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Open Wound! My Tummy Tuck Journey! - Great Neck, NY
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Hello Beautiful Ladies! I hope everyone is doing...
WORTH IT$8,500
Hello Beautiful Ladies!
I hope everyone is doing well. I had a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction of my Flanks on July 20, 2013. I am about 6 weeks Post-Op. My incision above my Vagina opened up after about two weeks. I ended up in the ER for two days and was told I had a "Local Infection". I was given two different types of antibiotics through an IV and I was prescribed oral antibiotics when I went home. My PS was on vacation the whole time I was going through everything. I'd like to believe that my open wound is getting better but I don't want to get my hopes too high. I started to use "Santyl" which is a medicated ointment my PS prescribed me and my brother who cleans my wound and does EVERYTHING for me says that my wound is getting harder to clean on the inside which hopefully means its closing. Even though I've been through so much I can honestly say my surgery was WORTH IT. I never took into consideration any type of complications and I think not too many of us do. There's a lot more to my story but I don't want to write way too much. :)
I hope everyone is doing well. I had a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction of my Flanks on July 20, 2013. I am about 6 weeks Post-Op. My incision above my Vagina opened up after about two weeks. I ended up in the ER for two days and was told I had a "Local Infection". I was given two different types of antibiotics through an IV and I was prescribed oral antibiotics when I went home. My PS was on vacation the whole time I was going through everything. I'd like to believe that my open wound is getting better but I don't want to get my hopes too high. I started to use "Santyl" which is a medicated ointment my PS prescribed me and my brother who cleans my wound and does EVERYTHING for me says that my wound is getting harder to clean on the inside which hopefully means its closing. Even though I've been through so much I can honestly say my surgery was WORTH IT. I never took into consideration any type of complications and I think not too many of us do. There's a lot more to my story but I don't want to write way too much. :)
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September 4, 2013
@MamaRomo: I'm still recovering. I see my PS on Monday September 9th. My stomach is still swollen. In the morning it's not so bad but as the day passes I'm super swollen. If you have an specific questions I will be more than happy to answer! I'm not sure if you're thinking about surgery or have had surgery but even through it all it was definitely worth it! Lots of love!
September 4, 2013
Your wound looks way better now. Sorry you had to go thru that. I had a necrotic complication, so I feel your pain, but have the same attitude that I'm glad to have done the surgery.
September 4, 2013
@kelli46midlifegift: Thank you so much. My PS told me I had "Fat Necrosis" in my wound. I see him Monday September 9th. So I hope I don't have much of it anymore. I've been on an emotional roller coaster. I had happy days and bad days. Then I realized that this was something I wanted to do. I chose to do this and besides my wound complication. I'm happy and I would do it all over again. It's only been six weeks but I can't wait for this swelling to go away. It's horrible. Even with the swelling I am so happy with the results. I feel better with the way I look and look better in clothes and that's what I wanted. I didn't do this to wear tight clothing, walk outside half naked or impress anyone. What did you have done? How long ago? I'm glad you're well!
September 5, 2013
I had a total TT with mr 11 weeks ago. I had the procedure because I just hated my tummy. Even when I was athletic and super active thru my late 30s I had a tummy. Now, at 46, when my ps told me I could be flat as a board, I signed up. No more boxy, untucked shirts. To be in a bathing suit and not look 4 months pregnant. I still can't wrap my mind around it. It's so wonderful.
September 5, 2013
@kelli46midlifegift: I know the feeling. I'm still in shock that I actually went through with it. We are tough! I'm glad you are enjoying your new body you deserve it. You are beautiful! :)
September 4, 2013
Thanks for your story love!! I pray everything gets better for you and I just want you to pray about the situation and I will do the same for you..Muah xoxo
September 5, 2013
@Mamacita1987: Thank you so much. I hope I can help others. Whether they are planning to have surgery or have had surgery and had complications. Support is very important and that's why I joined RS! Lots of love!!
September 4, 2013
Welcome to RS. You've come a long way since your SX; sorry to hear about your complications. It looks like you are on the recovery road now. RS is a great place to get support, vent, and just feel a little normal because we are all going through it. Hear's to you staying on the recovery road.
September 5, 2013
@MyTimeIsNOW: Thank you so much. It's been rough and yes finally I believe I'm on the road to recovery. It hasn't been easy but I wanted to do this and I'm happy I did. Just a few bumps in the road. Support is very important! We all need support and we need to stick together. I'm really happy I joined RS! I hope I can help others and give advice and support anyone and everyone as much as I can. Lots of love!!
September 5, 2013
Yes, excellent thought. In fact my belly button is round right now and i love my belly button. I want a round one vs. The long/ oval. Yes, incision placement is important to me too. I was planning on having those discussions the day of surgery when PS is drawing on my skin. Is that a good time to discuss it with ps or should we discuss before then? I am less than a week away. Freaking out!
September 5, 2013
I'm so excited for you. This is going to be one of the best decisions you have ever made! Believe me. I told my PS the day of my surgery while he was drawing on me. I wanted it to be fresh in his head. Lol. You will be in my prayers. You will be just fine. I wish I would've found this site before my surgery so I could've been more prepared but I'm glad I found it after! I am here for you! Also, my Aunt had a Gastric Bypass over 10 years ago and had to have a breast reduction, tummy tuck, arm lift and her last surgery which was 2 months before mine was a lower body lift and she's been my support and took care of me 24 hours a day for my first two weeks out. That's important. Also, she told me that when you wake up from the anesthesia if you feel tired go back to sleep. Don't force yourself to wake up if someone is trying to wake you up. Let yourself come out of it when you're ready! I send you all my love and I can't wait to hear from you after!!
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