better sense
Updated on 28 Jan 2019:
Best day yet, will take pics for tomorrow. No pain at all, no discomfort at all. Drains get very annoying but mine are now not producing as much fluid and it’s getting less red which is a good sign. So far I feel great and with a lot of coaxing from stool softeners, magnesium, prune juice and lots and lots of water I finally pooped! You will know why I am so happy about that when you embark on your journey.
Updated on 31 Jan 2019:
One week since my surgery. I had my dr visit this morning. Perfect healing, no fluid build up, very little bruising, no problems. I did accidentally pull out one of my drains so they left it out, which was great. I think the best things I did to prepare was take vitamin c daily, arnica onto a 3 times a day and stayed very hydrated before and after surgery. My doctor , Dr Donald J. Campbell did an amazing job and was beyond caring and kind. I feel very safe in his care and I know my final results will be all I could have hoped for.
Updated on 11 Feb 2019:
Feeling better every day, ready to be myself again. I would be putting jeans on today but one spot on my incision is healing slowly so I don’t want the zipper to rub on it. One more week and I will be back in my jeans! I am now 120 lbs from 125 so there was weight loss and I can see the dramatic change in contour. It was a rough 3 weeks but I wouldn’t change a thing.
Updated on 12 Mar 2019:
My tummy tuck experience was very good. I was scared and had some reservations because of my age but it went well and my care was really good!
The surgery itself is no little procedure, I knew this going in so I didn’t expect to be up and running for a while. It was just as I expected, I was sore, tired and stiff but Dr. Campbell was immensely patient with me, answered all my questions, had compassion for any issues I was confronting and never was anything but kind and professional.. I have had a facelift, ear lobe reduction, tummy tuck and lipo with him and would trust him with anything else I wanted to do. Nothing but great things to say about him and his staff.
Updated on 26 Mar 2019:
So I am about 10 weeks post op. My upper abs look amazing, like a little 4 pack (when I stand up straight) but my lower at abs have a little pooch which isn’t much different than before surgery, just the skin is tighter. Dr says 6 months is the timeline to see results so I remain hopeful but here it is. Feel free to comment and be honest.
Updated on 26 Mar 2019:
It’s 10 weeks post op. I am not there yet, I have some pooching around my lower abdomen. I am including pics so be honest but I think the pooch is the same as before but the skin is tighter.... dr says 6 months is the earliest I can expect to see final result so I guess I have to wait but I am not 100% happy . Maybe I am eating too much....