Hi!! I am 26 and weigh 134, I have one kid and my current bra size is 34B. I’ve always wanted nice round boobies, after breastfeeding for 6 months they kind of deflated. My fiancé and I are getting married next year in March so I’m super excited to fill in my wedding dress very nicely! I took some before photos! I am very excited but also very nervous! My surgery is this Thursday, March 3rd at 8am! Any tips on what I should know or do before surgery please let me know! Thanks loves! ???? Updated on 30 Apr 2018: These are pictures of wish boobies, I just love the fullness and how round they are. I will be getting 520CC silicone gel under the muscle in five more days!! Super stoked but also nervous! I’ve never been through surgery before so I hope I do well and have a nice, smooth fast healing haha but who doesn’t want that. ???? Updated on 6 May 2018: Wow... so today was my surgery and I’m so happy it’s finally over with lol I was so nervous!!. It all happened so fast, as soon as they took my IV I was out and next thing you know I’m waking up an hour and half later and it’s all done! I’m very sore and could hardly move my arms, it felt like a stack of bricks sitting on my chest so I’ve been resting and little by little I’m able to move my arms! Im so thankful for my fiancé he’s been such a great help, he fed me Chik-fila in bed lol and has been taking care of our two year old son so I can get all the rest I need! I’m super happy with my results! Dr. Benien did such an amazing job and all the nurses were extremely nice! I’m excited to see them dropped! I will post pics every week! Thanks for all the support loves ???? Updated on 7 May 2018: Honestly I don’t know how I would have survived without my neck pillow it was a lifesaver! Well it still is lol makes sleeping so much more comfortable! I deff recommend getting one before surgery if need be! Updated on 8 May 2018: I just wanted to post a few pics of how the girls are looking now. I’ve been resting and surprisingly getting good sleep thanks to my neck pillow and my fiancé and mother for helping me with my son! Ohhh and the meds of course haha I’ve got some bruising where my incisions are but not too bad and I have been putting neosporin (pain+itch+scar ointment)on the stitches. Sometimes I cover it with gauze and sometimes I just let it breath, my surgeon said it was good to let it breath. It has been itching like crazy and the past few days has been feeling numb around the incision area but I read it was normal and part of the healing process thank goodness! I was abit worried! My one week checkup is Thursday so I will post more then! ?? Thanks loves ???? Updated on 9 May 2018: Some pics of before and after ???? I think everything is going great so far, they are dropping nicely and less swelling! Couldn’t be happier! Updated on 1 Jun 2018: Here are some pics of 4 weeks post op! I’ve been massaging them, they are a lot more squishier and all my soreness has finally went away! Also not as tinder as before. I now feel comfortable to sleep on my side. I’m very happy with how they look thank goodness!
I have always had fat around my stomach and back that I could not get rid of no matter how much weight I lost. I wanted to have this done for many years but didn't have the money and thought I could look better if I could get this done. I have some touch up to do in April again but I think the final results will be good. It was the most painful surgery I have ever went through and the time for recovery has been much longer than I thought it would be. I did use a board certified doctor and I am happy with him. Updated on 21 Feb 2018: I am now 3 months in this photo. Still have some bumps and should get better with time. I am suppose to see Dr. Benien in April for a touch up. I think it is going well. Using scar cream and still massaging my stomach to help improve any lumps. I am happy that the fat is gone. I feel skinny now, I didn't know the overall process would take this long. Updated on 21 Feb 2018: This is February. Plan to have the touch up second week of April . Will post pictures after that. Updated on 30 Jun 2018: ,Surgery was done on October 17,2017 It is now July 1st,2018 I have taken more pictures to update . I am going to have another check-up in August. Will post new pictures soon. Updated on 4 Oct 2018: This is the final results of my Liposuction. I am happy that I had the surgery since I have always hated the fat that was around my stomach. I am 5ft 7" and weigh 165 pounds. It is hard to figure out what people look like and all the body types out there that I thought that you should know my weight and height. I have always been in pretty good shape and like to work out 2-3 times a week. This was a very painful surgery and I would say to do your homework on the doctors. I thought that it would be a quick recovery but found it was much longer than expected. I did use a board certified doctor and he took care of any issues usually the same day. I added the photos so that you could get a time frame since this is the one thing that I didn't understand until I had it done myself. I wish you luck in whatever you decide to do even if you discover this isn't for you .
