POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck REVIEWS
50 Yr Old, 2 Kids N Weight Gain Off/on Since Childhood. Highest Weight 240 Lbs.
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Tired of dealing with girdles due to a "fanny pack...
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Tired of dealing with girdles due to a "fanny pack pouch" that I hated because it wasn't attractive. It also caused me lots of under skin sweating and flapping skin while exercised.
The outcome of my surgery is still pending due to still recovering very slowly due to a set back based on my overall heath.
The outcome of my surgery is still pending due to still recovering very slowly due to a set back based on my overall heath.
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UPDATED FROM chulachanga07
1 month post
Very slow recovery
Well, here again @ 6 wks po from TT with muscle repair/lipo to flanks. The incision has finally closed/sealed except for a tiny slow dripping hole n of course the opened wound that is still filling in slowly but surely. Also, unable to fully stand straight up when walking due to still feeling very tight. It's incredible/unbelievable how some of the ladies in certain post are commenting that they're walking arnd n wearing their bikinis like nothing at 6 wks po. To me this is mind boggling.
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June 19, 2017
I have the same issue. I had my surgery on May 18. Your open would is almost like mine. To add to the misery, shingles popped up last week! I will say prayers for you as I know what you are going through. Makes you want to cry when you are treating your wounds.
June 19, 2017
Oh wow! Really! I never thought I hear someone else going through the same as I am. Anyhow, yes my darkest moment was the 1st 3 wks of po n that I don't wish on anyone. But, thanks to God is He who has strengthened/sustained me throughout this unexpected occurrence. Also, I actually like treating my wound cuz it's been an eye opener in experiencing the miraculous/awesomeness progress of the body's healing process. I'm too sorry to hear about ur shingle's bad timing cuz they r no joke. Thank u for ur prayers/well wishes n the same in return.
June 23, 2017
Hey girl. Glad to see that your wound has made progress. Did your ps give you a vacuum dressing to help close your wound? They work like miracle systems and are unbelievable....sometimes closing open wounds in less than 2 weeks time.
June 23, 2017
Hi! I've heard of them but my PS hasn't said anything or even mentioned any kind of vacuum therapy. I'm wondering if it's because of where the wound it's located n the severity of it. Also, since my incision hasn't fully closed/sealed completely; maybe that's the reason why it hasn't been offered to me. Believe me, when the wound 1st opened is when I really needed it. Now that's it's finally filling in; I'll just continue packing it n being patient with it. But, definitely on my next visit will b asking my PS about the vacuum therapy just to c what he has to say about it. Thanks for noticing my recovery progress n the vacuum information.
June 23, 2017
For sure!!! Us girls have to help each other out! My incision healed beautiful but my drain holes...yikes. One just would not heal and widened to over an inch plus made a 4" tunnel parallel to my incision. Wtf right?! So my ps put a vac drain on the whole darn mess, and that's bringing it closed so fast I'm shocked. If it works for me, it def should work for you.
June 23, 2017
Glad you're doing better. Hugs and prayers to you.
October 20, 2021
How did your recovery turn out? Were you
happy with your results? Did your doc treat you well? Hope you’re doing well.
happy with your results? Did your doc treat you well? Hope you’re doing well.
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