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39, 5'2", 100 lbs, mom of 3, Finally got my Mommy Makeover - Denver, CO
UPDATED FROM jewels411
14 days post
2 Weeks Post Op
WORTH IT$16,995
Recovery has been going pretty good . . . Until I came down with the cold from hell at one week post op. Sneezing after a tummy tuck is super painful and all I could do is brace my stomach with my hands. Ugh. Otherwise, I am 2 weeks post op today and doing well. I was allowed to remove my steri strips yesterday and see how my incisions look. Started wearing ScarAway silicone scar treatment strips today. Breasts are still high and very firm. Stomach is flat and numb where my abs are, and tends to swell later in the day. I know I have lots of healing left to do, just trying to be patient. So far hubby and I are enjoying my new body ;)
These pics are from yesterday (13 days post op) right after I removed the steri strips.
These pics are from yesterday (13 days post op) right after I removed the steri strips.
UPDATED FROM jewels411
6 days post
6 Days Post Op Appointment
Had my 1 week post op appt. today. The nurse removed the clear tape (from surgery) and replaced it with steri strips. Those will stay on for a week. I will need to continue to wear the binder for a few more weeks. Everything looks good and is healing well. A little swelling and implants are still high and tight, just need to be patient but I'm already really happy with my results. I finally got to see my belly button too! I've been off narcotics for a few days now. Hardest part is remembering to take it easy. My husband has been a champ taking over all the kid duties, cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc and has been an amazing nurse to me. Here are some pics from today (6 days post op)
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August 26, 2016
You look great! How is your pain level? Are you able to stand up strait yet? Scheduled for TT and BA in October...ready to fix my diastasis and my core! A little freaked about about what size to go, I know you have some troubles deciding as well. My PS recommends 339cc...I'm a 32B right now hoping to not go too large and look as natural as possible. Congrats on your mommy makeover, you look awesome!

August 26, 2016
Thanks! My pain level is very low now at 1 week post op, mostly just some tenderness of the incision near my hips. I am only taking Ibuprofen and Tylenol as needed. I can stand up straight but find myself hunched over a little sometimes because the muscles at the top of my stomach are so tight and a little tender. I really had a hard time deciding on implant size, but I was also having a lift done and would loose some of my existing volume from that. I still have a lot of swelling and dropping/fluffing and healing to do, but I feel like the size I ended up with looks natural/proportion for my frame. I went with 305cc's. 339 sounds like a good size for you. Does you Doctor do Vectra imaging? That might help you decide. Good luck!
August 27, 2016
Wow you look amazing at 6 days! You belly button looks great. I am at 4 days coming off pain meds now. I can't stand completely upright yet still really tight. Having drain taken out Wednesday, can wait for that. What are you planning on using for scarring? I have been looking into embrace, but I'm not sure.

August 27, 2016
Thank you! I have not decided what kind of scar treatment I'm going to use. I have heard really good things about Biocorneum (except that it is pricey), however the nurse I talked to at my PS's office said anything with silicone in it will work well. I have never heard of Embrace, I'll have to look into that one. Good luck on your continual healing.
December 7, 2018
I’ve heard of string your belly button with gauze or a marble to make it a bit rounder :)
UPDATED FROM jewels411
1 day post
I day post op pics
Finally got up the nerve to take off my binder and bra.
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August 21, 2016
Thank you. Everything is so sore and tender right now. On Thursday I have an appt and they will replace the clear tape stuff with steri strips.

August 22, 2016
I hope you're feeling well. And the pain meds are making recovery easy. I've always been very sensitive to prescription pain meds, they all make me feel super nauseous so I was stuck taking Tylenol for pain which just kinda takes the edge off... :/
You're boobs look great and your tummy is so flat! You're scar looks really low and clean too.
You're boobs look great and your tummy is so flat! You're scar looks really low and clean too.
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