Hi I'm 23 years old,I'm from Oklahoma but now currently stationed with my family in Oahu, Hawaii. I've always been flat chested but once I had my 15 month old son my breasts became stretched out, saggy, and bigger aerolas. I chose to come home to have my surgery in Oklahoma so my mom and dad could help me with my son since no lifting for 2 weeks was ortinally planning for a November surgery but I'm visiting for 2 Months or so while my husband is deployed right now they had a surgery opening and I said why not; I had surgery aug 18, 2015 I wanted to review and capture my progress because watching everyone else's helped me. Try not to judge my pictures too hard I'm a mama with stretch marks and bigger aerolas or so I think. My dr ortinally wanted me to do a benelli lift with aerola incison but I decieded not to because it was $6100 plus when I got bigger breasts I was sure if I made them smaller they may be too small I don't feel there a very big issue anymore my dr was an amazing dr he was very helpful and helped me pick what would fit my body he wanted me to stay in 400cc but didn't feel it was big enough. I started out a 34b I got 550cc hp silcone round implants. And here is my progress
I am 53 years old and have spent my entire life in the sun. I Had my first yag laser treatment done today. I have severe sun damage and brown spots on my chest and a few on my face. My Doctor said it would probably take three treatments. This procedure is very painful. I would describe it as hot bacon grease splattering on you. It's definately not fun. The burning sensation lasted about two hours. I put Aquaphor on it. (That's what the Dr. Recommended.) I am writing this review because I could find very much info about this procedure when I was doing my research. I will keep posting pictures as I heal. Today it looks pretty horrific. Updated on 3 Oct 2014: I feel so much better today. The burning sensation has stopped. Updated on 17 Oct 2014: Here is my chest on Day 12 After Yag Laser treatment for sunspots I my chest. I think there may be a slight improvement. The spots on my face look about the same. I can't see a difference. I am scheduled for my second treatment in a couple of weeks. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
So far loving the results!!! Still swollen a bit, bruised, and draining, but it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would!! Updated on 22 Jul 2012: Stopped draining yesterday, asnd also developed a couple of lumps? At what point did you all see the best results? Updated on 22 Jul 2012: I did this beacuse its been so much tougher to loose the baby weight this time. I have a one year old and I workout three or four times a week doing cardio sit ups and jumping jacks and I just feel I needed a jump start on loosing fat around the mid section. I do not carry any extra weight around my thighs and dont have a booty, so I just wanted to see less fat and be able to add to the results by hitting it harder and sticking to my weight watchers healthy lifestyle. I am a teacher and a Realtor and I am very active. I am very happy so far with the results. Although I am curious as to when the lumps will flatten and I what point I will see the best results. I know it is still early. As of tomorrow it will be two weeks check up with the doc!
