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Had my surgery April 1, 2009. I'm still deciding...

GannygirlMay 1, 2009
WORTH IT$5,520

Had my surgery April 1, 2009. I'm still deciding if this was worth it. Cant go back and change it, thats for sure. The pain was aweful the first two days. Worse than a C-section could come close to. I was very sick the first day. My mom took very good care of me. I had been doing research on this for a year then finally bit the bullet and had it done. I was so excited. Now my fourth day after the procedure I was able to take a shower while undressing I looked at my self I just lost it I looked deformed. Wasn't happy with what I saw. I cried for hours. but I know its just the swelling and the bruising just wasnt looking at what I was used to looking at. I have had several surgeries. below my belly button look like butt cheeks with lots of stretch marks and belly was lopsided. It looked terrrible. I wanted that gone. I know its gonna take time. The pain I can handle. I have two drains. Are they gonna hurt when they come out? I dont know see next tuesday about that.
I will try to post a before pic dont have one of the after pic yet.
I'm hopeing I will feel better about this procedure as time goes by.
update later::

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QueenC
April 6, 2009
Hi GannyGirl, I've heard a lot of people say they questioned their decision the first couple weeks after surgery. I'm hoping you will feel much better soon! Please post an after picture as soon as possible. I think it will make you feel better to see the comparison. No, it did not hurt when the drain was removed and you won't BELIEVE what a relief it is to get rid of that albatross!! Good luck!
Gannygirl
April 7, 2009
Hello Im doing better today. Not taken pain medicine in two days. Looking forward to the drains coming out. As soon as drains come out I will be taking an updated picture. It does look way better than the one on here. So its showing some improvement. No old scars or stretch marks which is a great plus. Thanks for your insite.
cavanagh
April 7, 2009
i had my tummy tuck nearly 5 weeks ago had a scar like yours when i had a hysterectomy which i had 2 yrs ago the scar has gone now but my tummy is badly swollen they said i had a seroma they drained it away 2 weeks ago but my tummy is still swollen just want all this to go away so i can see the results
Gannygirl
April 7, 2009
Girl it has been tough only a week tho and I feel like I made a big mistake. I hope it all changes. I still have my drians they really bug me so getting them out of the way will help a lot. Is your tummy still numb? I feel like If I dont wear my control top thingy Im gonna fall all out. Thanks
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QueenC
April 8, 2009
I'll bet you will change your mind by this time next week!!! Once you get the drains removed and can actually see the improvement, I think you will be happy. My stomach is mostly numb and YES, the binder is my best friend!! Nicole wore hers for 7 weeks and said she felt the same way...
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April 9, 2009
I just had my tummy tuck on 4/6/09 and I can already see a big improvement. I just can't wait to see the results, after the swelling and drain bags removed. I hope I am not disappointed.
cavanagh
April 10, 2009
I SAID THT AS WELL BUT I AM MORE SWOLLEN NOW THAN WHEN I WAS ONE WEEK AFTER THE OPERATION
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