"Pooch Removal" - Thrilled with Tummy Tuck

I grew up a serious athlete and even in my best shape always had a little pooch. Recently, I lost 25 lbs that I had gained over the past couple years and decided to go for the pooch removal! I always wondered what it would be like to walk around without sucking in and not worry when I lean over in a bathing suit.

I am 1 week post op and thrilled so far. The scar is higher than I wanted, but no fault of the doc. I had part of my lung removed 7 years ago and the scar tissue kind of prevented him pulling me tighter than he wanted to. Had drain for 5 days. Was on pain pills for 4 1/2 days then switched to advil.

Anyway, I am happy and would do it again. I am having a breast reduction in 2 wks, always had large breasts and was a college goalkeeper! So, needless to say, I am ready to downsize.

Update; 13 days post op. Things are going well. I had some fluid drained from abdomen on Monday, which helped flatten me out some more.

I asked Dr if there was anything less obvious I could wear tyo work than the binder and he said I can switch from my binder to control top panties. I am doing this for work, so I do not habve to try and hide the bulky binder, but will swtich back at home.

I bought firm control flexee boy shorts, that pull up over my belly button. I am concerned this isn't high enough or will create an indentation or something.

Any thoughts on this?

I will add photos tonight.