63 Year Old - San Francisco, CA

It's been quite a while since I posted. I had a tt with muscle repair 1 year and 9 months ago. Can't believe I'm coming up on my 2 year anniversary! I've stayed pretty consistent as far as weight, and I'm embarrassed to say, lack of exercise. I've been reading on RS how many people still have post op tightness of the abdomen. I still do. More than numbness, it's actually a tightness that just hasn't abated. Quite frankly though, it's not a big deal for me. I'm just so happy with the results that this is not an issue. That doesn't mean however, that I'm not empathetic to those who feel this is a problem for them. Aside from this tightness, I'm very happy with the results. I'm 65 (and 1/2), and I've never been happier with the way I look. My best wishes to all of you who are thinking of having this procedure, or who are in the process of healing! Here I am as of today.

Forgot: remember those genes I mentioned? I still don't have ANY grey hair (except a few where the sun don't shine), I hardly have any face wrinkles, and today I went and got my nails painted. I NEVER EVER paint my nails. Conservative for my feet. Boooooooooold and crazy for my hands! I'm SO tempted to take it off..........my pretty hands are the only thing that really tells my age!

Wow! I just can't believe that a whole year has already gone by since I had my tummy tuck with muscle repair. I've been so busy with family matters that I've not been posting like I would have liked to. In addition, Iv'e been having major upper respiratory problems. But here I am now with pictures I just took today. My healing has gone well considering Iv'e going back and forth between gaining and then losing 3-4 lbs. BUT, I have not done ANY form of excercise for the entire year. I just started riding my bike again a couple of days ago, and considering my quiescent year, I rode 26 miles! Yay for me!! Ok ladies (and gents), ta da!!!! I will be turning 65 years old in 4 months - I've been receiving TONS of Medicare mail, and I am going to be officially a senior, so not bad right? I mean starting my riding again and still looking pretty good if I say so myself! Here's what I have going in my favor: I had an expert and meticulous PS. I have really good genes. I have olive skin. I love my belly button. My metabolism hasn't slowed down too much considering getting oooold. And my body has good memory when it comes to starting to excercise again after such a long time. Now, for the cons: I feel like I've gotten a little "soft" if you know what I mean. I am not as toned as I'd like to be. I've done nothing, no sit-ups, no stretching, I'm not a walker, no gym, zilch, nada. Now, remember the tightness that somebody on this site was bothered with? After a year, I still have it. It's like a constant reminder to suck my stomach in! Who knows, maybe subconsciously, I HAVE been doing a little form of tummy control excercise all this time!! Also, my scar is still quite visible as you can see. This doesn't bother me in the least. My panties cover it very well and the only person who sees it is my wife. She doesn't care and has been nothing but supportive of me throughout this journey. We just celebrated our 18th year anniversary in February! I knew going in that my scar would take a looooong time to fade because of my olive skin. Dr. Bermudez was very forthcoming with me in giving me all the info, good and bad, that I needed In order to make my decision to go ahead with this surgery or not. So that's it for now my fellow tummy tuckers - I hope this update helps those who are considering this surgery, and it is my sincere desire that all the rest of you, whether you're having your surgery tomorrow, next week, next month. -- are ALREADY post op and in the healing stages. -- or are my fellow June 2015 sisters and brothers, love and listen to your bodies and do what's right for YOU.