Hi all. I've been reading plenty of personal stories on this site and am ready to share my journey. I'm 41 years old and workout 6 days a week (3 days cardio-3 days strength training) and am in good health. However, I was overweight for the first 30 years of my life and have never been able to get my stomach area in good shape. I joke to people that it's my Buddha belly, but I'm really not happy about it. So now that I have the means to do something about it I am! My son, my boyfriend, my sister, my best friend don't understand why I'm doing this and are not as supportive as I'd like. But I've told them all that I'm not doing this for them I'm doing it for me! Thanks in advance to this community for any support... Updated on 22 Mar 2012: Just paid off my upcoming procedure. I made the remark that it now feels "very real". The receptionist said "just wait until you get your pre surgery kit". I get the kit 2 weeks ahead of my procedure. OMG I'm excited and nervous at the same time!! Updated on 23 Apr 2012: Been dreading this part, but I've found other's photos of interest to me... Updated on 10 Jun 2012: Ok, so tomorrow is my day... finally. Strangely though, I'm not nervous. I just can't wait until it's done so that I can recover and become one sexy mama! I hope to be coherent enough tomorrow to update on how it all went. Updated on 12 Jun 2012: Who gets up at 2:50am to update their tt blog? A chick who's slept the day away from surgery the day before. I am (so far) happy to be on the other side! Here's what happened... I went in at 7:30 to sign my last minute forms then was escorted to the FIRST waiting room where I had to strip, get weighed, and get my blood pressure checked. Then I was escorted to the SECOND waiting room where they took my before shots... Only slightly bad because I knew that "me" was going to be gone soon and b/c I looked so hot in the surgical panties! Ahem, my PS came in and marked me up and then I was escorted to the THIRD and final waiting room to meet the anestehologist (sp?) who was telling me about his son's band practice... I couldn't get a word in edgewise which was ok b/c the next thing I knew I was waking up! I kept looking at the clock and trying to come out of the fog quicker b/c it was noon and the nurse had told my sister to show up at 11... I was eventually released to go at 12:45 and home by 1. The pain: it really wasn't too bad just achy. I think that the anesthesia was still in my system. My sister got me situated in my recliner and I took an OxyContin and was out until 2:30pm. I took another pill (too soon I guess) and was out until 6:30. Still I only felt achy. I am able to get out of and into the recliner by myself (luckily for my 13 yo son). That was the last serious pain pill I took (@2:30) b/c I got up at 9 and made myself some cinnimon toast and felt dizzy which I did not like. After that I made my son fetch me a peach Popsicle then was out until... Starting this entry. I did take an extra strenght Tylenol. I think having a no-drain TT has really helped in the pain department. I'll know better as the week wears on. 1st post-op appointment in @7:30... So I guess I should try and get some more sleep. I hope the rest of my 6-11 TT sisters got through to the other side in good spirits! GN! Updated on 13 Jun 2012: PO Day 2... Yuck! I finally got brave enough to peek at my results. I look like a puffer fish! It's kind of depressing, but I'm hopeful that my results will turn out ok. Now I undertand about the swelling! My lipo sites are so puffy, numb, and bruised! I went for my first post-op visit yesterday and was cleared to take a shower. I will try that later today. Right now I think I'll just get lost in a terrible netflix film. Updated on 16 Jun 2012: Day 5 PO... Happy to say that I'm ready to say that this was worth it. It only took almost fainting to make me realize it! Here's the evolution of it all: PO day 2 was rough. After I got brave enough to take a look I was disappointed by the swelling. I really thought I would see a marked difference in my appearance. I instantly went on a search for PO day 2 pics and got some reassurance there, plus some encouraging words from you ladies helped. PO day 3 - first shower. I took off the binder, foam padding, and finally the pads over my belly button and incision. It was bad but not terrible. I could tell that the scar will probably be very thin. I ended up only rinsing myself off in under 2 minutes b/c I started to get light-headed and faint. I put myself back together as quickly as I could and got back into my recliner! However, by the end of the day I was feeling a lot better with no pain. I even managed to drive me and my son to sonic w/o incident. He deserved a treat for being helpful. PO day 4 - first shopping trip. I woke up feeling so good that I dragged my