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45yr Old, 2 Children - Cambridge, UK
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My oldest is 21 and youngest is 10. I've talked...
WhateverittakesJuly 31, 2016
$7,500
My oldest is 21 and youngest is 10. I've talked about this procedure as long as I can remember. Thought I might be able to do something myself so hit the gym hard, got a personal trainer and ate carefully.
Lost a couple of kilos and toned up nicely, but the lower tummy just wouldn't shift.
Finally made the decision to get a TT. My friend had recently had surgery using Michael and rated him highly so I went to see him.
A no nonsense, warm man who was very direct, which I liked.
Required a second visit just to make sure this was what I really wanted but I'd already made my mind up.
I'm now 3 days post op and must say the whole experience from Mr Irwin and his team was very good.
I'm not in as much pain as I thought so if I'm sensible and don't try and do things too early, the discomfort shouldn't last too long.
Lost a couple of kilos and toned up nicely, but the lower tummy just wouldn't shift.
Finally made the decision to get a TT. My friend had recently had surgery using Michael and rated him highly so I went to see him.
A no nonsense, warm man who was very direct, which I liked.
Required a second visit just to make sure this was what I really wanted but I'd already made my mind up.
I'm now 3 days post op and must say the whole experience from Mr Irwin and his team was very good.
I'm not in as much pain as I thought so if I'm sensible and don't try and do things too early, the discomfort shouldn't last too long.
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August 14, 2016
Congrats , that the first time I have seen the draining tubs put there!
August 14, 2016
I thought that, but I figured it made sense as any potential scarring can be well hidden...
August 14, 2016
True but I have always seen it coming out the tt incision from the tt, but the more I look at it I think it make sense with the training cus of gravity
August 14, 2016
That's very kind of you.I'm still quite swollen but he's stitched up my muscles nice and tight and it's a good improvement already. I've been trying to find a before picture but can't at the moment.
UPDATED FROM Whateverittakes
16 days post
16 days PO
WhateverittakesAugust 13, 2016
Had my check with the consultant after 12 days and everything seems good. Removed the dressing which was a relief as it had started to itch!
Like most, I was most anxious about seeing how the scar has turned out and to be honest, it looks pretty good for just two weeks I think. Some slight picketing over the right hip but I'm hoping that will smooth out over time...
Only negative is still not being able to drive and having to wear the compression garment for another four weeks.
I do wonder why the length of time patients have to wear this garment is so varied as I've read that some ladies are only wearing it for around 2 weeks?!
Like most, I was most anxious about seeing how the scar has turned out and to be honest, it looks pretty good for just two weeks I think. Some slight picketing over the right hip but I'm hoping that will smooth out over time...
Only negative is still not being able to drive and having to wear the compression garment for another four weeks.
I do wonder why the length of time patients have to wear this garment is so varied as I've read that some ladies are only wearing it for around 2 weeks?!
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UPDATED FROM Whateverittakes
2 months post
6 weeks PO
WhateverittakesSeptember 7, 2016
Back to see the consultant today as I feel I'm still quite swollen so just want to make sure this is all still ok and that I will flatten a lot more as time goes on.
I know everyone is different but I've looked at so many other photos and some ladies are so flat at this stage and they were much bigger than me initially.
Have been walking daily for 2-3 miles but find that my tummy gets really tight whilst walking and then swells quite a bit.
Began driving again last week which makes things much easier. Don't think I'm quite ready for the gym again yet though...
Will update again after seeing consultant...
I know everyone is different but I've looked at so many other photos and some ladies are so flat at this stage and they were much bigger than me initially.
Have been walking daily for 2-3 miles but find that my tummy gets really tight whilst walking and then swells quite a bit.
Began driving again last week which makes things much easier. Don't think I'm quite ready for the gym again yet though...
Will update again after seeing consultant...
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September 7, 2016
Thank you for sharing.
September 8, 2016
You're welcome. I found that all the others on this site helped me a great deal so just trying to do the same.
Welcome to the community and thank you for joining us. It appears that you are going to have a nice flat tummy:) For now focus on equal amounts of rest and movement, as well as staying on top of the pain medications. Check back in and let us know how you are doing.