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I've been wanting to have this procedure done...
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I've been wanting to have this procedure done for the longest time and finally, IT'S DONE. I got my TT on the 20th and I thought it was going to be much worse than it actually was. Yesterday I felt horrible because of the nausea but today I feel like a new person. I was able to take a shower and oh you ladies were all right on how good it would feel. I am extremely bent over but the little peek at my stomach made it all worth while. Even though I still have a lot of swelling and some bruising I am so happy that I did it. I'll try and keep everyone upto date with new photos as the weeks go by. Thank you all for the advice and the blogs that are on this site. A special thanks to Nancy292 for answering my questions.
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Thank you ladies for all the comments. I have my...
Thank you ladies for all the comments. I have my one week appt tomorrow and I believe I get one of my drains out. I feel great except for the fact that I can't stand up straight. I try to walk straight but it feels as if I'm gonna pop a stitch. Last night I tried to lean back in my recliner and I cried because I think I stretched to much and it felt like my stomach came apart. All day yesterday and Sunday I was basically crying not for bad reasons tho. Sunday and most of yesterday I was crying because I was watching something funny and everyone kept making things seem funnier than they actually were and I kept laughing and it hurt to laugh that I ended up crying.
So far so good tho. Yesterday was the first day that I didn't take any pills other than my antibiotics and my vita medica. I'm gonna try and go for a walk outside today and see how it goes. I'll take more pix tomorrow after my doctor's visit Again, thank you ladies for the support.
So far so good tho. Yesterday was the first day that I didn't take any pills other than my antibiotics and my vita medica. I'm gonna try and go for a walk outside today and see how it goes. I'll take more pix tomorrow after my doctor's visit Again, thank you ladies for the support.
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January 25, 2011
The drainage tubes seem to be scary.
January 25, 2011
Kristi1966, I had my TT in Dec, almost 7 weeks ago. I was PETRIFIED of the drain tubes! I actually didn't do the TT surgery for 2 years because I scared myself silly watching tummy tuck videos on youtube & thought the drains looked horribly painful. The truth is, it's not NEARLY as bad as it looks. I couldn't believe it. The drain tubes didn't cause me any pain. The are annoying as he** but they don't hurt =)Mine didn't even hurt when they were removed. I'm not sure if everyone feels this way, but I did.
January 27, 2011
Hey Krisit1966, the tubes are scary but as Nancy2929 said they aren't bad. if it wasn't for the big bulb sticking out I wouldn't even know they were there. Today I got one removed and it felt so weird. It didn't hurt like Nancy2929 said but it felt weird and wrong LOL if that makes any sense.
February 1, 2011
I keep hearing that it feels weird to get them removed. How long does the removal process last?
February 9, 2011
Hi I'm 12 days po. My first tube came out on day 3. Couldn't feel a thing. My 2nd came out day 7. It was deeper in my abdomen. Hurt worse than the first. It was tolerable. Did I have any spotting?
UPDATED FROM MrsTree
Well I had my 1 week follow-up today and the doc...
Well I had my 1 week follow-up today and the doc said I looked good. I have significant swelling but all in all I look good. The nurse took one of the drains out and it felt so weird. I have a video of it but I'm not gonna post it cause I don't want anyone getting sick on my account. LOL My next one comes out next week Can't wait. So far so good. I am SO GLAD I had the procedure done. Anyone considering it should. The first 3-5 days I think were the worse for me, now I just have to try and straighten myself up.
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January 31, 2011
You look GREAT in your 1 week post op pics Mrs. Tree. It only gets better from here. Hope you are doing well =)
February 1, 2011
I am getting a tummy tuck March 25th and I am really scared! How bad is the pain?
February 1, 2011
Hi jacksonvill, the first 2 days were the most painful but I was on meds so I didn't really notice it. I stopped taking any pain meds and muscle relaxers by I think the 3rs or 4th day. Regular tylenol was sufficient. I would say once you reach your 4th or 5th day its all down hill from there. Hope all this helps.
February 1, 2011
Thank you so such MrsTree! I know it will all be worth it when i heal and can feel good about myself again. I'm just a whimp when it cames to pain. It scares me to death! Thank you!
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LMH
You are looking wonderful! Rest up, take those meds and hang on!
Yes, that first shower is the best ever:)
Keep us up to date on your recovery process and keep posting pictures so we are all able to see your progress.