son out to Walmart to pick up some food and take a look at the shape wear they had. I managed that trip well and found a garment that I think will work. I plan to take it to my next appointment on Monday to see if my doctor will approve. I also decided to take the foam padding out of the binder b/c it was preventing my sides from getting compressed at all. I really felt like that made a difference in the swelling. The swelling was still there it was just lessened. Another first happened... First BM. Probably TMI so I'll end this day here. That brings me to the revelation I had today. I tried a second attempt at a shower. I was feeling really good and thinking "I'm glad I don't feel light headed and faint like last time" when it hit. When I was toweling myself dry I started to feel a bit dizzy. I instantly had to sit down b/c after that came the cold sweats (weird I know). I'm sitting and waiting for the moment to pass and I look in the mirror and what do I see... No belly roll! Let me repeat this: no... belly... roll! For all my swelling and feeling like I've gained 10 pounds, I was astonished at the flatness I had when sitting. So yes, it was worth it and I can't wait to see how I look when all is said and done! Updated on 18 Jun 2012: Day 7 PO - updated pics. I have my one week PO appointment this afternoon... I hope it's good! Updated on 18 Jun 2012: I had a good appointment. I got to see pictures of the fat Dr. Benien sucked out of me and the skin he cut off. It was definitely gross but he ended up taking out 5 pounds! What I wasn't prepared for was him manhandling my incision and sticking a cotton swab into my belly button! It felt really weird and just a little painful. He also said that I could switch from the binder to a spax type garment (which I already had :/) and that if I felt up to doing some light cardio (elliptical or walking on the treadmill) I could if I listened to my body. He also approved any weight lifting that didn't involve the core... Bicep curls and tricep kickbacks here I come... er, tarting tomorrow! Happy healing ladies! Updated on 25 Jun 2012: PO day 14... It seems as if I had the TT so long ago, but it's only been 2 weeks... crazy. In the past week I've over-taxed myself a few times. I went to lunch with my girlfriend, went to a drive-in movie double feature, went to an outdoor play, spent the weekend with my boy friend... no hanky panky :( though, and started some light exercise. My exercise only included walking, bicep & hammer curls, squats, and lunges. Overall, I'm ok in the morning but swollen at the end of the day... not unbearable, but I can't wait for that part to go away. New pics are uploaded. My bruising is starting to go away and it doesn't ache as much on my lipo spots. It also doesn't hurt so much anymore when I sneeze or laugh... progress!! Updated on 27 Jun 2012: PO day 16... just had to share. My tummy has always been more tube-shaped than womanly. This morning enough swelling had gone down that I finally could see one of the benefits of the lipo... the development of a waist!!! Updated on 9 Jul 2012: 4 weeks PO - feeling more like myself day by day. My swelling is not so bad, it only gets really uncomfortable in the evenings when I do too much during the day. I've stepped up the cardio on my workouts, but am still nowhere near where I was pre-TT. My strength training is down as well, but I think that once I'm totally cleared I'll get back to where I was and then some. My weight has stayed pretty steady for the past 2 weeks (down 7 lbs from day of TT) which is a disappointment to me because I've been sticking to a 1500 calorie diet and it seems like I'm starving for no reason. However, one thing I've definately learned from this whole thing is to be patient! On a positive note, I thought I looked cute on the fourth of July... my boyfriend was impressed... and I can see definate improvement in my belly button and scar. The parts of my incision that are not still scabbed over are really smooth and thin and I haven't done any scar treatment on them. The upper part of my belly has softened up but the lower part is still tight and numb... once again patience! I have a post-op appointment this afternoon... fingers crossed that PS will tell me all is well. Updated on 18 Jul 2012: Not too much to report as far as any changes... After 5 weeks my workouts are getting closer to pre-surgery & the swelling is getting better slowly but surely. Next week I report back to work... so I'll get a chance to see what being on my feet for 5 classes will have on me. I will also have to deal with social eating which I dread b/c for some reason people think it's weird to eat a salad every day for lunch. I will not be peer preassured to eat in the school cafetria!! I think the new before & after speaks volumes! Happy healing gals!
