POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews
44 Yr Old Mom of 3 Tummy Tuck/Lipo - Toronto,ON
UPDATED FROM TLG007
19 days post
Every day gets a bit better
TLG007November 14, 2015
WORTH IT
On day 16 post op I finally got my second drain out (no discomfort again when she removed it). It was a glorious day!! I had a full shower for the first time and told my husband I may never come out of that shower lol.
The Dr said the incision site is healing well but I still need to wear the binder for the muscle repair (6-8 for it to heal). I finally clarified the vertical incision which I was previously incorrect in my understanding. It is a new incision where my old belly button was but should heal nicely and it ultimately covered by my underwear even now.
I'm really pleased with my choice to do the surgery and my Dr who is very professional, skilled and honest.
The swelling... Oh the dear swelling... I hope it goes away in time as others have reported as I am anxious to really see the final product.
I tried on a few close fitting tops with such excitement!!!
Hope everyone else is doing well :-).
The Dr said the incision site is healing well but I still need to wear the binder for the muscle repair (6-8 for it to heal). I finally clarified the vertical incision which I was previously incorrect in my understanding. It is a new incision where my old belly button was but should heal nicely and it ultimately covered by my underwear even now.
I'm really pleased with my choice to do the surgery and my Dr who is very professional, skilled and honest.
The swelling... Oh the dear swelling... I hope it goes away in time as others have reported as I am anxious to really see the final product.
I tried on a few close fitting tops with such excitement!!!
Hope everyone else is doing well :-).
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Replies (5)
November 14, 2015
You look awesome!!!! I'm soooo happy for you!! Congrats :)
November 15, 2015
Yeah on getting the drains out. I know how happy you must feel. And that first shower is the best ever! ! Happy healing!
November 16, 2015
Looking fantastic!
It sounds like despite the swelling and recovery blues you wouldn't go back.... Like you I'm swelled up like a pufferfish; it's such a blessing that we knew what to expect and have other people ahead of us to prove that it doesn't last forever.
And, girl - I can't believe you managed to hold out 16 days without a shower. Dying!
It sounds like despite the swelling and recovery blues you wouldn't go back.... Like you I'm swelled up like a pufferfish; it's such a blessing that we knew what to expect and have other people ahead of us to prove that it doesn't last forever.
And, girl - I can't believe you managed to hold out 16 days without a shower. Dying!
November 17, 2015
Thanks so much! Indeed I am grateful that I have had the surgery and for all the info shared by the RS'ers to into the process with eyes as open as possible :-).
Oh yes the lack of a full shower was brutal but the best shower I have had lol. Absence makes the heart grow fonder haha.
You are too cute- pufferfish lol but so accurately describing the swelling. Take care of you!
Oh yes the lack of a full shower was brutal but the best shower I have had lol. Absence makes the heart grow fonder haha.
You are too cute- pufferfish lol but so accurately describing the swelling. Take care of you!
November 17, 2015
I won't be allowed to shower until 2 days after the last drain is removed. I'm already draining not being able to shower. I guess I will have to get creative.
November 17, 2015
I mastered showering with the drains- it wasn't the same but just standing in the shower with the shower head turned downward so it only fell away from my drain was so much better than just washing up. Hearing the running water and feeling the warmth was therapeutic too. One at a time I would put each limb under the steam of water being super careful not to get water on my binder or the drains. Good luck to you- it will all be a distany memory and you will look fab!
UPDATED FROM TLG007
10 days post
10 Days PO
TLG007November 5, 2015
My second drain is still not able to come out which would have been tomorrow. The output is still too high (60 yesterday and 50 today), so hoping for the trend to decrease continues! The next opportunity to see my Dr is next Wednesday unfortunately to have it removed and I can not have my family Dr do it at an earlier date (I asked). I'm feeling pretty good though, had my first lymphatic massage today which was awesome- a very gentle touch unlike regular massages. Happy to healing to all the RS ladies!
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November 6, 2015
Hi there,
Thought I'd check in on you. You are doing GREAT! Don't worry about the drain not coming out, it's best to leave it put tip you don't need it any more. It'll be fine. Good for you getting the massage, bet it was great. Keep taking care of yourself...REST REST REST.
Can't wait to see how beautiful your tummy looks when you're "done". :-DSuzy
Thought I'd check in on you. You are doing GREAT! Don't worry about the drain not coming out, it's best to leave it put tip you don't need it any more. It'll be fine. Good for you getting the massage, bet it was great. Keep taking care of yourself...REST REST REST.
Can't wait to see how beautiful your tummy looks when you're "done". :-DSuzy
November 6, 2015
Aww you are very sweet to check in and for your words of encouragement. I have to trust a veteran in this process right?! :-)
My Dr's office wasn't incredibly happy that I ventured out today but it was so worth it! I needed that. I'm anxious to see my ultimate results!!
I just was reading your profile as you left me
a message- you have a great story! :-)
My Dr's office wasn't incredibly happy that I ventured out today but it was so worth it! I needed that. I'm anxious to see my ultimate results!!
