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33 Yr Old with 3 Kids. 168lbs 5ft4in

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TT & Lipo to hips. Procedure done 4-13-17Ever...

leeny02April 14, 2017
WORTH IT$11,200
TT & Lipo to hips. Procedure done 4-13-17Ever since I was 7, I've had a lop sided tummy due to an appendectomy scar. My first child was my biggest baby and she stretched me out quite a bit. Then onto have to having two more babies. I honestly never disliked my stretch marks just always dreamed of a more symmetrical tummy. I currently weigh 168 but my weight has usually fluctuated, always coming back to this weight. Was soooo ready to have comfindence wearing any shirt with out the budge above my appendectomy scar.

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Jeffrey Poulter, MD

Jeffrey Poulter, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (7)

TiffanyCat
May 1, 2017
Hello, omg... you are brave to post those pics! They almost made me nauseous --- ONLY BECAUSE I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck with lipo in 2 weeks!! I am getting extremely nervous! I am about your size. What is recovery like? Will I have those drainage things also? I didn't realize that!! I go to my pre-op appointment next week. On one hand, I am so excited about it, but on the other I am getting a little scared! Any advice? Thanks.
TiffanyCat
May 1, 2017
Oh sorry, I just saw all your posts below. Sorry, I am new to navigating around on this site. Still any advice would be appreciated! :)
leeny02
May 1, 2017
My recovery went very well. I am HIGHLY OCD, which made it tough to stay put. Recliner or a couch with lots of pillows, stool softener, Tylenol, ABD dressing pads, paper tape, Tylenol...I didn't need to take strong pain meds but everyone is different. A good book or Netflix, propel packets for water was my go to, to keep hydrated and get electrolytes that plain water doesn't give you. Be excited, I won't ever regret this. I would do it 10 times over. The drains are usually put in bc the excess fluid needs out, most people have at least one put in, but a lot have 2....either in the pubic region or hips. I am very happy with my results and I haven't even gotten to my best yet! Good luck!
TiffanyCat
May 2, 2017
Thank you for your response! I am excited, just a little nervous too. Did you also have lipo? I'm getting lipo on my back and abdomen, plus the tummy tuck - so the works. I'm just wondering how I'll sleep the first night. Hopefully I'll be heavily medicated and won't notice anything lol.
leeny02
May 2, 2017
I had lipo on my hips. Your PS will give you pain meds and you'll be out of it. I went in thinking it was going to be terrible and ended up being shocked at how well I did. My entire family was shocked also, as they thought I would need more care than I did. Especially with a husband out of state during the week and having 3 kids. Getting through to day 4 was my turn around. Try not to worry too much. Keep a positive attitude and all will be well!!
TiffanyCat
May 2, 2017
One more question... how did you sleep at night? Were you able to sleep in your own bed or did you have to sleep in a recliner? What about standing upright?
leeny02
May 4, 2017
I slept on my couch. My recliner has a button so I would have had to use leg strength to push it down. Lots of pillows. I was hunched for a few days. It does strain your back. I'm 3 weeks post op today and still feel tension but have been upright since 1 week out.
UPDATED FROM leeny02
1 day post

1 day PO check

leeny02April 14, 2017
Tolerating pain well. I think the exparel pain injections are helping me the most. I was discharged at noon from the hospital. I didn't want to stay over night but it was actually relaxing since I am one who doesn't sleep well outside of my home. My incision looks great, I've been up several time and have only taken 2 norcos today. I go back next Thursday for a 1 week PO check. The night shift nurse kept calling me a rock star BBC of the way I tolerated the pain. Just keeping positive!

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Body_Revenge
April 15, 2017
Beautiful scar and new tummy. Happy healing
TiffanyCat
May 2, 2017
It does look nice and neat. My surgery will be day surgery only.
UPDATED FROM leeny02
2 days post

PO Day 3

leeny02April 15, 2017

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ellejellebelle
April 16, 2017
Wowsers you look amazing! You're the same height as me and the same weight I'll be when I get mine done..working on my last stone before I have it I've already lost 3. Well done I hope you're not in much pain. I can't believe the difference in your shape already.
leeny02
April 16, 2017
Thank you! I can't wait to see what it looks like after the swelling goes down bc I too think it looks good already. Good luck with your journey!
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