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45 Year Old Mom of 2
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Been talking about a tummy tuck for years. Now...
WORTH IT$12,700
Been talking about a tummy tuck for years. Now that my husband and I are finished building our family, I figured it's now or never! So, I did it! Along with some lips on my putter thighs. Now here I am 9 days post op. The first week was a *itch! Much more painful than I expected and I am no wimp. The pain meds constipated me so badly I thought I would die. Stopped my pain meds because of this and went to Tylenol. This did nothing for the swelling. Day 8 was an emotional day. Looking at myself in the mirror was REALLY tough. I was really down about this whole experience. Today, Day 9 I think I have turned a corner. Went out with my husband and kids for a few hours and almost felt normal. First thing I would definitely recommend is a walker! saved my poor back from ALOT of pain! Laxatives are a must & Advil, TG for ibuprofen :)
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June 9, 2016
I am 3 weeks out and I know just you went through. My walker, shower child, recliner and high toilet seat was the best. I still have 1 drain in until tomorrow but even 3 years of research still didn't help on day 5/6 (lipo is very painful). I pay all goes well with you during your recovery. You look great..
UPDATED FROM arasm226
10 days post
10 days post op
OK, so here we are at day 10. I'm hoping the next 6 mos go that quickly! Swelling is down a bit but still have a ways to go. Started wearing a cami under my compression garment.....wow! what a difference :) much more comfortable :) Looking forward to checking in with my doctor on Friday. Hoping I can start wearing a silicone strip next week. We'll see. All in all feeling really good. Trying to get used to that "tight" feeling but it's soooooo weird feeling. I would love to ask someone who is a year or more out if that feeling goes away.
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May 30, 2016
What Doctor did u go to? Your scar looks great! I'm in Fairfield county as well
May 30, 2016
Dr. Nordberg in Stamford. He's pretty awesome. I know a few people who have gone to him and they all were really happy with him and now i can see why :) So far I've been pretty happy!
May 30, 2016
I am 2.5 weeks and I am still some what hunched over. Pain only in lower back as awell my doc said it will take about 1month -3months before most of swelling is gona and tightness feeling goes away. I will say at 2.5 weeks though i am already less tight and able to function for most part just no lifting. Congrats you look great.
May 30, 2016
ThxLaBellaRay, it's reassuring to hear that the tightness lets up. I have been using a walker since day one. It's helped a ton with my back pain. I don't use it very much now but if I find I get tired I use it or my lower back starts to hurt. I got the walker idea from someone on this site and it was THE best thing I did.
May 31, 2016
Sounds like a great idea. Today i woke up and stood straight up it was amazing. less bakc pain today. now at 6:44 pm I am back hunched and in slight pain. But off pain meds so fighting it.
May 31, 2016
I know what you mean! once 5pm hits I start to notice the hunch begins :( Then my walker starts calling me! LOL!
June 2, 2016
Hope its getting better for u. I walked around all day today set up pool for kids and walked the dog again for the first time sense surgery. It was great to feel useful again.
June 2, 2016
Thx! today was a good day. I'm getting around pretty well. Just seem to get really tired at the end of the day. I go see me Dr on Friday, hoping he lets me use something less restrictive. This compression garment is driving me nutty. I'd kill for a nice little Spanx :)
June 2, 2016
I havent even worn my garment it doesnt fit still way to swollen. I have been in spank and binder last two weeks. I hope it doesnt effect the results. Doc said it wont but as soon as i fit to put on . Swelling is down insainly today scar line is finally looking even it was so swollen it looked cray for awhile. Happy ur up and around
June 2, 2016
Wow. I was sent home in a compression garment. It's killer but I have a love/hate relationship with it. I'm only allowed to take it off to shower.
May 31, 2016
You Look great and will only get better with time. Im a year out and i know this is the best thing I did for myself! Everything will get easier for you as time goes by. I stayed hunched over for a while. My belly is still numb as of this time. But not a concern since I had a C section and that area is still numb after all my children. Good Luck in your recovery. No lifting or strenuous activity!
May 31, 2016
Thanks for the note! Tis is great to hear. The no lifting is sooooo difficult for me!! but I'm being extra careful with all that I do. I really thought I'd be back on the golf course in 4 weeks but now I'm not so sure :( I now can see this is going to take a bit of time and patience.
UPDATED FROM arasm226
11 days post
day 11 PO
Feeling pretty good today. after I showered I was able to get right back into my CG without any difficulty. Didn't have to tug to hard for the clips and it zipped right up with no problem :) I've started wearing a cami under the CG and it's so much more comfortable now. Well, as comfortable as it can be. The zippers on the sides are the worst! Can't wait until my Dr says I can wear something a little less cumbersome. Not really having any pain but continue to swell in the evenings. Still rather hunched over. Also having to keep reminding myself to go slow and take rest breaks is a real pain in the butt for me.....but it's ok.....It's not forever and a small price to pay.
You look fantastic.
It's a beautiful experience:)