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Tummy Tuck (5"7, 150lbs and 40 Years Old) - Not Too Sure Yet!!

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I had my tt 12 days ago.  I am getting around...

nicole123April 12, 2009
WORTH IT$7,300

I had my tt 12 days ago.  I am getting around much better now but still not back to work yet.  The first week it was really hard to get up and down from the couch or bed and to stand up straight .Im 5"7 and 150lbs and 40 years old.  I always had rolls of fat on my tummy aftter my kids.  Since my tummy tuck, I no longer have the rolls but I cantt fit into my jeans!!!!!  I "m still  as big aroundI    How do I know if I am still swollen or if  this is the new me???  My husband said he can see a difference but I'm not sure.  I thought I would be smaller.  Am I too inpatience.

Updated on Mar 19, 2009:

Its now 6 weeks today since my tt.  I'm feeling much better and now back to work after 3 weeks.  I still have some swelling, but it is feels great to be able to see my jeans getting looser on me.  I still have the pains and twiches in my tummy, and getting up and down is still a little tough.  But every day gets better.  The first week is the hardest and you think you will never recover or stand straight again!!!!!!  Having help is great, my kids are older so that was great and my husband was my "at home doctor".  He was awesome!!!!  through all of this.  I am so glad I did this, I may go back  after the summer and have some more lipo done(only had love handles done).  But will wait and see how  my workout  does first.  I started working out this week, but slowly.   So anyone that just had a tt, hang in there, it gets better and give it time.  At first I had all the feelings of why did i do this, and when i looked at my tummy i still looked big ,and then depressed because i didnt look the way i thought i would.  so anyone feeling like this ?????  Its normal to go through all these stages!!!!!!!!  it takes time and patiences (LOTS).

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kailyn_e
February 19, 2009
hello Nicole. I also had a tt 8 months ago and I feel great. I can tell you that you will see the difference in few months, you only have 12 days it is too soon. Be patience and don't worry you will look beautiful when the swollen gone. Good luck.
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tnewtum
February 19, 2009
I felt exactally the same way. My Dr assured me that it was swelling and I would see final results in 3-6 mths!!! I'm 4 wks post op...can only get in one pair of jeans...but Monday I'm doing a lymph massage treatment and detox body wrap..I'm hoping this at least gets some of the water wieght down...so I can see more results.
nicole123
February 26, 2009
Thanks for your opinion, I finally wore a pair of my jeans today. Then put my compression garmet over my jeans. I'm wondering if that is what u are suppose to do, cause i cant wear my jeans over the compression. Is that what u do?? How do u know its water weight and is this what the doctor recommended? How are you feeling after 4 weeks. Im at 16 days and is trying to get my b4 and after pic on here, so check it out!
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moneyhunna29
February 27, 2009
hi. I have been so upset with the same exact problem. my pants are tight and i feel like they didnt take enought fat off/out or something! i had 3 kids and am 33yrs old. had loose gut and stretch marks etc and maybe 10 pounds overweight. all of my pants are tight and i feel like i am the same width or roundness looks the same or bigger. my stomach feels like its pushing itself out and i cant even suck it in. i just did this 3 weeks ago. meanwhile i see so many womens pics with like instant results! HELP :(
kailyn_e
February 28, 2009
Hi moneyhunna29, I am 31 years old, mother of three children and just like you after my prenancy I get a lot of stretch marks and a huge belly. I did a tummy tuck, breast redution and lipo in my hips 9 months ago. i was using a garmet for 2 months which help me a lot to keep my stomach flatter. Are you using it? You should be patience because 3 weeks is not enough time to see results. I spend 3 week with the drains, can you imagine that how hard was that, i was so swollen and like you i was feeling bigger. after 2 months i started to see results..Now almost all my swollen gone and i lost 2 sizes and i feel great..good luck.. and be patience please.
nicole123
March 1, 2009
Hi moneyhunna Its now day 24 for me. I am starting to see the differnce. I can get into another pair of jeans and tried my summer clothes as well.When I look in the mirror I see the difference but to me, not being able to fit into all my clothes is depressing. To me that is what matters the most. But I am hopeful,and know that I am still swollen....I hope. So dont be to hard on yourself. Keep me posted please. We are in the same boat.
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moneyhunna29
March 4, 2009
hi nicole and kailyn.thanks so much. i hope u are right. when i sit the lower part of my belly is still fat. i hope it goes away. i am still the same exact weight and size. i would love to be down size or 2. about the few stretch marks i have above the belly button...my doc says theres a machine of some sort called the matix that gets rid of them. anyone heard or know what this is? the ones i have are thin so wondering if this would realy work? how can i post or send u guys my pics? good luck to you too..........
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moneyhunna29
March 4, 2009
ps-yes i am still wearing a high gurdle with the legging shorts attached.i had smartlipo on outer thighs as well. i dont see a big difference there either and friday is my one month post op.. ugh
kailyn_e
March 6, 2009
Hello!!! you look great and let me tell you that I see a lot of difference, as I told you you will results in few months when you can workout and diet. but you look much much better... congrat..
nicole123
March 6, 2009
Thanks kailyn, its nice to have this web site to chat with other girls and get input and advice!!!! My doc was very positive today and that helps as well. He said i still have swelling. I also got a girdle, so much better than that binder i was wearing. How long did u wear yours? I think i will still wear my binder when I am at home. Im starting to feel like my old self again. Anyways great hearing from you.
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nicole123July 26, 2009

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Delisha
August 3, 2009
I think you look great. I'm only 3 weeks post-op (Tummy Tuck + Lipo) and my stomach looks terrible. I'm swollen, my scar is uneven, I still have a "pouch" and I have an awful infection at the bottom of the infection above the pubic bone which has led to an open area of about 3 inches that is splitting. I'm so frustrated. My DR has me putting a saline wrap on it every day 2/3 times a day. I'm still wearing my garments and following all his orders to a "t". It's really hard to see the silver lining right now. I'm becoming very depressed with the results thus far.
cavanagh
August 4, 2009
i had mines done on the 6th March i still have swelling above my stiches and i dont feel as if mt skin was pulled tight enough i hear people saying they couldnt walk straight after the operation but i could 3 days after not happy at all !
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kimjadyn
September 15, 2009
Can you update us with some new photos. I would love to see how your incision has healed and if you have encountered any problems. Praying that you didn't though.
Cherry84
February 22, 2011
Hi all, Your stories have been so helpful and so scary. I have t/t surgery scheduled for April 8th. I can only take two weeks off from work, I have always been a fast healer from all other surgeries and very tolerant of pain, but I am so concerned that I will not be able to wear clothes by then due to swelling. I am in sales and have the capability to work from home but will need to be out and about after a couple weeks. I am scared to death of the scar and worried about my belly button. I seriously find myself in a panic attack thinking I can't do this. Then I get out of the shower and see my my sagging skin from weight loss and disgust myself! Ha! I have friends that have had the proceedure and do not regret it at all, and have alot of confidence in my doctor. I know I am just getting nervous. Thanks for any encouragement you can give!
houstoncreole
February 29, 2012
Cherry84, we're in the same boat. My surgery is scheduled for 5/10 and I'm nervous as heck. I'm trying to keep in mind that the surgery is similiar to a c-section(which I had ten years ago) and my body will heal the same. The thing is, I can't remember the pain associated with the c-section. :(
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