56 Year Old, 4 Children, Need a Tummy Tuck. Ponte Vedra, FL

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One Month Post Op

  • 17 Feb 2015
  • 1 month post
I am 4 weeks PO today and just had my one month check up yesterday. The time seemed to go so slow at times, but now I can look back and be thankful for a successful surgery and results. PS said I was halfway there, still swollen, and that I could continue to have swelling for up to 3-6 months. I'm to wear spanx or cg as much as possible for next 2 months. He said I should smooth out and get flatter soon. It's already a great improvement, but honestly, I had expected a more taught and flat tummy, but I will be patient and wait for the swelling to subside and for my posture to return to normal. I do have a nice new belly button and the incision is very slight. PS said I could continue light exercise and resume all activities in 2 more weeks. He said listen to my body. I can't wait for my first beach walk. PS said to change the brown tape on the incision every two weeks and to continue to use lotion on my belly. I am sleeping in my bed and wake a couple times during the night having to turn over. I have been working 30 hours per week from home the last two weeks, and will return full time to the office on Monday. That will be a challenge, but I will be happy to get back to my normal life!

Swelling still at 12 days post op

  • 1 Feb 2015
  • 12 days post
I am letting time heal, but when I look at tummy, it is bloated and swollen more than the first day. I lost two lbs the first day but now one lb over pre op weight. I can only attribute the weight to inactivity and normal swelling. I am telling myself not to be discouraged, that all is normal. Healing with patience and trying to be positive. Second pist op appt tomorrow.

7 days post op - drains out and getting better daily

  • 27 Jan 2015
  • 7 days post
I have been concentrating on the healing process and have not really been focusing on the results as it seems it takes weeks for full effect. I am loving that my belly is cleaned up and flat with all the lumps and bumps gone. I think me and my new belly button are going to get along just fine, its pretty! And I am impressed that the incision looks to be very clean.

Provider Review

C. Cayce Rumsey III, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
209 Ponte Vedra Park Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
  • 18 Jan 2015

I reviewed about 8 doctors. I found Dr. Rumsey's web site at Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery Center and was impressed with his photos. I made an appointment with him and met with him on several occasions before making the decision. He was always kind, thorough, and took plenty of time answering my questions. It just clicked and I knew he would be my doctor. The staff there has been wonderful so far as well. I will have the procedure at their facility and remain over night for observation. I will continue writing after surgery. I had tummy tuck yesterday and everything went great! The facility and staff were wonderful, I have had a great experience so far. Dr. Rumsey and his nurse Melissa met me with big smiles. I spent the night in a private room where I was pampered all night long by Shawna. Beth gave explicit instructions at discharge time. Can't wait to see results. 1/26/15 I had my first post op appointment. I arrived at 10:15 and waited no more than 10 minutes in the waiting room. Upon examination, Dr. Rumsey said he was very pleased with the results. He gave me careful instructions for the next week and answered all my questions. I got the drain tubes removed and have been very happy with the progress thus far. Dr. Rumsey and his team are very professional, courteous, and friendly. I am very happy with the results so far.