36 Year Old Extended Tummy Tuck. Southport, CT

I know everyone says they want to get back to normal quickly, but sometimes it's just not possible. I'm 4 days post now and walking 5 feet drains me. Having to speak in long sentences drains me. I feel the urge to do more than I should, but I don't because healing is THE most important right now. I don't know, just something to think about it.

You will be fine, I'm 17 days post op & I love it. Keeping you in my prayers :)

Keep us posted . Cant wait to see your new tummy !

I am older than probably all who are talking to you. I recovered very quickly. I am 2 months post op now. The first few days yes! I cried like a baby. This is normal to feel this way. I am use to being able to do things for myself or care for others. The fact that your job is not physical helps a lot! Good luck! btw I never used a recliner. Look at my review so you can see all the pillows I used.

Hi Esmey, you are going to love your new tummy! If your Dr is doing muscle repair then your tummy should be pretty flat. It will be swollen at first, for a few months but then all that goes away and you have your end result. I had my TT 10 weeks ago and I have no regrets. I knew I'd be exchanging my loose skin, chubby tummy for a scar and flat tummy and I love it! I think as long as you have a desk job and you don't have to get up a lot you will be ok going back to work. You're biggest thing is probably going to be your stamina. I got exhausted fast after my TT. Even at day 10. I recommend bringing a heating pad to work with you. That will be the best investment besides a recliner. Take a bottle of Tylenol. So your not achy from sitting so long. you'll have your binder for tummy support. Maybe a pillow to make sure your back is comfy? I think diet helps a lot in recovery. Try to plan ahead and make meals that are high in protein for easy grab & heat up for your recovery. While your body is healing it takes every ounce of energy from you because that's what it uses. Eat lots of protein so you're teplinishing your body with energy. Plan for 2 weeks of meals. I made a big pot homemade chicken noodle soup. I didn't add any salt. It was bland but I was more concerned about making sure my body have good nutrients so it could heal easy and not suck ALL my energy away. You can add flaxseed to meals for extra protein. Buy some of the Ensure drinks. I drank one per day for the first 2 weeks. If you have any questions just ask, I will help in any way I can :)

Your PS will tell you what's best!! Everyone's surgery is different so I would follow what your PS says 100% having said that I just used spanx type boy shorts from Walmart after I wore the CG my PS Gave me!!! I had all the expensive ones and never used them lol... Congrats sweetie your time is getting close:-)

Don't waste your money on anything over $40! The cheaper ones do just as well, if not better. Besides, after 2-3 months of wear, they get loose and don't work as well. So why spend the money on something that won't work well in a short amount of time. Just my .02 :)

I was using spanx compression tanks after I didn't have to use the binder, but I noticed the swelling was worse. Apparently it wasn't enough compression for me. I ordered a postsurgical body shaper from Leonisa (the panty style b/c the boy short just has the open crotch and I'm afraid I'd pee all over myself! lol The panty style has hook and eye crotch. So far i love it, and if i didn't, they have free returns. Here is a link that will get you 10% off, http://leonisa.refr.cc/LVRBHX9 so I only paid $54 for a surgical grade compression garment after the discount.

Getting closer soooo exciting!!!;)