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44 Yrs Old Tummy Tuck ... I Can't Wait, but I'm Nervous - Quincy, IL

UPDATED FROM marisaakathecat
2 days post

my Dr was amazing!

marisaakathecatDecember 15, 2014
$6,400
He has given me what I always wanted. Dr. PHILPOTT you rock! Thank you for everything! Your staff is excellent!

marisaakathecat's provider

Ethan Philpott, MD

Ethan Philpott, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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EnjoyingLife
December 29, 2014
sounds like your having a great recovery :)
marisaakathecat
December 29, 2014
I am. Nothing bad i can say. I feel like i prepared myself well for this. I use a toilet riser and shower chair and i conserve my energy but move around alot. I thought it was gonna be harder. My only complaint is sleeping on my back. My scars go hip to hip so it hurts a bit to lay on my side otherwise I'm pleased.
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EnjoyingLife
December 29, 2014
I am so appreciative for this website. I love to read all the reviews so I know what to expect. Some are easy, some are painful but at least i know what I have to expect :) 2 more weeks for me :)
marisaakathecat
December 30, 2014
You will be marvelous! !! I'm not a small woman. I had myssurgery weighing 232lbs they removed 6lbs of skin from my stomach. Im stoked everyday. My scars looks really good. Tiday after my shower most of my scabs are gone and there is a fine line gonna be very unnoticeable ... 2weeks will fly by Kristi9901
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EnjoyingLife
December 30, 2014
How Awesome does it feel to look down at that flat belly!!?? I'm so excited for you! And you'll be healed by summer :D
marisaakathecat
December 30, 2014
Oh yeah. Im not completely flat slight curve but i am pleased i can see my u know what no problem my bhh Ellyn button is beautiful and i have an hour glass to my shape. So yes im excited for summer and working on the rest of me. I love crossfit and even my training before my surgery i was strong but my shape didn't change much so now its on! February i will be healed enough to lift again. But for now when released im hitting the cardio train hard. Im committed to be better in 2015!
UPDATED FROM marisaakathecat
2 days post

i did it!!!

marisaakathecatDecember 15, 2014
Well ladies im 2days post op. I'm very pleased with the process. Not used to not moving around when i want but I'm managing ok with the help of my partner. My surgery went well my after care isn't that bad. Can't wait to bathe tomorrow. I did get a shower chair to sit on so i can enjoy the water on my body. My knees hurt a little bit my butt is sore also from the sitting but i am moving around the recommended 10minutes every 2hours. Sleeping thru night pretty much. 5day check up on Wednesday that walk will be my challenge I'm sure. I will share my pics eventually when i can upload them. Happy with the care I've received from my doctor and nurse practitioner and of course my wonderful boyfriend.

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Ready4mm
December 15, 2014
Sounds like recovery is off to a good start. Hope it continues. Take it easy, and enjoy the new you!
marisaakathecat
December 15, 2014
Yea i think it is. Thank you for the well wishes
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making 50's magical
December 15, 2014
Sounds like your doing well , just ensure you don't get constipated at this time , with anasthetics , limited movement and tight corset , it happens
marisaakathecat
December 15, 2014
Yea i haven't gone yet...been taking softener but im gonna take a laxative if i cant go tonight .. ugh how did you know. Lol thats the last on my list of things i must need to happen. I haven't eaten that much and i struggling with a headache but i think thats the zero caffeine I'm not consuming.
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making 50's magical
December 15, 2014
I had to get suppositories ( I normally go 3 times a day !) and I had to use these for 6 days, laxatives where not enough but they made me feel soo much better and they take away the worry about going , that was the worst thing for me as I just feel generally unwell if I don't go . I had really bad ache after 3 days from stooping but the tummy itself was fine and it's soo worth it
UPDATED FROM marisaakathecat
11 days pre

12 days away... starting to try and figure out f I have everything

marisaakathecatDecember 1, 2014
Help does anyone have suggestions for things i may need for my recovery. My first few days i have help but after the weekend i will be alone with friends checking in on me. Will i be ok? I have a bathroom very near where i will be recovering i set up my office with a comfy chair that is electric. I got a toilet riser and now what else do you all suggest...

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