tips for after surgery that has worked for me- Minneapolis, MN

I have had two kids...my youngest being ten months and opted for a tummy tuck because I have excess loose skin. I barely make 100 pounds, so losing weight was not the issue...it was loose baggy skin.

I highly recommend my doctor. Not only was the staff awesome, but during consultation, Dr. T was very informative.

Surgery was yesterday and the anesthesia they had me on was very minimal with nausea feeling...I have not thrown up, I can walk around...getting up and down out of bed is kind of hard but stay on your meds and you will be fine. I just had my reveal and it looks great! No more stretch marks or saggy skin! They really know what they are talking about and how to take care of patients.

Day 4 post op and things are looking better. I'm still taking my meds, though I'm trying to pace myself with the painkillers. My tummy incision is not irritated like it was on day 1 but I feel that there may be just a tiny bit of swelling. I'm moving around more...by day 2 I was walking straight, though it felt awkward, it was better for my back. I was also able to do dishes and fold clothes, walk up and down stairs....very slowly and pretty much go on with life. I have been taking it easy thouh....sudden movements are not recommended lol.

Okay, so it is day 13 post op and I'm doing fantastic. Right after surgery, I was kind of groggy and felt like I was wobbly in the middle...like if I took off the binder, I would break in half. lol But I still was able to get in and out of bed (slowly and hunched over) and go to the bathroom. I was afraid if I stood straight up, I'd rip stitches! The following day after surgery, I had a visit with Dr. T. and he said I should walk straight up and it wouldn't hurt anything and be much better for my back. I have no complaints in regards to nausea after surgery or even that much pain...I stayed on top of my meds just in case though.

By day 3, I was feeling good and not really taking any pain meds...Day 5--I had the most horrific thing that could happen to someone post op--I SNEEZED....and I know people suggest using pillows to firmly press against tummy but I was stranded...outside, standing by a car...it was horrible. lol

Anyway, I'm drugless again and am feeling awesome. Had another appt. with Dr. T yesterday and he said I could stop wearing my binder and switch to spanx or something like it...but I feel weird without it on. I have my calendar marked for my 3 week milestone and am looking forward to it. The scar is healing nicely and I'm still a little bit swollen but it will go down.