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Tummy Tuck - Day 5 Post Op

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Tummy Tuck - Day 5 Post Op

Michelle160
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I had a full tummy tuck and muscle repair on Tuesday, 6/22. The first few days were difficult. The worst was trying to figure out how to sit down and get up without it hurting. By day two, my husband and I had a system down and it has been smooth sailing since. I am also off of pain meds since yesterday. My back hurts more than anything and I cannot wait to lay flat and snuggle next to my hubby at night. However, I have my follow up on Monday and hope I will be able to sleep normal and start to walk upright. I am a little worried about the scar. I was so focused on a flat stomach that I didn't think too much about the scar. I am eager to talk to the dr. about the best scar treatment. I know that this will take time too. As far as my stomach itself- it looks great, even with swelling only 2 days after the surgery. I was worried about the recovery. Worried I wouldn't even be able to go to the bathroom my myself..but no issues there. Dr. Reath is wonderful. He always, always takes time to talk and explain things, answers questions, called after I got home to check on me. He did my implants too and I trust him completely.

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David B. Reath, MD (retired)

David B. Reath, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (1)

November 27, 2022
Hey. Were you so tight in the beginning (especially when you would swell) that it felt hard to take a good deeper breath? If so, do you know when that got better? Are you still having swelling and feeling tight on the inside? Tight not in a good way?