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31 Years Old, 4 Kids... FINALLY Decided to Do It!! Tummy Tuck W Lip by Dr Hochstein - Miami, FL
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After having 4 wonderful kids, it was time to get...
DidTheTummy2015October 27, 2015
$6,000
After having 4 wonderful kids, it was time to get my body back. I work out pretty frequently, HIIT, running etc but no matter what type of change and improvements i saw in the rest of my body, i never was able to get rid of my gut. Like most of us on here, I stalked everyone elses reviews and experiences. I struggled with my own conflicting feelings of REALLY wanting to do it, but being TERRIFIED of the surgery, the recovery, having to pause my life as a wife and mom to little kids, potential complications etc. I met with Dr Hochstein for two consultations and his calm and confident manner helped put my mind at ease. His staff has been wonderful. The nurses are so sweet and totally do their best to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Christine, the patient coordinator I was dealing with has been nothing short of awesome. She patiently answered all my questions and emails and went above and beyond to make me feel confident in my decision.
Dr Hochsteins surgery center is beautiful, clean, organized and well run. I know some people say that they had long wait times or that he is impersonal, but I never experienced that. He is a wonderful man and a fantastic doctor who is confident in his craft.
I arrived at 11 am today for my procedure. The nurses took me in right away to take care of my vitals and to get the IV in. She went over everything with me and was so so sweet. I thought I would be crazy anxious but I was excited to get the party started! The anesthesiologist was kind and thorough and before I knew it I was being woken up in post op.
I was shaking like crazy, which i guess is a side effect of the anesthesia and I was definitely in pain. Dr H puts in a pain pump and the nurses gave me a double dose of pain meds through the IV. It settled down. I was also so loopy from the meds. I made it home, into my bed with a lot of pillows behind my back and under my knees. Took my first doese of percocet and tried to eat. The pain is there, but its been ok. The worst part is trying to change position or get in or out of bed. But it subsides. It feels like i got punched in the stomach or that I am VERY VERY charley horse. I am hoping that it gets better as the days go on though. The binder is on, I haven't seen anything yet. Emptied the drain once so far. Have been taking arnika forte and laxatives with my pain meds and trying to eat some toast. No appetite so far and the pain meds are actually making me kind of dizzy. will upload after shots when i go to the doctor.
any recovery tips or tricks? feel like i could use some!
Dr Hochsteins surgery center is beautiful, clean, organized and well run. I know some people say that they had long wait times or that he is impersonal, but I never experienced that. He is a wonderful man and a fantastic doctor who is confident in his craft.
I arrived at 11 am today for my procedure. The nurses took me in right away to take care of my vitals and to get the IV in. She went over everything with me and was so so sweet. I thought I would be crazy anxious but I was excited to get the party started! The anesthesiologist was kind and thorough and before I knew it I was being woken up in post op.
I was shaking like crazy, which i guess is a side effect of the anesthesia and I was definitely in pain. Dr H puts in a pain pump and the nurses gave me a double dose of pain meds through the IV. It settled down. I was also so loopy from the meds. I made it home, into my bed with a lot of pillows behind my back and under my knees. Took my first doese of percocet and tried to eat. The pain is there, but its been ok. The worst part is trying to change position or get in or out of bed. But it subsides. It feels like i got punched in the stomach or that I am VERY VERY charley horse. I am hoping that it gets better as the days go on though. The binder is on, I haven't seen anything yet. Emptied the drain once so far. Have been taking arnika forte and laxatives with my pain meds and trying to eat some toast. No appetite so far and the pain meds are actually making me kind of dizzy. will upload after shots when i go to the doctor.
any recovery tips or tricks? feel like i could use some!
UPDATED FROM DidTheTummy2015
1 day post
Post op day 1
DidTheTummy2015October 28, 2015
Switched from Percocet to extra strength Tylenol because it was making me dizzy and nauseous. Set my alarm and got up to walk around my bedroom every two hours as instructed. I can get up and down by myself but it's pretty sore. This morning had a BM! Big news now I dont have to worry about that lol. Trying to drink a lot. The pain is definitely there, but it's
Tolerable. I hope it only gets better each day.
