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Tummy Tuck and Lipo with Hernia Repair
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1 month post
6 Weeks
TTJourneyLondonOctober 30, 2021
WORTH IT
Healing well and hardly swelling, I only put on my body suit if I'm feeling like I've overdone the eating and drinking. I have put on a few lbs, so the plan is to detox this week!
I've added a couple of photos to show the healing at this point. There isn't much change that is noticeable but I am wearing much more fitted clothes and feeling great in them!
I tried out a home microneedle, it made my scar very red and raised yesterday which has gone done by this morning, I'm not sure if my scar is ready for it but I'm keen to start doing things to reduce the visibility of the scar.
Next surgeon appointment is next week so I plan to ask his advice on scar reduction things such as laser, and also about the small dog ear points I have.
I've added a couple of photos to show the healing at this point. There isn't much change that is noticeable but I am wearing much more fitted clothes and feeling great in them!
I tried out a home microneedle, it made my scar very red and raised yesterday which has gone done by this morning, I'm not sure if my scar is ready for it but I'm keen to start doing things to reduce the visibility of the scar.
Next surgeon appointment is next week so I plan to ask his advice on scar reduction things such as laser, and also about the small dog ear points I have.
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28 days post
4 Weeks Post Op
TTJourneyLondonOctober 14, 2021
I am at the 4 week mark.
My scar is healing well, mostly a thin line and going flat. Belly button is also healing well.
I'm still using kelocote gel on both scars with lots of massage. I should probably work on my diet now as I don't think pastries, pasta and bread will protect the results for long! I haven't gained weight but I feel so full up by the end of each day.
I did have an emotional wobble this week about how high up my scar is. I know it was because I didn't have lots of skin to work with, and I didn't want the T shaped scar, but I tried on bikinis this week and only one could be pulled up over the hips to hide the scar! Ive never worn my underwear or bikinis like this so I'll just have tk see if it's something I can become comfortable with.
For 99% of the year it won't matter though as I'm dressed and I'm so happy with the shape change that I will just look into treatments such as laser to reduce the visibility of the scar when it is more healed. I think part of the emotional wobble was down to exhaustion with both of my kids taking turns to be sick, so a lack of sleep and being tied to the house has been frustrating and didn't help my mood.
I've uploaded new pics of how I'm healing.
Time to start writing up a diet plan!
My scar is healing well, mostly a thin line and going flat. Belly button is also healing well.
I'm still using kelocote gel on both scars with lots of massage. I should probably work on my diet now as I don't think pastries, pasta and bread will protect the results for long! I haven't gained weight but I feel so full up by the end of each day.
I did have an emotional wobble this week about how high up my scar is. I know it was because I didn't have lots of skin to work with, and I didn't want the T shaped scar, but I tried on bikinis this week and only one could be pulled up over the hips to hide the scar! Ive never worn my underwear or bikinis like this so I'll just have tk see if it's something I can become comfortable with.
For 99% of the year it won't matter though as I'm dressed and I'm so happy with the shape change that I will just look into treatments such as laser to reduce the visibility of the scar when it is more healed. I think part of the emotional wobble was down to exhaustion with both of my kids taking turns to be sick, so a lack of sleep and being tied to the house has been frustrating and didn't help my mood.
I've uploaded new pics of how I'm healing.
Time to start writing up a diet plan!
Replies (4)
October 16, 2021
Hi, your belly looks great. I'm curious as to why the scar is so far above the bikini line. I thought the scar is supposed to be hidden by underwear. I'm really considering a tummy tuck bc I also have a hernia, diastasis recti, and excruciating back pain but I'm so afraid of the scar being noticeable.
October 16, 2021
It is high, it was because I didn't have much loose skin. The other option is to have a T incision, so you have a line up that might show out of your underwear.
I do have Brazilian style underwear that covers most of the scar, but really I'll l be focusing on treatments that make it less visible such as laser.
I'm happy with the shape achieved, but the scar is high up so I'll probably have to avoid bikinis for a while (I would anyway with the belly button so obviously healing still!)
I do have Brazilian style underwear that covers most of the scar, but really I'll l be focusing on treatments that make it less visible such as laser.
