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Hi All! I'm scheduled for a tummy tuck Dec....
BellanochaDecember 1, 2011
WORTH IT$5,800
Hi All! I'm scheduled for a tummy tuck Dec. 22nd. Mine is more of an age issue- I'm 54-never had children-have worked out for years-kickboxing, spinning, weights & yet belly needs help! Apparently I will need to have a small vertical incision as well in order to pull everything tight & to keep my bb in same location... should be interesting!
I've really enjoyed reading all the posts on here the support & tips are wonderful! Getting a little nervous-I'm the world's biggest wimp when it comes to pain & really going to be hard not being able to work out for awhile-But I'm going to think positive & hope I bounce back quickly-guess I'm about to find out lol
UPDATED FROM Bellanocha
6 days post
Yay! I survived!! What a relief it is just to wake...
BellanochaDecember 28, 2011
Yay! I survived!! What a relief it is just to wake up-until the pain kicks in! LOL No, it really was manageable-first 2-3 nights definitely were the hardest-major factor for me was the mucus in chest & the 'coughing' trying to clear it-Good Lord THAT hurt!! But at least it wouldn't last that long :)- The only other 'suprise' for me (and I knew there were commonly issues with bm's) was just WHAT an issue that was-maybe because I have never in my 54 years even been constipated? Or because I had taken everything from A-Z to prevent it? Or that my 1st one was actually OK-so I figured not a problem? 11 HOURS of what I'm sure had to be LABOR - I'm sorry to be sooo descriptive- but to date that was probably the worst part honestly...Other than that on a lighter note-I TRULY am doing GREAT-I was almost upright day 3 PO -had 1st drain removed day 4 PO- 2nd drain removed today day 6 PO. PS said things healing great & so far ahead of schedule! Have f/u appt. at 2 wks PO for suture removal. Going back to work Mon 1/2
So far so good! Thank you God & Dr.S!! :) HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU! And thanks soo much for the support/ info. - you're the best!
So far so good! Thank you God & Dr.S!! :) HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU! And thanks soo much for the support/ info. - you're the best!
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December 29, 2011
Congrats Bella!! Yes the BM can be quite the challenge but I so overdosed on everything I could to induce it (cuz I do have problems) that it wasn't an issue but I could so see how it would be painful! Sounds like ur recovery is coming along good. Are u liking your results so far?
December 30, 2011
Hi Lisee! Bless your heart re: BM problems!! I soo feel for anyone that goes through that kind of thing frequently! I never in a million years could have even imagined what it was like!! (I have mentioned several times on here what a WIMP I am-lol!!) But thx I really am doing soo good-8 days & I'm going shopping-cabin fever big time! Back to work Mon. that should be 'interesting' ! Hope you are doing good as well! Can't really tell too much about the results yet as I do have some swelling but it's flat & he did EXCELLENT incision-very low-supposed to have sutures out next thurs. @ 2 wks po- hoping for the best & for you as well! Here's to a wonderful new year!!!! :)
December 30, 2011
Oh Bella since I had 1st hand knowledge of the BM prob that was the only thing that wasnt an issue in the early stages. Let's just say I didn't even have to push! LOL but now I'm struggling. At least you'll be off for 2 weeks before going back to work! I still have trouble bending over at times & move awkwardly & I'm 3 1/2 weeks PO. Can't wait for u to truly see ur new tummy! At 1st I was ready try cry b/c it looked like a hit swollen mess but I put on a pair if cute panties that used to accentuate my luggage in the front lol & realized how good it looked at that was really early (like day 5) so I know you'll be thrilled. I still have some swelling in the pubic area as I have a very low incision too. The thought if that area even swelling never crossed my mind so I was shocked to say the least lol! Happy new year to you too!
January 1, 2012
Lisee-Oooh yeah-the infamous 'Ken package' I'm sporting one too-quite a look especially with the pre-op shave!! LOL I'm just thankful it's not painful actually- Lord, the things we do....:)
January 1, 2012
LOL!! Ken package! I love that! Although mine was really sore the 1st week its just swollen now! I can't believe the things we do sometimes lol
Happy New Year Bella!
Happy New Year Bella!
December 29, 2011
Hey Bella - thanks for checking out my review and posting a comment. I am very pleased and my recovery has been good - takingout antibiotics making me sick and BM issues like you - once mine kicked in I went like 10 times in a few hours (lol, so many times I lost count). MOM definately worked over night for me. Keep up the rest in the recovery process.
December 30, 2011
Hi there NC! Wasn't that just the worst! But also when it was over the absolute BEST feeling of relief (I think that I just survived it! LOL!!)I had to use everything from a-z- now I'm taking 1 stool softener a day & I'm kind of afraid to stop-but I think I will before going back to work for sure lol...
I hope you continue to do great as well & wishing you a great FLAT new year! :)
I hope you continue to do great as well & wishing you a great FLAT new year! :)
UPDATED FROM Bellanocha
14 days post
1/5/12-HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!! Just had my 2...
BellanochaJanuary 5, 2012
1/5/12-HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!! Just had my 2 week f/u visit-all sutures removed-steri-strips that will fall off in about a week. PS said he wishes he could clone me!! LOL!!! He said I heal REALLY fast-kind of like a lizard I guess :)Cleared for all cardio-have to wait on the weights prob 3-4 weeks-the much hated TED hose off!(Again Thank You God!) I can do any type of compression garment I want- but should wear for another month-feel AMAZING! soo happy. So far scar really really thin-hope it stays that way:p I can start scar therapy in a week after steri-strips off-he recommends kelo-cote-which is a gel you put on twice a day & kind of massage it in (dries quickly) you can get it otc at pharmacy or on-line-don't know $ yet. Next appt. 1 mo-which will be 6wk f/u...Life is good!! :)
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January 15, 2012
Glad to hear you are doing well - keep up the good healing. Keep on posting to let us know how you are doing.
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AND got to pick up the pain med (definately don't want to forget that!) and unfortunately the TED hose-oh how I hate the TED hose!! How are you- did you decide on what you want to do for the lumpy area?? :/