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Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy Weight Loss (120lb Before, 196lb During Pregnancy)
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I had the tummy tuck because I was 196Ibs when I...
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I had the tummy tuck because I was 196Ibs when I pregnant with my daughter, I never weighed more than 120Ibs before pregnancy. I worked out every day, I ran, did weights the whole thing and yet I could never get rid of that loose piece of skin on my lower stomach.
I am thrilled with the results, although I am not sure if my scar could have been a little lower. The breast implants were a bonus and I am still trying to adjust to those as they have not taken the complete shape yet. My only issue right now is swelling of my hips and I am not sure if that is normal.
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I am now 8 weeks in to my tummy tuck and breast...
I am now 8 weeks in to my tummy tuck and breast implants and I am over all pleased with the results. I am just concerned about swelling on my hips, is that normal? I have a scar from hip to hip but did not have any muscle work done. I also seem to have a very noisy tummy now, the growling happens whether I am hungry or not and it is so loud.
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emily in Wa
October 6, 2009
You looked great!!The incision is just about right.
ejperez1969
October 6, 2009
Thank you. I guess when you look at others you always feel yours is different. I posted a picture today of my scar and looking at that I seem to be healing very nicely.
October 7, 2009
I have the same issue. My hips are HUGE and have swollen to the point that they actually measure wider than before surgery. The tough part for me to understand is that I supposedly had lipon on hips and flanks in addition to the tummy tuck. I am 9 weeks post op and no sign of the swelling on hips going down. Check out the pic on my post on Liposuction review.
October 7, 2009
My hips are swollen more than they were during the first few weeks after surgery, I am hoping that in time this will go down but if not I will talk to my dr. about what can be done.. Your hips do look very swollen but I think that is due to your lipo and I am sure it will go down. Are you still wearing the girdle? I hated wearing the girdle until I found a thong one that takes away those big panty lines and doesn't feel like it is cutting off your circulation.
October 9, 2009
You look GREAT!! Work it girl! Wow & your scar is healing so well. Stories like yours inspire me to keep my surgery date which is November 5. Was it really painful?
October 12, 2009
Thank you!
I would advise you not to change your date, you will be thrilled with the results when you have it done. I didn't think the pain was that bad, I had my breast done at the same time and they were painful. The tummy was more of a discomfort, it is like child birth, you forget the pain quickly...especially when you see the results. Just be sure to follow your dr's instructions exactly as he tells you. I am thrilled at how my scar is healing, I just kept the tape on there like the dr. told me and I am still putting it on there, on the day off I have started to use Mederma.
Good luck
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