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Full Tummy Tuck, Lipo on Flanks and Lower Back. - Altoona, PA
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22 yrs old and I'm getting a full tummy tuck with...
Tiffany1570November 12, 2014
$6,850
22 yrs old and I'm getting a full tummy tuck with lipo on the flanks and lower back.. Due to weight loss. I'm super nervous about getting it done and I need to be reinsured by someone that it will be worth it! I'll try to update on a weekly basis. Tell me about your experience and what I can expect please!!
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November 18, 2014
Your arms and legs are thin...in a few days, your stomach will match! So happy for you! You have come so far!!
November 18, 2014
Hi Tiffany1570,
You'll be fine..... Just take your pain meds the way your PS tells you and you won't feel pain. I took my Percocet every 4 hrs. Even if I didn't have pain for 2 wks. I never felt any pain. Wear your compression garment and don't stop wearing it until your PS tells you not to. It's important to wear it because it helps your swelling go down and helps your skin adhere back to the muscles in your tummy. Most of all take it easy and follow your PS's instructions.You'll be just fine, your young and strong..God Bless and Hugs from NJ.
November 19, 2014
Hi Tiffany1570,
I'll be following your journey, keep us posted, we are here for you 2 more days..... I'm excited for you!
November 20, 2014
You'll be fine..... You'll need someone to help you for at least 24 hrs. You will probably feel groggy, it's normal , stay hydrated and take your pain meds.
November 20, 2014
Yeah actually my boyfriend is going to be helping me throughout this whole process which is very nice of him. I know the doctor is going to give me a shot of exparel to help with the pain IF I have to get my muscles repaired.
November 20, 2014
Great!!! As long as pain is managed your on your way. Good looking out on your boyfriends part. You are going to love your new body....!!
November 20, 2014
:) I hope it turns out great! Thank you for being here for me - it's a big help!
November 20, 2014
Good Morning Tiffany1570,
Please make sure you have some sort of recliner. If you don't.... a sturdy long lawn chair that reclines will do. Pad it with pillows or cushions. You will NOT be able to lay flat (your PS will tell you) for about 3 weeks (depending on how you heel, everyone is different). Have plenty of water available to drink, sometimes anesthisia will take the appetite away but you need something, water is a natural healer. Don't worry about your weight, it will increase after surgery because you will have swelling and waster retention because of the surgery. Your body wants to fill an empty space so it rushes to fill the surgical area to heal it. Your body uses every resource it has to start healing.That's why wearing your compression garment is crucial, it helps the skin adhere back to the muscle that was disrupted due to surgery and will press the fluid out your body. I'm not a doctor, just trying to help ( I went through it) and these are the things my PS told me.
One more day!!Happy for you.
November 20, 2014
I actually just got a recliner yesterday! My work place was going to throw one away so I asked if I could have it and they allowed!! I'll be sure to drink plently of water and wear my garment at all times. Thanks for informing me of all of this - it's really helping me out :)
November 19, 2014
Hi , don't be scared . I am 58 years old and had a tummy tuck and lipo in September. there is some discomfort but very manageable and worth every bit. I do a double take each time I catch a veiw in the mirror. The first few days are the worse ,by day 5 I was out for short excursions. The soreness lasts for a while but ibuprofen was all I needed. Good luck! Will watch your progress.
November 19, 2014
Oh great! This comment helps calm me down!! I can't wait to actually like how I look in clothes. I've been overweight/ obese my whole life so it's going to be a new to me. No more wearing hoodies in the middle of summer when it's 85+ degrees! As of right now I have that nervous/ excited feeling kind of like before you go on a roller coaster!
November 19, 2014
Hey Tiffany!
I'm right behind you on 12/5. I will be thinking of you and praying for you! You will come through this just fine. Please keep us posted..can't wait to hear your updates!! Much Love and Blessings from Baltimore MD!! :)
November 19, 2014
You are right behind me!! I plan to keep up with updating on this website! I'll be sure to show the recovery over time. :)
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November 15, 2014
Hello!! Can you post your before and after weight loss measurements.
Thx!!
November 16, 2014
We have surgery around the same time, I hope everything goes great for the both of us, but don't be nervous, i know i am but i realized its not helping me any lol just trying to keep calm too. See you on the flat side!
November 16, 2014
I'll try and use your advice! I hope it goes well for both of us too and I'm sure it will!! Be sure to update about your recovery so I know how everything is going!
November 20, 2014
You can do it!! Oh yeah...... Sometimes the compression garment might rub your skin..... Just slide some gauze or a pantiliner inside so it doesn't rub...... Your garment will get looser as the weeks pass cause the swelling will decrease.
November 20, 2014
Good advice!!! I'll have to go pick some of those up! :) thanks for all you've told me so far!!
November 20, 2014
Check with your physician, but I have heard of people placing their tank top under their compression garment. Perhaps that will help?
November 20, 2014
Yep ...... That's a great suggestion!...I've heard of that too.
And that will also help.
November 20, 2014
Alright. I'll be sure to ask about that! I've heard of people getting rubbed and rashes from them so I'll ask for sure.
UPDATED FROM Tiffany1570
1 day pre
Just received the what time!!
Tiffany1570November 20, 2014
Just received a call telling me that my surgery will be 8:45 tomorrow morning!! Less than 12 hours away everyone.. Oh boy, oh boy. I think I have everything ready.. All I need is to get some bottles of water and I think I'll be good. Super nervous.. Hope all goes well.
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November 20, 2014
Good luck! I will be praying for you.Your going do great
November 20, 2014
Blessings and prayers for you tomorrow!!! I have my pre-op appointment. They called to change the time and we ended up moving it to tomorrow. Reality sinks in for us both! Enjoy!!
November 20, 2014
Thank you! The pre-op is nothing - you totally have this :) I hope everything goes well in my end.. I'm super nervous :/
November 21, 2014
Good luck! Thinking of you~~and I know it will be worth it! You'll be so happy! Wow, tomorrow!!! How exciting~~wish it were me,♡
November 21, 2014
Go get me' Tiffany1570......you are going to love your new body.... Do everything your PS says and you'll be on your way. I'll be praying for you at your surgery time. God Bless...sending NJ hugs!!
November 21, 2014
Haha I did!! I'm in a little pain right not bit I'm trying to get some food in my system so I can take my pain meda
November 21, 2014
Hey Tiffany1570!!!
You made it!! Awesome......definitely need something in the stomach to take meds.... Welcome to your new tummy:) So happy for you..... When you feel like it, keep us posted and rest in your recliner!!
November 21, 2014
Will do!! Thank you for being here for step by step and giving me advice :)
Welcome to the community and thank you for starting your journey with us. I had a great experience with my surgery. You will do well and soon be enjoying a flat new tummy. Not much longer to wait:)
Glad to be here for you:)