Here I Come Flat Side :) - Cincinnati, OH

Good luck. I am 11 days po and it definitely a journey. As long as you keep it in perspective you will be fine. Concentrate on preparing , then healing and results last and do your homework for the right pa

Hi! Congratulations on making the decision to join the flat side! That's awesome that your kids are big enough to be independent mostly (you don't have to pick them up or fuss with them like toddlers) and they can help you, so can your hubby. I'm a little over 7 weeks post op. I suppose I would say just make sure to take your meds when you're supposed to, and drink a LOT of water. I didn't have a recliner so I slept almost upright on my couch, feet on an ottoman. I really didn't spend a whole lot of money before or after my TT, except for some silicone lotion (for scar at 3 weeks post op) and silicone strips (which I use everyday now). I didn't do a special diet, and I just try to watch the salt and sugar intake. No matter what, the consensus with me and this site is that at about 3 weeks, we all feel pretty good. I went back to work after 11 business days, or 13 days total= lots of walking/sitting/driving with my work, and I'm healing just fine. Here's what I didn't know was going to happen after my surgery: that I would walked hunched over like a hunchback for 3 weeks and not take very big steps like my normal stride, so I used my mom's old cane. That I would be scared to shower with a drain in, but it won't hurt you. That I would have to use a suppository because I got way constipated from the painkillers, eww. And that I would have to make sure that I used my upper arm strength to get in, out, up, down from wherever I was, even now for the most part (but it is MUCH better). We are resilient, and we heal, but sometimes if we start getting nervous or distressed in our thinking, it seems to make the healing process move more slowly. Even though it's not easy for the first couple of weeks, I know I had an immense feeling if pride return to me immediately after I awoke from the surgery, and it hasn't left me yet, lol. I am a very strong advocate of fighting the unfairness of our female biology. Best to you, and I can't wait to watch your story unfold!

hi, congratuations on your decision to do something for yourself! i am 3.5 days pre-surgery. look on my site. i made a list of things you might like. i am getting everything done, almost there!

This will be the best bday present you could give yourself....I am coming up on 5 months po and loving it...good luck!!

You have to have patience with your recovery which is 6 weeks. My first 3 weeks were my worst due to lack of sleep as sitting upright wasn't the most comfortable sleeping position. I had a TT and boob op same time and love the way I look now. I am po 12 weeks . Still numb on flanks from Lipo and tummy area which I believe can take upto 18 months to get feeling back . I still get swollen, mainly at night. The procedure wasn't painful but uncomfortable with the binder on 24/7 and my back hurt from hunching over. Good Luck with your op and look forward to seeing pre and post pics

Hi Tina! You're going to be beautiful! I'm scheduled 10 days after you ;) we can celebrated together! When I Stratton getting discouraged, I look at my old pictures and say "wow, you've come a long way, babe!" Lol. Don't look at the negatives- focus on the good, the beautiful, the things that make you happy. We al have things we don't like- but there's so much to! Sometimes I just have to look t my pretty pink toes and say"toes, you are rocking today! " You are going to be amazing! Keep us up on how you are! Good luck!

I'm scheduled for TT in Oct. I need your strength to get me through mine. :-). You're gonna look great!

I just had my 5 days ago and was so nervous about the pain part but it turns out pain is very minimal. The worst was the nausea from anesthesia so make sure they give you anti nausea meds. You gonna love your new body...I feel like this whole process is a dream come true!