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POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

49 Years Old. 2 C-Sections. I Just Want to Get Rid of the Front Butt Look Before I'm 50 - Durham, NC

UPDATED FROM Oluremi2016
3 months post

11 weeks post Tummy Tuck surgery

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Oluremi2016
I feel great! I love the work that was done on me, very pleased. I have a new looking stomach.

I have little numbness, very little around my belly button.

I go for my final follow up on 9/16.

I have been light jogging 1-2 miles, brisk walking
as much as I want. Light aerobics (Zumba) 3 days per week.

I'm out of my binder, use it when working out. I wear full Spanx when I work mon - fri.

It has been a great experience and pain free.

I will take an updated pic next week at 12 weeks.

Oluremi2016's provider

Dr Earmann

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UPDATED FROM Oluremi2016
2 months post

6 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck w/Muscle Repair Surgery

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Oluremi2016
Can you all believe it? 6 Weeks has passed by so quickly. It has been such a journey and learning experience.

I'm still walking, 5-6 miles per day. That's about it for now until cleared to do more.

I go for my 6 week follow-up on this Friday.

My abdomen looks the same. No change. I'm happy. I will not be flat as I did not have Lipo Suction .....I have to work on fat busting myself when cleared to fully exercise.. PICS uploaded.

My stomach is slightly numb still just around belly button area. I have PICS uploaded already.

Thank you all who have inspired me, rode with me on this journey, cheered me through, etc.
I will be on this site staying in touch.

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UPDATED FROM Oluremi2016
29 days post

Week 4 post tummy tuck w/muscle repair

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Oluremi2016
I'm feeling good. Doing ok. I'm still slowly walking, up to 5 miles per day. Half in early am, half in evening.

With week 3 & 4 I'm noticing muscle tightening in lower abdomen, around belly button area and below. It feels like quivering sometimes, at other times feels like tightening, possibly spasm like. Has any of you experience the same thing? Weird feeling.

I'm still in the recliner .....uugghhh ....... Hard to get a good night sleep. I'm so over the recliner. I have tried to lay in bed, it's more uncomfortable. How long before any of you were able to sleep in your bed again?

My next follow up August 12th. Then back to work on 15th, so not ready.

Hope to hear from you all.

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July 26, 2016
I was back in bed before I hit 2 weeks (I'm 6 now) - I piled the pillows high behind me - one under each arm and under knees. As the nights went on I could sleep a little better slightly on each side - reducing the amount of pillows. I can sleep on my sides fine now and even find myself trying to go on my stomach. I still wear my control garment and binder to bed...
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July 27, 2016
Ooh ok thanks. That's comforting to hear. I can see me wearing my binder for awhile.

Did you (or do you) feel abdominal tightening in lower abdomen area? Like a spasm or something? Or maybe the muscles are tightening up, I can't tell.

When I feel my stomach, from belly button down to incision site feels firm, tight. Is that the norm? It's a new feeling than my old abdomen. I'm in no pain.
I understand, from realself doctors, that muscle spasms can be normal too.

Love to hear your feedback?