8 weeks review- Anxious no more, GREAT results!!!! - Atlanta, Ga

I'm very nervous about the upcoming surgery, but I have to say that the team at the Swan Center been great so far, they answered my numerous questions, been always avialable and given the peace of mind. Dr. Fardo has great credentials I've seen some of his work with other patients and looking forward to it. On of the things I'm most worry about is the scar that goes along with a tummy tuck as well as the posibility of any complications.

I'm planning to do lipo of the flanks and hips and I'm curious to know how many inches of my stomach & hips will I loose after the procedures. Does anyone know what's average ? I'm sure they'll cover all that during pre-op...

How you been progresing? How is the swelling?

Hey, I'm doing better every day. It is definitely a long recovery. I was up and about early on, and do plenty, but have had some trouble with muscle spasms and definitely swelling issues. I am flat in the morning, but swollen in the evenings. I am 4 1/2 weeks post op and still having to wear sweat pants. Mostly the tightness in the upper abs bother me and make it hard to breath. My PS said it is uually around 3 months before the swelling subsides. I don't think he told me that pre-op or maybe I just didn't want to hear it. Anyway....don't worry because it is all just a process to obtain our flat belly and all you have to do is be patient after you have your surgery. That may have been more info than you wanted, but thanks for asking.

Is great information. I have my surgery Friday, I'm trying to stay calm, my PS said I will look normal about 3 weeks pos op. Reading your story it makes me nervous having to go back to work after the 2nd week.

I traveled to ATL last week for my pre op, so I'm all set to go. I'll post pics after I can feel better.

Keep it going it souds like you are doing a good job recovering.

Best of luck to you on Friday and I will be thinking about you. A word of wisdom though....don't bank on the looking normal in 3 weeks thing unless you are having a mini tuck. You can look awesome,, but I think normal takes a little longer. Most everyone I have talked to had a fair amount of swelling for a while. You can look normal in the AM but as the day goes by gravity takes over. I wore a size 2 going into this and right now I am nowhere near being in those jeans. I think the key is to be patient and deal with each stage of recovery as it comes to you. I go back next week for my 6 week check-up which I can't believe. Time goes by so quickly. You will do great and the weather here in Atlanta is going to be 78 on Friday. WOO HOO! Where are you coming from?

Although days 2-4 were quite uncomfortable, by day 8 I was standing almost straight and was able to get out of the house to go to dinner and even did a little shopping. I haven't had any pain from the incision and it is very low so it should be hidden easily. It has been almost 2 weeks since my surgery and except for a little swelling and tightness in the upper abs from the muscle tightening, I feel great. I think getting the drain out after a week was the greatest thingI. I used Dr. McNeel after a recommendation and a lot of research through the board of plastic surgery. I thought he did a great job. I think it is a matter of being prepared and if you go to tuckthattummy.com they have some great prep lists that are very helpful. Best of luck!

Hello Fun in the Sun
How are you doin? Your pain level? Are you sleeping? I'm one day post op.. I got a ftt/flank lp and I love the results already..Hell evryone at the ps loved it so, they want me to post on you tube haha As soon as I go to my second appt. I will get photo from ps and post them.

I'm doing great thanks for asking. Today is day 5 post op and I haven't had any pain meds at all. the only thing that bothers me now is my breasts are itching which is a good sign that means they are healing....

I slept the best last night I think because I was home in my own bed for the first time!!!

I am with you I love my results already and I know they will only get better from here. I'm so thankful for this site because it really helped me be prepared.

Keep up the great healing girl.

HOw is your recovery coming along?

How is your recovery coming along?