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Tummy Tuck on Dec. 10th, Full Back Lipo and Flank Lipo - Hobart, IN
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I am having my TT on Dec. 10th. I am so excited !...
pchartNovember 30, 2010
WORTH IT$9,500
I am having my TT on Dec. 10th. I am so excited ! I have been planning this for the past year. I am not nervous at all. I have researched this and have learned so much from this site. I check it everyday!!!
I am 57, excercise daily (walking, yoga,pilates,weights), eat clean most of the time, but for the past 4 years, I have developed a pouch , love handles, and "bra fat". I am 5'10 and wear a size 12. My PS told me that I could never lose the pouch due to the muscle separation from having 2 children and gaining over 100 lbs, with each pregnancy.
I am a nurse and I am taking 11 days off work. My PS does not use drains. He says that his research has shown that outcomes are better if drains are not used.
I will post pictures after my procedure.
Wish me luck !!!!!!!!
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UPDATED FROM pchart
I will update more after my procedure.
pchartNovember 30, 2010
I will update more after my procedure.
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December 1, 2010
Hi pchart,
How exciting! Yes the pooches will not go away no mater how hard you work out! It sounds like you have done your research well, prepared your body and are ready to roll!
I am looking forward to reading about your recovery and seeing your pictures. Congratulations on your decision to do this for yourself. You will be happy!
It will be interesting to hear about the process from a 'Nurses" point of view.
Best of luck to you and keep us updated as you go.
December 3, 2010
Thanks for the posting.
The one tip I can offer potential TT candidates is to make sure your toilet is high, or rent a high potty chair that fits over your toilet. The standard toilet is 15 inches. I am tall, 5'10, so I have to use my core to get up and down off the potty. NO WAY !! I rented a "high commode" . I can raise it up to 20 inches.
I will let you know my "nurse" perspctive !!
The one tip I can offer potential TT candidates is to make sure your toilet is high, or rent a high potty chair that fits over your toilet. The standard toilet is 15 inches. I am tall, 5'10, so I have to use my core to get up and down off the potty. NO WAY !! I rented a "high commode" . I can raise it up to 20 inches.
I will let you know my "nurse" perspctive !!
December 3, 2010
Oh yes...the toilet is a problem. Now I am only five foot one so my rear end is almost to the floor. I am as close to the floor as you can get!! But it still hurt like crazy getting up and down. You quickly learn how to use the leg muscles. Also a walker helps!!! It at least gives you some leverage.
December 10, 2010
I'm trying to post pictures, but can not ,,,how do I do it without creating a new review??
December 10, 2010
Log into your account, click into your profile and you will find the "edit" tab. Once in there you will see at the bottom where you ad pics. If you have trouble let me know and I will get them posted for you.
December 10, 2010
you're so sweet ! Thanks. I tried again and it's not working.
Could I send them to you via an email account?
Could I send them to you via an email account?
December 11, 2010
You sure can. Go into my profile and you will see the "send private email" on the top right.
UPDATED FROM pchart
I had my TT on Dec. 10th, today is Dec. 15th. I...
pchartDecember 15, 2010
I had my TT on Dec. 10th, today is Dec. 15th.
I had TT and had Lipo of my flanks and my entire back.
I was in surgery 4.5 hours. I woke up in the recovery area, then was taken back to my room.
I stayed sitting up on the cart for an hour, then got off the cart and walked to the car.
My only discomfort after surgery was my lower back from hunching over ! I have been taking the pain meds (Vicodan) and muscle relaxant (flexeril) as prescribed. I have been sleeping in a recliner with my legs elevated and only getting up to the bathroom. I have been drinking tons of water. I have been eating clean, and not drinking any pop. I went for my 1st post op visit yesterday with the NP. She changed my dressings, encouraged me to stand up straight and to start walking around more at home. She stressed NO LIFTING. She said my tummy looked like it should look and that she was pleased with the results thus far.
Today I have walked up 15 stairs (twice) to eat. I'm still sitting in my recliner, getting up every couple of hours and walking around. I took a shower yesterday and I'm pleased with the results !
I have had no pain from my incision. I only have lower back pain from walking hunched over, and that's almost gone from standing up straight ! (well almost straight). I do have slight pressure in my lower abd., but that's all ! I was prepared for a great deal of pain, which I have not had. I'm coughing and deep breathing well. I do have a tape burn on my side. I'm applying neosporin to that. I have been taking stool softners and Miralax since Saturday and doing well in that dept. I read on this site that one women had trouble urinating after surgery and it was because her binder was too tight around her bladder area. So I have made sure the binder is not too tight in that area. I found wearing my hospital gown with no panties at night, then wearing loose sweats and loose tops during the day the most comfortable. I have large granny panties that are holding up my dressings, with a "wife beater" on top, then my binder works well. I see my PS tomorrow and then they will put me in my garmet! The garmet is rather sexy !!!
I am doing terrific ! I wish I would have had this done sooner. I'm going back to work on the 21st. I'm a nurse (I will be able to sit for the first couple of weeks I'm back with no lifting).
I still can't figure out how to post pictures, so I'm going to email them to a moderator to see if they can post for me.
I had TT and had Lipo of my flanks and my entire back.
I was in surgery 4.5 hours. I woke up in the recovery area, then was taken back to my room.
I stayed sitting up on the cart for an hour, then got off the cart and walked to the car.
My only discomfort after surgery was my lower back from hunching over ! I have been taking the pain meds (Vicodan) and muscle relaxant (flexeril) as prescribed. I have been sleeping in a recliner with my legs elevated and only getting up to the bathroom. I have been drinking tons of water. I have been eating clean, and not drinking any pop. I went for my 1st post op visit yesterday with the NP. She changed my dressings, encouraged me to stand up straight and to start walking around more at home. She stressed NO LIFTING. She said my tummy looked like it should look and that she was pleased with the results thus far.
Today I have walked up 15 stairs (twice) to eat. I'm still sitting in my recliner, getting up every couple of hours and walking around. I took a shower yesterday and I'm pleased with the results !
I have had no pain from my incision. I only have lower back pain from walking hunched over, and that's almost gone from standing up straight ! (well almost straight). I do have slight pressure in my lower abd., but that's all ! I was prepared for a great deal of pain, which I have not had. I'm coughing and deep breathing well. I do have a tape burn on my side. I'm applying neosporin to that. I have been taking stool softners and Miralax since Saturday and doing well in that dept. I read on this site that one women had trouble urinating after surgery and it was because her binder was too tight around her bladder area. So I have made sure the binder is not too tight in that area. I found wearing my hospital gown with no panties at night, then wearing loose sweats and loose tops during the day the most comfortable. I have large granny panties that are holding up my dressings, with a "wife beater" on top, then my binder works well. I see my PS tomorrow and then they will put me in my garmet! The garmet is rather sexy !!!
I am doing terrific ! I wish I would have had this done sooner. I'm going back to work on the 21st. I'm a nurse (I will be able to sit for the first couple of weeks I'm back with no lifting).
I still can't figure out how to post pictures, so I'm going to email them to a moderator to see if they can post for me.
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