POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck REVIEWS
Finally Made It to the Flatlands! - Rockville, MD
ORIGINAL POST
Hi ladies, I had my surgery on Wednesday, May 15th...
sexycubanaMay 18, 2013
WORTH IT$10,300
Hi ladies,
I had my surgery on Wednesday, May 15th @ 10am. Dr. Tattlebaum is the best there is. It had been a year since our consultation and before he marked me up he told me he couldn't make me flat because I'm full-figured. He saw the disappointment on my face but I had to look @ the big picture...as long as I no longer had the saggy skin I'm happy. The good news is that when he marked me up he said I carry my weight in my legs and my waist is small so I would be happy with my results.
The time came and I my surgery was done and I woke up to ALOT of pain....OMG! I had a TT with muscle tightening and Lipo on my flanks and back. This is day 3 and walking hunched over is incredibly painful but my fiancee has been wonderful. He ordered my recliner and picked up a walker from a family friend. This is day 3 so I'm obviously walking better but I'm SORE as all hell. I'll post pics real soon but I'm getting sleepy.
I had my surgery on Wednesday, May 15th @ 10am. Dr. Tattlebaum is the best there is. It had been a year since our consultation and before he marked me up he told me he couldn't make me flat because I'm full-figured. He saw the disappointment on my face but I had to look @ the big picture...as long as I no longer had the saggy skin I'm happy. The good news is that when he marked me up he said I carry my weight in my legs and my waist is small so I would be happy with my results.
The time came and I my surgery was done and I woke up to ALOT of pain....OMG! I had a TT with muscle tightening and Lipo on my flanks and back. This is day 3 and walking hunched over is incredibly painful but my fiancee has been wonderful. He ordered my recliner and picked up a walker from a family friend. This is day 3 so I'm obviously walking better but I'm SORE as all hell. I'll post pics real soon but I'm getting sleepy.
sexycubana's provider
UPDATED FROM sexycubana
7 days post
7 days post-op
sexycubanaMay 23, 2013
Hello ladies,
I wanted to share my experience last night. I hadn't had a BM since the day of my surgery so I'd been using dulcolax to help soften my stool when the time finally came. Well, boy was I wrong. I had the urge and nothing happened and slowly I began to feel weak and nauseausated. Istarted feeling dizzy and thank God my daughter was home I told her to throw cold water on my face hoping that would keep me from fainting. It helped for a short time but the unthinkable happened. I "fainted" in the bathroom. The ambulance was called so when I got there I was given an enema and turned out my blood pressure dropped dangerously low. I lost my appetite so I was only drinking Ensure. My advice ladies is to eat healthy but certainly a little more substance. The pain meds they give you constipate you so definitley consume plenty of fiber in your diet. OMG....I had a cough and sneeze attack after I came home from the hospital and I was like you've got to freaking kidding me this cannot be happening. It felt like a busted some sutures and was bleeding on the inside. My follow-up appointment is scheduled tomorrow afternoon so I'm anxious to discuss the recent events with my ever so-caring doctor. I've been slow walking and obviously still hunched over but it's getting better each day. I'll post new pics tomorrow and to those of you who are healing I wish you all a speedy and safe recovery. Chao!
I wanted to share my experience last night. I hadn't had a BM since the day of my surgery so I'd been using dulcolax to help soften my stool when the time finally came. Well, boy was I wrong. I had the urge and nothing happened and slowly I began to feel weak and nauseausated. Istarted feeling dizzy and thank God my daughter was home I told her to throw cold water on my face hoping that would keep me from fainting. It helped for a short time but the unthinkable happened. I "fainted" in the bathroom. The ambulance was called so when I got there I was given an enema and turned out my blood pressure dropped dangerously low. I lost my appetite so I was only drinking Ensure. My advice ladies is to eat healthy but certainly a little more substance. The pain meds they give you constipate you so definitley consume plenty of fiber in your diet. OMG....I had a cough and sneeze attack after I came home from the hospital and I was like you've got to freaking kidding me this cannot be happening. It felt like a busted some sutures and was bleeding on the inside. My follow-up appointment is scheduled tomorrow afternoon so I'm anxious to discuss the recent events with my ever so-caring doctor. I've been slow walking and obviously still hunched over but it's getting better each day. I'll post new pics tomorrow and to those of you who are healing I wish you all a speedy and safe recovery. Chao!
