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Tummy Tuck, Lipo, Hernia Repair 37 Year Old Mom

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I was tired of being conscious of the fat In mt...

AlyW
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I was tired of being conscious of the fat In mt mid area so decided to just do it! The first week was the most pain I have felt in my life but every day it gets better. I don't think I was prepared for the pain and limitations I experienced post op so ensure you ask a lot of questions. I'm very pleased.

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Very professional. Scheduled follow up procedures and lymphatic drainage massage as a part of his package

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July 24, 2016
You look great love .. doing mine in Oct. .
July 24, 2016
Well let me tell you what I wished a new before In case you don't already know. My doc recommended lymphatic drainage massage from day 3. It hurt initially but I think it helped to get the swelling down faster and at 24 days post op I'm up and about with very little pain 2) I have to wear a compression garment. I'm happy I'm I'm a cold country or this would have been unbearable. 3) after week one I was able to. Sleep. On my. Side with the assistance of a very long pillow. Behind my back. I read that online and it realy helped 4) calendula helps with reduction of inflammation but also makes you pee a lot lol 5) I think having at least dt two weeks off post opportunity is important because the pain to change positions etc is so uncomfortable that dealimg with is while working was unnecessary torture 6) ensure you have help for one week. Believe me you can't do anything for your self for at least a week! 7) invest in loose waist pants as belts and buttons are quite irritating and they squeeze the area. As the day progresses a previously flag area will become swollen so you will need room to expand. Hope this helps with your preparation.
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July 24, 2016
Thanks .. that was great info.. I'm happy your pass this stage .. see i called the office that I'm doing mine at that told me I have to stay out there for at least 11days and I'm in Ga. . And it's being done in Mia..then I was told by my best friend that did the same thing that I only need to stay out there 7 days...
July 24, 2016
Every person is different.. I would follow the docs advise. Ensure you make contact with a doc in your area that you can do post follow up visits. Usually a few days after then one week, then every two weeks etc. My doc had to drain my abdomen twice bex of the build up. If i wasn't near I domt now what would have happened bec I didn't even know there was a build up bec it's all numb down there. Posy op. Visits is important. Maybe you can as your doc if he knows anyone in your area he can recommend. I did mine in Colombia but I opted to stay here for a month just to ensure no complications when I get back home. This is a major surgery so ensure you have enough down time and post op. Follow up
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July 24, 2016
Ok. Love thanks that's true ...
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July 24, 2016
But girl they did a great job I know your happy..
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July 24, 2016
I also have an hernia .. that sucks ..I just notice mine when I my husband pointed out to me one day last yr.. I was so surprised
July 24, 2016
I had my surgery Friday 7/22 hernia removal no mesh with tummy tuck and muscle repair. I'm in less pain than I was yesterday and I hope it gets better daily. Doctor said it'll be a hard ridge for up to six months but pain should subside and I can do no so acticity in a month and a half. I'm sure I'll be happy with results but recovery is kicking my ass!
July 24, 2016
Yes I agree the recovery is hard, I had a hernia repair and an tummy tuck done on July 15th and the pain is on and off but I'm still swollen
July 24, 2016
It gets better each day I promise you! Just don't stretch yourself to much but don't sit a lot. Take pics and plot your progress.
July 24, 2016
I've been taking it extremely light. I only have one child who is 3 and she has been away with family since Thursday. I only get up to use the bathroom. Ibuprofen, colace, oxycodone and plenty of water has been my regimen. I can't wait until we all feel like our normal selves again. I will try not to over exert myself and cause pain increase. Taking it easy as long as I can.
July 24, 2016
I've been laying down a lot is that not a good thing?
July 24, 2016
I didn't lie down after the first two days a lot. I sat up and every hour walked for like a minute to ensure that my blood was circulating. Didn't want any clots. How long ago did you do your procedure?
July 25, 2016
Friday so two days ago. I elevate my legs in bed. Use the bathroom 2-3 times a day
July 25, 2016
oh ok. Well then go ahead and lie around I'm sure your body needs it but try and get up so the blood in your legs can circulate. It will get better each day :) When is your first post op check up?
July 25, 2016
8/4 which will be 2 weeks from surgery date. Surprisingly I'm feeling pretty good. Ibuprofen helps with swelling and helps with irritated uvula from breathing tube
July 25, 2016
I can't believe they said 6 months for scar to go away
July 25, 2016
You look awesome btw! I can't wait until I'm in the clear
July 25, 2016
i dont feel like i look so awesome *hand over face* I just feel like i like like a pregnant woman lol. Cant wait till the swelling goes. CANT fit into my pre surgery clothes. My hips seem so much wider!
July 25, 2016
Nothing wrong with wide hips lol you'll be wearing those pre-surgery clothes in no time and able to wear a two piece lol I can't wait until next summer! Lol I live in New England and it'll be cold soon
July 25, 2016
Oh well I live in the Caribbean so its sunny all year around! LOL I dont have to wait!
July 25, 2016
I may just have to take a BAEcation in November to show off my new look lol
July 25, 2016
True!
July 24, 2016
I'm with you the recovery is a beast and the limitations are hard especially in my house but like you said everyday gets better except I have had some recently paiful days to resurface , I'm ready to see the positive side, I got mine done July 15 2016
July 24, 2016
How is the overall healing going? Sometimes I'm worried about if I'm on a good path. I have become so obsessed with Google. Are you doing any massages or anything? Any fibrosis?
July 24, 2016
Like I said I had my surgery July 15 abs my drains came out in 6 days, my right side seem to hurt more than the left side, I still toss and turn at night so I just started my pain meds again ugh which I'm not a fan of meds but I had to give in. I use my back massager last night but I rub my stomach to ease the pain. I'm like you I'm always on Google or reself reading. I find the compression gourmet is uncomfortable to me I feel like I'm confined. So I'm with you 100% on this recovery journey
UPDATED FROM AlyW
26 days post

