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7 and 8 weeks = Flat by morning, swollen by night....
7 and 8 weeks = Flat by morning, swollen by night. I am certainly feeling very puffy and chunky in the afternoons/evenings. I have read enough posts from veteran TT'ers to know this is normal. Not sure that I have gained weight b/c the scale is still holding steady at 130. Otherwise, I am feeling pretty good. Stronger and less stiff everyday. I took a long walk yesterday with my baby in a backpack carrier and I felt fine. I have been able to lay or sleep on my stomach the past few days. That is exciting! I've been eating okay, compared to past holidays. ;-) not great, compared to how clean I was eating a few weeks ago. But I'm getting back on track today. Christmas is over, all of my cake and cookies are gone. Looking forward to less swelling in 2013. Happy healing ladies!
To read part 2 of my Tummy Tuck journey, please click here
To read part 2 of my Tummy Tuck journey, please click here
My reviews of the compression garments that I have...
My reviews of the compression garments that I have tried-
1. Spanx high wasted power panty. 5 stars. cost $30
This product is just great! Snug to pull on, if you have fuller legs and hips like me you need to take your time pulling it up. But once it's on it gives firm control and support to your tummy all the way up to your ribcage. Very thin material and nicely hidden under clothing. Also, the panty has a cotton liner so your vagina can breathe. Yay! No crotch opening so you have to take it down to use the bathroom. Not a big problem b/c I find snap or hooks at the crotch uncomfortable. This item is also great b/c the panty leaves no panty lines on your clothes. It's a nice design. It tucks your tummy in, not your bum. Highly recommend. I will probably buy another one.
2. Cupid waist cincher. 4 stars. cost $15
I like this item a lot! I feel sexy in my clothes when I wear this. It makes my tummy look super flat in clothes. It rides up a little bit when I sit and stand or twist and bend a lot. But it's easy to put on and adjust. It has boning sewn into it which sometimes pokes me in the ribs when I sit b/c I'm not that tall. That's the only negative. I wear this a lot and I just make sure it's pulled down low enough before I sit down so it doesn't cut into my ribs.
3. Yummie Tummie original tank. 3 stars. cost $55
I bought this when I was still losing weight from my first pregnancy. I bought a medium and I use to love this. Now, post TT it's way too big on me. I would like to buy a new one in a size small but it's so expensive. Not sure it's worth the money to me to buy another one, but if you have the money than you might want to check out Yummie Tummie products. They have some very nice stuff. This tank has flexible room in the boob area to accommodate any chest size. It really slims you through the waist and hips. It rides up a little if it's too small. I enjoyed this for layering with clothes.
4. Flexees fat free collection hi-waist boy short. 3 stars. cost $20
Pretty good comfortable even compression. But VERY tight to get on but once on there are fine. I have fuller legs and so the boy short is not that great for me b/c it creates a little bulge at the top of my legs. I thought I would give it a try. I would recommend more to ladies with thinner legs/thighs.
5. Bali power shape to torset bodysuit. 2 stars. cost $25
It is difficult to put on but I think most of the bodysuit styles are hard to put on. It has bra closure at the crotch which makes it possible to pee without having to take it down. That is nice. The two reasons I am not really crazy about this 1) the small fabric around the bra area is strange. It's not a bra so you must wear your own bra , which is fine but the fabric is just enough to be in the way on top of your bra and is visible under fitted shirts. Basically it gives an odd shape to your breasts. So they don't appear round b/c the bottoms are cut on a diagonal if that makes sense. Anyway, it's kinda annoying. 2) the bodysuit is so tight from my crotch to the shoulder straps that I can't stand up tall. Maybe I should have bought the next size up? I bought a medium. I am 5'3" weight 130. So I feel a bit hunching over when I'm wearing it. Not cool at all. It does not have boning so it's nice when you sit there is no poking in the ribs. That is very nice. Also, it does not ride up b/c it's a bodysuit style. So that is nice. All in all I would probably not buy this one again.
Happy healing ladies and Merry Christmas!!!
