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Hernia, Muscle Repair and Tummy tuck. Great Experience. Fast Recovery. Would Do It Again - Brookwood, AL
UPDATED FROM albogirl32
It has been a month post op and I am feeling great...
WORTH IT$5,000
It has been a month post op and I am feeling great. I started to lift my 6 months old baby but not hold her up. I got my PMS and I am so swollen. My muscles started to hurt a little. My tummy is numb and I dont feel it when my daughter tickles me ( 3 year old). I am still taking it easy and I cant wait to fully recover.
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UPDATED FROM albogirl32
It has been 20 since the surgery, and I still feel...
It has been 20 since the surgery, and I still feel bloated. Sometime it feels like i am putting on weight. Sometimes I feel flat and nice, and there are days when my stomach swells up. The scare is healing nice. I have a Dr appointment in 3 days and hoping he is saying I am doing ok and havent developed any seroma.
I have been walking straight since yesterday. I still feel like stretching and pulling, but I feel ok. I sleep on the bed now but I still cant really stretch great in the morning. I am scared I might pull some stitches lol. Hope everyone is recovering okay as well.
I have been walking straight since yesterday. I still feel like stretching and pulling, but I feel ok. I sleep on the bed now but I still cant really stretch great in the morning. I am scared I might pull some stitches lol. Hope everyone is recovering okay as well.
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March 17, 2013
I have a hernia also (ventral). Did they repair your hernia with mesh? Mine is pretty large and Im having both a general surgeon for the hernia and a plastic surgeon for the tuck. The GS is the head of our hospital Hernia Center so that makes me feel comfortable. I'm nervous but trying to take it one day at a time.
March 18, 2013
Yes they did. I had two surgeons as well. One repaired the hernia with a mesh, and the other did the muscle repair and the tummy tuck. It has been 3 weeks and I am doing pretty good. Walking straight and driving. I am not lifting anything though. Too scared to do that. Good luck on your surgery :)
March 18, 2013
You look awesome!! There aren't as many stories on here with women who had both general and plastic surgeons for their TT and hernia's. Im grateful that you posted. It's so encouraging. I already feel better. Glad you are doing well. I wish you continued healing. Thanks again!!
UPDATED FROM albogirl32
OMG I took my first shower and felt great. I did...
OMG I took my first shower and felt great. I did not want to get out of the shower. I bought a stool and sat on it. It made taking a shower easier. I got tired really quick though. Incision looks good. Still swollen. Wondering when all the swelling will go off.
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March 9, 2013
You look fabulous! I'm 9 days post op and still VERY swollen. In fact, I look bigger than I did before the surgery. I had a 5 inch diastases and lipo as well. When I went to the doctor yesterday, he said "be patient it will happen." Patience is not my strong point:)
March 9, 2013
Thank you girl. I feel swollen too. I am not patient at all either, but I am trying to think positive and take it day by day. I should cut down to eating. I mean I eat soups and salads. I dont know how much to cut down. lol Cant wait to see your pics.
March 11, 2013
I have been eating soups and salads, too.Because he stitched the diastasis so tight, I feel full much quicker. I've been drinking lots of fluids and also making my own smoothies (non-fat vanilla yogurt, a little 2% milk, blueberries, strawberries and protein powder). They keep me full for hours. I could stand to lose a few pounds, so I am really buckling down. And I can't wait to start walking again, not only for weight-loss but because it helps my Parkinson's:-)
March 15, 2013
You look awesome!! I haven't had my surgery yet but I heard the swelling could last 6-9 months. Just drink a lot of water and I've heard pineapple and supplements bromelain and arnica forte reduce swelling and bruising. Good luck with the rest of your recovery. : )
March 16, 2013
Thank you. I cant wait to see your updates as well. Surgery wasnt that bad at all. Its the recovery the first week that is hard, then each day gets easier. Dont be scared and try to think positive.
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