Tummy Tuck After 25 Years, 3 Children - Oakville, ON

It has been nine months since my surgery, and I can honestly say I am glad I did it. I mean my tummy looks awesome. My husband thinks I look pretty hot.

The incision is slightly asymmetrical, possibly because of a prominent vein in the way? I think I may ask the doctor when I finally get to see her at my one year check-up. All my follow-up appointments have been with the nurse. I am really please with the definition, and the shape of the navel. I hadn't thought to ask the doctor what shape the navel would be. I'm fortunate that I like what I got. I still have some numbness below the navel. I know that is a risk, and total feeling may never come back. But I think it probably will eventually.

I have attached some recent pictures.

 I went for my post op today.  The doctor says it looks beautiful.  However, she prescribed another round of antibiotics because there is some redness around the navel, which may be infected.  I have felt pretty well today, although at 4:30 pm I'm beginning to feel tight again.  I'll take some Tylenol, which should see me through until bedtime.  I think I am getting used to the binder, but I still don't like it.  Oh well, everyday gets a little better.  

 

 I had my surgery six days ago.  This is the first I have felt like sitting at a computer.  My surgery went very well.  I think the surgeon was great.  The nursing staff was fantastic.   I left the clinic the day after surgery.  My husband took me to a hotel, which the clinic recommended, and my sister stayed with me there.   We got a substantial discount by booking a hotel  that the clinic recommended.  It had a full kitchen and separate bedroom, which was very handy.

You definitely need a lot of support after this surgery.  My family have been wonderful, helping me with laundry, dishes etc.  My husband has been preparing all the meals.

 I have been giving myself the Fragmin injections, which was fine.  I had been a little squeamish about that.  I had the drains taken out  48 hours after the surgery.  I know that seems unheard of, but I have to admit I was glad to have them removed.  I asked the nurse if they have a lot of people coming back to have fluid taken off, but she said no, they don't.  I am almost walking upright, but not quite.  This is my first day I will not have any Percocet, only Advil when I need it.  If I am very uncomfortable at bedtime, I will take a Percocet then, but I would like to get off it completely.  I took a picture of myself this morning, but it looks gruesome.  I have a lot of bruising on my hips and waist.  I guess this is from the lipo she did in conjunction with the tummy tuck.  My navel is kind of red looking, but I don't think it is infected.  I go for my post op on Thursday, so I'll get the lowdown then.
 

As far as it being worth it?  I don't know yet.  I mean this is huge.  Not only the money, but the whole ball of wax.  I am optimistic though.  I know it takes time to heal, for the swelling to subside etc.  I am looking forward to getting back in an exercise routine come summer, and I won't have to hide my tummy when I get out of the pool!