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Tummy Tuck Aug. 1st - New York, NY
UPDATED FROM NY1011
4 days post
So I am now 4 days post op and I am feeling great!...
NY1011August 5, 2012
WORTH IT$7,999
So I am now 4 days post op and I am feeling great! I stopped taking vicodin yesterday and switched to tylenol extra strength because it was giving me major headaches! The pain is not bad at all, and best of all I finally had a bm, which was making me so uncomfortable. There is barely anything in my drain so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will be removed tomorrow! The one thing that I have to say is hard getting used to is this tightness! On Friday, which I was 2 days po, I took a shower and it was not fun! Stepping out of the girdle made me light headed and I felt as if I could barely breathe. It's like I know my stomach is flat, but it feels like when you over eat and your stomach is poking out only 10x worse. Yesterday I went for a walk and tired very easily, but at least I got some fresh air, because I was starting to get moody and depressed from being indoors. I love the fact that my incision is not as big as i expected! I can't believe how my stomach looks!! Only thing that sucks is that I still have quite a few stretch marks left, but there was nothing she could do about those since my stretch marks literally started under my breast and ended on my private! But oh well, I still think I will rock that two piece with stretch marks and all! LOL... I have no regrets about this surgery, the only thing I hope for is that this tightness does get better and that I regain my strength back because I am sooo weak and sleeping so much. Well, that is it for now, will update more tomorrow once my drain gets taken out! *fingers crossed* lol
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August 6, 2012
Hey You! Look how awesome you look!! LOVE IT!!!! And you have great boobs to boot! I'm jealous! LOL! Mine are fine and perky just barely Cs. ANyhow - yay us!! Glad to hear you're doing well! Yeah I hated the pain meds! I was off by day 2 - no more vomiting and less headaches! I also had a bm thismorning! Yipee! I felt better as well but sitting here afternoon and all - feeling the lovely swell! Ah well! Just thinking about you and wanted to check in! Keep us updated!
August 6, 2012
Hello my dear! Yea I have huge boobs lol, im contemplating getting them reduced! Im glad to hear you are doing so well! The swelling is def something else but I think last night I had an anxiety attack because of the tightness! I started freaking out and crying and all! Lol. I can deal with the pain fine, but this tightness is something else! I got a good nights sleep so hopefully today is a better day :-) & hopefully my one and only pain in the butt drain gets taken out!
August 6, 2012
Ya know - I so agree about the tightness! So cry my friend! It sucks! I am also starting to grasp this is going to be a looooong haul! (i've been reading majority of swelling is 2-3 months - THAT'S NOVEMBER!!!). It's so difficult for me to understand that I WILL be back to "normal"...eventually. My lower back kills me and i am getting horrible cabin fever! I feel like 5 days out I don't look any different from my first day out. I remember someone saying the most important thing is patience and man was she right!! I am such a busy active person and I'm just going crazy! People are inviting me to things this weekend and my girls start school on the 16th and I'm thinking - willIbe able to even see them off? or willI still be tight swollen and hunched over? Sigh... I also can't wait until I can take Ibuprophin - since it's anti-inflamatory,I hope it helps!. GL today! I don't see my Doc (actually a nurse for the first one) for my first Post-op until Friday!!! I am so ready!!! Oh and glad you're getting good rest! I am as well so that's a blessing!!
August 6, 2012
Hi there, just wondering why you arn't taking ibroprofen I was sent home with this to reduce any swelling and have barley non....As well as my other 4 prescriptions - things seem to be done so different!! x x x
August 7, 2012
I know! Swelling sucks! But look at it this way, you still look awesome compared to before you went in! And at least we did our surgery late in the summer, because 2013 is our yer! Lol. I actually have a get together at my house this Saturday for my sisters 30th birthday...ni wonder how that will go! Btw, had that drain removed today and OMG!!! Strangest feeling ever!
August 7, 2012
Hey Bec! My ps actually is having me wait until two weeks post op to take ibuprofen because it thins the blood. Guess they're just being extra careful
August 7, 2012
hey ny1011 your looking great. just wait til 3-6months pass your going to look awesome. dont you so much more free with out the drains?
August 6, 2012
Oh NY it is actually good to cry, . It is better than holding and aggravate yourself . I am sure you are going as I read through taught time but trust me soon you'll cry for happiness. Did she give you muscle relaxer? I read here somewhere that helps. It broken my hard reading that you cried. I know myself I'll be worst than you. Trust me it is worth it the pain. Look at your pics. I was like "wow" , if she look like this now, in few month you'll look incredible. You'll see every day will get better. Its good that you have us here and trust me I can feel your pain. Do not hesitate to ask girls that goes through same pain what are they dealing with the pain. Ill be checking on you and looking at your pics again I see already fabulous result.
UPDATED FROM NY1011
1 day post
Hello ladies! So I am now about 35 hours post op...
