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I love this site and have found a lot of great...
NSMNJanuary 4, 2016
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I love this site and have found a lot of great information on it and would like to help Pay it forward. I am a Mother of 4 and realized as I get older, there are certain things that cannot be changed w a healthy diet and excercise. I have weighed basically the same my whole life (112-117 and 5ft 3") and luckily only gained about 15lbs per pregnancy w 9lb babies. I am nervous but have faith that it will be a positive experience. I do feel quite extravagant doing this but have finally decided that after 4 births- I think I sort of deserve it :). I have a lot of back pain currently, and hope it does not play a factor w my recover (being hunched over and all). We shall see. I will do my best to keep you updated. Currently I am 115lbs and feeling bloated still from the holidays. Btw- I started out doing this for my hernia repair and then got caught up in the muscle repair which could potentially help my back w better support. Of course- a new beautiful tummy is something I never dreamt
of and am thrilled with the thought of. I will post a few before photos.
of and am thrilled with the thought of. I will post a few before photos.
NSMN's provider
Replies (11)
January 12, 2016
You look great your coming along
January 19, 2016
May I ask if you had your mons area tightened (I just call mine a Fupa) from what I've read this area is included routinely, i'm wondering about the pubic hairline difference and tightness achieved. Thoughts?
February 23, 2016
Hi. Sorry I missed this! No I didn't but it is automatically lifted w the TT and I asked for it to be especially low and I believe that helped as well. It's def tighter and less fat! I'm pretty thin but it did look chubby I think from the loose skin. Looks better for sure.
October 25, 2016
Hello there, so glad you are sharing your experience. I will follow you....I am 55 and getting a Mommy makeover on Nov 9th...I am super nervous, thinking I was being a little vain but i feel I deserve a little for me...lol
Keep me posted!
Keep me posted!
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1 day pre
TUmmy Tuck
NSMNJanuary 4, 2016
Home safe and sound- thank goodness! I am happy to report that I am in hardly any pain w regard to my TT part. I do know that I have a high tolerance of pain - so it is either that or the fact that my LIPO I had done is KILLING me and I am not noticing my stomach! Excruciating I would say. He said it is bc there wasn't a whole lot to take and he scrapes the muscle in the process and thus the pain. I asked for a stronger pain medicine than the Vicodin but he said to just take 2. It takes the edge of from a 10 out of 10 of pain to a 8. So to all my RS friends- skip the Lipo if you can. I'm sure I will forget about it in time, but for now- I should not have done it. the muscle relaxer is wonderful and can definitely feel a difference, once it dissipates. I did rent a recliner that does lift me up, so I am not totally dependent on anyone. Yay. Best money spent! If you can do it, I would highly recommend it. I will update you more tomorrow. Please feel free to ask me anything.
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January 9, 2016
Well done and hurray for starting the healing phase!
January 15, 2016
Hey. I posted a reply but it didn't go thru. Better. Only thing that hurt was my shirt riding up and the garment was touching my scar and boy did hat hurt. So changed to a longer one and much better. Thx so much.
January 15, 2016
The doctor mentioned a pain pump to you? Only one out of the three doctors I visited mentioned having it at all. I think I'm going to get it though because I have the same issues back pain arthritis in hips etc. you look like you're healing nicely !
January 15, 2016
I interviewed 3 Dr's and no one mentioned a pain pump. I did ask for the Experel (??) but my PS that I chose said NO bc then his patients would move around too much and would not be able to feel their limitations and it could be disastrous. So that I was bummed about. But I took 2 Vicadin (instead of 1) and only needed for 3 dYs and was completely manageable. I have major neck, back, hip and elbow joint pain and see a Rhematologist. I was awreck about the back pain being worse. I cannot believe it but the only pain I currently have is my right side from being bent over. My PS said that my organs were so dropped it prob put a ton of pressure on my back and I may notice a big difference. He is right. I feel SO much better w that. He said my neck was over compensating for my back and its cyclicle. So maybe that will be you!!! Hope so. Keep my updated. Good Luck :)
January 15, 2016
where did you have lipo? I had lipo on my flanks, it was painful but tolerable. I feel like it gave me more definition
January 15, 2016
I had it on my flanks as well and he said he did my upper stomach (I did not know he did this but said he always does as part of his TT) and that is why it was so swollen and felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest for 5 days. Better now!
January 15, 2016
That Kmamarie! Thx so much and I am so happy. Do better each day. Scar hurts bc he doesn't want anything over it and my shirt ride up last night and then it touched the garment. So it was killing me this am. I changed to a longer one and much better. Thx so much.
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Day of treatment
50 yr old TUmmy Tuck
NSMNJanuary 5, 2016
I should have not spoken so soon :(. In so much pain today and feel like I will barely be able to get up. I did to empty the drains but it was a huge ordeal. I feel like I have the chills, so will take my temperature. Ps. My drains have been both just under 25 this am. Is this what anyone else has had?
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January 5, 2016
Also- I read that many of you - see your Dr a couple of days later. Mine is 8 days later. Is this normal?
February 4, 2016
Mine is also 8 days, not sure if it's normal but anxious to see him tomorrow.
January 9, 2016
I'm a month away from my day of surgery so I can't help you with anything. But I wanted to wish you well and hope you're feeling better today.
January 15, 2016
Thx so much. Can't wait to hear about you. Try and not worry. I'll keep in touch w you! Xo
Thanks Sue
My check up tomorrow. So I'll see what he says. :)