POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck REVIEWS
44 Year Old Female- 2 Children (14 & 18) - Upstate, SC
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Using this site I selected a few docs to meet with...
clemsonmermaidDecember 11, 2015
WORTH IT$12,000
Using this site I selected a few docs to meet with.
I selected Dr. Orseck for many reasons. He specializes in total contouring ensuring a smooth look overall. I opted for overnight stay in hospital and medical transport home since I live an hour away. Morning after surgery can only be described as brutal. Took me an hour to get out of bed and it was excruciating. However, the more I moved, the better it got. I chanted 'use your arms and legs' to remind myself to do just that. I am now at the end of day 2 and only taking acetomenophine and ibuprofen. Just had my first shower and am very pleased.
I recommend getting a walker- this helps so much! Can't stand straight yet- but that is to be expected. So far so good and I am so happy I did it:
I had my boyfriend, sister, and 2 best friends set up to help making life so much easier.
I selected Dr. Orseck for many reasons. He specializes in total contouring ensuring a smooth look overall. I opted for overnight stay in hospital and medical transport home since I live an hour away. Morning after surgery can only be described as brutal. Took me an hour to get out of bed and it was excruciating. However, the more I moved, the better it got. I chanted 'use your arms and legs' to remind myself to do just that. I am now at the end of day 2 and only taking acetomenophine and ibuprofen. Just had my first shower and am very pleased.
I recommend getting a walker- this helps so much! Can't stand straight yet- but that is to be expected. So far so good and I am so happy I did it:
I had my boyfriend, sister, and 2 best friends set up to help making life so much easier.
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December 11, 2015
I will add
As many photos as possible- I am taking them each day to
Document the progress!
December 15, 2015
I elected this procedure because I had what can only be described as 2 rolls (upper and lower abs)
I am 5'8 - weight stable at 180 lbs. for at least 6 years. (Work out and eat well)
Nothing changed the excess skin and lax muscles from pregnancy (2 children)
I was terribly self conscious about my stomach and thought about it constantly.
I am a public speaker/presenter and always felt
Embarrassed about my stomach. It held me back from being my most confident self.
December 17, 2015
I want to clarify something I posted earlier--I have been taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen during the day only requiring the 'heavy duty' stuff at night and when I wake up.
UPDATED FROM clemsonmermaid
6 days post
1 week post op
clemsonmermaidDecember 14, 2015
One drain removed and staples/stitches removed today.
Feeling good. Moving as much as possible.
So pleased with the results!
Feeling good. Moving as much as possible.
So pleased with the results!
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UPDATED FROM clemsonmermaid
9 days post
9 days post op
clemsonmermaidDecember 17, 2015
Feeling really good- finally looked at myself in mirror- front and back- i don't recognize my own body!
I almost cried. I am so very happy! I can tell I am swollen but it is still so gratifying.
Still have one drain- I over did it a few nights ago and paid for it yesterday. Have to remind myself that I have to stay still, rest, hydrate, and take care of myself to continue the healing process.
Tried to sleep in my bed 7 days post op and it was too soon. I am in my recliner and that is so much better!
Pain level is low - only taking Acetaminophen!
I have invested tremendously in my body- both financially and emotionally. I am going to protect my investment!
Will continue to post updates.
I almost cried. I am so very happy! I can tell I am swollen but it is still so gratifying.
Still have one drain- I over did it a few nights ago and paid for it yesterday. Have to remind myself that I have to stay still, rest, hydrate, and take care of myself to continue the healing process.
Tried to sleep in my bed 7 days post op and it was too soon. I am in my recliner and that is so much better!
Pain level is low - only taking Acetaminophen!
I have invested tremendously in my body- both financially and emotionally. I am going to protect my investment!
Will continue to post updates.
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