Tummy Tuck Swelling - I Paid for a Flat Stomach and Didn't Get It

Oh my gosh.. I completely understand what you are going through. I am 9 weeks PO from a TT and lipo. I do notice a difference but no-one else really does. I had two c-sections, I am 5'2, 128. I had that prego look after my kids and could not get rid of it. I was told that I would never have to do a sit-up again, I could bouce a quarter off of mu stomach. But, that is not the case. I am smaller now, but not what I was promised or expected. Please keep in touch and let me know how your healing goes. Thank you..

I deffinitly understand.. I do the same thing each day checking the mirror to see if my stomach is smaller. Wishful thinking... I am still wearing the garment to sleep at night(I switch back and fourth between the strong one and the lighter one they gave me). During the day, I am wearing these compression type underwear i found (they are still a "G") but they are awsome. I feel if I don't have some sort of pressure on my stomach, then i still look prego, or atleast not flat like it is supposed to. I know I am only 2+ months, but I don't believe that 3 more months will make a difference. Please let me know how your Dr. appointment goes on the 14th. I think you do have some concerns. Have you read some of the other questions from people with your same problem? Just to let you know your not alone. I paid for some, but put the rest on a CC. I too, paid through the nose because I thought he was the best. Even if revision was free, I don't know if I can afford the down time (recovery) and then the pain.. Again... Ugh..

Yeah i hear you. And the thing about it when i go to the doctor they say, well your only 3 months post op or your only 5 months post op it takes up to a year for total swelling to be gone. But If he's telling me that most of the swelling in the top part of my stomach is gone, and i'm still poking out, he didn't do something right. I'm just pissed. I feel you on the revision, but i can prepare myself for the pain because i paid to much money not to be satisfied. So i'm just goin to have to save up my leave and see what happens in the next few months. but i will keep you posted on what he says at my doctor appointment.

OMG! I can't believe that I'm not alone going thru this nightmare! I had my tummy tuck on 7/24/09 and I swear I am bigger now than before. I have no sagging on the lower portion but above my belly button I can even pinch the extra skin. Not to mention that I have the traditional scar plus one that runs down from my belly button. I don't know what to do. I hate the fact that MS tells me that I have swelling and that only time will tell. I feel so depressed! The whole point of getting a tummy tuck is for a flat, tight stomach. Honestly what can I do? I feel very misled!

I agree with you all- I am only two weeks PO and I can not wear any of my pants. I am extremely depressed! I feel as though I just had a baby and keep putting on my pants to see if I can button them. Can you guys wear your regular pants? They say it is the swelling, but I am a big workout person and I feel as though I am gaining weight because I can not work out. I am hoping it is just swelling!!!

Whose the Dr. In Las Vegas? Dr. Carney is great at breast jobs he did mine, but I was hesitant at letting him do a tummy tuck. Some are just not a 1 size fits all.