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Needed for Years! - Cullman, AL
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I have been wanting (and needing) a tummy tuck for...
I have been wanting (and needing) a tummy tuck for years now. I am 50 years old, 5'4", weigh 173, had 3 children all by cesarean sections. I told my husband I would really do it if money was no object. He said "well do it, if you want it". My mouth fell open.???? so I scheduled it. Had my consultation, went with my ps that did my breast augmentation in 2008. It is scheduled for July 14, 2016. He is FABULOUS! Dr. Seidel in Cullman Al. Also the nurses are great and wonderful. I am having a TT, and lipo on my upper part of my stomach, mid back and flanks.I am so excited right now! But I have been reading about all these wonderful women's experiences, and challenges, and was wondering about food or herbs to eat before and after surgery to help recover and also the items that's needed afterwards. Can anyone help me out? Thanks, and here we go with a picture. NOBODY but my husband, daughter, and Doctor has seen my stomach since the age of 16, that's when I had my first baby.
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July 8, 2016
Hey. Arnica. Helps with bruising. Ask your dr if you can take it. Vit d and vit c afterwards. The first week is rough. Go in expecting the worse and it'll will most likely be better than that. You got this. It was easier than I expected. I had a large gap in my abs so that's what hurt when he sewed them back together. I took it easy for 2 weeks. I went out 2 times and regretted it. Lol
UPDATED FROM Dream333
1 day pre
I'm here! Today is the day.
Signed paper work, last bathroom trip, gown on, IV in, marked up, waiting on the sleep med. see y'all on the flat side!!! Woohoo!!
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July 13, 2016
Thanks everyone! I am now in a cabin room they call it, connected to the PS Clinic. Have a nurse staying next door if I need anything. My husband is with me. Nurse has got me up 2 times so far & walked3-10 feet. OMG it hurts!!! Mainly the muscles that was seen back together . She puts the pain med. in the IV. Thank the lord! It works fast. It is hard to keep the muscles relaxed with being in pain, my whole body is tensing up. Thanks girls for the the caring, sharing, & insight. This site is so awesome :)
July 13, 2016
Might want a muscle relaxer for at home. Bend all the way over to get up. It helps that muscle in the abs. Your back is going to get angry too. :)
July 16, 2016
I have not been sleeping good, just 2-3hours at a time at nite. My bottom gets sore from sitting on it so much. Rite now I took a nap and slept on side. It was wonderful! Oh while I'm drifting off to sleep , I jump, like being startle. I'm tired of needing help getting up and.
UPDATED FROM Dream333
1 day pre
Eeeeek! It hurts. Hello flat side!!!
I made it through! This is awesome! Wow, you do have to use your tummy muscles for so much. After surgery they put me in a recliner at the clinic . It hurt really bad getting up. The nurse got me up every 2-3 hours. Had a catheter for the first night. That was great. Ate an apple, 2 crackers, and 3 bottles of water. My mouth is so dry.
The nurse helped me take a shower this morning. It looks so good. I can actually look down and see my private parts and my toes!!! That is what broke the straw, I couldn't see my private parts to groom it to go to the beach. I cried that day, and had my husband to groom me. That really did bother me.
I am at home now. Drinking water, ate a protein bar, all is good. I get anywhere from 20-40 cc's of fluidity of my drains. The worse part is my muscles being brought back together.it stings a little bit where my drain tube is. The lipo incisions are a little sore. But all in all I'm doing great! My only regret about this is that I should've done it sooner. So happy!!:) :)
The nurse helped me take a shower this morning. It looks so good. I can actually look down and see my private parts and my toes!!! That is what broke the straw, I couldn't see my private parts to groom it to go to the beach. I cried that day, and had my husband to groom me. That really did bother me.
I am at home now. Drinking water, ate a protein bar, all is good. I get anywhere from 20-40 cc's of fluidity of my drains. The worse part is my muscles being brought back together.it stings a little bit where my drain tube is. The lipo incisions are a little sore. But all in all I'm doing great! My only regret about this is that I should've done it sooner. So happy!!:) :)
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July 14, 2016
It gets better. By like day 4 you'll be a new person.. Then the drains come out you'll be even better:)
July 14, 2016
Oh and your pubic mound... It's going to be huge from the swelling. Lol I don't like it and I poke fun at it though.
Welcome to the community. This is a very exciting time for you now. Take a look at my Tummy Tuck Guide from my own personal experience. I am glad that you are here with us for your prep and recovery process. Make sure to get active in the Tummy Tuck Forms during the process.