Hello everyone, I am a mother of two children 9 and 7, after gaining 85lbs with my first and only 18 with me second. I have found it hard to get the belly off. I have been wanting a TT for quite some time now.. and my dream is coming true. Im very nervous about the whole thing. But i know after reading everyones posts on here it will be worth it. My only problem is that where I am having the surgery is 3.5 hrs away. Im so tired of having the muffin top and not being comfortable in my own skin. Is it sad that Ive been counting down the days lol. I was also going to have to recover the first week by my self with the kiddos but my husband is able to take a week off so that makes me feel so much better.. I would like to thank everyone for writing there experiences on here I enjoy reading them, kinda gives me a heads up for what im going to go through. Updated on 8 Nov 2011: Oh my goodness after uploading those pics I feel as if I am huge and disgusting.. Im so excited to have this done hopefully I am pleased with the end result. I wish I could find someone here that has the same body shape so I can get an idea of what I will look like afterwards. I have 33 days left it feels like it's going to be forever before I get this done...saying that I will probably be in so much pain I will want to take it back cause I have an extremely low pain tolerance and when I take pain killers they make me sick. Hope everyones having a great day :) Updated on 19 Nov 2011: Oh my goodness only 22 days to go.. any of you have any tips for me and what things do you think is important to have around after surgery. I still find it hard to believe that its really gonna happen I cant wait to see that flat belly that Im gonna have after it is all done. Everyone have a great day :) Updated on 23 Nov 2011: OK ladies 18 more days the next thing I know it will be here Im so excited...Its soo gonna be worth all of it the pai and everything. Im ready bring on the pain lol... have a wonderful Thanksgiving :0) Updated on 13 Dec 2011: hello ladies im now on my second day I can tell its getting better if i could just get comfortable lol..I can go to the bathroom by myself my husband just goes with me just in case. The 4hr drive home today bout killed me. Took a pic today when the PS changed my dressings and boy was I schocked i look so small the too they lipo 8lbs of fat out of my abdomin and flanks sorry for the spelling kinda out of it cause of the pain meds.. but all in all just tryin to keep my spirits up.. hope all the other t tuckers are doing great Updated on 17 Dec 2011: Well Im on day 5...I see people talking about their swelling and stuff I feel and look so swollen I dont know if my compression garmet is tight enough and it keeps riding up and rubbing on my breasts. I think im healing well one side of my incision is really nice but the other side is kinda lumpy haha. I tried to take a shower yesterday but that was a big fail. I got in the shower and was so nauseated so needless to say it was a fast shower cause I DID NOT want to throw up. I just get a uneasy feeling when the CG is off do any of you have that feeling or problem. But on the good side I weighed my self and i have lost 12lbs yay. Sleeping has not been that bad but I tried to sleep in bed lastnight and my husband moved so much i think i will be sleeping on the couch again. Hope every one is doing great
I have been pregnant and/or giving birth from 2006-2010. It did a number on my body. I was 244 during my first pregnancy, and I made it down to 197 after my second pregnancy. Then I became pregnant 5 months later. I was 233 when I gave birth to my third child 15 months ago. My husband went on a deployment for 4 months, and I decided to lose weight while he was gone. Through Breastfeeding and restricting my calories to 1500 a day, and running around after kids...I got down to 176. I went in for a consult to get liposuction, but the Dr. told me it would make my stomach look worse, and I needed a tummy tuck. So, I scheduled my tummy tuck w/lipo of the hips and flanks for May 19, 2011. I am currently 5'7, 177 lbs, and a size 14 in pants. I decided it was time for me! I am 26 y/o, and this is my 27th birthday present to myself (my birthday is 5/29/2011). I am experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions from guilt, to being scared, to wanting to back out...I am terrified, but I also want to wear a bikini and wear cute tight fitting clothing that my 20-something counterparts wear while I'm still young! I have less than 3 weeks until my surgery, and I am hoping and praying that it is all worth it in the end! Updated on 4 May 2011: Update: 5/4/2011 Well, I picked up my prescriptions