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my tummy tuck story, done on 23rd april 2011 - London, UK
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I am due to go to highgate hospital in london...
WORTH IT$6,400
i am due to go to highgate hospital in london tomorrow. is anyone on here due for surgery then? i have to be there for 2pm with op scheduled for 3pm. i have wanted to do this for so long, i am 49 with two grown up children and i have hated my stomach since i have had them ( although they were worth it ) now its me time but i am so scared.
have not had too long to worry about it tho as i only decided to go ahead last week and had my consultation. i have added my before pics already as i would love to see someone elses results that have a similar stomach to mine. i am also having liposuction on my hips :)
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April 25, 2011
Checking in to see how you are doing:)Â I hope you are resting and comfortable.Â
As soon as you are able please update us on your status.
Hugs:)Â
April 25, 2011
hi kimmers, thank you. all went well. my lipo sites hurt more than the tummy tuck , but i am resting and getting up from the sofa every hr to make a cuppa etc, i am staying mobile for about ten mins at a time then my back hurts and i am really tired, but all good i think. the dr said i must not climb the stairs but cant remember how long for. how long was it before you went to bed x
April 26, 2011
So good to hear you are doing well. That is good to move around for little bits at a time. It will keep your lungs clear, legs free from any clots and help your back. My lipo sites were very sore and it actually felt like a bad sunburn on those areas. Ouch!! That will ease up within a couple of weeks.
I slept in the rented hospital bed for the first two weeks. I was so glad to have that.  I only had six steps at a time to do. Took me forever to get to the top but I went slow and took one at a time. That also got easier by week 2.Â
Rest as much as you are able for the first two weeks. And stay on top of the pain meds. Keep us up to date.
April 27, 2011
hi kimmers, i decided to take the long slow climb up to bed last night as i was so tired and really wanted my bed with my lovely comfy memory foam mattress haha. i was finding it difficult to sleep in the recliner after being in it most of the day. the climb wasnt too bad, i just used my right leg to step up and held on to the bannister very tight, found it hard to get in and out of bed but it was so worth it,i have loads of pillows on the bed so i can stay propped up. i saw a great tip on a thread from feb from one of yr ladies...to use a step up stool to get into bed so i am going to try that tonight i am sure its going to help loads x
April 28, 2011
That is wonderful!  I can imagine that your bed felt pretty amazing after the recliner:)Â
Just keep changing position and keep those pillows fluffed and you will be fine. I am glad you are feeling better.Â
The step stool is an excellent idea and should help you from straining or stretching too much. Just go slow and remember baby steps for a while.Â
I am so happy for you! Keep me up to date..
April 28, 2011
the step up stool was a godsend...thankyou so much to whichever lady suggested that....fab xx
May 27, 2011
hi kimmers i am now at week five (tomorrow) had a few traumas, a seroma and had to have six new stitches sewn in but other than that things are now improving, have posted three new pics that were taken at week four...oh and hubby is home on sunday!!! yay x
UPDATED FROM littleolwinedrinkerme
2 days post
Well hello, i am now home and on day 2 post op....
well hello, i am now home and on day 2 post op. its been a bit difficult as my husband is working away but i am managing with ready meals. i dont feel too bad , but am finding my lipo sites actually hurt more than my tummy tuck.roll on day 3 for hopefully more improvement. the nurses said it looks really good, and the surgeon has said he has took 3 kg of fat off my stomach and has taken away 80 per cent of my stretch marks, i could not of dreamed of more and cant wait to see the results and my new tummy button woo hoo. thanks for all your messages and i will post again tomorrow as i am really tired now x
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April 26, 2011
I wish someone was there to help you but it's great to hear you are feeling well. I hope I don't have to have any lipo it sounds worse than everything else. Is there alot of bruising with the TT or BA?
April 27, 2011
hi mom, there is no bruising to the tummy tuck that i am aware of but i am still bandaged and binded, all i can feel is the slight pulling of the incission, my tummy also feels slightly like i have period pain, whch i havent experienced for a long time as i had a hysterectomy years ago lol. the lipo sites are bruised and swollen and uncomfortable, but feeling better day by day, dont know about the ba as i did not have one. day 5 post op tomorow yay. when is your surgery x
April 28, 2011
I'm not scheduled yet because doctors were delaying my progress ugh! But I go Tuesday to PS so I hope to know then or shortly after. Did you have the muscle repair? I guess you are right now that I think of it I haven't seen bruising with the TT's. Cross your fingers for me please. I'm glad you are feeling better, so exciting to think what it looks like under the binder I bet.
