Extended Tummy Tuck -Hyannis, MA

I lost over 100 pounds with RnY Gastric Bypass two years ago. My weight has been stable for over a year. I had an arm lift on November 29 which is healing well, though still swollen. I am worried about recovering from the TT while my arms are still swollen and uncomfortable as well. The doctor has suggested that lose my belly button as the abdomen will be much stronger. I am still deciding.

I was super swollen, up 5 pounds from my weight the morning of the surgery when I left the hospital. I stayed 2 nights. I will post photos later, as I am out of town for the holidays and have been dealing with some unrelated circumstances.

The incision goes from mid hip (around the side) to mid hip, and then up the middle of my abdomen all the way to just under my bra. I elected to lose the belly button in favor of a tighter, flatter, stronger result.

My first follow up on Monday the 23rd went well. The scars are scary looking, but are healing well. I am starting to walk more upright now and will transition from wearing 2 binders to a panty girdle on Monday (the 30th). Doctor says he would like to do a revision in the future to tighten up some relaxing of the skin that will occur, as I had a great deal of skin removed. (5.5 lbs) I am weaning myself off the percoset, but it has certainly been appreciated, as the pain (especially getting out of bed) has been considerable. I have been lucky to have had help, as my SO is a nurse. I could have never done this on my own, as I needed help dressing, etc...