from my Dr., and had them filled. Found out I cannot continue to take my anti-anxiety medication (Celexa), 2 weeks before my surgery, but at least I am still allowed to take my Klonopin. I don'twant to have an anxiety attack waiting for my surgery :( On a positive note; I received my pre-op and post-op vitamin bottles, scar cream, and my two binders yesterday in the mail. I have been slowly packing my surgery bag. I bought a huge bag of maxi-pads for my wounds, puppy pads to lay down on my bed or couch, so I don't leak on everything, extra strength tylenol forwhen my pain pills run out, Milk of Magnesia,Prune juice, protein bars, oatmeal, Ensure energy drinks, flavored packs, for my water, cute sweat outfits since I won't be able to wear jeans (Old Navy has great Active and Lounge wear for this), and I even bought a shower chair for $39 from Wal-mart! I am getting excited now!!! Updated on 8 May 2011: Update: It's less than 2 weeks until my surgery, and I have been taking my pre-op vitamin pack every morning so far...not too bad...hope it works well :) I also got my comfy lounge wear/active wear in the mail today...plus the new bikini I would like to rock in July/August...I will take pictures in it to compare before and after....I am so excited....I haven't worn a 2 piece since I was a toddler!!! lol Been having a huge garage sale all this weekend for my weekend getaway to Dallas with my husband next weekend...it has kept me busy, which is what I need right now...I was worrying myself too much obsessing over all the bad things that could happen. Kristen Updated on 11 May 2011: One Week to Go!!! Wow...I can't believe I only have one week until my big day. I have so many questions I need to ask my surgeon the day of surgery just from doing non-stop reading on this site. I am a little worried about the pain management. It seems some ladies on here received muscle relaxers, nausea medicine, and other, stronger, pain medication. All I received was a script of anti-biotics and 20 pills of Percocet, and I bought my own extra strength Tylenol. So, I will def. be asking about that! I'm going to bring my own binder/compression garment on the day of surgery and buy one from my surgeon's office. I have been also reading about people who have recently quit smoking needing to take more Vitamin C (I quit for surgery too), and I am currently taking the Pre-op Make Me Heal pill packs...which lists a high amount of Vitamin C in it...hope that's enough...does anyone know? Packing for my weekend getaway to Dallas w/my husband before the big day. Just wanna relax, have fun, and spend quality time with my love before I'm down and out. Til next time :) Updated on 17 May 2011: So confused: I had an amazing weekend getaway w/my husband to Dallas, but now reality is setting in. It is Tuesday night at 10:40 pm, and my surgery is Thursday morning. I have been in a funk and fog since I got home Sunday night. I was sick throwing up all dayon Monday. I had a fight with my husband tonight, and I have been crying non-stop since re-reading my pre-op/post-op surgical manual a couple hours ago. I am so scared...I feel like I want to back out. Other people seem like they are so happy and excited, and they have been waiting so long and worked so hard for their surgery, but I don't feel that way at all. I feel regret, angst, nervous, guily, like I made an extremely irrational and spur of the moment decision. IDK what to do...I'm a complete mess right now. I'm gonna try and go to bed...hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Updated on 19 May 2011: Today was my big day! I wasn't scared,nervous, and I didn't cry...think I got all the nerves out the night I brokedown! I arrived at the Surgeon's office at 8:15 am,and the nurse took me back to the pre-op room...she took my blood pressure, had me change into my gown, booties, hair cover, and surgery underwear...she explained some stuff to me. Then we went to the picture room, and the nurse took pictures of me. I put my compression stockings on, and the PS came in and marked me up...explained more stuff to me, and he let me use the restroom. Then I went to the OR, and the Anesthesiologist put me to sleep...he was such a kind man! Next thing I know...I woke up in the recovery room at 12:50 pm (an hour ahead of scedule...the nurse called my husband to come get me sooner than expected). I was in my car and on the way home at 2:10 pm. It hurts getting up and down...thank goodness for my husband being so strong...it feels like a hardcore ab workout when it comes to my tummy. The lipo spots hurt moore....feels like a stinging/burning sensation.. My husband and I are figuring a routine out that works to get