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47 Years Old Decided to Have Mini Tummy Tuck - Asheville, NC
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First of all, I didn't really need to have this. ...
babes967August 16, 2015
$5,500
First of all, I didn't really need to have this. I'm 5'10 and weigh 130. I have a 17 year old son. Yes, when I sat down I had a roll. I have enjoyed eating baked goods, fried chicken, and such my whole life. My beau was Not on board with me having this.
I decided to have a mini tummy tuck while I was having breast reconstruction. Kind of a treat for getting through breast cancer and a birthday present to myself. Yes, it is painful. My advice to anyone having this done is to get a walking cane because you have to walk bent over for three weeks. Also, you have need to sleep kind of sitting up with pillows under your knees. Even though mine was a mini, my incision scar is from hip to hip and my navel was moved. I will post before and after photos soon. I am not sure how I feel about it just yet. Looking forward to walk normal and sleeping normal.
I decided to have a mini tummy tuck while I was having breast reconstruction. Kind of a treat for getting through breast cancer and a birthday present to myself. Yes, it is painful. My advice to anyone having this done is to get a walking cane because you have to walk bent over for three weeks. Also, you have need to sleep kind of sitting up with pillows under your knees. Even though mine was a mini, my incision scar is from hip to hip and my navel was moved. I will post before and after photos soon. I am not sure how I feel about it just yet. Looking forward to walk normal and sleeping normal.
UPDATED FROM babes967
15 days post
Two weeks after
babes967August 20, 2015
The redness is from an allergic reaction I had from the adhesive glue. Too early to know if I am happy with the results. I'm having a hard time mentally dealing with the length of recovery. I have a Dr appt tomorrow and hope to get this tape off.
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August 21, 2015
I'm also 5 10 127lbs 50 yrs and had mini tt with mr My scar is hip to hip and bb pulled down too low, scar to high I'm hoping over time the bob may return as it wasn't cut. I'm 8 weeks post op
August 21, 2015
They looked like they did a full with how long your scar is. I know with a revision, mine will be longer also but with a vertical scar added with the old belly button I think. You said you don't have enough skin? Mine looks the same as it did at 8 weeks I think. It's been 10 weeks now. I do have a little more noticeable loose skin. Think you'll have more also. I wish you the best of luck!
August 21, 2015
My belly button looks completely different. I'm not sure I like it. I am horrified to show my boyfriend. It makes me feel better that I'm not the only mini tt that got sliced from hip to hip. I hope you are happy and are healing well.
August 22, 2015
Hi!! Yes the recovery is very long!!! However, you will be happy when all is said and done!!!! Try to be patint with your healing.
I look forward to seeing your pictures soon!!!
I just had mine done this past January! Now that it's been 8 months, life is normal again!!!! I am over the top happy!!! Wearing dresses again feels and looks very nice!!
Best Wishes to you!!!
I look forward to seeing your pictures soon!!!
I just had mine done this past January! Now that it's been 8 months, life is normal again!!!! I am over the top happy!!! Wearing dresses again feels and looks very nice!!
Best Wishes to you!!!
August 22, 2015
Thank you for your encouraging words. This site is great for hearing people's stories and progress. I'm having a hard time with itching from that adhesive glue.
Best wishes to you too!
Best wishes to you too!
August 22, 2015
I know the glue can have a bad effect on a lot of people!!! You actually look really great under the tape.
It gets so much better!!! I promise!!! Did your Dr talk with you about any scar treatments????
It gets so much better!!! I promise!!! Did your Dr talk with you about any scar treatments????
August 22, 2015
Ask your Dr to give a an RX for the itchy redness....I used neosporian around the area. It helped a lot!!!
August 22, 2015
It's important to be patient. I had asked him about silicone adhesive strips, like scar away. He said he likes those, so I ordered some from Amazon. Neosporian sounds like a great idea. Thank you!
August 24, 2015
Looking good for only 2 plus weeks!!!!! Itchy can be healing too!!??? Hang in there!!!!! Your on the mend
UPDATED FROM babes967
19 days post
Almost three weeks post op
babes967August 24, 2015
I still itch. Still not sure about how my belly button looks. Almost standing straight.
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August 24, 2015
I would use a heating pad on my back, when it would hurt and lie down in bed. It helped. If u had a mini, why did they touch your bb?
August 24, 2015
The doctor said it would have made it look weird from puling the skin down if he didn't. I do not want my boyfriend to see it now. (we don't live together, thankfully) I'm being patient and realize this probably isn't the final look.
September 15, 2015
You look great! Give your bb time. If you decide you don't like it you can get a bb revision. I understand it's really quick and in office. Good luck to you! I'm getting mine in Oct. My ps said he's not moving the bb. I'm hoping it looks good. I guess he's excising some lower ab skin but won't pull my bb too much down.
September 15, 2015
Thank you! My bb has gotten better over the last few weeks. My doctor said he could remove the skin where it puffs up at each end. It's still early as this is a long recovery.
I wish you the best! Don't forget a walking cane.
I wish you the best! Don't forget a walking cane.
September 16, 2015
ha. I still itch sometimes, and it's been 9 months. I'm not sure what that means, maybe things are still "wiring" back together in there?? I also still have numbness....I'm sure everyone heals differently..but my experience has been slow. (I also still have some swelling).
September 16, 2015
It seems the swelling takes a long time to go away.
Thanks for your comment.
Thanks for your comment.
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Best of luck!
Best wishes!
Im new to all this, I was not told the side effects of lipo! It nearly killed me! I wear compression 24-7...but now Im seeing where a ton of people are saying don't wear the garmet?