POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews
33 Yrs Old, 2 Kids
UPDATED FROM Tlq84
22 days post
Three weeks now!
WORTH IT$6,572
The time is going by so quickly now, unlike the first few days of boredom.
Frequently I forget I had surgery now. The *only* thing that is super annoying and sad is that I can't pick up my baby. My husband has to be around for every single wake up and feeding to lift him. Thankfully getting up and down off the floor is easy now so I can sit and play with him (he's so squirmy and active that cuddling on a lap wasn't happening).
I miss the gym and running sooooooooo much. I can't wait to be active again. I feel my muscles atrophying being so lazy.
I'm still think I'm pretty swollen...or I hope I am. From the front I look much much better, but still from the side view I think I look almost identical.
I had my last visit on Friday at the office for scar management and then don't go back until June. It felt like at the hospital when the send you home with your first child and you think: you can't possibly leave me to my own devices now with this?! I guess there's nothing else to really, but it still feels like I should be alone with my own belly yet lol
Frequently I forget I had surgery now. The *only* thing that is super annoying and sad is that I can't pick up my baby. My husband has to be around for every single wake up and feeding to lift him. Thankfully getting up and down off the floor is easy now so I can sit and play with him (he's so squirmy and active that cuddling on a lap wasn't happening).
I miss the gym and running sooooooooo much. I can't wait to be active again. I feel my muscles atrophying being so lazy.
I'm still think I'm pretty swollen...or I hope I am. From the front I look much much better, but still from the side view I think I look almost identical.
I had my last visit on Friday at the office for scar management and then don't go back until June. It felt like at the hospital when the send you home with your first child and you think: you can't possibly leave me to my own devices now with this?! I guess there's nothing else to really, but it still feels like I should be alone with my own belly yet lol
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UPDATED FROM Tlq84
11 days post
comparison pics
I was feeling kinda 'meh' about what I looked like before, but the comparison (especially now without the drains) does show a lot of improvement. My belly button is a little off centre is seems, but it looks as though it was before and I just never noticed!
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J
M
December 10, 2016
remember swelling happens alot with smaller girls from what i read and what my dr warned me. which can last 6 months to a year. my dr told me not this summer but next summer is when i ll look the best. makes sense. cause my scars will so fresh this summer. they fade with time so im not worried about it. i think you look great and i cant even see the off center belly button on you :). i didnt realize mine was off center naturally too until my PS told me as he was marking me
T
December 14, 2016
Hang in there! It'll look good. You do look swollen, I'm pretty swollen. I bought large sweat pants for coming home from the hospital, they were too small (I usually wear a small or xs). So, yeah, I'm thinking there is some swelling going on there. Oh yeah, I just looked at your comparison pics again, you are swollen - all over - don't stress about it. It will go down, keep drinking plenty of water. (These words are for myself also ;)
Also, the nurse told me my belly button is going through the "ugly duckling" stage right now, yours too most likely.
Also, the nurse told me my belly button is going through the "ugly duckling" stage right now, yours too most likely.
W
December 18, 2016
Just wondering how you're getting on? Any improvement on the swelling? Hope all is going well.
UPDATED FROM Tlq84
8 days post
Trying to be patient
Feeling a little underwhelmed while looking at comparisons today. Doesn't really look dramatically different. I'm hoping that fold on the left will smooth out a bit too
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U
December 7, 2016
I'm about your size and know how you are feeling. Once the swelling goes down you'll be able to tell a big difference. You're still very early to tell. It took me a few weeks to really see my results. Just hang in there and drink a lot of water.....
DM
December 7, 2016
Yes, be patient. A big part of this surgery was your muscle repair right? You'll notice the benefit of that once you've healed more and you get to exercise again. Your abs will show and you'll flatten right out. I remind myself of this too. I can't wait to lose about 10 pounds of fat and just shred right out. You'll get there. Just be patient with yourself :)
DM
J
December 7, 2016
Hey i think your doing fine!!! Omg i totally understand the itching thing also. Im itchy as hell right now and am trying everything. Not having much luck thu... Anyways get story and i hope you continue to heal well!
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