41 Yrs Old, Fit Mom of 2 Getting Tummy Tuck, Umbilical Hernia Repair, and Breast Lift - Atlanta, GA

Oy! Has anyone had a similar experience and the scar revision made everything better? I am hopeful but so nervous I'll have to live with this disfigurement for the rest of my life.

It's been 6 months since my surgery and the scar is pretty tough. My PS said that we most likely will do a revision after a year when the scar softens and the skin is mobile.

My upper abs are still pretty numb from where my diastasis was closed up but I believe that's normal.

I am going to get implants when I get the revision. My scars under my breasts aren't healing very nicely either so I'm scared that my next surgery will end in disaster as well. I wish I knew why this happened or what made it happen. It's really nice to fit into my clothes but I wish I could show my belly off and get the results I had paid for.

I just have to trust the process and be patient. I am hoping someone in the community can help me with their experiences (hopefully positive!) and let me know I'm not alone here. I appreciate the support and hope you are all faring well!

Okay, so the scar from the necrosis has healed but it's pulled my belly button down and has very hypertrophic scarring all over. It is just hideous and unsightly.

I go through phases on how I am coping with it. It seems as if my surgery was successful (I think, I hope!) but my healing went completely haywire. I have recurring staph infections and have paid all this money to rock a bikini. And now, I have to cover everything and can't even show my belly button.

As of today, I am beyond frustrated and disappointed in the results. My hope is that the scar revision surgery next year will finally give the results I had hoped and worked so hard for.

I don't know if there is still a ton of swelling but I've been working out 5-6x a week pretty hard and have hired a nutritionist. I've been very conscious and diligent in following a balanced and healthy lifestyle in terms of nutrition. I'm drinking extra water every day, too. For some reason, my stomach is still poking out and I don't know if it's bloat or what.

The other thing is that I didn't want implants - just a lift. I was SO excited with the results...until the swelling went down and now I don't fill a shirt like I used to. Maybe it's the proportion is now off but I will likely get implants when I have my scar revision next year.

I'm going to keep a positive attitude but today, I've been pretty upset about it all. I am fortunate that there is hope in the revision surgery and my PS has been very very diligent in helping me heal and open communication. But damn, I need to get my sexy back.