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Scheduled pre op appt for August 5th. Surgery...

Michigan79
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Scheduled pre op appt for August 5th. Surgery schedules for August 26. Full tummy tuck and some lipo; losing 90 pounds wasnt enough to smooth alllll of this out ;)
Worried about taking care if my family post op and keeping my surgery secret. So many in my family would be very negative, I don't need it! I'm grown, it's my body :)

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July 27, 2013
You will need help for the first few days with getting up, showering, etc. A tummy tuck will be hard to hide as you have a long recovery. Maybe explain to your family your decision and why you decided to have this done. They maybe understanding and offer a helping hand in your recovery. GL and hope your surgery goes well.
July 27, 2013
Hi HollyDugas! Yes, I know the recovery is extensive, I've read took much maybe ;) I am going to try to be realistic but positive and expect a good outcome and decent recovery. I am prepaying to do everything I can to recover successfully and as easily as possible...haha, I am a dreamer. I will have my husband home for a few days. Maybe like 4 actually. Then when he goes back to work he will still be home sleeping days because he's 3rd shift so I will never be alone. But I don't want to overwhelm him so I am going to try to leave him alone when I can :) Thanks for your response.
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July 27, 2013
Staying positive is the best way to go into surgery. I know for my surgery after a couple days I was able to start doing things on my own. Try not to overdo yourself though. GL with your surgery. ;-)
July 29, 2013

Thank you for posting your review:)

July 29, 2013
No problem! Glad to have found this community!
April 24, 2017
who was your Dr.??
UPDATED FROM Michigan79
27 days pre

Before pics added

Michigan79
Just added my before pics :)
It's nice to be able to find a tummy that looks like yours :)

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July 29, 2013
Looking forward to seeing your results!
July 29, 2013
Me too! I'm kinda scared though. I had a difficult recovery after my breast lift but am trying to be optimistic! I had a dream last night that my incision scar was like almost invisible. Haha.
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July 29, 2013
I'm nervous about it too! I had a tubal reversal a few years back an you can't really see the scar unless your looking for it. It would be nice if the tt scar would be like that!
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July 29, 2013
Wishing you the best. My TT is Friday...
July 29, 2013
Good luck! Post an update! I am wanting to read lots of positive experiences :) I'm sure you'll be fantastic!
August 4, 2013
How did it go????
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August 4, 2013
Hi, I'm doing a lot better than I thought i would. 1st day was the worse due to nausea.. I made sure to let them know I get motion sickness easy. Doc put medicine in my IV and gave me a patch + anti nausea. I got up 4x today and I'm not in a lot if pain.. I'm not as hunched either, so overall it's been good. Are u getting lipo too?? Good luck I know you will do great.
August 4, 2013
Wow that's awesome that you are doing pretty well! It's encouraging! Yes I will be getting some lipo as well. Not a fan of the idea but I guess for the best result it's necessary. It's also a lot more expensive to add the lipo:/ Keep healing and doing well!
August 4, 2013
you didnt put your Dr in that your using.
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20 days pre

Pre op

Michigan79
Going to pre op today! Excited I think. I am wondering how much lipo he will do. I have love handles and I would like to see them gone but at the same time I don't wanna go overboard. I still wanna be soft :)
And I get to pay surgeon, anesthesiologist and surgery center today 0.0
How painful is the lipo part of recovery? I know muscle pain is the biggest issue but seems the trauma of lipo wouldn't be fun to heal from either :)
Love your ladies insight and experiences!

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August 5, 2013
Hi, I'm 3 day's post op.. I didn't have any lipo, but I'm pleasantly surprised how my muscle pain is minimal. I'm off pain mess today, just the Tylenol.. Good luck ;)
August 6, 2013
Great! That seems like awesome progress! Keep resting and take it easy :) Congratulations!!
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August 6, 2013
Thx ;)!!!! I will
August 6, 2013
Still feeling good??
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August 6, 2013
I am feeling good. I'm very surprised. My friend had a TT and was amazed how I'm not in any pain and up and around. I have mild swelling, taking Arnica and vitamin C.., but thankful no pain and standing pretty straight.