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I had lipo of hips and pubic mound with tummy tuck...

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$7,900

I had lipo of hips and pubic mound with tummy tuck and muscle repair. It looked really flat the first 2 weeks, then the upper part of belly sort of popped out like before although the lower was still flat. The pain is INSANE. I cant believe how bad it was even with the pain pump. the pain was about 2.5 weeks, before it let up a little. 7 months later, I still have so much swelling I look pregnant again, the sneezes will feel like someone stabbed you in the belly. you can workout your stomach becaus even the smallest stretch is so painful. my scar is gross and big, yes it looks better than the kango pouch and my clothes fit much better but it still is not worth the pain. The swelling alone is bad enough. you dont even feel like the same person. My pubic mound was fat so I had lipo, no I feel like sensation in my genitals is very low. I dont feel like I did before. NOT HAPPY AT ALL and I had my surgery at one of the best places in the nation , hence the price tag.

Replies (21)

April 6, 2008
I am really sorry for your suffering. I hope it does get better over time and that eventually you are happy with the result. It doesn't seem right that we should have to choose between living with "kango pouches" or living with pain and the other side effects you described. I have 4 children and am about 7.5% over my ideal weight (about 8-10 lbs on 5'4") but still feel that even when I lose that last 8-10, I won't be able to get rid of the loose skin, even w/crunches, etc. So am looking into a TT. From what I'm reading here, it looks like a long term process...
May 3, 2008
I'm so sorry about your experience. I recently just had a TT and lipo of the love handles w/o the pain pump (4/10/2008) and I'm already back to wrk( alittle over 3weeks ago)....very little swelling left and I feel great and I love my results. The worst part for me would have to be the nausea after the anestesia and the removing of the drains and staples. Other then that, it felt like bad cramps and the swelling was just annoying. I went down a whole dress size. Now granted im probably alot younger then you and I dont have kids yet (24)so, maybe that plays a part. I lost 108 lbs with diet and excersize and the loose skin was just in the way. I recently got married and wanted to feel comfortable around my Husband.
May 28, 2008
Where did you get this procedure done?
May 27, 2008
I had a tt on April 29, 2008 yes I truly understand what you are saying about pain. This pain I am having is driving me crazy, will I be happy in about a month I sure hope so but right now it is so unbearable. My skin where the stretch mark are is so painful it feels like its on fire. Does anyone have any suggestions? I like you need all the advice I can get.
June 9, 2008
I'm so sorry for your pain and what you are going through. I hope very much that it gets better soon. Have you considered consulting a different surgeon to see why you are still in pain and see if something can be done to put this behind you? I can't imagine being in pain for 7 months! I am also in Washington and was wondering if you would mind emailing me and sharing who your surgeon was? Take care.
August 25, 2008
Hi There...I, like "ponderingplastics", am also gathering info on TT surgeons in the Seattle area. If/when you read this, I would also love a quick personal email about where you had your TT done. I've had bad surgery experiences in the past (c-sections) and my greatest fear is having it happen again...though I really want my belly fixed! Thanks so much, and my prayers for a full recovery.