Tolerable. I hope it only gets better each day.
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November 5, 2015
Hi! I had my tt, ba and Lipo on nov 2 so I'm right behind you! If you don't mind sharing, how many extra strength Tylenol are you taking and how often? I'd like to stop the Percocet now but am nervous about being overwhelmed with pain. The boobs and Lipo don't hurt - just have a very sore tummy and back ache. Thank you! And you look amazing!!!!
November 6, 2015
hey!! congrats! so i was also scared of being in pain but the percocets were making me so nauseous. i took 4 extra strength tylenol (point of reference, im 5'10 and 150 lbs) every 5 hours or so for the first few days. as the days went on i was able to go for longer without it. now i take 4 in the am when i wake up because my body feels stiff and achey and i want to preempt any pain but i dont need to take any more during the day on most days thank god. the back ache is the pits and the stomach sensitivity is rough but it really does get better each day. glad you're feeling good, can't wait to hear how the rest of the healing goes!!
November 6, 2015
Thank you SO much! I switched to extra strength Tylenol today - taking 2 every four hours :). You are wonderful for sharing ! C
November 7, 2015
So you took pain pills for one day?? I really don't want to take any pain meds. I hope motrin/tylenol will work. That's what I took after my c sections.
November 8, 2015
I think I took one or two doses the day of the procedure but they made me so nervous I stopped. And the Tylenol was fine. Good luck!!
UPDATED FROM DidTheTummy2015
3 days post
first post op appt!
DidTheTummy2015October 30, 2015
i was weirdly more nervous for this appointment than for the actual surgery! i was just so anxious to have the doctor check everything to make sure the healing was going ok. the nurses were great, they took out my pain pump, didn't feel a thing and it was so liberating to get rid of it. they took off the binder and i had my first look... OMG! i can't believe this is my body. Im super swollen and sensitive but i can't wait to see how it progresses. the scar looks scary but they said its totally normal, my belly button looks perfect. i got the ok to shower and wash my binder and i feel like a new person now that im clean! the only thing im nervous about is that there is one spot on my incision that stings (the rest is totally numb) and maybe its my imagination but it looks more red than the rest of it. but the nurses said its all part of the healing process and some parts take longer. so im on top of my meds and keeping it covered and dry, and i just pray it doesn't lead to an infection. anyone have a similar experience???
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October 30, 2015
Where's your scar? Is it just above your natural hair line? I can never tell from the pictures and I'm trying to figure out where my scar will be.
October 30, 2015
Yes- it's literally below my hipbone. Next time I take off my binder I'll take better pics of the scar. He said he got it lower than he anticipated when he was marking me up because I had so much extra skin. So it's different for everyone.
October 31, 2015
I had a small spot also...LOL...I know your going to focus on it.......cause I did....... don't worry....it will get better .........stay hunched over.....like an old witch...
( Happy Halloween).....tension is the enemy.....do you have a walker? I slept in a recliner in a u shape...for 9 days....im 16 days out.....OMG.....you will be so happy......your going to be amazed.... I love DR. H........how does he get his scars lower than any others....??? crazy huh?
( Happy Halloween).....tension is the enemy.....do you have a walker? I slept in a recliner in a u shape...for 9 days....im 16 days out.....OMG.....you will be so happy......your going to be amazed.... I love DR. H........how does he get his scars lower than any others....??? crazy huh?
November 1, 2015
thank you!! making me feel a lot better :) i actually put a piece of guaze over it because it was sticking to my binder... OUCH. i have a walker and im trying to stay as hunched as i can. i also have pain below my ribs in the middle of my stomach, coughing, laughing... forget about it! i can't wait till this recovery is behind me! hope you're healing well!
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