I Did It!! 28 Yrs and Got my Tummy Tuck and MR - Harrison, NY

I wasn't going to write a review but figured 1. This could help someone and 2. I selfishly need a way to track my progress and reflect. I've wanted a TT ever since my first son was born 4.5 yrs ago. I stalked (stress stalked) RS day and night. I was so scared to do it I dismissed it and came up with every reason it shouldn't be done????: it's too invasive, it's dangerous, is it worth risking your life yada yada yada...fast forward to now & I have another baby boy who is now 1.5 yrs and I know for sure I am done with kids. I'm down 20 lbs and have 10 more to go.
I was so scared to schedule the procedure but I had a "sign" (long story) that the procedure and results would be perfect :)
June 9th I had my TT with MR. Dr didn't think I needed lipo of flanks but said he would do "touch up" work there. Hmm I wouldn't have been able to afford it anyway...

Day one of surgery: everything went smoothly. Had a 7:30am OR time and everything went on time. I cannot say enough how friendly and nice the staff are omg!!!! The best care! I've had two c/sect and gallbladder removed- I have always experienced the worst nausea and vomiting following....not this time! I felt great. When I woke up, I remember first thinking "omg I'm not nauseous?" I had no pain either :)

PO D1-4: The pain has been minimal. It was waaay worse after my c/sect. I stopped taking pain meds yesterday. I did experience horrendous headaches two days ago. I increased my water and food intake and no more headaches. Could also be better bc I stopped meds. I cannot wait to walk straight. My number one complaint is the lower back pain from being hunched over. Thankfully the pain is relieved as soon as I sit. I also want this tight ass girdle off!! It comes off tomorrow at my first postop appt and I can't wait to see my belly!!!! I kno the girdle goes back on but even a 1 minute break will be everything.
I ended up with one JP drain. Still putting out close to 75ml/day so I know that won't be out tomorrow.
I lost my preop pics when I updated my phone after surgery, so the preop pics I have are not as accurate since they are from a yr ago :( I will add more pics after my appt tomorrow.

Yaaaay got that super tight girdle off today!!! I am so relieved. I do have on a compression garment now but it's so much relief and I won't need help going to the bathroom because of the clamp on the girdle. Got my drained removed today too. Holy [RS bleep] that burned- I screamed...but it was so quick thank God! I looove my incision--it is sooo straight.

Last night i started feeling down b/c mobility is so limited. But there is so much progress each day. Today I am standing slightly straighter and moving faster. After my appt today I went out for lunch with my sister. Omg that was tooooo much. I was drooling to get in the house and my recliner. But I made it and the next few days I am vowing to stay put so I dont slow down my recovery.. Next appt is in two days just to check swelling and remove belly button stitches. I am not cleared to shower until tomorrow so I will try to take a picture standing then

I took my first shower Thurs night which was exactly 1 week from my surgery. I advise buying a peribottle. I used it every time I went to the bathroom. Anyway, worst shower ever- i thought my belly would explode! It was so uncomfortable not being in the garment. My showers after that have been way better tho. I didnt order a shower chair--just used a foldable chair. I am walking way better too...Just about straight, I would say 90%. Getting in and out of bed is not a problem. Still using recliner to sleep though. I can lay flat on my back but Im a side or belly sleeper and Im scared to sleep on my side right now.