I just was reading your profile as you left me
a message- you have a great story! :-)
November 6, 2015
OMG! I can't wait to have my first massage, but I was told to do it when you're healing better, like around week 5-6, do you still have stitches? But, nevertheless I'm happy that you've found some joy in your recovery!
November 6, 2015
Thank you :-). That massage was delightful but very different from a regular massage- extremely gentle with fingers running across the skin, very therapeutic. I will have to
wait too for a nice deep tissue massage. I have one drain and stitches still.
wait too for a nice deep tissue massage. I have one drain and stitches still.
UPDATED FROM TLG007
8 days post
8 Days PO- One drain out!
TLG007November 3, 2015
Well good news and bad... I'm healing well (so grateful) and one drain is out!! At the suggestion of my Dr's office I brought in a cotton tank top to wear under the binder which has helped a lot with the itching and irritation. On the down side- still one more drain in but in hopeful this Friday I can have the output low enough to have it removed. So... Can you believe still no showers until the other drain is out? Wow, I'm going to have to get creative- shallow bath perhaps?
Here are a couple of pics- still lots of swelling but liking the progress so far! I asked about the vertical scar today- it will definitely lighten with final results taking up to a year, I'm ok with that- I can see my belly button now- who knew?? Lol
Thanks Dr Kasrai, Eva and Jane for your care and support!!
Here are a couple of pics- still lots of swelling but liking the progress so far! I asked about the vertical scar today- it will definitely lighten with final results taking up to a year, I'm ok with that- I can see my belly button now- who knew?? Lol
Thanks Dr Kasrai, Eva and Jane for your care and support!!
Replies (5)
November 3, 2015
By the way after having read a lot of profiles, I was worried about discomfort when the drain was removed- barely felt anything!
November 3, 2015
I sure do hope this is the case because my drainage sites are pretty sore. I keep the mupirocin ointment on it and it's not infected so that's good. But I am worried about having them removed.
November 3, 2015
Well that's good news. I drain gone. I can't wait to get these bad boys out. At least I have been able to shower. That's a doozy that you can't. But I did notice yours are a lot different from mine. Yeah I would try a shallow bath if you're able to keep the area dry.
November 3, 2015
Oh I begged for the other one to come out too but no go lol. How are you feeling today, I know the other day was a tough one. :-)
November 3, 2015
I'm feeling a lot better. Some days are better than others. Honestly its my period that has been a pain. The cramps.. Ugh. But I'm moving in the right direction. Thanks for asking :-)
November 3, 2015
Wow! Really??? 8 days is far to long, I was able to shower on day 5, and those 5 days drove me crazy. So WE all know the feeling. I'm 12 days out and I still have one drain, and i'm on day 2 of my return to work. My jacket hides the drain so that I can avoid questions from those that don't know what I had done. But soon your last one will be out, and I swear that 1st Shower is going to feel like PURE HAPPINESS. Stay positive honey, we're all on this rocky boat called recovery.
November 4, 2015
I know!!! I had a modified shower today- it felt so good!! Looking forward to the full deal though lol. Thanks for your support, it means a lot to get through. Nice that you can go undercover at work with your drain :-). Hopefully soon for you there won't be any need. Happy healing to you!
November 4, 2015
I saw yours and thought "why in the world" but it's a method to their madness, hopefully yours will come out soon
November 4, 2015
Having a lot of rest today so hopefully the last one will be out on Friday!!
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
November 7, 2015
Aww honey, that's sucks (but we know it's for the best) you don't want any fluid pockets forming all beacuse the drains were removed too soon. Today was an event, I'm exhausted by the end of the day. Well, I still have my one and its hardly put out 10 ccs, in 2 days, so I'm sure it'll come out on Tuesday, and I'm praying yours come out so you can shower and be like "I took this for granted" lol....cause that's how I felt, take care and keep posting
November 3, 2015
Oh and you're looking beautiful!
November 3, 2015
Gosh, doctors have such different regimes! I was in the shower with drains at day 2, drains out at days 4 & 5 (though my drainage was very slight).
Well-wrung warm damp towels are probably as refreshing as nearly anything else. You're a trooper!
Well-wrung warm damp towels are probably as refreshing as nearly anything else. You're a trooper!
November 4, 2015
Lol thanks girl for that :-). I gave in a little, left my binder on, put a non slip mat on the tub and stuck one leg at a time under the shower stream, then each arm, washed my hair and otherwise sponge bathed lol. It felt good!!
My output was not yet under 30cc for 2 days in a row hence leaving it in. I told her I will most certainly be in on Friday, very determined!!
My output was not yet under 30cc for 2 days in a row hence leaving it in. I told her I will most certainly be in on Friday, very determined!!
November 4, 2015
TGL007 hang in there! I am also day 4PO with a TT and lipo on flanks and thighs. (I have 3 kids, 5'7" and 155lbs) I took a shower yesterday with my drain in--doc said it was ok but maybe mine is taped in differently? it wasn't pretty but my mom helped. How is your back feeling? i think the hardest part is the hunched over back. does your doc say to work on straightening it? Mine says wait a week. If you are feeling down, remember this...97% of the people who do this surgery are pleased. Hang in there!
Thanks for stopping by!