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30 Year Old Mom of Three Finally Getting a Tummy Tuck! - Dallas, TX
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So I go in for my tummy tuck on September 21st at...
Candi0827September 10, 2016
$6,450
So I go in for my tummy tuck on September 21st at 9:30am. I am using Dr. David Godat in Dallas.
I have to say although I am very excited, I am extremely nervous.
If you had to name something(s) you wish someone would have told you what would it be?
Anything from what to do before surgery, after, just anything in general on what to expect. Dr. Godat will be using glue to close me up if anyone has had experience with that. Also he has had me start using auriderm twice a day to help minimize brusing.
Thank you all in advance!! :)
I have to say although I am very excited, I am extremely nervous.
If you had to name something(s) you wish someone would have told you what would it be?
Anything from what to do before surgery, after, just anything in general on what to expect. Dr. Godat will be using glue to close me up if anyone has had experience with that. Also he has had me start using auriderm twice a day to help minimize brusing.
Thank you all in advance!! :)
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UPDATED FROM Candi0827
1 day pre
Surgery is tomorrow!
Candi0827September 20, 2016
So surgery is finally tomorrow! I have to admit this has been a roller coaster of emotions. I'm scared, nervous, but excited. I'm just ready for this to be over with.
My surgeon moved the surgery time up to 8:00am instead of 9:30! :)
Will update once I feel up to it :)
I have also added my hideous before photos...can't wait to post the "afters"
My surgeon moved the surgery time up to 8:00am instead of 9:30! :)
Will update once I feel up to it :)
I have also added my hideous before photos...can't wait to post the "afters"
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September 20, 2016
Good luck for tomorrow! I had mine on August 11th and it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. I too had it done in Dallas but a different PS. See you on the flat side!
September 20, 2016
Good Luck!I am also getting a Tummy Tuck next month. And I am also nervous, but I trust my doctor.
September 20, 2016
Good luck, I'm 20 days post op. It was rough but if there is anything I can tell you....I will tell you this..IT WILL GET BETTER WITH TIME!!! See you on the flat side! Read my journey it's been one hell of a ride!
UPDATED FROM Candi0827
2 days post
Day 1 and 2 post op review
Candi0827September 23, 2016
Well everyone I survived! Surgery went great! I had a full tummy tick with muscle repair. Doctor ended up removing 7lbs of scar tissue, skin, and fat.
Day one was okay mainly just slept a lot. The only pain I really felt was up by my sternum, under my breasts. Doctor said that was normal due to the muscle repair and skin stretching. I can't get up and down out of bed (or anywhere for that matter) on my own without help.Having a walker definitely helps moving around.
Day two was awful. Definitely hurt worse the next day. Instead of just upper abdomen pain I could actually feel the pain from the muscle repair. Took my first shower today, well I set in the shower chair while my best friend washed me. That ended up being a 2 hour ordeal due to the fact that once the binder came off I got really lightheaded and nauseous. Showering for the first time ever was definitely exhausting!!
I have found that codene helps a little with the pain but Valium has been my life saver as far as helping with the pain and I actually sleep on it
But so far so good. I am swollen as to be expected but extremely happy already with my results. Dr. Godat created the most perfect line when cutting me. So glad I chose him.
Here are some pics. The pic with the binder on is day 1 and the pics without the binder on are from day 2
Day one was okay mainly just slept a lot. The only pain I really felt was up by my sternum, under my breasts. Doctor said that was normal due to the muscle repair and skin stretching. I can't get up and down out of bed (or anywhere for that matter) on my own without help.Having a walker definitely helps moving around.
Day two was awful. Definitely hurt worse the next day. Instead of just upper abdomen pain I could actually feel the pain from the muscle repair. Took my first shower today, well I set in the shower chair while my best friend washed me. That ended up being a 2 hour ordeal due to the fact that once the binder came off I got really lightheaded and nauseous. Showering for the first time ever was definitely exhausting!!
I have found that codene helps a little with the pain but Valium has been my life saver as far as helping with the pain and I actually sleep on it
But so far so good. I am swollen as to be expected but extremely happy already with my results. Dr. Godat created the most perfect line when cutting me. So glad I chose him.
Here are some pics. The pic with the binder on is day 1 and the pics without the binder on are from day 2
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September 23, 2016
Looking good and here's to some great healing! I agree, Valium is a godsend as it stops the muscle spasms and it will be what get's you through the first week.
September 23, 2016
Yayyyyy you made it over to the flat side! I am proud of my incision too! Keep us posted and the best to you in your recovery journey!
Hey there! Welcome to the community! Thanks for sharing your story with us. I'm sharing this link with you from the Tummy Tuck Forum, and hope it will help to answer your question. Good luck, and please keep us updated :)
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