Time For A Tummy Tuck! - San Francisco, CA

Pregnancy has definitely destroyed my abdomen! I'm 34 years old and the mother of 2 beautiful boys (9 and 3 years old). My stomach has never been the same after the birth of my oldest! He was 10lbs 9oz and literally destroyed my ab walls. I knew that I wanted two children and decided to wait until I finished having kids to have the procedure done. I m fairly active and work out 4 days a week. Even with working out and healthy eating, I see little to no results to my abs. I finally came to the realization that my stomach is the best it will ever look without doing a cosmetic procedure!

About a year ago I started saving for the tummy tuck and 6 months ago I started the process of doings consults. I did a total of 4 consults with 3 of the top rated Surgeons in Northern California. While all of them were highly educated, had really good results and great reviews, I ultimately made my final decision with the Doctor I felt the most comfortable with. My deposit had been paid, my pre-op is in 3 weeks and my procedure is scheduled in 5 weeks.

Both of my children were delivered via C-section and I'm "hoping" my recovery from the TT will be similar. I'll be staying at the hospital (at the recommendation of my surgeon) for 1-night following the surgery, and my retired mother will be staying with me during the day for 2 weeks to help with my boys. My husband is super supportive and will be helping out at night. I only have 3 weeks off of work so I'm really hoping that the recovery is smooth.

Pre-op is done!! I went in last week and confirmed all the details, asked a ton of questions, filled my prescriptions, did my blood work and made my final payment. By this time next week I'll be recovering in my recliner!!!

Surgery is in 4 days and I can't believe how quick this rolled up. I've wanted this procedure for years and the fact that it's right around the corner makes me feel a host of emotions! Scared, nervous, anxious, uncomfortable....you name it I feel it!

Yesterday I had my TT w/muscle repair and lipo of flanks! I arrived to the hospital yesterday morning, checked in, with my doctor / his team (2 nurses) and anesthesiologist. I was marked up and wheeled into the OR around 9am. I really don't remember too much after that. Next thing I knew I was waking up in the recovery room, sore and a little loopy. The entire procedure took about 3 hours and I was in recovery for about 45 minutes before I was moved to my room. I was in and out of sleep pretty much all day/night. Kind of difficult to find a comfortable position. The pain meds are working well, but to be honest most of my discomfort is coming from the lipo! I'd compare the TT / muscle repair similar to the pain I experienced with my c-sections. The Lipo pain is much worst than I expected which makes finding a comfortable spot to sleep in difficult (Even in a hospital bed with pillows).

I haven't eaten anything other than a couple crackers and broth in over 24 hours. I experienced nausea with the broth and the nurse administered an anti-nausea med In my IV which immediately kicked in. The nurses have helped me get up and walk around a few times which actually made me feel better.

My PS is coming to check on me this morning I can't wait to see what things look like as I haven't seen my tummy PO yet. I get released this morning and can't wait to get to my comfy recliner at home.

I've attached a couple before pics!