Tummy Tuck-one week recovery-with no complications-Thank you - Plymouth, MA

Hi MommaBelle: Thank you so much for your support. I am scheduled to go in 5 days. I am so excited for a new tummy. I posted some pictures of my belly. I can't wait to remove all that excess skin and fit into my bikini this summer. :-)

Thanks for the support! :-)

Muito obrigada. Yes, 5 more days. I will post pictures after the surgery as well. Thank you so much for your support.

Hi, it's after 12am and now only 4 days to go for your big day. On Thursday I went to my family doctor for a patient history and check-up and she noticed that my blood pressure was 150/80. She wants me to go into tomorrow morning to have it checked again. OMG I hope that I can get it down. Don't want this to delay anything. Portugesegirl are you like me having so much to do and not enough time ever to get thing done. I hope you have a good support team. I hear & real that's what you really need for the first week.

Krill Omega 3 will bring down your bp, however you can't take it this close to surg as it tends to thin blood.

Thanks Suzie55, I went to see my doctor this am and she took my pb and it was again 150/80, she made me wait for about 15 minutes and checked it again and it came down 130/80. I have so much on my mind that could be the reason why.

Hi TTRA: Yes, I have everything done now. I did my grocery shopping, Yard work and did spring cleaning. I have to work on Sunday and the day before my surgery. I really want to save my time off for recovery. I am planning on taking 2 weeks off. On Monday, after work I am meeting with my doctor for the markings on my belly. He suggested that I do my flank area but I decided not too. I am going to wait 6 months after my TT and lipo to do cool sculpting to my flanks. There is no downtime and the application takes about 1 hour. It freezes fat deposits. It was created by some Harvard professors. Well, going to spend some time with my daughter. I will post some pictures some of the markings. I have a very good support team. My daughter, her father and my mom. They are great and have been there too support me. I hope that you get your BP down. You are probably a little nervous. Talk soon!!

TTRA: You are probably nervous. Just relax, get a pedi, message, hot bath with candles and put on some relaxing music. Also, a nice glass of margarita or wine will help too. Do something that will relax you. ENjoy!!!

Hey PGirl, i'm doing some self care this weekend. Got a cut and color today. Tomorrow, mani pedi. Tonight, i'm eating a big bowl of chocolate peanut butter ice cream as a last indulgence!

Ohhhh..the ice cream sounds so good. We have a creamery that just opened up here and I can go for a nice sundae. One of my faves is red velvet ice cream. Enjoy.

Thanks Portugesegirl, Wow you've been busy and your working right up to the day before. I'm also only taking 2 weeks off work but I'm afraid that it's not going to be enough time to recover. I have a desk job but I'm thinking about all the times I get up to go to the photocopier, printer and fax machines. I have still 12 days for my procedure I'm only having the TT and muscle repair done, don't need any lipo. Tomorrow I go see my surgeon and then Wednesday I have an appointment at the hospital for my pre-op blood work. PG did your doctor tell you, you would be wearing compression stocking for your legs? I have seen several videos on YouTube and there was one girl that got a blood clots in her legs and was hospitalized for almost one week. I also have a great support team my husband and my 2 sons. My husband and my youngest son will take care of me on Saturday & Sunday after the surgery and then Mon-Fri. my oldest son is taking time off work, where he works they allow employees to stay home and take care of family. I haven't told my family and just a handful of friends as people can be so judgemental. PGirl I did take your advise about a glass a wine but the problem with that is that I got sleepy and then wake-up with a flipping headache. I too will be pampering myself before the surgery getting my hair done on, a mani & pedi. Well have to get moving so much more to do today. Have a great day at work and just know that I'm thinking of you and counting down with you. Ciao TTRA.

Suzie55, what are you planning to eat while recovering?

TTRA,, I've picked up some tips on here about eating fresh pineapple, organic pineapple juice, and basically eating clean...nothing boxed, canned, processed, which we don't anyway. It's a good idea to eat plenty of protein for healing, take vitamin C as well. Of course, watch your sodium and I don't plan on much of an appetite for a few days. Also lots of water to keep hydrated.

Yes, I wish I could take more time off but I don't want to use up all my vacation time. So, yes, my doctor said I would use compression socks on my feet to prevent blood clots. Sounds like you have a good support in place. That is really good to have. I haven't told to many people either. You're right some people frown on certain things and judge. The only person who knows is my mom and my daughters father. Countdown, 2 more days. Yeah....

Hi Suzie55 oh wow, how cool. It's only 3 days to go. I can't wait. Best wishes to you to a great recovery. :-)

Susie, how did u make out.

Good, but in a ton of pain. My doc doesn't use the pain PAC. Also my drain sites are leaking like crazy. Everytime I get up to go potty, we have to change dressing, sheet on chair, bed pads. It's annoying. How did it go for you??

It went pretty good. Try not to let ur drains fill up to full. I only have one drain. When it's half way I drain it. So no pain pump...I would just take the pain killers he gave you. I take my pills every 5 hours. Make sure u Are eating healthy. I had some home made chicken soup and that helped a lot. Walk too....around the house a little, the pain shoul subside in a few days. Hang in there, I'm in it with you. So, I feel it.

Hi Portugesegirl, so glad to hear that your doing good. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst how would you rate your pain. Are your having a lot of fluid from your drains. Poor Suzie55 hers are leaking like crazy. The drains are what I'm really freaking out about.

I just got up to go potty and I wasn't in a pool of leakage!!! We have been draining them every couple of hours. not sure why they were leaking like they were. And I could move around much better. Everything is coming up roses! Take Care!

Terrific news hun.... OMG 8 days for me... You need to do an update on your review. Have a great day. Ciao

Hi Nennie: How are you feeling? The pictures look amazing. I know, its tough when you have a little one. My daughter is staying with her grandmother as well when i go into surgery on Tuesday. Hope your recovery is going well. Any suggestions?

Just accept its different for all people, I've been ok but it's mainly my backache which I'm struggling with. Try to eat ASAP and regularly to keep up your strength and lots of fluids. Keep on top of meds and listen to your body. Main thing is rest but make sure you popper about when you can even if its just to the toilet to keep away blood lots and stop you seizing up. Take care and good luck. X

Potter not popper :)

so cool, you as well and have a great recovery!! :-)

How did you make out so long flab