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34 Year Old, Weight Loss 120lbs with Diet/exercise, Mother of Twins, Recent Tummy Tuck. Charleston, WV
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I had my TT on January 6, 2016. After losing...
WORTH IT$7,500
I had my TT on January 6, 2016. After losing 120lbs and having twins, my stomach was ruined. While recovery has been hard, I would do it again. I have an amazing plastic surgeon and it was worth every penny. The pain is definitely the only con I can list. I have a low pain tolerance so this was the most difficult for me.
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April 6, 2016
Wow great results I know you are very happy. Did you have muscle repair as well?
July 4, 2016
Thanks for sharing! I saw him and I am planning a breast lift and tummy tuck. He was great on his consult and I am glad I was able to see his work on RealSelf..thanks to you!
UPDATED FROM ashgal81
25 days post
More Pics and update
I am 25 days post op and these photos are my healing progression. I had a really good attitude about this surgery which I think has aided in the recovery process. I spent the night of my surgery in the hospital for monitoring. I was up walking and using the restroom 3 hours after surgery. I slept well night 1 and went home the day after. My first night home was extremely hard. I couldn't get comfortable. I couldn't seem to stay ahead of the pain. Day 2 I had my first post op appointment. It was extremely tiring just to leave the house for 45 minutes. Each day got a little better. My boyfriend bought me a wedged pillow so I was able to sleep in my bed. Laying straight back is AGONY. Swelling occurred pretty early on and is still an issue after 3 weeks. I have had a lot of odd "twinges and pains". I recommend lots of rest and am so glad I had someone to help me with everything. I have had days I over did it a bit and the consequence is a lot of swelling. Also, I have been terrible about not drinking enough water. That is really important and is something anyone going through this should not skip on. Drink lots of water! I thought I could go back to work in a week. That was a ridiculous and unrealistic. I am very fit and would consider myself in the best shape of my life and I still was not healing as quickly as I have read about others. I recommend taking 4 weeks off if your have a day job and 8 weeks of u have an active job.
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April 6, 2016
ashgal81....You look fabulous! Your comments are very helpful, I was wondering if you have any tips to help get rid of the swelling. I am 50 years old and had my TT and lipo (outer thighs & hips) 36 days ago. I had two children by cesarean and wanted to get rid of the pooch. I was in shape, workout daily and have a very strenuous job (lots of heavy lifting). I thought I had a pretty good pain tolerance....but found these procedures to be much more painful than I had anticipated. The lipo has left me with constant nerve damage pain and the swelling just seems to never go down. I am going to take your tip on drinking more water, hopefully that will help. I also made the mistake of thinking I could go back to work after 4 - 6 weeks....LOL. I think its important to listen to your body and not push yourself. You are more important than $$ or getting "stuff done". Good Luck to you on your recovery.....Take Care of You!
April 6, 2016
When I swell, I use ice/cold compress in 20 minute intervals. I, too, found it to be very painful. I still have numbness and tingling a lot. I probably have pushed myself harder than most people but I'm very happy with my results. Lipo is different for everyone. I'm sorry u are having a hard time. Good vibes and prayers to u. Thanks for the compliments.
April 6, 2016
Thanks so much. I will try icing and drinking more water and definitely find a way to be more patient! LOL. Looking forward to more of your posts....they have been So helpful and informative. Thankyou for your prayers....as they are coming back to you.
April 6, 2016
Also a little over 30 days is still very soon. Have your dr write u a rx for some muscle relaxers and Motrin 800 to take in the evenings. If u r back to work, u def need to be off your feet in the evening (unless it's for a walk (15 min max). Prop those feet up, ice, and take those meds. It will really help.
UPDATED FROM ashgal81
2 months post
I've never looked this amazing 9-11 weeks post-op Tummy Tuck
These are my post-op photos from the last 3 weeks. The pictures speak for themselves!
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March 25, 2016
I'm 14 days post op and swelling and soreness is bad. When does it get better? I can't fit in my clothes.
April 17, 2016
You look absolutely amazing. Are you doing any exercise at this point to maintain?
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