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Afraid to Look!!!

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Hi guys, I had a full tummy tuck done on 5/19....

Caribbean ChickMay 21, 2009
WORTH IT$6,634

Hi guys,

I had a full tummy tuck done on 5/19. Today is my second day post op. I feel good but I don't know what it looks like yet. I am somewhat scared to see it with the bandages off for fear of it not looking the way I wanted it to be.

I have swelling in the feet. Did anyone else have that?

I haven't had any pain at all, just the tightness of the bandaging and the compression garment that I am now wearing 24/7.

I will upload pics as soon as I can sit up for longer periods. Trying to take it easy as prescribed by my doc.

Caribbean Chick's provider

Dr. Victor Blackburn

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Sheerpink
May 22, 2009
yes, your feet and legs will be swollen for a few days. That is partly because of the surgery itself, but more because of the fluids you were given during the surgery. Your tummy is very swollen now, too, and that goes down a little more each day and week. I am 5 weeks post op and still have some swelling, mostly worse at night, but I love the way I look in the morning and if I'm still swollen, imagine how great it will be a few months from now!
Resabell
January 21, 2016
Hi is the cost quoted tt dollars or us dollars?
UPDATED FROM Caribbean Chick

 It is now one week post-op. I am still very...

Caribbean ChickMay 26, 2009

 It is now one week post-op. I am still very swollen. Stitches are still in. Won't be taking them out until next Monday. Took off the bandages yesterday and saw my tummy for the first time. Not bad. Looking forwward to seeing the final results in a few months.

I get panic attacks when I look at myself though. I don't know why. Not too worried about that though. I was finally given the okay to take proper showers. This feels so good.

Everyone talks about every day getting better. This is so true. You feel a million times better every morning. I have no regrets.

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April F
May 28, 2009

Your scar is nice and low... looking good!

Sasha09
May 31, 2009
Wow. Your doctor did a good job. Keep us posted.
Sherian henry
May 2, 2016
Omg I suffer wit asma but he said it will be ok lemme ask dis when thee surgery is done do they leave anything in your belly or personal parts something like ah cattica I doh knw if im spelling it rite but I saw a lady who did her in does Spanish country and she came back wit it and dat looked scary so please advise bcz I really wan to do it but wit Mr blackburn
UPDATED FROM Caribbean Chick

 Hi again, Took the stitches out today. It...

Caribbean ChickJune 1, 2009

 Hi again,

Took the stitches out today. It burned!!!!!! So glad that's over. Swelling is going down. My tummy looks soooo good. I am so happy. It just looks better with time. I can't believe it's only been 2 weeks!! 

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samantha14
June 3, 2009
How does your belly button look after the stitches were removed? I am really nervous about mine. You look really good! Are you standing straight yet?
Caribbean Chick
June 3, 2009
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.
Sherian henry
May 2, 2016
Do u get massages on your tummy ? Does everyone get swelling wat fluids do dey give u can u walk about rite after or not was it painfull rite after
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