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POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

37 Yr Old, Mom of 3, Needing Muscle Repair, 5'5" 154lbs - Marietta, GA

UPDATED FROM mynormal
3 months post

Ughhhhhhhh

mynormal
$10,600
I've been constantly swollen like this for about 6-7 weeks now. I don't understand. Wearing 24/7 compression with binder.

mynormal's provider

Stanley Okoro, MD

Stanley Okoro, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.7 | 252 Reviews
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Replies (5)

June 8, 2016
You're not alone. I had surgery 3/24 and for the past 3 weeks I've been swollen so bad. My surgeon said it will go down. Lets pray
July 2, 2016
Hi. Thanks for sharing, how are you doing now, hopefully much better.
June 18, 2016
Just checking to see how you're doing.
July 2, 2016
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience on TT with Dr.Okoro. how are you doing now, and what has the doctor said about this swelling?
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August 19, 2016
Hey lady, hope all is well. I'm going to inbox you. We have the same Sx date, or around the same time...
June 17, 2019
Just checking to see if you better? Swelling better?
UPDATED FROM mynormal
1 month post

It was so good!

mynormal
Went for lunch and had some salty seafood after my massage yesterday. I paid for it but it was so good. The top part of my abdomen still hurts a lot. I can feel a knot that's been there since after surgery. After the seafood I swelled and it made the pain worse. Ughhh it was so good.

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April 21, 2016
Today I'm 5 weeks PO
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April 21, 2016
At least you ok with it! The swelling and pain is only temporary !!!! Still looking good
April 21, 2016
Thanks I'm trying. I can see the difference between the two pics. 2 weeks difference and I can see the swelling is coming down. I might not feel like it but looking at those two pics I can see a shape coming in....lol
May 9, 2016
which massage are you getting? even now at 7 weeks my belly hurts so bad I cannot imagine getting a massage there... ouch!
May 9, 2016
A lymphatic massage at my PS office. My package included 5 of them. My last one was at my 6 week appt. I know the feeling. I have now started to swell bad again and my stomach is really bothering me to the point I have started taking pain medication again. I hope nothing is wrong and this goes away. I also hope you start to feel better.
May 10, 2016
swelling never stopped here.. but my muscles are hurting again too.. guess because now I feel "better" and think I can do all thing I used to do before without feeling any pain... wroooong! I really was thinking about taking pain medication but I did not... they hurt in the night the most. Perhaps its too early for your massage? remember the whole skin was pulled up... I dont think the massage in that area is of benefit while everything is healing. hope gets better soon....
May 10, 2016
The massages are what my PS recommends. Helps with swelling. It did help and made the pain feel better. I'll post a pic. My pain never went away but it has gotten worse, more like beginning of healing process. I am still stuck doing nothing. I wish I could do something. I tried to walk but it felt terrible.
May 11, 2016
:-o take care!!! just listen to your body and do whatever you think is right for you.
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May 26, 2016
How much was your tt?
UPDATED FROM mynormal
1 month post

Finally

mynormal
Some glue finally came off. I had my son cut it, so it wouldn't get pulled. I finally get to see some of my incision. Progress!

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April 17, 2016
Looking good and healing nice!
April 21, 2016
Thanks, finally have been able to move around more.
April 21, 2016
You are healing so nicely. You already had a nice shape to start with so once the swelling goes away, you're gonna look hot!
April 21, 2016
Thanks! I'm hoping so.