April 28, 2011
oh i really hope you get to hear soon, the waiting is a hard part of the journey, i was very lucky i only had to wait just over a week from deciding to have it done to actually having the op. yes i had the muscle repair as they were so torn and broken, but i am not feeling too bad from that, even five days on my lipo sites are a lot better than they were, i also had a hernia repaired. yr right i cant wait to see under the binder, spesh my new tummy button and a lot less stretch marks, the dr said he has got rid of 80 per cent of them, i should see it tues hopefully as i have to see the dr then..will think of you on tues and good luck, i will cross everything even my eyes haha x
May 9, 2011
My surgery is going to be June 13th!!!! I am sooo absolutely thrilled I can't stand it. I already told them at work and still my hubby is the only one who knows next to all you ladies here. I'll have to tell my kids that are still at home because I drive the one back and forth to work so he will need to alter his schedules for a little bit and they are going to have to take care of themselves for a little while. I have battled to get here and been knocked down everytime I got my hopes up. Decided to do this last Nov. but just finally got my clearances to go for it so I grabbed the first date they had because I want to get to the other side of this...that's where the fun is!!!! Thank you for all the help I'm sure I'll have more questions and I hope everyone is feeling great and I'll get my review set up here soon. :)
May 9, 2011
oh i am so pleased for you! you wont regret it one bit and i and all the ladies will be here waiting to help you! i bet you are so excited and rightly so, are you having any muscle repair and or lipo? way to go girl! :) i am now day 16 op and still thrilled, when i get up in the night for the bathroom (about 3 times!! ) haha i look in the mirror at mine lol, i still cant believe i have a flat tummy! i have been clothes shopping today and it was the first time since i was 19 that i had fun doing that :)
UPDATED FROM littleolwinedrinkerme
5 days post
Day five post op nearly over yay, the days are...
day five post op nearly over yay, the days are going so fast. pain is pretty much under control, and all in all feeling ok, was a little bit tearful this morning, but putting that down to being stuck indoors. i am so looking forward to next week when maybe i can walk across the road to my shop lol...exciting stuff huh! iam going to my doctors for my check on tues so hopefully i will be able to see my results so far...i can see what you american girls call your..is it vjay area lol, well i had lipo there and it is looking good in the lady garden area haha. i am so glad i tried climing the stairs on day 2 to go to bed as i sleep so much better there rather than on the recliner, and the tip to have a step up stool to get into the bed has been wonderful, so much easier,although i wish i had a headboard to pull myself up on. i am sleeping half sitting up propped with lots of pillows and a pillow under my knees. has anyone got any tips on how to make it easier on yourself to get out of bed, all tips of any kind gratefully received, well ladies will update tomorrow which will be day six post op hooray x
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April 28, 2011
The trick to getting out of bed is to grap your legs right behind your knees and pull with your arms. It just rolls you right up/over without using your abs :0)
April 28, 2011
thanks mom2four, so just to clarify, i am laying on my back, propped up on the pillows and if i grab my legs from under the knees that will sit me up...sorry if i am soundind dense but i dont want to get it wrong lol,i am learning to do things in so many different ways..its surprising how resourseful you can be when you have to lol x
April 28, 2011
Yes, as you grab and pull behind your knees, lean toward the side of your bed and it will propel you slowly in that direction.
April 28, 2011
haha sounds scary lol, right i will try that tomorrow morning and if i survive i will let you know how i get on :) x
April 30, 2011
icould only manage to grab one leg, but that helped, need to build up some strength i think lol
April 29, 2011
Hi - Lowd!
Your old tummy looks just like mine, didn't realise we were the the same age too!
Doesn't look like you needed the lipo on your hips, but I look forward to seeing your after pics.
Hope you had a good nights sleep :)
Your old tummy looks just like mine, didn't realise we were the the same age too!
Doesn't look like you needed the lipo on your hips, but I look forward to seeing your after pics.
Hope you had a good nights sleep :)
April 29, 2011
i thought our tummies were alike too!HOW FAB WE ARE THE SAME AGE TOO, very good to have someone to relate to who is the same age, oh i do so hope my results are as good as yours. my ps said the lipo on the hips would help give me a better shape as my tummy was going to be so flat, also had lipo on the top part of my tummy just above each side of the ribs and also around the lady garden area haha. last night was my best night sleep since i had the op....day 6 today Yay..am putting on a couple of pics today only front view cos that was all i could manage to take on my mobi by myself, still binded up but will give some idea x
May 2, 2011
hi bikini....ooooh i am so exited my day 9 pics are up i am estatic with happiness xx
Wow, you didn't waste any time getting this going. You look like a great candidate for a tummy tuck and I hope all has gone well for you. Please do come back and let us know how your'e feeling. We do have quite a large group of ladies getting a tummy tuck in April.