63 Year Old Great Grandmother Finally Chooses Much Needed Tummy Tuck - Houston, TX

Hi, First of all you look fanstastic for your age! I am 62 years old and am worried about healing from a TT at my age. I am physically active cycle, water aerobics, and recently added weight training. I had 3 caesareans but was lucky to have no stretch marks. I think partly due to the fact that I never gained more than 20 lbs with each pregnancy. I am 5'6" and weigh 128lbs. But no matter how much I work out I have a small pooch that is never going to get flat. I would love to have a TT but have a fear of not healing and the pain involved. How did you find the pain and how quickly did your incision heal. I have seen some reviewers who had a TT and a month out they developed an infection and necrosis. Your input would be so valuable because we are about the same age. I really should have done this 15 years ago but kept chickening out.

OMG, the timing of your post is fabulous. I'm 61, and wanted a TT for over 35 years (the age of my youngest child). Your photos are amazing! Please post more - I'm finally, finally, finally scheduled for next month and this is incredibly inspiring to see. I read the other comment and hope you'll be so kind as to elaborate on hints, tips, and details of your journey. Now that I consider it, I hadn't planned on posting myself but if my experience boosts another woman as much as yours has me, I will. Thank you for such courage, and congratulations on the new status of "rockin' hot"!

Wow, you look amaaaazing - what a wonderful result :)

I can relate to much of what you've written. When I retired, I joined a gym & lost 60 lbs. Sadly, my thyroid went out of whack after a change in meds, & it took me 2 yrs to get back to a good weight & ready to go for it! I am an extremely active 63-yr-old & have no idea how I had time to work! I work out, walk, work in my yard, do line dancing, never really sit until evenings, & watch what I eat, but because of lifting weights, I had to have rotator cuff surgery last May, so having my TT in Feb was perfect timing. I'm glad you aren't looking at surgery for weight loss. I am only 5'3" & weigh 147; I'd like to lose 7 more lbs, but TTs are not about losing weight, although it helps to keep you conscious of the right weight for your body. You will need someone you can depend on to help you for at least a week. My precious husband took such great care of me. I've read where some have returned to work after 2 weeks, but I don't recommend that. Pain is manageable, even without meds after the first week, but moving slowly & walking bent at the waist is critical to healing. My incision is not visible in a two-piece, which I only wear in my own pool, & I put Mederma on it twice daily. It is fading already, so I expect that in a year it will be barely visible. I am still experiencing swelling, which you must expect for months. That's pretty exciting, though, because in my pics, I am still swollen, esp in the ones in black at only 3 months. It just gets better all the time. Don't be scared--go for it! Because you are active, you'll have an easier recovery! Follow dr's orders, & I'm sure you'll NEVER regret it! I'll be posting more pics & details soon. I wish you success & happiness in your journey! JUST DO IT!! :)

Looks good

Hello, thank you for your post. I'm 57 and I've had 2 C-Sections many years ago. I have three grown children. My C Section was started just below my navel and end right at the pubic hair line. It looks like a butt. However, I'm not looking for doctors. I'm from Houston but is not in NJ studying so I'm researching doctors here. I've narrowed it down to 2. I'm a little nervous but have wanted this for a long tie. My question is did you have the lipo on your flanks and muscle tighten with your TT? I have a nice butt, but do want my waist smaller and my thigh lifted. How long was so surgery and did you need help when you got home? Was it difficult? how long did it take to put on regular clothes? How long was it you were able to drive? Was it very painful? My best friend and may daughter is in Texas so they will not be here for me. But I do have one friend here. I'm so determine to have it done. I'm now single and want to look great. Please can you help me with these questions.

Sincerely,

S.

Hello! First let me say your transformation is nothing short of spectacular! I am 66 and scheduled for a tt on August 25th. I hope you still check your messages because I have a question. Everyone has trouble standing up straight for awhile for obvious reasons. But what about leaning forward? Like to rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth? Or to wash just your face? I also bend forward to wash my long hair in a stationary sink but I realize that probably isn't going to happen for awhile! :) I hope to post a review as well to help us older gals deal with issues that only we can appreciate. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

Hello again txnana! I went ahead with my tt, no drains, no lipo & was doing great and feeling quite happy until the third week. I had an extra vertical incision from my bb to the horizontal one due to not having much excess skin & they can't bring down the old bb hole & take it 'out' if your skin isn't lax. Anyway, the vertical incision opened a bit with drainage. And I formed a seroma under the area as well. This wasn't pretty but not a biggie until the fever started. I have other health issues that factor in but I was still so sad! Did you have any areas that stayed sticky for awhile? If so, how long before they dried up? I am under constant care but feeling very ill in the third day of fever. Just looking for some light, I suppose! I am still not sorry and love my flat tummy!!

Thank you so much for your inspiring message...I am 58+ and scheduled for Jan. 24th
Very nervous and was told not to spend my money on a TT. You made me feel so much better about my decision. As well, I am now separated after 35 years and starting all over again...Thank You!!