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Tales of a Tummy Tuck - Pennsylvania
UPDATED FROM exhootergirl
23 days post
I snapped a few pics of the tummy tuck portion of...
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I snapped a few pics of the tummy tuck portion of the surgery the other morning when I was feeling not so swollen. Keep in mind that I still have surgical tape on that traps the dried blood, etc. so my incision looks big and red. In the parts where the tape has peeled off it's a teeny-tiny incision line.
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March 7, 2012
you look phenomenal!! Your belly button is cute, scar is low, and boobies, well WOW!! Very nice!
March 8, 2012
Gotta agree with Be, your belly was tiny.. you are looking good. I have swelling, and not liking it:-(
UPDATED FROM exhootergirl
17 days post
Wanted to add a pic of the new boobs ;0) Will...
Wanted to add a pic of the new boobs ;0)
Will add a pic of the tummy in a few days. I ate some salty stuff today so today's not the day for pics ;0)
I am 17 DPO and feeling awesome!!! Healing great and just trying to take it easy because I do get tired. I try to sneak a quick nap in when I can and if I can't I just try to get to bed earlier that night.
I bought an electric citrus juicer yesterday at Walmart (it was only about $20) and I've been juicing oranges and grapefruits. The Vitamin C does wonders for healing!
Will add a pic of the tummy in a few days. I ate some salty stuff today so today's not the day for pics ;0)
I am 17 DPO and feeling awesome!!! Healing great and just trying to take it easy because I do get tired. I try to sneak a quick nap in when I can and if I can't I just try to get to bed earlier that night.
I bought an electric citrus juicer yesterday at Walmart (it was only about $20) and I've been juicing oranges and grapefruits. The Vitamin C does wonders for healing!
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February 27, 2012
did you just have a lift?! WOW!!! Amazing :) Did you have a MR with your TT? You are recovering really well!
February 29, 2012
WOW I am so glad I read this just 2 days before surgery, you made it all very real and not that bad!! That is so funny about your husband it is good for them to get a taste of what we do, and especially for my hubby I work as much as he does yet i am the one doing everything, LOL I cant wait to see pics, did you post booby pics? Honestly you look so good before I cant tell if there are afters??? Is that polka dot shirt from Victoria Secret? I ordered one very similar it is flattering!! They have it in new colors this year too!
March 4, 2012
oh, and yes, the top is from Victoria Secret! LOL One of their super miracle push up tops! LOL I am going to order more for the summertime!!!! I saw the awesome colors. I think purple is next on my list ;0)
UPDATED FROM exhootergirl
12 days post
10 DPO: Got my drains out today (unpleasant to...
10 DPO:
Got my drains out today (unpleasant to say the least!!!!! ouch) and saw my plastic surgeon. He said everything looks great. I feel awesome. He said I can buy a Stage 2 compression garment now which would be those shapers you see in Macys, J.C. Penny's, Target, etc. Having a bit of a hard time finding the perfect one but I bought the best I thought I found and it's Ok. Probably just have to get used to it like the rest of the stuff you get used to. I'm hoping in a few days I won't even know it's there because right now it is uncomfortable and I have to wear it for the next 6 weeks!!!
I felt back to my old self today. Took my kids to school, did a little shopping for the compression garment and browsed T.J. Maxx. I need a new, lighter purse for the time being!! Mine is way too heavy to be toting around. I am looking for one at least with a shoulder strap too.
I made dinner, gave the kids baths and tucked them in. Oh, and I was EXHAUSTED!!!! haha, but in a good way.
I would say at 10DPO I am 75% back to my normal self. The other 25% is because of the tiredness and the fact that I am still not all the way standing up straight all day. Like most will tell you, you start out straight in the morning and start to shrink as the day goes on.
Got my drains out today (unpleasant to say the least!!!!! ouch) and saw my plastic surgeon. He said everything looks great. I feel awesome. He said I can buy a Stage 2 compression garment now which would be those shapers you see in Macys, J.C. Penny's, Target, etc. Having a bit of a hard time finding the perfect one but I bought the best I thought I found and it's Ok. Probably just have to get used to it like the rest of the stuff you get used to. I'm hoping in a few days I won't even know it's there because right now it is uncomfortable and I have to wear it for the next 6 weeks!!!
I felt back to my old self today. Took my kids to school, did a little shopping for the compression garment and browsed T.J. Maxx. I need a new, lighter purse for the time being!! Mine is way too heavy to be toting around. I am looking for one at least with a shoulder strap too.
I made dinner, gave the kids baths and tucked them in. Oh, and I was EXHAUSTED!!!! haha, but in a good way.
I would say at 10DPO I am 75% back to my normal self. The other 25% is because of the tiredness and the fact that I am still not all the way standing up straight all day. Like most will tell you, you start out straight in the morning and start to shrink as the day goes on.
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February 22, 2012
Exhootergirl love the humor in your story. You seem tO be moving along very well. Especially with going out shopping yesterday. I can't wait to get out of the house. I still look like a patient because I'm not standing straight and as the day goes by I curl up. So depressing. Today I'm 7 days po and I hope to be able to get up and out soon as I am sure that will make me feel better. I had 4 c sections so I was hoping my body would be "familiar." I really think (especially after reading your post) that I need some sleep. I am not sleeping well at night maybe I'll ask my ps for something when I go to my post op tomorrow. Tonight I'll do what you did and try a Percocet. I sure hope it helps I need some relief. Glad to see you are loving your results already. I posted my afters and they look crazy. Boobs look good my belly is another story. In time I hear it will get better. Right now I am feeling like why did I do this to myself???
I will also post some pics of the tummy. It seems flattest in the mornings so tomorrow I will have my camera handy upstairs for when I wake up and take my support garment off. I will post those pics later tomorrow.
Thanks for the sweet comments ladies :0)