27 days post op

AlyW
Almost at the end of my first month and feeling good! Most of the swelling is gone. The scar as well as the belly button is healing nicely. I have uploaded a few pics.

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August 2, 2016
Have you used anything in particular on your scar???
August 2, 2016
It's a creme called Soder Mix and massage the area once per. Day before bed. Visit www.sodermix.com also it always use paper tape once I'm not having a shower. So it helps to keep it flat. I visited the doc today he said I need to. Massage the ends more throughout the day without any creme so that the area gets flat.
August 2, 2016
Ok thanks
August 3, 2016
Happy one month (I'm a day late) happy to see everything is going fine. Looking good
August 3, 2016
Thank you! I'm so happy! How is everything with you?
August 8, 2016
I'm catching Hell my incision opened up and looks, well I'm diagnosing myself and saying its infected. They called in some antibiotics though now is the waiting game
August 8, 2016
Oddly enough I noticed last week a pin size hole right under the incision almost like a hair follicle root. I went to doc and he said it's OK but daily I see a little blood. I go to nurse. For. Massages 3 times a week and she too says it's OK so I'm just watching it to ensure no infection.
August 8, 2016
This is like an inch or more in size with lots of drainage. I'm so discouraged. If you look in my profile i posted pics (there kinda gross though)
August 9, 2016
Do you still wear compression garment and prior to this did you keep the area taped? I did everyday I think that helped. I posted a update with pics for the foam board i use
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1 month post

40 Day post op

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Well it's now 40 days ans thing have been progressing well. Most of swelling is gone but numbness remains. I removed the paper tape one day to clean the area and i pulled the hair follicle right on the edge of the incision line out so now the hole remains open and when i clean a see a bit of blood . It's exactly the size of a pin head. The doc said it's OK so I'm trying not to worry about it becoming bigger lol. Has anyone else had that experience?

I notice a lot of ppl complain about reopened wound excess swelling. I do think the compression garment and foam board has helped me to heal so well so quickly. I have posted pics I wear it 24 hours a day expect when bathing.. It's uncomfortable at times but i think it restricts me being able to overdue anything. I can't bend forward easily bec the board makes it uncomfortable, I don't stretch too and I don't put a lot. Of pressure on the area bec it's so damn uncomfortable in this garment! My doc says I have to wear for 2 months and as uncomfortable as it is I see where it worked. I started a light dance class twice a week last week but in definitely taking it easy. I'm not rushing to get everything super flat its more important to me to heal properly. First.

My only Compliant is the tough aheas below my bra line.. The massages have def helped but it's creating a little over lay that looks like a fat pocket when it's actually just a tough area. One side is no longer so bad. But they are not flattering from behind at all!

