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50 yr old full tummy tuck with MR, lipo to inner thighs and flanks after 3 csections
UPDATED FROM fitfab50
11 months post
1 Year PostOp Tummy tuck!!!!!
WORTH IT
One year ago today I was hunched over and thought I'd never get to this point!
It has been a mostly fantastic journey! Of course, it's been a whole year so I'm a little fuzzy on the details.
My tummy tuck experience was quite bearable! I did not, thankfully, experience swell hell, dog ears, or incision splitting, nor infection. Overall it went very smoothly and I am so grateful for that!
I do believe pepping my mind and body for the stress it was going to be under was key. You can read my previous posts regarding all of that!
I will say, I have enjoyed my new body and am a lot more confident on a swimsuit and enjoy being out and about in one. My clothes fit better and no more saggy skin or muffin top! I never thought I'd ever see a hint of a six pack! It's really quite amazing, the skills of the surgeon!
One thing to remember, you have to keep up with maintaining a healthy lifestyle of eating right and exercise.
For those of you thinking or just starting your journey, you will get here, just take it one day at a time and remember to rest!
This site has been a real help and encouragement!
Good luck and stay healthy and positive!
It has been a mostly fantastic journey! Of course, it's been a whole year so I'm a little fuzzy on the details.
My tummy tuck experience was quite bearable! I did not, thankfully, experience swell hell, dog ears, or incision splitting, nor infection. Overall it went very smoothly and I am so grateful for that!
I do believe pepping my mind and body for the stress it was going to be under was key. You can read my previous posts regarding all of that!
I will say, I have enjoyed my new body and am a lot more confident on a swimsuit and enjoy being out and about in one. My clothes fit better and no more saggy skin or muffin top! I never thought I'd ever see a hint of a six pack! It's really quite amazing, the skills of the surgeon!
One thing to remember, you have to keep up with maintaining a healthy lifestyle of eating right and exercise.
For those of you thinking or just starting your journey, you will get here, just take it one day at a time and remember to rest!
This site has been a real help and encouragement!
Good luck and stay healthy and positive!
fitfab50's provider
UPDATED FROM fitfab50
10 months post
10 1/2 months PO...51 YO drain less tummy tuck
i have not been on real self in quite some time. It's been 10.5 mo this since my Full Tt with muscle repair and lipo.
I will say, I have had a very good recovery. At 10.5 months I really don't have any residual negative feelings, pains, no swelling, etc.
My recovery was fairly text book. I was up walking within a day(very slowly mind you) but up and moving about. By week 2 standing straight.
I have been working out regularly, traveling a lot, so my workouts havent been as consistent. However, I have only gained about 3 lbs(which on someone short could potentially be a lot) but I have not noticed any difference in shape or flatness in the tummy area.
I am tolerating all ab workouts, all running, and pretty much all core exercises.
I did not have any seromas or wound issues. Everything healed perfectly and I am extremely happy with my results!
I believe it has a lot to do with my plastic surgeons technique and attention to detail as well as being at my best possible health that I could!
Well, I will most likely update at one year post op.
Good luck to all those going in soon and those on the healing side, it takes time, be patient.
I will say, I have had a very good recovery. At 10.5 months I really don't have any residual negative feelings, pains, no swelling, etc.
My recovery was fairly text book. I was up walking within a day(very slowly mind you) but up and moving about. By week 2 standing straight.
I have been working out regularly, traveling a lot, so my workouts havent been as consistent. However, I have only gained about 3 lbs(which on someone short could potentially be a lot) but I have not noticed any difference in shape or flatness in the tummy area.
I am tolerating all ab workouts, all running, and pretty much all core exercises.
I did not have any seromas or wound issues. Everything healed perfectly and I am extremely happy with my results!
I believe it has a lot to do with my plastic surgeons technique and attention to detail as well as being at my best possible health that I could!
Well, I will most likely update at one year post op.
Good luck to all those going in soon and those on the healing side, it takes time, be patient.
Replies (5)
February 11, 2017
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I'm about to start in my own and found it very inspiring.
March 24, 2017
Thank you. I've never been very good at that. lol
But I'm going to try as I know that will help get me through.
But I'm going to try as I know that will help get me through.
February 13, 2017
You really look great! So satisfying to be healthy and fit and have the body you deserve and work hard for! Happy for you! I'm at 9 weeks. I'm doing great, but still have some restrictions and end of day swelling. Such a great feeling to know it only gets better! Thank you for your post, it's a wonderful glimpse into the future!
