my tummy tuck story, done on 23rd april 2011 - London, UK

hi everyone, i have not updated for a while as i have had a few little complications. i have had a seroma which is hopefully nearly under control. i am five weeks post op tomorrow and last fri i had an app with my ps who felt the need to put six stitches in my incision. i am still bandaged but am happy with my results so far. i have swelling on the hips due to the lipo and a little puckering to one side of my scar, but i know this will even out as its still very early days. there is only one thing i would change if i could go back, and that would be to have my surgery nearer home so i could get to my aftercare more easily, this in no way is anything against my surgeon who i think is brill. my tummy button is lovely and has healed great. so pleased i have had this done even tho i have had a few traumas on the way but i am getting there and it is all worth it to look in the mirror and see what i see. i am posting a couple of pics that were took at four weeks post op..i can see things taking shape and i cant wait for the swelling on my hips to go down and to start some sort of exercise instead of just gentle walking...i am actually craving my wii fit! lol

 

day 19....well i have been a bit poorly the last three days, i have an infection :( the nurse took a swab the other day and it came back with normal bacteria,it worsened yesterday so she took another swab today, just to be on the safe side.when i got up this morning my dressing was soaked i stood up and a redish brown liquid was dripping...i was terrified! but the nurse has assured me its the infection and its better out than in! oh but the shame..i had to take the dressing off as it was dripping and i knew i would need a new one on but didnt have one, so i thought what can i use? then it struck me the only thing i could buy at 7.30 in the morning that was pretty much sterile would be sanitary towels. the shop is only a short distance from my house so i stuffed a load of tissue down the front of my knickers to stop any drips..but just as i entered the shop it started dripping down my leg and my dress was soaked! and it smelt sooooo bad!i was mortified and didnt know what to do, but decided to grab the sanitary towels as i really needed them, and didnt have anyone at home to go to the shop for me.. and quickly pay..big mistake, it started dripping more...right in the sanitary towel isle! gross! talk about being mortified with the liquid being reddish brown it was awful!! truly the worst morning of my life...i dont know if anyone noticed...but knowing my luck it will be on cctv! grrrr..moral of this story, never have a tummy tuck if you have got to look after yourself like i have been doing, dont get me wrong i have done pretty good but there have been times when i have been soooo frustrated!all seems to be under control now so hopefully i am on the mend again :)

day 16..now i know what the girls were saying about swell hell lol, fine in the morning but as the day goes on its swell lol..but loving it as the days of recovery are going quick...one thing if anyone else has had it, when i wake up in the mornings my feet are uncomfortable, sort of achy on the soles? can any one reassure me please. seeing my nurse tomorrow to have the final dressing off thank goodness, i have not had a proper shower for 17 days!!! i am doing the three part wash thing, hair leaning in the shower, then feet, then middle body..its a chore alright, i cant wait to just get in there and put the jets on! bliss.i am now going to try to upload my 14 day post op photo, it would not let me on the day for some reason...well good luck to any tummy tucks tomorrow..chrisy will be thinking of you x