1. Spanx high wasted power panty. 5 stars. cost $30
This product is just great! Snug to pull on, if you have fuller legs and hips like me you need to take your time pulling it up. But once it's on it gives firm control and support to your tummy all the way up to your ribcage. Very thin material and nicely hidden under clothing. Also, the panty has a cotton liner so your vagina can breathe. Yay! No crotch opening so you have to take it down to use the bathroom. Not a big problem b/c I find snap or hooks at the crotch uncomfortable. This item is also great b/c the panty leaves no panty lines on your clothes. It's a nice design. It tucks your tummy in, not your bum. Highly recommend. I will probably buy another one.
2. Cupid waist cincher. 4 stars. cost $15
I like this item a lot! I feel sexy in my clothes when I wear this. It makes my tummy look super flat in clothes. It rides up a little bit when I sit and stand or twist and bend a lot. But it's easy to put on and adjust. It has boning sewn into it which sometimes pokes me in the ribs when I sit b/c I'm not that tall. That's the only negative. I wear this a lot and I just make sure it's pulled down low enough before I sit down so it doesn't cut into my ribs.
3. Yummie Tummie original tank. 3 stars. cost $55
I bought this when I was still losing weight from my first pregnancy. I bought a medium and I use to love this. Now, post TT it's way too big on me. I would like to buy a new one in a size small but it's so expensive. Not sure it's worth the money to me to buy another one, but if you have the money than you might want to check out Yummie Tummie products. They have some very nice stuff. This tank has flexible room in the boob area to accommodate any chest size. It really slims you through the waist and hips. It rides up a little if it's too small. I enjoyed this for layering with clothes.
4. Flexees fat free collection hi-waist boy short. 3 stars. cost $20
Pretty good comfortable even compression. But VERY tight to get on but once on there are fine. I have fuller legs and so the boy short is not that great for me b/c it creates a little bulge at the top of my legs. I thought I would give it a try. I would recommend more to ladies with thinner legs/thighs.
5. Bali power shape to torset bodysuit. 2 stars. cost $25
It is difficult to put on but I think most of the bodysuit styles are hard to put on. It has bra closure at the crotch which makes it possible to pee without having to take it down. That is nice. The two reasons I am not really crazy about this 1) the small fabric around the bra area is strange. It's not a bra so you must wear your own bra , which is fine but the fabric is just enough to be in the way on top of your bra and is visible under fitted shirts. Basically it gives an odd shape to your breasts. So they don't appear round b/c the bottoms are cut on a diagonal if that makes sense. Anyway, it's kinda annoying. 2) the bodysuit is so tight from my crotch to the shoulder straps that I can't stand up tall. Maybe I should have bought the next size up? I bought a medium. I am 5'3" weight 130. So I feel a bit hunching over when I'm wearing it. Not cool at all. It does not have boning so it's nice when you sit there is no poking in the ribs. That is very nice. Also, it does not ride up b/c it's a bodysuit style. So that is nice. All in all I would probably not buy this one again.
Happy healing ladies and Merry Christmas!!!
7 weeks post op here. You know what is more fun to...
7 weeks post op here. You know what is more fun to do after a TT? EVERYTHING!!! I am doing great and definitely having a good time shopping. Check out my new pics. ;-)
Big HUGS to all the ladies healing!
Big HUGS to all the ladies healing!
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
3203 Tower Oaks Blvd, Rockville, Maryland
I love Dr. Tattelbaum!!! He is talented and amazing! I am glad that I chose him to do my tummy tuck for three reasons. 1) My results are hands down fantastic! 2) The recovery can be challenging at times but he does a great job at managing expectations and preparing you for what's next. 3) His office is beautiful and his staff are all completely wonderful. Dr. T is charming and humble. I love that. There is a down to earth, easy to talk to feeling that he brings into the room which I find calming and so refreshing. He is a real person with a big heart. He really knows how to make you look and feel good. I highly recommend Dr. Tattelbaum. You won't find a better plastic surgeon. He is absolutely the best! I met with five plastic surgeons for consultations. Dr. Tattelbaum was my favorite because he answered all of my questions with realistic expectations for my body. He clearly explained how he would do my tummy tuck. He also personally called me post op to follow up. He really cares about his patients and has wonderful bedside manner. He is very experienced and will take excellent care of you!