I'm happy with the shape achieved, but the scar is high up so I'll probably have to avoid bikinis for a while (I would anyway with the belly button so obviously healing still!)
October 20, 2021
The scar is healing so nicely and such a dramatic change in shape - incredible. I bet it feels amazing for the hernia to be gone too!
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18 days post
Day 19 (two and a half weeks)
TTJourneyLondonOctober 4, 2021
Bloating is continuing to go down, although I had some wine on Friday evening so I was more bloated over the weekend but it has gone by this morning (Monday).
My waist at the top is now 28", it was 30" pre op, and my hip measurement is now 33.5", I think that was 36 before.
My main scar is flattening nicely and healing well, and my belly button is looking good and no long oozing anything. I've stuck with my kelocote silicone scar gel for the BB and been putting some kelocote on my big scar followed by silicone dressing.
I love the silicone dressings as I can do all the massage that my surgeon showed me over the dressings comfortably. I do massage first with the kelocote but I find I apply more pressure once the silicone dressings are stuck on.
I really noticed this morning that the big scar was flattening down so I'm going to carry on doing what I'm doing.
The garment, or faja I’ve seen others call it is mostly comfortable but at the end of each day I can't wait to get it off, even if it's just for 5 minutes! Obviously food and drink with the day bloat must be making it tighter, but we keep having warm afternoons here in the UK, so being double layered is too hot for me!!
I definitely have some more bloat to shift in my lower abdomen, I am patient so I don't mind, but I am also itching to get back in the gym and speed up the process (I won't until doc says I can!)
I am back to driving and have been since last week when I got the all clear. I am being strict with myself and not lifting anything, especially the kids! I am school running in the mornings now but my kids know they have to climb in and out themselves.. it's been a good learning curve for them not to expect their Mum to do everything for them! I have been out for gentle excursions and I am clocking some walking, so I'm not feeling cooped up in the house at all.
I'm still feeling hugely positive about doing this and I know in a few months I am going to be even happier!
The only problem now is that this has been such a breeze, and then I got my pre op photos, I wasn't wearing a bra.. so my boobs look terrible! I thinks it's too easy to want to sign up for more surgery!! We'll see haha
My waist at the top is now 28", it was 30" pre op, and my hip measurement is now 33.5", I think that was 36 before.
My main scar is flattening nicely and healing well, and my belly button is looking good and no long oozing anything. I've stuck with my kelocote silicone scar gel for the BB and been putting some kelocote on my big scar followed by silicone dressing.
I love the silicone dressings as I can do all the massage that my surgeon showed me over the dressings comfortably. I do massage first with the kelocote but I find I apply more pressure once the silicone dressings are stuck on.
I really noticed this morning that the big scar was flattening down so I'm going to carry on doing what I'm doing.
The garment, or faja I’ve seen others call it is mostly comfortable but at the end of each day I can't wait to get it off, even if it's just for 5 minutes! Obviously food and drink with the day bloat must be making it tighter, but we keep having warm afternoons here in the UK, so being double layered is too hot for me!!
I definitely have some more bloat to shift in my lower abdomen, I am patient so I don't mind, but I am also itching to get back in the gym and speed up the process (I won't until doc says I can!)
I am back to driving and have been since last week when I got the all clear. I am being strict with myself and not lifting anything, especially the kids! I am school running in the mornings now but my kids know they have to climb in and out themselves.. it's been a good learning curve for them not to expect their Mum to do everything for them! I have been out for gentle excursions and I am clocking some walking, so I'm not feeling cooped up in the house at all.
I'm still feeling hugely positive about doing this and I know in a few months I am going to be even happier!
The only problem now is that this has been such a breeze, and then I got my pre op photos, I wasn't wearing a bra.. so my boobs look terrible! I thinks it's too easy to want to sign up for more surgery!! We'll see haha
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October 9, 2021
Hahahah
You definitely had an easy recovery.. I pray mine is similar
You definitely had an easy recovery.. I pray mine is similar
October 9, 2021
When are you going in? The first week is the hard bit, but for me mostly because of back pain, after that it is plain sailing. I'm sure you will be fine :)
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