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Full Tummy Tuck W/ Lipo - Houston, TX
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I just turned 47 years old. I do not have any...
TammyCanJune 13, 2016
$5,200
I just turned 47 years old. I do not have any children but did endure an abdominal tumor surgery when I was in my early 40's. This surgery left me with very little stomach muscles so this year I have decided to make it better. Working out has not helped because of my age and lack of elasticity, so a tummy tuck is the only option. I'm scared of the surgery and recovery but very excited to see the results. I can't remember the last time I had a flat tummy! Surgery is on 6/22/16 in Houston, TX.
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UPDATED FROM TammyCan
2 days pre
Surgery Day is approaching
TammyCanJune 19, 2016
My surgery is just two days and a wake up away! I'm prepared. Thank goodness for this site and all the wonderful pointers I've read.
I bought a used electric hospital bed so I can be more comfortable post surgery. You can also rent them but I got a great deal and will plan to sell it after I'm done with it. A few other things I have ready...most is to help with swelling and to aid in recovery:
Arnica
Bromelian
Stool softners
Gatorade
Crackers
Chicken broth (low sodium)
Gauze pads/tape
Cotton granny pannies (7 pair)
Pain meds
Protein drinks
Milk of Magnesia
My mom flies in tomorrow to be with me for a week. I think it's important to have good support after any big procedure.
I bought a used electric hospital bed so I can be more comfortable post surgery. You can also rent them but I got a great deal and will plan to sell it after I'm done with it. A few other things I have ready...most is to help with swelling and to aid in recovery:
Arnica
Bromelian
Stool softners
Gatorade
Crackers
Chicken broth (low sodium)
Gauze pads/tape
Cotton granny pannies (7 pair)
Pain meds
Protein drinks
Milk of Magnesia
My mom flies in tomorrow to be with me for a week. I think it's important to have good support after any big procedure.
UPDATED FROM TammyCan
1 day post
1 Day post op
TammyCanJune 23, 2016
I gamy surgery yesterday at 9am and felt fine until around midnight...that's when the pain started. I don't have any photos from today but I do have one while in the operating room. I also had lipo on my inner thighs. I just hope the pain goes away very soon.
Thank you for joining us. You will love the results of a tummy tuck, one of the best things I have ever done for myself. Please update us each step.
Take a look at my Survival Guide and this will tell you everything about my entire journey:)
I will certainly be leaning on you and others to help me through the process. I had a breast lift last year and still remember the pain as well as the depression I went through and the thoughts of regret. Now, today...I'm so glad I did it. I hope to feel the same about my TT.
I am most concerned about the nausea post surgery. I usually have a very difficult time the first 48 hours due to the anesthesia and feel nauseous for a couple days. I am praying that will not happen this time however, I anticipate it.
My surgery is expected to be 5 hours long with the TT and lipo on my hips.
You have great support here in the community so you will not be alone. If you start feeling a little blue after surgery, log on and get chatting in the forums with others. I think we have all gone through the post surgical blues for a while. This is normal but definitely not any fun.
In the past I had issues with the nausea after surgery. I mentioned this to my doctor before the tummy tuck and they gave me a pill pre op. It was for the stomach acid and it really worked well. I was not sick for a minute after taking that. The biggest issue for me was the constipation. Make sure you are taking some sort of laxative the evening you get home from surgery.