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44 F, 3 Pregnancies, over Weight Most of my Life - Tucson, AZ
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I am countinally reading stories on this website...
WORTH IT$8,000
I am countinally reading stories on this website to prepare myself for the decision I have made. It has been very helpful to me so I thought I would share my experience. I have wanted a tummy tuck from a very young age. I did not want to be in debt from the choice and I now have the opportunity to go forth. I feel like I am a an age were I need to do it so I can have a healthy recovery and enjoy my body. There are several other procedures that I feel I will need but this is my hearts desire. I still have many fears but really want this.
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UPDATED FROM aznative44
16 days pre
Pre-op complete - 2 weeks to go
Only 2 more weeks :) I will post before and after photos and try to detail my experience in writing as best I can. Lots to think about. I have 4 prescriptions to fill. Percocet 5mg (not sure how strong that one will be), Phenergan 25mg (Nausea), Keflex 500mg(antibiotic) and Valium 2mg. Also was recommended an over the counter med Senokot for bowels (helps with constipation).
Replies (3)
August 9, 2016
best of luck! mine is in 4 weeks and I'm the same as you constantly on this site searching for any info I may have missed. Will look forward to your pics
August 16, 2016
Well it happened, yesterday I had and extended tummy tuck and back liposuction. It definitely not for the weak at heart. I have consistent discomfort all the way around. But nothing totally unbearable and I consistently take my pain pills every four hours on the dot. Thank God I came home with a Foley catheter and compression hoses with a inflator because I can't walk. I spoke with my doctor last night I told him when I get up I get lightheaded and feel like I am going to pass out when I stand. He said I need you to eat more and drink Gatorade, juice. Things with sugar in it. I only have one drain but it burns where is located. I just want to be able to walk around and wondering when that will be. I have a follow-up appointment this morning. My bandages will be changed at that time and I'm a little fearful.
August 16, 2016
Congratulations on making it to the thin side, Girls on here don't stand straight for a few weeks so don't worry about that, it's a good thing as it takes the strain off your incision, hope you get some rest over the next few days X
UPDATED FROM aznative44
1 day post
2nd day postop
Well I did it. Yesterday not so bad, couldn't couldn't walk only tried to get up once but I was too light headed. Came home with a foley catheter compression hoses for my legs and pump, one drain and a compression binder around my abdomen. Had a follow up this morning and the doctor told me he removed about 12 pounds from my abdominal area and in liposuction from back. The pain is worse today but the Foley is out and I have to get up to get moving to help the healing. I haven't gone the bathroom in two days so I'm drinking lots of fluids and taking senokot-s. I feel pretty gassy. I don't go back to the doctor till Tuesday.
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