NY1011August 2, 2012
Hello ladies! So I am now about 35 hours post op and I must say it's been quite an experience! The first night I was extremely shocked at how well I felt. My sister has been staying with me and she barely had to help me with anything. I have been taking vicodine faithfully every 4 hours. One thing I can say is no matter how many reviews you read, nothing can prepare you for the tightness you feel after the procedure. Geez, when I remove the girdle, it feels like my stomach might burst. So I followed up with my doctor today and she said everything looks great. She told me to wait another 24 hours before I shower so that kinda sucks, although to be honest I don't have the strength for anything. I don't know what happened on the way back, if it was the one and half hour in traffic it took to get to her each way, or the very bumpy road, but I felt like crap when we got back. Yesterday I did not feel drowsy at all with the pills but today I feel like a complete crack head! I don't want to stop taking them though because I'm afraid of the pain. Hands down, child birth is a lot more painful, in my opinion than a tt. It's just very uncomfortable and the changes that take getting used to. I've barely had an appetite but force myself to eat because of the pain killers. I think I will switch from 2 every four hours to one now. The worst has been finding a comfortable way to sleep! I really regret now not buying a recliner because my neck and back are suffering really bad. Also, I am now starting to get a lot of nausea even taking zofron, and feel like I have to throw up. I'm fighting the urge, but to be honest, I feel like until I don't let it out I won't feel better, but even coughing hurts like hell so I don't want to imaging what vomiting would be like. Well that is all for tonight. I will try to post more tomorrow. I'm really hoping I feel better! But I just stand in front of the mirror when in doubt! I took a picture while sitting in the car on the way home yesterday and geez I can't wait to see more of my results! I will post pics of the belly once I shower! GN!!!! Here's hoping that I find some comfort.
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August 3, 2012
Wow NY1011, You look fantastic, I took felt alot better on the first day too but then soreness and pain kicked in . PO day 4 for me and i'm improving slowly but surely! Take it easy and rest, rest and rest, but dont forget to walk around some about every 2 hours. Happy Healing!
August 3, 2012
Thanks NewSue... How is the tightness feeling for you? Im like afraid to even shower today because when I remove my girdle everything feels so tight. I feel better now that I've slept a bit but my poor neck is done! I should have bought a recliner. And I feel so full and have barely eaten anything.
August 3, 2012
Hi NY 1011, the recliner is great for resting but,I found difficult to get back into as you need someone to position the pillows for you every time you get back in. I'm also eating so much less. Burping with the smallest amounts of food but that's a good thing! Eat slowly and make sure your head and neck are supported well before drifting off. happy healing!
August 3, 2012
Good heavens- look at your teeny tiny waist! I know how you feel about the binder. Natural Childbirth is easier than this. However, my body will look better not worse in 6 weeks. Have you tried Craigslist or a neighbor you could borrow a recliner from? It's a pain getting in and out but it's more comfortable for nausea. Good luck and hope we all heal quickly. You seriously look amazing!
August 3, 2012
Thank you so much. The problem with the recliner is space. I can get on and off the bed without a problem, it's my neck that is killing me. And I am getting so gassy it sucks. How many days post op are you?
August 3, 2012
3days po. I had a lot of gas yesterday. I use a neck roll pillow and that helps a little. Hopefully this will all pass quickly! Hang in there!
August 3, 2012
I know. I'll tell u what, its a great thing we have this website! It's so much easier to vent with someone who understands what you are going through. And thanks for the advice on the neck roll. Gonna see if my sister can pick one up for me
UPDATED FROM NY1011
3 days pre
Just a few days now! Cant believe this will be my...
NY1011July 29, 2012
Just a few days now! Cant believe this will be my last Sunday with this gut! Yay! I'm all set to go, had my final appt on Friday and I'm scheduled for 9:30am on Wednesday. I'm so excited and nervous! I went to bed at 4am and couldn't sleep past 8am! I wish I had the day before the surgery off but maybe in a way it's good so the day can go by faster! Best of luck to you other August 1st ladies! Soon we will look fabulous!
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July 29, 2012
Congratulation on your decision NY1011. Feeling comfortable with your PS it is very important. So in just few days you'll get on the flat side :-] . I can imagine how excited you are and so am I for you. Good luck to you.
July 29, 2012
Thank you sooooo much! Best of luck to u as well! I absolutely love my ps! She is so honest and caring! Have u decided wether u will be doing the tt?
July 29, 2012
Ny1011 I did not decided yet. The more I read on this site the more I get more scared and went back n forth deciding. I'm glad you joined us . You'll find here a lot of support and your story will might help others . I become so addicted to this site, I look like I have no personal life hahaha . As I said trusting ur PS will make all the difference. I'm glad you find yours. Please keep updating ur review. You'll find nice girls on here and incredible amount of information and support. I'm glad you're here with us :-]
July 29, 2012
Zizi I know what u mean! I spend a lot of time on here as well, especially over the past year! Mostly doing research until I made the big decision! I promise I will try my best to keep a diary over the next few months. It would help me as well to see my transformation
The night sky was overcast for us last night. I may actually try and walk to the mailbox tonight.