30y/o Mommy of 2 Getting my Confidence Back - Little Rock, AR

Definitely your shower chair, stool softners and prep for good healthy meals post surgery to help you nurture your body and heal. I'm here as I too, continue onto the the road of recovery! Good luck!

Hey lady, I am following you.

You mention that you were getting a TT only, did he recommended lipo. I thought that lipo of the abdomen was typically done with the TT for a smoother sillouette and the best results.

If you go to the TT forum they will have a list of recommended supplies.
Also, check out tuckthattummy.com, the sight was awesome! I had a lot of information.

Only thing is, I purchased a lot of the supplies that were recommended to find out that my PS did not even suggest those things. If you can be creative in thinking of ways to save money for your supplies or visit a thrift shop. I have a bench in my shower, and have a recliner chair already, so I don't need those things.

As a matter of fact, I may be taking some things back. I bought a female urinal. Everything I found local, and did not have to order anything off of Amazon, oh I did order pre-op and post-op vitamins.

There is a lot of information on here, but the truth is, you don't need all of it, it just depends on your personal preference. I am a minimalist and very practical. If I can make it or repurpose something I will.

Hope this helps.

Congrats on the weight loss!
Here is what I purchased and actually used:
Walker
Gauze
Tape
Dial antibacterial soap (hand and body...had this everywhere!)
Body wipes until you can shower
Toilet wipes
Arnica, Bromelain, Vit C, Collagen (talk to your PS to see if this is ok)
Lots of fresh fruit fruit, veggies, low sodium broth, Greek yogurt
Foot stool (to get into bed)
Purefit wedge pillow system from Relax the Back.

Good luck to you!

I'm having tt on March 10 :0 One thing you might really appreciate is a potty riser. They are 20 bucks and you can get them at the drugstore or Walmart. I have been told that bending in the first week is difficult and painful. I borrowed a walker. I had a breast reduction 2 years ago and i found that one of those cold pads was really helpful also:) Good luck! I am following your progress! I am kinda worried but excited at the same time! YIKES:0

I had a tummy done with no Lipo on Monday. I got a peek at it today at preoperative appointment and my and and sides are very flat I can see definition. I am starting to swell but am still very happy. I had a drainless tummy tuck withexparel.pain has been minimal. Took a shower today on day three no problem. I didn't buy any supplies other than dulcolax. My kindle has kept me company.

I am having my tummy tuck on Tuesday and not having lipo,.was wondering how good my results will be too! I just hope my love handles will be taken away too!! Can anyine please advise? Xx

Thank you for posting without lipo. I was thinking the something.

I am interested in a lift too. My PS recommended a lift with reduction for best results...but advised it would have to be a second procedure as it would be too many procedures and too lengthy of a surgery. Basically it wasn't safe. I would like my breasts to stand up and be perky without a bra.

So, I feel ya, on the breasts!

If you can get both done at the same time; do it!!! I had a reduction with lift along with the TT and I was told that it would extend the recovery time. To be honest my breasts have been the least of my recovery concerns. Pain level has always been basically nonexistent. I have some discomfort now because I started my cycle but that's usual.
One recovery for pretty perky boobies and a snatched waist? All around yesssss!