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42 years old, 2 kids; tummy tuck, mommy makeover
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Only 104 days away! I've been dreaming of getting...
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Only 104 days away! I've been dreaming of getting a TT since my son was born. He is almost 19 years old. My surgery is scheduled on my 42nd birthday. A wonderful present to myself! I am so afraid of the pain, but I know it will all be worth it! And I know I will still have stretch marks but that is ok. I just want to get rid of this roll that hangs over my pants and this lower pooch that is sagging more with each year. So I don't feel my expectations are too high. My husband is traveling with me all the way from Indiana. I found a nice one bedroom apartment to rent that isn't too far from Dr Ortega's office and the price isn't bad either. We will be staying a week. My husband is a such a sweetie to go as my caregiver. It is a week in Miami and out of the Midwest's cold winter...
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UPDATED FROM Rayne03
1 day pre
Tomorrow is the day!
Pre op appointment today. I signed a bunch of papers, gave my health history, took some pictures, and received my arrival time. 6AM!! I did not meet with the doctor but the office staff were all pleasant and professional. The nurse stated I will meet him tomorrow prior to my surgery, then a return visit the next day with the physician assistant, and a final visit with Dr Ortega early next week. Knock on wood and keep your fingers crossed that all goes well...
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February 23, 2017
How is it going so far? any tips? Im having mine 3/7
February 24, 2017
take as much time off work that you can. I went back after 10 days but I could have used another week.
Be prepared for back pain the first few weeks because you can't stand up straight so you use your back muscles a lot more than you usually do. And the drains are horrible, but be patient, keep them in as long as they are draining to keep the fluid from accumulating in your abdomen.
Be prepared for back pain the first few weeks because you can't stand up straight so you use your back muscles a lot more than you usually do. And the drains are horrible, but be patient, keep them in as long as they are draining to keep the fluid from accumulating in your abdomen.
UPDATED FROM Rayne03
26 days post
Beyond my Expectations
It has been a long journey to feeling better. At 3 weeks I can now stand up almost straight, my incision is almost healed without any complications. The biggest hurdle was waiting patiently for the drains to come out. And when it was time to take them out....hallelujah!!! I felt instantly better and more like myself again. I think Dr Ortega did a fantastic job. I still have stretch marks and right now my scar is dark but it will lighten. I wear my abdominal binder at night and faja during the day. My lower abdomen gets swollen and hard every evening, but this is to be expected for at least the next couple of months. Despite the swelling, my stomach is flatter than before pregnancy and I love my new breast size. Thank you Dr Ortega!!
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February 9, 2017
I had the same thing done 9 years ago and my stomach is still tight. A bunch of my friends also had the same surgeries and they told me to wear my abdominal binder for at least 4 months full time , regardless of what anyone says. i wore mine for 6 months and a friend didn't listen and stopped after 2 months and she has a little pooch. Anyway good luck! (BTW I'm 46 :-)!)
April 3, 2017
Hi! How bad was your pain after surgery? Did you have a pain pump? Did you sleep in a recliner? You look amazing! My surgery is on June 6 and I'm really nervous and scared. I'm having a mommy makeover.
April 4, 2017
At first the tummy tuck pain is horrible. The boobs didn't hurt at all. No pain pump, just pills and I took them faithfully every 4 hours. After a few days I started having bad back pain from being bent over from the tummy tuck. But it all gets better and is so worth it. I did sleep in a recliner for about 2 weeks. The recliner is really the most comfortable in the beginning. Also a small pillow to help brace your abdomen when you have to cough or laugh, coughing is the worst and you will need that pillow. And wear your abdominal binder or girdle all the time or you will be swollen. I still wear my binder at night and a girdle during the day or my lower abdomen gets really swollen. At almost 3 month post op I am starting to exercise, feeling like myself again. Almost back to 100%...Good luck!!
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