Replies (14)
May 23, 2013
Omg. I'm so sorry you went through this. Sending prayers your way that the worst is over. I never took my pain meds or that very reason. I learned the hard way a few years ago when I suffered a ruptured ovarian cyst. That constipation that the pain meds cause is worst than the pain itself. You look amazing though. Hugs.
May 23, 2013
Thank you very much Silversunshine for your prayers they really do work...omg that's horrible you had to go through that. I appreciate your kindness and hugs back @ ya:)
May 23, 2013
Oh my that was scary... Good that they got you going tho and hope you are eating now..
May 23, 2013
I was terrified to the point I told my daughter where I keep my life insurance papers should anything happen to me...my 8yr old son was crying the whole time. Life is good I got to the hospital on time and could have slipped into a coma. Thank you so much for your well wishes!
May 24, 2013
I think once the swelling goes down you are gonna love love your result. You look great!!!
May 27, 2013
sarav59,
I can only hope and pray I love my results once the swelling comes down. Thank you for your kind words. I'm eating a little more but surely not enough. I have to stop focusing on losing weight so much and eat adequate enough. I hope you're enjoying your Memorial Holiday!
May 23, 2013
You poor thing! You're looking great though! Awesome results!
May 23, 2013
Congrats on your transformation, glad you are ok and feeling better I also had lost of appetite, I think most have the same issue after surgery for several days. I mostly ate mangos and pineapple morning to night. I wanted to ask why did you PC cut you so far your incision. Going all the way into your thigh in a slant downward I didn't understand, I often see this with stateside PS and wonder why they do this why they make such long TT scars? I originally was scheduled with a NY PS and he told me the same thing he couldn't make me flat for same reasons......didnt fly or make sense to me I wasn't obese and you look basically the same size that I was pre op. needless to say Dr. Yily never mentioned it being a issue and it wasn't . I certainly wish you all the best and make sure to wear a CG to get ultimate results. Please keep us posted on your progress.
UPDATED FROM sexycubana
14 days post
2 Weeks Post-op
sexycubanaMay 29, 2013
Well its been exactly 2 weeks today since I've had my TT and lipo to flanks and back. I'm feeling so much stronger and I thought I was well enough to drive myself to the bank and grocery store yesterday....guess what? NOT!!!!! my body cussed me out and said sit your ass down and relax. I paid for it dearly so I listened....anywho I'll be posting updated pics today and I'm still very swollen. I'm scheduled to have my drain removed tomorrow (keeping fingers crossed). I cannot wait to take a shower so I warned my kids that they'll probably be no water left after I'm done:) my drain leaks like crazy and I must say although I'm still hunched over I'm able to stand up straight about 75%....not bad for 2wks. If anyone knows where I can purchase a really good CG please let me know I'm desperate. The material with the CG that the doctor provided irritated my skin which explains the band aids from blisters I got from it. Well I guess that's enough for now and hopefully good news tomorrow. Bless all you ladies who are in the healing process and those scheduled for upcoming surgeries. My prayers are with all of you!
Replies (7)
May 29, 2013
yeah for drains coming out!!! they say that is a big turning point
May 29, 2013
not from dr t's patients. But on this site I have heard everything from doesn't hurt at all, to feels weird, to hurts like hell - lol. The only thing I have seen for sure on this site for the last few months is that there is not constant with anything about this healing process. You can read and learn all you want but every single person has a different story, so you really can't anticipate how you will heal. I think that is why I can't get excited or scared right now, because as much as I think I know, I really have no clue on healing or results even though I know more than I ever want to about this process :-)
May 29, 2013
I had both removed at once and it didn't hurt...it was fast and surprising!!! Just breathe! You will be fine! I'm happy they are gone and you will be too!
May 29, 2013
Never too late,
You're so right each person heals differently I just need not be so anxious....thank you babe!
May 31, 2013
I am a Dr T patient and Eve slid my drain right out-no pain at all!! And I was worried about it ;) Felt like something brushing up against my skin and it was gone-didn't even know she took it out as I was looking in the other direction (lol)!
Replies (21)