me in and out of bed, because my first attempt at getting in bed was a big FAIL! lol...It hurt so bad that I started crying and my poor 14 y/o step-son had the most worried look on his face (he has been helping out big time too :) I slept after taking my Percocet until 5:00 pm...now I'm updating Real Self and Facebook, and I'm gonna play some World of Warcraft w/my husband until my seond dose of Percocet kicks in. I have a follow-up appt. tomorrow morning at 10:00 am...then a week from today...I have no drain tubes and my stitches dissolve, so I'm happy about that. My Dr. and I are gonna keep a close eye on everything to make sure I heal nicely. The nurse said I did amazingly well in surgery :) I'm now taking my Post-Op Make Me Heal Vitamins...man, I haven't taken so many pills in my life! lol...Hope everyday the pain and discomfort gets less and less :) Updated on 20 May 2011: Day Two PO: I didn't get much sleep last night...would take a pain pill, and sleep for an hour, and then be up another2 hours until I could take another pain pill. I was very uncomfortable last night, and I had a mini-break down this morning on the way to my follow-up appt. (You know the whole regret thing). At my post-op follow-up today, my bandages were changed, I was given a second script of pain pills just in case I need them for longer. My Dr. said I look great, my belly button looks awesome, I can take a shower tomorrow, he said the insomnia should be better by tonight, because he pumped me w/steroids for the lipo, and I have another follow-up next week. I also had a bowel movement today, and I feel so much better...not as bad as I thought lol. I'm moving around the house more per request of my PS...I can get up off the bed to walk around w/out help...get up and down off the toilet by myself,and in and out of the car okay...still haven't mastered getting into my bed by myself yet. I miss holdingmy babies. My 15 month-old ran up to me to be held, and I had to turn away while daddy grabbed her...that definitely broke my heart :( Been up most of today, so hopefully I sleep good tonight! Updated on 21 May 2011: Today is a not too good day for me. I'm super sore and tired. I pushed it way too hard yesterday (I felt so good about feeling good type thing), and I'm paying the price for it today :/ I took a shower this morning,and I was really exited to get freshened up...until I had to take off my bandages...I never felt so quesy, and so faint in my life! Seeing the blood, the lipo holes, and some fluid coming out almost put me over the edge...so, my shower was a quick 2 minute wash-down, trying not to pass out. Oh, and FYI...Kimmers gives the best advice in her tummy tuck manual...I was passed out hard for 2 1/2 hours after my shower attempt lol! I'm gonna lay in bed the rest of the day, and I know tomorrow will be better :) I will take some pics tomorrow and upload them (even though I look like a stuffed pig....ha!) for everyone to see. Have a wonderful Saturday :) Updated on 21 May 2011: Added a photo...that's all I could muster today (53 hours post-op)....was feeling really quesy looking at myself! lol Updated on 22 May 2011: Some pics of my tummy...front view and belly button...took these after my shower, so I was really swollen....down from 184 right after I had surgery to 179.2 today...nice to see I'm going down a little. Updated on 23 May 2011: Today is 4 days PO. Very weird today. I just feel very weak and tired today...wiped out! I had hot/cold flashes earlier today w/no fever...called and talked to the After-care specialist to ease my mind anyway (swear I'mbecoming a hypochondriac!), she said it's normal...might be a reaction to pain meds, and to call back if I developed a fever. Hot/cold flashes are gone...now I'm just weak and tired. Weaning myself off the Percocet. Taking Extra Strength Tylenol instead. I have only taken one Percocet in the morning @ 8:30 (it's now 1:50)...because, I'm really sore when I wake up...probably from no circulation for 7 hours :/.....other than that, I'm getting around pretty well! Updated on 25 May 2011: Sorry I missed updating yesterday...we were trying not to get blown away by tornados here in OK! Our city/neighborhood was right in the path of the tornado, somy husband loaded all of us up, and drove us down to Texas to his dad's house. Note to self: install storm/tornado shelter ASAP!!! Yesterday was day 5, and WoW...I felt amazing! Slight soreness where the did the Muscle repair when I woke up, but that's it. Had a hardcore appetite too! Today is day 6, and I feel and look AMZAZING!!! Screw the modesty crap lol....cannot wait to wear my bikini!!!! Took a shower, not leaking fluid, so I don't have to wear