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August 9, 2016
You are doing well. I can't wait until I am 40 days post op. I have my TT and lipo on 8/10. I am excited and anxious about the pain.
August 9, 2016
Just try to ensure you get as much time off as possible because you are going to need it! I'm happy i got a full 3 weeks
August 9, 2016
Did you have muscle repair. How are you doing with muscle repair. Are you still having muscle tightness.
August 9, 2016
Yes I did muscle repair. I have no muscle tightness now. Initially changing positions esp from lying was terrible but now I move around with no pain what so ever.
August 9, 2016
So happy to hear you say that. At how may weeks or months did you notice you did not have anymore tightness. Have you worked out or gone swimming do you find your self having pain or tightness. Sorry if I am asking I am post op 6 weeks tummy tuck with muscle repair and have gone jnto a anxity/ depression over the whole procedure. Especially the muscle tightness. I feel like it's never going to go away.
August 9, 2016
I stopped feeling at about 3-4 weeks. Please note that I went and did lypmhpatic massages, ultrasound and general massages daily for the fist 4 weeks. It was TERRIBLE! but now I have no pain whatsoever at all. Have you been doing massages regulary? No didnt do any type of exercise until 5 weeks and 2 days. Do you wear a compression garment? Ask as many questions as you like. I depend on answers here to get me through really terrible times so I am happy to help
August 9, 2016
Thank you so much for your help. Yes. I am having extreme anxiety over the tightness and soreness. Now that you do exercises do you have any tightness or soreness. I do wear the compression garment 24/7. I have not done any of the massages. I will look into it because I am so miserable. When you mean ultrasound what is that and also general massages. Do they do the ultrasound where they do the lymphatic massages. Were you sore afterwards. How many weeks post op are you. People don't believe hoe terrible it feels to have this tightness.
August 9, 2016
No I no tightness or soreness now that I do excercises but I dont push any limits either. I am not trying to open back up this wound bu overdoing it. I recommend finding someone that does lympahtic massages. This my nurse said helps with the healing and reduces the swelling. After the msssages to my side area where i did the lipo, she does a very light massage to my abdominal area to to drain the lymphatic area. After which she uses an ultrasound machine thing and for about 5-10 minutes she runs it over the area. It doesnt hurt she says it helps with the healing. During the lymphatic massage for the first 3 weeks was terrible but after I felt better, almost looser. I did my surgery 'July 1st s thats 40 days today.'If you are on whatsapp let me know we can talk faster there and I can ask my nurse stuff
August 9, 2016
Yes. I am my username is flores2k121. When you say the messages where terrible was it because you were more sensitive to your stomach. Can you also tell me how much they charge. I really wanna have them done as I am constant anxity over the horrible tightness. It's s blessing to have found someone that can help me and understand
August 9, 2016
I had my surgey June 27 and still have a lot of swelling. I have a trip sept 9th and would love to get the sweelling down as much possible. Our surgeries are just. 1 week apart .
August 9, 2016
your username on whatsapp is "flores2k121? shouldnt it be a phone number? The massage was terrible because i was still soar from the tender and her kneading and prodding was torture! I actually considered stopping many times! apart from the miscle repair, what else did you have done? Have you spoken to your doc about the pain? I was on pain killer for a while as well so it helped make the pain more tolerable. I am in Colombia so I have no idea how much they would charge where you are. I actually live in the Caribbean but came here for school and decided to do the surgery while here.
August 9, 2016
Yeah username is flores2k121 what is your user name I will try to find you. Oh wow Columbia. We are just 1 week apart from our surgeries. I don't have pain but just have a lot of thightness which is so unconfortable. Still feels sore if I sneeze. Cough or laugh. Do you still have soreness when you have this. I will definitely find someone to do the messages and the ultrasound i need them really bad. I see my dr next week so I will ask him. I have not seen him because he has been on vacation
August 9, 2016
I had full tummy tuck with muscle repair. Lipo upper back. I feel though dr left me a lot of loose skin still. I don't know if it sweling or loose skin. Does not look nice like yours. You look amazing
August 9, 2016
I looked at your pics. You def need to go see your doc. I think you should be much smaller than you are. Do you have lumps under your skin? My swelling makes me smooth, you seem to have folds so I don't understand. I dont feel sore when I cough or sneeze. I dont feel like before either, its like an in between feeling.