31 Year Old 2 Kids Mini Tummy Tuck - Columbus, OH

Hi, thank you. You look great. How have you been feeling so far? Your are definitely not alone with the binder support, I am the exact same way I don't do anything without it because it makes me feel secure. Lol! I am still numb. I'm sooo glad I'm in the recovery stage and not the pre stage any more scrambling my nerves.

Thank you. Glad I am not alone. Everyone heals differently but a lot of what I see I feel like I am a slow recovery candidate ;) have you thought about buying a compression garment from like target or somewhere? I also just read about those tonight and thought that would be a bit better than this bulky binder. I am doing much better these past two days. Not on meds now (other than bedtime) and able to bend over instead of squat, ha! Still nervous to hold my 2 yr old but I go back to doc on Thursday so I am sure I will get the green light there. Really the main recovery now if just the insecure feeling about the numbness and guarding it so much. Really ready to not be swollen (it is much worse by the evening after being up all day) and ready to get back into normal routine again! Have you returned to work? Tomorrow starts my first full week back! I work part time but sitting at a deal kills my back after while!!

It seems like your healing just right. I have thought about buying a compression garment from Kohls, because the one they put on me after surgery was really big and uncomfortable. But at my first appt. with my ps last week he gave me a pull on binder that snaps between my legs like a body suit. And that has been working out perfectly because it's tight and keep everything in place. I'm sure you can go and buy one just make sure it fits good enough to compress your abdomen. I've learned everyday it gradually gets better but you have to rake or one step at a time and listen to your body. Yes lifting is something you dr will give you the go on, as far as the swelling me personally I experience it when I do to much for periods of time without sitting and resting. I've noticed my swelling has went down slightly but is still have some time to go before I see results. I've returned to work minimally, I'm a baker so I've been doing as much as my body will allow me. Lol! I'm feel the same as you, I just want to feel regular, but we just have to be patient and know that this was our decision and it's going to be well worth it as we continue to see results. Maybe getting a pillow may help you at your desk.

Sorry typo: you have to take one step at a time

Hey how are you? Thank you, I am very happy that I did the mini and the lipo it was well worth it, I had loose skin on my abdomen along with my stubborn "love handles" that wouldn't go away no marker how much I exercised. To be completely honest the mini & lipo wasn't bad to me at all. I've heard people say that it burns really bad and it's worse than the tt, but I haven't experienced any pain or nothing else. It only feels sore slightly if I touch it. I feel great, I'm healing good. I know everyone's body is different when it comes to pain but for me it wasn't nearly as bad as I anticipated it to be. Post some before pics when you decide to get your procedure I would love to see your progress and results. I wish you the best.

Thanks for your reply!! I will for sure post some pics. Because we are out of the country til march, I will have to do my consult online and see what I can set up hopefully by March of next year. Your experience is very encouraging. I hope I do well with the pain also, when I had a c sec, I healed quickly and didn´t feel it was too bad. I hope this would be the same. But the burning of the lipo sounds scary!! Glad it wasn´t bad for you, Everything looks so good for you, bet you are glad its done!!

No problem. I'm very glad it's all over with it was worth it. You will do great when the time comes, surgery anxiety is normal and it's something many if the ladies on this site experience but I'm sure you'll do just fine. Thank you and please stay in touch.

Thanks so much! I will! What a great forum to learn from and get amazing support. Thanks again!!

Your very welcome!