37, Tummy Tuck Following Hysterectomy - Murfreesboro, TN

I go in tomorrow! Endometriosis caused me to need a hysterectomy, so I wanted to also get a tummy tuck since I'll be down for a while anyway (way more restrictions for the hysterectomy than for the TT!). Bonus: I can combine the cost. Having had a large baby many years ago, I have a bad case of "mom belly." My least favorite part is the part that hangs over my C-section scar. I call it my flap lol My body has added to that an underactive thyroid that causes difficulty losing weight even with diet and exercise: I have run 3 half marathons, countless 5ks, 10ks, and 15ks, and competed in 3 triathlons over the past 5 years. I have yet to be able to get rid of the excess on my own, so I am very excited for my doctor to get rid of this flabby middle for me!

Even with both surgeries, my gynecologist and Dr. Martin said I was able to go home after recovery, bloodwork, and the first post-surgery urination. Everyone at the hospital was wonderful and helpful, and they were very encouraging. I was able to walk fairly straight (not as hunched over as I'd thought I would be), and though I had some dizziness and some nausea on the way home I've been recovering well. Friends and family have called and texted to check on me, and my husband has only left my side to pick up prescriptions. He has to work today, so my parents will come stay with me for a while. I haven't been brave enough to take off my garment and look, but I can already see that my tummy is flatter! I'll post pics when I work up the courage to peek!

I'm already feeling so much better! I started running a slight fever (~101°) but took an ibuprofen and used my breathing tool per Dr. Martin's suggestion, so it didn't take long to come back down. Yesterday I was 1 pain pill every 4 hours and today I'm taking 1 every 7 hours. I could probably go longer but don't really want to chance the pain coming quickly and getting out of hand. Dr. Martin will be out of town next week for vacation, so he offered me a drop-in appointment to check my incision and answer any other questions since his colleagues will be the ones to help me while he's gone. So far, so good, and I'm really glad I went through with the surgery!