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30yo, Mom of 1, Lost 120lbs - Pinehurst, NC
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Had a tummy tuck 7weeks ago. Still holding off on...
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Had a tummy tuck 7weeks ago. Still holding off on how i feel about it. It looks great and Im very happy with my scar and results. I am curious about the tightness i continue to feel in my abdomen, its almost like a pulling feeling that makes me want to walk slouched over, although I am standing straight. Im not sure if this is permanent or if given time I wont notice it anymore. I have a fear that I'm never going to be able to stretch my back again or move like i once did, for instance dancing or sex, this worries me. Other than that i have few complaints. I did have a infection, this makes me wonder if my healing has been slowed or if all is well.. My operation included lipo of my flanks and also i had a fat graft done on an indention in my right buttocks cheek, this was the result of a steroid shot. Im not sure if this is resolved yet or not, had my antibiotics and ended up draining on its own due to pressure @ the entry point of the fat graft. Still drains some and im not sure how long before this will not be a concern anymore. Also the fat graft still looks ok, but im curious as to how much will survive. I dont think i would do the grafting again, or maybe just not with a tummy tuck. Overall not a bad experience at all, had virtually no pain.
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UPDATED FROM JS66350
2 months post
Thank you
Thank you all for your kind replies.. I am aware of how great my results are, the unsure part for me is in the tightness, I feel such limited in my movements tight now and Im not sure Im ok with that. Hopefully it goes away like Kimmers25 says hers did, i can be patient.. Im just scared its a permanent thing due to scarring or something. Also Im still unsure about swelling, because from a side view I still look a little bloated or something, and my love handles still seem a bit thick, hoping this is all due to swelling, but not overly concerned right now. Otherwise overall Im very happy, and peoples reactions to my pictures only help, thanks again! :)
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March 10, 2014
You look incredible! I am over 1 year PO and my tightness is still there. But it really doesn't bother me as much as it used to. I think I've just gotten use to it :)
September 13, 2014
Your results look awesome. Hope that the tightness subsides. I'm due to have my TT on September 18th. Counting down.
September 14, 2014
You look great! I'm scheduled to have my tummy tuck with Dr. Zoellner on October 27th.
September 14, 2014
Oh congrats!!! You wont be disappointed, all the things that Ive previously worried about have gone away now. No more tightness or swelling that makes you wonder if thats the final outcome. It was very much worth every penny. Dr Zoellner does an amazing job! Cant wait to see your results! :)
UPDATED FROM JS66350
11 months post
Feeling Good!
Its been 11 months now since my surgery and I'm loving my body. I could not have asked for better results. I also love my scar, its so low and fits perfectly under any size bikini. Which is so exciting in itself, I've never in my life worn a two piece until this year, and I have flaunted my body this summer at the beach without a bit of shame, and thats with big flabby thighs and all, but I was Still so proud of my stomach I didn't care! Highly recommend Dr Zoellner!
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January 28, 2015
I am almost 3 months. Did you have swelling everyday and if so when did it go away and as for the pulling. It is so uncomfortable at night. whend does it finally go away/
January 28, 2015
My swelling was there but not as noticeable as some of the other people I've seen. Its hard for me to say because I think in my mind I thought the swelling was gone long before it actually was. It was more of a realization after the fact for me of how thick I looked for a long time vs. when I started to notice a difference. As far as the tightness... It lasted a while, maybe 6 months.. Hard to say because it gradually goes away with time. At this point I'm a year out and I don't feel any tightness at all. It's all worth it in the long run, even if it is a long recovery. Congrats on your tummy tuck! ;)
January 28, 2015
Thank you for the reply. I appreciate it. I am glad this tightness will eventually go away.
January 30, 2015
Everyone heals differently so you may have swelling for a prolonged period of time..me personally I am 6.5 weeks out and swell pretty heavily depending on clothing and activity level..the annoying part for me is the asymmetric swelling (my right side blows up more than the left) but even now this last few days I have noticed a decrease in overall swelling for me - and I am waking up a little more flat.
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