I've wanted to do this for over 20 years. Woke up one day about a month ago and decided I wasn't putting it off any longer. A friend recommended my surgeon as the best for TT although she never had one. I scheduled a consult with him and did my homework. I was happy with him and his staff although his quote seemed higher than a lot I'd heard about. I decided you get what you pay for so went with my gut and went with Dr Wittenborn. So happy I did! The transformation is amazing. He was even able to use my original belly button which is rare in hernia repair, so he didn't have to create a new unnatural looking one. I can't even believe I lived with the stretched muscles and loose skin for so many years. When I took the before pics I was in shock looking at the pics that it was actually my stomach. No one knew what I was hiding all those years. I had become a master at concealing and covering. Due to my small petite frame no one was the wiser unless they saw me at home in my "house" clothes. Now that I'm 8 days PO it feels surreal. I can't believe I have a new tummy. There's still lots of swelling and numbness but the Dr and his staff says it looks great and I'm progressing nicely. I eat very healthy which I did beforehand. Just have to watch salt/sodium intake. It increases swelling. I'm so excited as each day progresses and i see more of the end result. My fiancé says I look pretty hot with the swelling. ???? Updated on 9 Apr 2017: I'm trying to get adjusted to this new tight tummy. I was prepared for pain and swelling but not the tightness. When I take off my surgical binder it still feels like it's on. It's very hard to stand up straight without feeling like I'm going to rip my skin open above the belly button. Updated on 27 Apr 2017: Tomorrow I will be four weeks PO! Hernia repair, drainless TT and lipo of flanks. My feet and ankles are no longer swollen and I can finally get back into my favorite shoes! They were just swollen this past weekend so I'm very excited about this. The swelling and tightness above my belly button has subsided a great deal. There's still swelling below the belly button but I'm almost able to get back into my largest pants. My wardrobe at work and home has been mostly dresses and skirts with elastic waist band. After three weeks I finally started sleeping back in my bed from a recliner and am able to sleep a little more comfortable every night; with pillows underneath knees. It just feels good to be able to stand up straight and walk without feeling uncomfortable. I do find that wearing a compression garment during the day is very helpful; adds extra support during the healing process. I wear my surgical binder to bed at night which helps me to move around a little easier. Updated on 27 Apr 2017: Updated on 29 Apr 2017: Still in shock that I don't have huge hanging belly any more. Thanks to Dr Wittenborn! He is a miracle worker; no drains, no seromas. I'm happy with results and excited to see my end result after all swelling has subsided. Updated on 8 Aug 2019: 49 years old and still so happy that I did this. Couldn’t dream of wearing a bikini before. Still working on lightening my scars and tightening the muscles, but no more loose, flabby skin! I’m finally back down to my pre-surgery weight; it took a little over two years. I think it was the inability to be active for so long while I was healing. I’m a very healthy eater and am now able to work out in addition to having an active job.
I had just gone through the trauma of a breast cancer diagnosis and a mastectomy, so I was pretty raw emotionally. Dr. Wittenborn and his staff were so caring and warm, it is just like a family there. He took so much time with me and really made sure that he had answered all my questions and let me look at all the implant samples when choosing my new "size". My breasts actually look better now than they did before my breast cancer. He did an amazing job!
describe my motivations pros and cons pros: is people look at my eyes pros: I'm not judged by my size 14 waist and my 44 DDD breast. Cons; nothing prepares you for recovery I think it's different for everyone . I just came back from my plastic surgeons office its been 3 weeks and the pain is immense and you can't move you can't open the door because it affects you and when you are a mother with children, no support, its difficult. My husband took one month off of work and I'm hysterical because the house doesn't look like I wanted to but the truth is at the end of the day nothing matters but love and support of family Updated on 14 Jan 2014: This morning it's been four weeks since ny surgery and for the first time I am waking up with minimal pain. Having some issues with healing as each time I shower I am posit some scabbing which has appeared to deter my healing process. as soon as I jumped out of the shower I sit at my vanity and dry off with my blow dryer on high and warm for about 10 minutes. Posting photos from after shower and this am.
I am 32 years old. 5'2 - 155 lbs. I have not had my TT done yet. I am scheduled for April 3rd. I am very excited, scared and nervous at the same time. The name of my Dr is Wittenborn in Fort Myers Florida. He has been very informative. I am posting some before shots and can't wait to post my after shots. I know the healing process is about 6 months to a year or more. Updated on 30 Nov 2012: Hello April 2012 Tummy Tuckers.... Its been 8 months since my Tummy Tuck With Muscle Repair and Lipo and I am still loving the new me. The best $7K I've ever spent... I hope everyone is doing well. Take care............
I am scheduled for surgery October the 14th I'm very excited I have very high expectations I've been researching this for years I saw three doctors the last doctor I saw was the one I chose. I have 3 children the last two were twins in my early 30s I was overweight lost 50 pounds exercise take care of myself and can't seem to lose that middle buldge no matter how many crunches I do Updated on 29 Sep 2014: Today I went in and picked up my "Healing" vitamins.... not required but anything that will help me to heal better never argue with that....started them tonight so will see how they help. I will hold off taking any of the vitamins that I have been taking so I don't take anything that might hinder my outcome...will keep you updated. Updated on 13 Oct 2014: Well it's going to be less than 24 hours till I go through my TT surgery...today is going to be very busy since I am a single women with grown children who are not here to help me...plus I havE not told my children...don't want them to worry about me...but I have some truly awesome friend's who willing be there for me...one of them willing be coming over to stay with me the first day and overnite. I have two ice chests to put my drinks in to make it easier to get to ....I bought 8 bottles of HIBICLENS wash for before and after the surgery...this is not my first rodeo...I have had 5 hip surgeries and I know that I had to clean my body before and after to keep from getting infections ....I want this to go very well so I am being proactive in my care. I will try to post some before photo's today my doctor's staff took some photos but never sent them to me...keep me in your prayers thanks I am so excited! Updated on 13 Oct 2014: Funny you never see that it looks this bad till you see it in a photo ....yuk this excites me even more....can't wait to have a better looking stomach... Updated on 14 Oct 2014: I had my surgery today can't wait to see the finished product ...ouch it hurts but you know the saying no pain no gain but I got the nicest surprise Dr. Wittenborn and his staff sent me a beautiful flower arraingment of lilies ....how awesome is that.... Updated on 22 Oct 2014: Today was my second follow-up with Doctor Wittenborn and the first day of standing straight . Yeah I am so excited with what I see in the mirror. I went and bought a maidenform Flexee today to wear while I am at work. The waist compression belt would be a little harder to wear under my work clothes. I am so happy with the wonderful job my doctor did to give me a second chance at a healther looking body. Thank you Dr. Wttenborn....you rock!! Updated on 24 Oct 2014: 10 days post op I am very happy with my surgery and it is still healing but I see such an improvement Updated on 30 Oct 2014: Well I am back to work love my new body ....I had a small problem with feeling like food was getting stuck in my esophagus and was belching and it was making me afraid to eat Thank God I called my doctor he was in surgery but as soon as he was free I got my answer nothing to do with the surgery. He advised me to see my family doctor ....great advice I am perfectly OK !!!! Had some acid reflux and the compression garment was my problem ....all better now ...yeah!!! I have so many friends who tell me how great I look I will be hope to start the gym soon maybe with my next visit. I am also looking forward to riding my motorcycle soon ....Thank you Dr Wittenborn you have given me a great new chapter in my life ...and for that I could kiss ya!!! I will be taking pictures again soon the swelling is getting better nights are the worse...funny I am the only one who knows that's how good I look...
