Afraid to Look!!!

Sorry, but I'm in Trinidad in the Caribbean. I'm sure you'd be able to find a really good Dr. there in the U.S. Just do a lot of research.

Hi I am Trini living in Fl, contemplating on doing this TT procedure, looking @ your pics, the Dr did a fantastic job on you, the incision, the belly button, remarkably done unlike to pics I have seen of other ppl. The $$$$ quoted on your profile is that TT or US? mind I ask. Also, what is the Dr info. A job well done!!

The stitches that are removed are the ones holding the closure together in the pelvic area. There are some there that are internal and dissolve but the outer dermis is held together by sutures or stitches that are removed after about 10 days.

Having a tummy tuck right after a C-section makes no sense. Your uterus is not its usual size and you would be in sooo much pain. Not to mention depriving your newborn baby of the attention that is required at this time. So I'm glad you didn't get it done then. I didn't have any lipo done. Only a full tummy tuck. I had drains. They were taken out about 15hrs after surgery and I've had NO problems with fluid build up. It sometimes baffles me when people write that they have had drains in for more than a week. My surgeon says its the way he performs the surgery that's why he can take the drains out sooner. When I take the tape off in a couple of days, I will take a pic to let you know how the scar is progressing.

Thanks so much for your quick reply! You are right...a TT would only make things harder during a c-section. Besides, I want time to lose all the weight I put on during the pregnancy. Looking forward to more pics. You're lookin' great thus far! How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Liking the way you look in your clothes, I'm sure? Oh, I'm looking forward to feeling better in my clothes. My baby is almost four months, so I figure sometime next summer(while hubby is home from teaching) to have it done. Also, how much help did you need postop (getting out of bed/moving about)? And how were you moving about 2wks postop? When were you able to stand up straight? Thanks so much for answering all my questions and for being so helpful providing details and pics as you heal. I really appreciate it!!!!!

I love how I feel in my clothes. I just had a baby too (he is 9 months). I needed a lot of help the first week post-op especially with the baby. Getting out of bed and changing my compression garment were the areas I needed help. My husband is self employed so he was able to stay at home full time with me. He had to be there everytime I needed to use the bathroom because my compression garments were very tight. Walking around was not a problem at all. You're okay when you're mobile. By the time I was 2 weeks, I felt more like myself. I was home alone and doing everything on my own. Getting in and out of the car burned because the stitches would be tugging a bit. Now that the stitches are out. I am totally fine. I'm back out to work early because I didn't feel like I needed any more time at home. Sitting all day becomes uncomfortable sometimes though. I am standing straight right now but when I eat a meal I hunch over because everything feels a bit tight. Overall everything is great. No regrets!!!!

It is. At least for the first 2 weeks. I was afraid I would pop some stitches so I probably went only once or twice per week. That passes with time. I drank a lot of water and prune juice and ate lots of fruits. I only told my close friends at work what I was doing, and my boss......

Good to know! Thanks for taking the time out to answers my questions!

My belly button looks very natural. I was worried about it being stretched out as I see in other people's pics but luckily it turned out well. There is still a little scab around it so it looks a bit dark. I am standing straight but I tend to hunch over when I do errands all day and I start swelling up a little. I will post pics later today when my husband can take them for me.