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No Kids, No Weight Loss Drainless Tummy TT- 9 months later
UPDATED FROM 8806anon
9 months post
Hello from the other side...
WORTH IT$8,500
Yes, well you haven't heard from me in 7 months because I've been busy!
Some observations about the mental/ emotional effects:
After so many years of no romantic involvement, within months, I had dates- and I wasn't mortified by the idea of someone seeing my naked (because that scar is nothing compared to what was there). While I think it's the single biggest (best) life change I've ever made, people didn't seem to notice. I got compliments- they noticed something was different- but even close friends "couldn't put their finger on it". I guess not everyone noticed the 5 lbs of blubber that I obsessed over.
Another strange thing: I think technically, i can be one of those chicks who can get away with a sports bra & yoga pants at the gym. But you know, I covered that sh*t up for so many years...I'm just not that girl.
For all you on the fence, OMG, just go do it.
Some observations about the mental/ emotional effects:
After so many years of no romantic involvement, within months, I had dates- and I wasn't mortified by the idea of someone seeing my naked (because that scar is nothing compared to what was there). While I think it's the single biggest (best) life change I've ever made, people didn't seem to notice. I got compliments- they noticed something was different- but even close friends "couldn't put their finger on it". I guess not everyone noticed the 5 lbs of blubber that I obsessed over.
Another strange thing: I think technically, i can be one of those chicks who can get away with a sports bra & yoga pants at the gym. But you know, I covered that sh*t up for so many years...I'm just not that girl.
For all you on the fence, OMG, just go do it.
UPDATED FROM 8806anon
2 months post
Week 9 Picture
Those little ripples you see on my hips are...bones. I keep trying to pinch them...I guess I always had bones underneath all that fat?
134.5 lbs today. Not dieting...just learning to be present & happy in the moment with my body for the first time ever. Going from 37 years of hating what you see in the mirror to loving what you see in such a short period is really, really a big change.
134.5 lbs today. Not dieting...just learning to be present & happy in the moment with my body for the first time ever. Going from 37 years of hating what you see in the mirror to loving what you see in such a short period is really, really a big change.
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T
February 13, 2016
Love your story! Congratulations on your new body! What pain medication did u end up taking for pain? I'm struggling with this since I hate taking any type of meds.
8
February 13, 2016
Thanks :-) I honestly did not take any pain meds- I don't do it. I took advil (which was allowed by my doctor) the first 48 hours and it was enough. Maybe I initially had to make it through more discomfort than other ladies who took the prescriptions, but it paid off when I didn't have to deal with puking/ nausea, ween myself off or deal with the constipation. I DID have the exparel injection but I was never, ever in debilitating pain. I was uncomfortable and that was really from the back pain.
T
February 13, 2016
Thats great!You are like one of many stories I read that dint take prescribed meds! I'm thinking of Tylenol with codene, I hope that helps! I'm getting a full TT, muscle repair and lipo in 5 weeks!
D
February 13, 2016
I think you look great! Are you weighing about what you did prior to surgery or less? You look so thin in your post and I love the way your curves show. I agree that many years of negative self talk, or years of accepting yourself with a sigh of resignation are hard to overcome. I find myself realizing that I don't just feel okay about myself, I feel good. It sounds like you are going through something similar.
8
February 13, 2016
Thanks! I was about 137.5 lbs before surgery so it's 3 lbs less. The doctor guessed he removed 3-4 lbs so it's about what I expected. But yes, the psychological impact is big. Everyone talks about the post surgery depression..."why did I do this?"...but I never had that. I just find that I have to re-think everything I knew to be true- from what clothes look good to how people perceive me.
R
February 14, 2016
You look great! I wish the rude dude from the bar could see you now - congratulations!!
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UPDATED FROM 8806anon
2 months post
Week 8? Update- I've lost track
Just checking in with a report from week 8 or 9- I'm not sure!
Swelling has resolved and I'm back to all regular activities- lifting & running included. My only limitation is my own endurance.
I'm down 3 pounds from surgery but not down a clothes size- I'm still a 2/4- maybe even closer to a 4 now. I went shopping this weekend and wow- everything looks good now- that is strange!
My scar is still very, very red and my one pocket has started to close up- still a ways to go before I can be in a pool or anything though.
Swelling has resolved and I'm back to all regular activities- lifting & running included. My only limitation is my own endurance.
I'm down 3 pounds from surgery but not down a clothes size- I'm still a 2/4- maybe even closer to a 4 now. I went shopping this weekend and wow- everything looks good now- that is strange!
My scar is still very, very red and my one pocket has started to close up- still a ways to go before I can be in a pool or anything though.
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S
February 9, 2016
That's great that you've resolved the swelling!! How are the spitting stitches? Did they drop off on their own? I'm asking because I have a few and they don't hurt, they just bug me! ha
8
February 10, 2016
the spitting stitches did resolve...but it was not quick. I would say that it was a good 4-6 weeks of just plain being open and even now, the closure is happening- but you can see it. As a point of reference, my primary care physician saw the opening at my annual checkup (7 weeks in) and insisted on doing blood work to check for infection she was so worried. It came back clean- it's healing well, but it is unsightly for a bit :-)
S
February 10, 2016
ehhh dang... I've got one on my left hip, and there are 3 on my breasts. I hate seeing them and constantly checking - but .. they just started about 3 weeks ago so... I got some time I see.
D
February 9, 2016
You sound like you are doing really well. I agree that going in the pool is kind of risky. My general surgeon told me no baths or swimming for 4 months post abdominal surgery - and that wasn't a tummy tuck. I imagine with all the micro-tears in the skin from tummy tuck it could take longer - I'm waiting as long as I can. I do miss the occasional bubble bath though.
8
February 10, 2016
thanks...yeah I agree- I was worried about getting pedicures really early on- just wasn't worth the risk!
S
February 10, 2016
I've gotten a pedicure - but my PS said no baths or hot tubs as the water can affect the incisions - so I have avoided pools, hot tubs and baths! but pedicure.. heck ya.
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