maxi pads underneath my garment or the foam pad...ugh! Have my smaller binder on, and I'm wearing normal clothes...the view from the back is quite nice! LOL Weighed myself..even though I know I shouldn't...down to 174...that's exactly 10 lbs from the day I had surgery...hoping to settle in the low 160s :) Updated on 26 May 2011: This was the LONGEST week of my life! Had another follow-up today (exactly one week PO), and my tummy tuck scar is completely closed!!! How insane is that?! Dr. said I look great, and will have amazing results. Took some stitches out, and my tape off my tummy tuck scar. I have some fluid, but my Dr. told me to wear my binder 24/7 to help w/that. I am almost standing up straight. He took off 5lbs w/lipo and tummy tuck combined, and I'm actually down 10 lbs! My appetite is really good, but I eat tons of fruit and veggies and protein. My bruising is so light. I feel awesome...I actually drove today...yippeee!!! Still get tired out, but I make sure to lay down and rest as long as I need to when that happens. I really think the Make Me Heal vitamins can be attributed to my fast recovery (healing), and being very athletic before surgery! The only problem I have is diarrhea caused by taking the antibiotic; Keflex. But, the Dr. said that is normal, and it will go away. Adding some pictures I took today :) Updated on 13 Jun 2011: 3 weeks and 4 days Post-op.....I feel amazing. I have so much self-confidence. I wanna do more and interact more w/others. I feel like I look great in everything. The best part is even though I only got a TT w/lipo...it also looks like I got a boob job too! I already had DD's, so I look thin with ginormous boobies :) I am in the same size pants, but I am wearing medium tops and dresses. I'm down 10 lbs, and my PS said if I lose another 10 lbs I will look even more amazing. So, I am eating right, and I am going to start doing P90X for my legs and arms. Hopefully I'll be down the last 10 lbs by August! I went out to the club on Saturday w/a group of friends and I am going to post pics of me in my new (Size Medium) BCBG dress! Thank goodness my tummy was super flat that night, because sometimes I swell. Last week I was really constipated for some reason, and I looked about 5 months pregnant, and I was freaking out that I was getting fat again! LMAO...yeah, well, after I went to the bathroom I lost about 5 lbs haha! I haven't been on here as much, because I have been busy enjoying life, shopping, and finishing up my Masters program. I am still wearing a binder when I'm at home and at night, but when I go out somewhere I just wear my spanx. I am also still taking my vitamin packs and 2000 mg of Vitamin C...and I will start using my scar care stuff soon. I have my 4 week post-op follow-up on Thursday. Hopefully the fluid that was there is gone. I finally got to have sex (didn't realize how much I missed that lol), and I am sleeping on my side and my stomach (which is how I LOVE to sleep)! I have been standing up-right since day 7. I still have some scabs on my belly button, but that's about it. I am soooo happy I did this. I feel like a new woman!
Im still in the what did I do stage and so far loving the results but scared of the outcome. Im having some issues with one side of my abdomen being a little bit bigger than the other side. I dont know if this is due to swelling or not enough lipo done on that side. But it looks better than having the extra baby flab that I had before!!!
I did it because I lost weight and had loose skin. I am still a "larger" woman but I wanted to try to get a flatter stomach. I had my major tummy tuck with liposuction on 10/22/09 without a drain. I had no problems at first, but developed a bacterial infection about a week after. Because of the swelling associated with the infection, my stitches have ripped open. I now have a 4-5 inch opening below my belly button. It is also very deep and wide. I currently have it packed once or twice a day. I took my last Levaquin today (I had a 7 day prescrition). They told me that I will have to let it heal from the inside out. Therefore I will have a large open wound for a while. How long does this normally take to heal? What can I do to help this heal correctly? Any help would be appreciated. Updated on 3 Feb 2011: My tummy tuck was worth it and I LOVE my Dr. and would refer him over and over again. He did such a great job. I had some trouble with my thyroid (unrelated) and gained some weight back. I'm working hard to get it off now and hope to have that off before summer. I would tell anyone who is thinking about it, it is well worth it-even with the trouble I had.
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