TT, MR finally done

Thank you! It sounds as if our stories are similar! I would love to hear how you continue to do with recovery and if you have any hints or tips on supplies that worked best (walkers, silicone tape, secondary compression garments, etc)! Thank you for chiming in!

I used my walker the first 4-5 days and an elevated toilet seat. I didn't need any dressing supplies because Dr Leedy's office gave me everything I needed at my first post op appt the day after surgery, and that even included the scar treatment cream he wanted me to use. They gave me everything from gauze and tape to Bacitracin and medicated strips to put over the incision. He didn't recommend compression garments, so I've just been in my binder all along but I just ordered myself a light compression garment the other day because the swelling is insane and now that I'm 6 weeks post op, I think it's time to try to see if just maybe a compression garment may help with that. He told me that once I was a month post op, the binder was optional but most women still wear them a few months because you may not feel like you're "all put together". I know exactly what he means by that now! It's weird but you just feel much more secure with something on in the abdomen, even though the body looks good and is healing. He said I could wear a control top panty or a light girdle but he said I might swell more. I find it hard to believe I could swell anymore than what I do! I'm sure you've read a lot about the women on RS and swelling issues. I can now say that it's all true! lol

I only have a small shower stall in my bathroom so I didn't use a shower chair but I did have my husband change the shower head to one that can be hand held or stationary above. For me, that helped. I would say if you have a bathtub type shower stall, then a shower chair might be a good thing to purchase but it's no big deal if you don't. I wasn't allowed to shower until the drains came out and mine came out exactly one week later. I just sponge bathed my body and had my husband help me wash my hair in the sink every couple days and that worked out well. I found sleeping in my recliner was much more comfortable than my bed. I have a nice comfy one here at home that I used, so no additional purchases there either.

Just make sure you ask the doctor any questions beforehand so you know exactly what they'll be providing for you. It's gonna be alright and I think you'll love your results! He is truly amazing and even my husband said what a great job Dr. Leedy did. Don't hesitate to ask me anymore questions you might have. I had so many it wasn't even funny!

Wow thank you! I have pre op at the end of the month and am already compiling a list of questions! How about returning to work? Any issues for you there?

Hi! I had my tummy Tuck with Dr Leedy last Monday(3-7-16) had full tummy tuck muscle repair & Lipo. I feel super fantastic. Sleeping pretty good( in my recliner) Standing straight.. No pain pill since 2nd day. Swollen & pretty bruised up... But no pain at all... I'm more on the active side so I'm constantly moving around getting up doing light house work went shopping.... Now don't get me wrong.. I'm much slower at it but I don't feel the need to just lay around.. Getting drains out on Tuesday. I was nervous too about the whole thing(it's only natural) but you will do great!!! I personally don't see the need to get Anything extra special.. But people do heal differently & have different pain tolerances. I definitely feel I chose the right surgeon! Dr Leedy & his staff are wonderful! You will love him his staff & your results!! I haven't posted any pics on my review yet... But I will! Good luck to you... Don't worry ... All will be amazing & well worth it!!! Any questions... Don't hesitate to ask!! Take care, God bless

Thank you for your comments! I will follow your recovery!! Blessings and wishes for a happy and no drama recovery!

I was not quite 3 weeks post op when I went back to work and I had no problems but I only work part time as a receptionist and I don't have to get up and down a lot, so it wasn't bad at all. Not sure what you do but most of the women I asked before I had my TT said they only took around 3 weeks off too. You need to do what you feel is right for you. I'm 51 yrs old and I'm sure you'll fare much better since you are younger! :)

Not by much!! I will be 50 this year :) Its the new middle age :)

just checking in to see how you are feeling! hope all is going well for you and that the healing is coming along just fine!

HEY! I'm doing great and feeling almost normal again. My biggest problem lately has been finding clothes that fit nicely! I don't want to buy too many because I still swell something fierce but I went to a few nice second hand shops and found some beautiful items that look new and fit great! I can't wait to see your results and read how well you do. No doubt in my mind you're gonna love your new body and do really well :)

No, I had three consultations with surgeons I located here on RS. There were less expensive options and even options with pain relief that I liked a little better (exparel) however his pictures of results were outstanding and I really just kept coming back to the fact that I liked him more and felt more comfortable with him.

Best wishes on your consultation, feel free to message me if you have any questions!!

Wow I'm excited to see more of his before and after pics when I go next week.His office actually called me this morning to see if I wanted to come in today(Someone cancelled) I could go because I'm working.

Thank you! would love to keep in touch to see how you are progressing!