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Mini TT in 5 Days! and Extremely Nervous - Louisiana

Name: Mini TT in 5 Days! and Extremely Nervous - Louisiana
Item: John Dean, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Sha821

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Im a 25 year old mother of a 4 year old child....

Sha821March 10, 2011

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Im a 25 year old mother of a 4 year old child. I'm mainly getting a tummy tuck to get rid of my loose skin. Im tired of working out and not getting good results, being afraid to wear a two piece, and just being so self conscious about my body. I want to do something for me and feel good about it. At the same time I'm terribly nervous. Im down to 5 days pre-op and dreading it, but looking foward to this more than anything..lol, if that can make any sense. Any advice? I put up some before shots, the after ones will be up next week.

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Replies (29)

Fun In The Sun

March 10, 2011

I just had a mini TT on 2/21/11 and it was no big deal at all. I was up and down the same day and I'm a wuss when it comes to pain. You will do just fine and will love your results. Good luck to you!!!! Keep us posted on your recovery!!!

Sha821

March 11, 2011

That's good to hear. I'll be thinking about that so I don't talk myself out of it. Im so excited so see how it turns out though. I saw your pics and you look great by the way. Do you think two weeks is plenty of time off before returning to work? Did you have drains?I will definitely keep ya'll posted. Thank you.

Fun In The Sun

March 15, 2011

I did not have drains for the TT I only had drains for the breast lift. I'm still a little sore in the breast area and am now 3 weeks post op. As for the TT that didn't bother me at all no pain there at all, but remember everyone is different. I think 2 weeks should do it but it depends on how you heal.

readyforchange

March 10, 2011

Good luck with your mini tt. I'm having mine on the 21st. I am just as nervous as you but excited at the same time. I'm so tired of working out so hard and not getting the results I should. I can't wait to lose the loose skin. Keep us posted.

Sha821

March 11, 2011

Thank you! Only a couple more days for both of us. I think our results will be even better once we begin working out again. Lately I've just kinda been like whatever, I'm getting a tt anyways so I don't care what I eat..lol. I will keep you posted.

readyforchange

March 11, 2011

That's exactly how I am. I haven't been working out as hard. My problem is that I had to quit smoking. I already put on 6 lbs. I don't know why. I am not eating any more than I did before in fact actually less. I hope the weightgain stops. I am so super excited. Please keep me posted and let me know how you are doing post op. I think our bellies look very similar so I'm excited to see your results. Are you also doing your breasts?

3/03 happymommyof3

March 11, 2011

I am not sure if you two ladies know this but there is a thread discussion on the tummy tuck section called March Tummy Tuckers Unite....most of the women on there are getting a full tuck but some of us have a mini and some are combo mini or full with breast work and/or lipo. There is great info in the discussions and wonderful support. You should check it out as I have found it helpful considering here is not much activity on the mini TT section. Good luck to both you ladies on your upcoming surgery! You will be fine!

3/03 happymommyof3

March 11, 2011

Ksharee, I had my mini on March 3rd and I have to go back to work on Monday (total of 11 days off). It's an office job and I am getting around ok so I think I will be fine. Although I am worried about being tired because I have been napping every day. But physically I think you will be fine with 2 weeks. Your before pics look similar to mine...good luck to you!!

readyforchange

March 13, 2011

I'm thinking about you and wishing you good luck on your upcoming surgery. I am getting extremely nervous. My surgery is on the 21st. I'm so looking forward to not seeing this ugly stretched skin ever again. Please keep me posted. What kind of binder did you order? I have to order mine and I'm not sure what to get.

Sha821

March 16, 2011

You only have a couple more days left!! I didn't have to order a binder, the doctor gave me one. Im not sure what kind it is though. Ill take a look next time I take it off. Oh and I only did a tt, no breasts. I cant take the compression foam off yet so I can't see what my tummy looks like. But I can tell you I'm really swollen.

readyforchange

March 15, 2011

Hope your doing well and not in too much pain. Feel better!

UPDATED FROM Sha821

5 months post

I am coming up on 6 months post op! I absolutely...

Sha821August 26, 2011

I am coming up on 6 months post op! I absolutely love my results. It did take quite some time for the swelling to go down. There were alot of other people that had their mini TT done the same time as me that were able to post pics within a week. I had some lipo done around the incision area to prevent "dog ears" and also muscle tightening. I think this prolonged the swelling, but it was worth it. I do still have some stretch marks as you can see in my pic; this is because I only did a mini tt. The skin is tightened though and that is exacatly what I wanted! Mission Accomplished! Im so sorry for the delay. I will post a couple pics I took with my phone.

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Jonah8496

August 26, 2011

Wow, you look great. I hope I get results like that!

June Bug

August 27, 2011

You look amazing! I am having mine in 17 days, I can't wait.

June Bug

August 30, 2011

May I ask how long it was until you felt normal again? How bad was the pain? How low is your scar? I am having a mini tt with lipo and muscle repair as well. I am also having some lipo in other areas and a breast aug. My nerves are starting to get to me and I am getting scared about my recovery, I just want to know exactly what's ahead of me.

helkat

October 13, 2011

can I ask how the scar was after this surgery? Considering it too!