February 19, 2017
May I ask- do you have any residual numbness? How about any areas that are totally numb? Thanks!
February 20, 2017
I only have slight numbness around my belly button. Everywhere else is pretty much back to normal feeling.
February 20, 2017
Thanks for getting back! I am at the 6 month po mark and have total numbness from hip to hip under the incision, including over the mons. I expected the bb area as I read that was a typical area to stay numb but this is creepy and distressing me! I hate to lean against the counter while working in the kitchen & that sort of thing. Can you recall if you have had feeling that continued to return over the last four months of your recovery? I appreciate your feedback on this.
February 20, 2017
I don't really remember, but I think by 6 months most of the numbness was pretty much gone(except bb). Or I may not be as sensitive to it bc I had 3 csections and it's not at all numb like that. I hope that helps
February 20, 2017
So are you saying you were MORE numb with the csections? Did feeling come back each time?
February 21, 2017
Yes, more numb w c sections. And eventually, but it was years. Of course the cut the same location 3x...
February 21, 2017
Wow. Well, you look fantastic! And I wanted to thank you for your input on the numbness issues. It has definitely helped! Best to you. :)
UPDATED FROM fitfab50
8 months post
8.5 months post full TT w MR
8.5 months! Wow! My recovery has gone very well. I'm currently at 110lbs. Up about 2lbs, which is not all that much during the holiday season! Still down 2 pant sizes and dress sizes.
I have been attending bootcamp type classes 3dsys a week, run about 3 miles 3 days a week. Plank for 1.5 min, sit-ups, crunches, ab work. So far it's all going very well. I have been in a hiking trip, paddle boarding, bicycling, etc. I occasionally feel the tightness but believe that's just muscles working better.
I do not have any swelling, pulling, spasms or burning. I still have some areas of numbness mostly around bb, it just feels weird when in run my hands around that area.
My incision is healing nicely and starting to fade some, but it's a process.
Some days I'm still amazed at what clothes I can wear, that I'm not embarrassed to walk around in my undies and bra around hubby, or that I don't have rolls when I sit.
I am absolutely thrilled with my outcome and would recommend this surgery!
Belly button is flatter and ok, but really no complaints.
At 50, I can't be any happier at my results!
have a 10 month visit with my PS in Feb.
Good luck to everyone with your recoveries!
I have been attending bootcamp type classes 3dsys a week, run about 3 miles 3 days a week. Plank for 1.5 min, sit-ups, crunches, ab work. So far it's all going very well. I have been in a hiking trip, paddle boarding, bicycling, etc. I occasionally feel the tightness but believe that's just muscles working better.
I do not have any swelling, pulling, spasms or burning. I still have some areas of numbness mostly around bb, it just feels weird when in run my hands around that area.
My incision is healing nicely and starting to fade some, but it's a process.
Some days I'm still amazed at what clothes I can wear, that I'm not embarrassed to walk around in my undies and bra around hubby, or that I don't have rolls when I sit.
I am absolutely thrilled with my outcome and would recommend this surgery!
Belly button is flatter and ok, but really no complaints.
At 50, I can't be any happier at my results!
have a 10 month visit with my PS in Feb.
Good luck to everyone with your recoveries!
Replies (5)
December 14, 2016
Girl you look amazing and are amazing. Wish I had your determination on working out. You go girl.
December 14, 2016
You look great! Did the lipo on your inner thighs make a difference? I'm considering it.
December 14, 2016
Yes, a huge difference! I used to hate my thighs, now I like them a lot more.
December 31, 2016
Just found you and loved looking through the before and all the afters. You look SO FANTASTIC! It's so encouraging to see this and to see what not only a tummy tuck can do but also working out hard can do. Thanks for sharing!
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My scar is flat and mostly disappearing. It's noticeable, but not awful. It's starting to fade and areas are staring to get lighter. I did use a scar cream in the beginning, but honestly I'm really terrible at keeping up with that.
Good luck to ck on your recovery!
Honestly I had very little swelling. Most of my swelling was in the first couple of weeks. I did not swell too much with activity.
I think drinking a lot of water w lemon n helped with the swelling. It's kind of a detox type water but not overly crazy detoxifying. I also was very careful of the amount of sodium I consumed. I pretty much cut or limited all sodium for almost 6 months. But if you do have sodium, if you drink lots of water it will balance itself out.
I eat fairly clean, although I do like chips and the occasional desert. Really for me it's portion control and limit eating processed foods.
I hope this helps. Good luck on your journey and wearing your garment while your up and mobile does help a lot too!