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22 Yrs Old/185lbs Had 10 lb baby that left me with loose skin & excessive stretch marks :( now my tummy is tight & flat !!
UPDATED FROM happypatient92
2 months post
Month 2
happypatient92August 13, 2015
WORTH IT$7,000
So unfortunately once I was like 6 weeks post op I ended up with a terrible infection that left me in the hospital for 1 week & I required home health care & was an iv medications for another week. Once I was removed off iv medications I was taking oral antibiotics for 2 weeks. It was really difficult so my advice if you notice anything like redness or I notice after my drains were removed I had some green drainage & green drainage that came out of my belly button please take note & go on antibiotics right away before you end up with a severe almost deadly infection most people have a great recovery but I've been having the recovery from hell
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UPDATED FROM happypatient92
30 days post
1 month post op !! The most challenging month of my life!!
happypatient92July 1, 2015
So I've officially made it past month 1. Such a painful, emotional, difficult month. Week 1 was hell.. I even was left crying some days & praying to God. Emotionally I thought I would never make it I was depressed & very irritable. I regretted this whole operation & even thought what an idiot I am to even go through this!
Week 2 looked up I stop taking the pain medicine I still would get muscle tightness at night but it was tolerable. I was able to walk around better, stand straight, but had swelling issues.
Week 3 I was able to drive (90 degree sitting position ONLY) did some light grocery shopping & even cooked (with a chair nearby so I could sit whenever I felt tired) .. Even took a short flight out of town (this caused swelling from underneath the breasts down to my pubic area like I was pregnant)
Week 4 of course there still is swelling especially at the end of the day or if I'm walking a whole lot & sitting too much. Mentally I'm ready to take on exercising (which was denied by my doctor.. Of course!) sneezing & coughing still is uncomfortable but not nearly as bad as in the previous weeks. I also started thinking about sex .. Which wasn't on my mind at all since my operation. But I'm glad I got through it tears & all & it can only get better from here
Week 2 looked up I stop taking the pain medicine I still would get muscle tightness at night but it was tolerable. I was able to walk around better, stand straight, but had swelling issues.
Week 3 I was able to drive (90 degree sitting position ONLY) did some light grocery shopping & even cooked (with a chair nearby so I could sit whenever I felt tired) .. Even took a short flight out of town (this caused swelling from underneath the breasts down to my pubic area like I was pregnant)
Week 4 of course there still is swelling especially at the end of the day or if I'm walking a whole lot & sitting too much. Mentally I'm ready to take on exercising (which was denied by my doctor.. Of course!) sneezing & coughing still is uncomfortable but not nearly as bad as in the previous weeks. I also started thinking about sex .. Which wasn't on my mind at all since my operation. But I'm glad I got through it tears & all & it can only get better from here
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July 1, 2015
Have you tried eating pineapples? i heard is good for swelling
July 2, 2015
I love your results by the way. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you weight before your surgery and how tall are you? I am 5'2 and weight 155 and i'm also having a TT, Lipo and fat transfer to my butt
July 3, 2015
I'm 5'4 I weighed about 195 when I went into surgery I now weigh about 185 so I've definitely lost weight . Good luck to you & your procedures I'm sure you will absolutely LOVE the new you. I want to follow you PLEASE post pix
July 3, 2015
& thank you !! Tell me how lipo goes .. I'm gonna work out as much as possible but lipo definitely has been on the back of my mind
July 2, 2015
Wow all off this sounds like me! What an emotional journey! People don't realize all that goes into this procedure; I certainly didn't. Was it worth it? I'm still not sure!
July 3, 2015
Yes !! Definitely especially because my dr is awesome .. I woulda been pissed if I was botched but it really gets so much better with time it's really week one that sucks plus I had a FULL tummy tuck which I heard is much more painful than the mini. But I'm so excited I can't wait until the swelling is completely gone & trust me I'll be posting pix lol
July 3, 2015
It's the best decision of your life I'm ready to throw away ally old clothes that were boughten just to cover my belly to getting a few sexy crop tops lol I haven't felt this good about myself in 3 years in so happy I went through with this
July 5, 2015
Hey! I agree that your post op pics look really good. I am going on 5 weeks post op tt and breast reduction after 3 8 lbers, and even though it has been a rough recovery, I'm looking at the whole picture and CAN'T wait to see the end results. I heard about pineapples and that Bern eating some, by it being a tropical fruit and it is summer. But I also still use my binder or spanx which seems to control the swelling. it is very hard to take it easy bc I am use to moving, especially in the summer! I have been using Shea, bio oil & cocoa butter on my scar and entire body, and I'm liking what I see! Anyway, I wish you to continue having a speedy recovery, try to take it easy and enjoy the rest of your summer!
July 6, 2015
Thank you ! Same to you & I haven't been eating a whole lot of pineapple so I need to seriously give that a try .. Thanks this swelling is so annoying ! But maybe because I'm not eating pineapple.. I'm so anxious to see me new tummy & be able to show it off
UPDATED FROM happypatient92
22 days post
So much loose skin before ..
happypatient92June 23, 2015
I'm so happy all my loose skin has been removed I don't even have anything to pinch anymore it's tighter than when I first had my baby ..
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