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Before and After Photos
I've posted some photos before my tummy tuck and photos now (7 months post tummy tuck). I still have a little swelling in the lower abdomen and need to wear my board on days when the swelling is more severe.
Dr.Loutfy is a Rockstar...and He Does Some Plastic Surgery, Too
Bottom Line up Front: There is no one better than Dr. Loutfy for a Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair in Albuquerque. My results are amazing and as he explained up front, this is major surgery. So no surprise, the recovery was brutal (no complications, just the nature of what the surgery entails).
With that out of the way, this was no spring picnic and I didn't magically turn into Claudia Schiffer circa 1992. Best advice I can give after coming through on the other side: know how major this surgery is going in, plan ahead of time for your recovery and keep your expectations realistic.
I knew about the severity of the surgery going in, which is why I actually initially consulted with Dr. Loutfy many years ago after the birth of my twins in 2010. Dr. Loutfy and his nurse, Joy, were very honest and direct about the nature of the surgery and the recovery involved. At that time, my kids were still to young for me to be out of commission that long, and so I waited another 5 years before I did it.
Due to my twin pregnancy, I had muscle separation that just got worse over the years, and no matter how well I ate and worked out, I could not lose the pooch. I was a normal body weight and BMI heading into the surgery, but my stomach gross. I also started experiencing incontinence when I sneezed. Although Dr. Loutfy did not tell me a tummy tuck would help this, I'd heard from others who had the surgery that it did (spoiler alert- it completely helped me and I no longer automatically grab myself when I sneeze like a little old lady for fear of an accident - makes workplace interactions more professional for everyone).
When I finally did the surgery in August 2020, I was prepared, had 100% confidence in Dr.Loutfy and his team, and the surgery went off without any issues. Dr. Loutfy performed a drainless tummy tuck and muscle repair and i went home thereafter. I normally get really sick with anesthesia, but Dr. Loutfy and the anesthesiologist consulted ahead of time, came up with a plan to manage it, and I was fine. The follow up calls and care were perfect, no complaints - these people are pros.
The recovery itself was 10000 times worse than my section. I've also had brain surgery for a benign tumor removal in my cerebellum, and frankly, that was a cake walk compared to this. Planning ahead helped. I wish I would have bought a recliner, but I thought I could just use my downstairs bedroom and pillows to get in and out of bed. When that proved to be too painful and difficult for me to get in and out, I literally called La-Z-Boy and bought a power recliner sight unseen to be delivered to my house. That was a lifesaver. Other hacks that got me through - a raised toilet seat, and a device where you can pee standing up - it's no joke, not having to sit down was a lifesaver and all of a sudden I understood male pride a bit better. i really didn't want to give it up even after I was fully recovered - why Lean In when you can Stand Up? Anyway, I digress. You can find these devices online, and they are meant for hiking and camping ease. Sure helped in the post-TT realm, too. Another As Seen on TV tool that made my life easier was a "grabber" that you see older people on TV using to get cans off the shelf. Let me just say, when you can't bend over to pick up something you dropped and your kids allegedly can't hear you for them to come pick it up, this thing is gold. I picked all of this stuff up on Amazon and used it daily.
I also can't overstate the importance of compression. Dr. Loutfy's staff will give you information on compression garments, and you will likely find something you like, hopefully on the first try. I went to a lady who does post surgical massage on TT patients (recommended by Dr. Loutfy's office) and she helped not only my swelling, but fit me for a faja (Columbian compression garment) that I still wear even to this day,6 months later, when my swelling is noticeable.
I am pleased with my results, but even more pleased with my experience with Dr. Loutfy. I was recently asked if I would do it again. Right now, the answer is no. Despite my results, I can't say yet the recovery was worth it. In another 6 months that answer might change. I will however, consider a breast augmentation with Dr. Loutfy in the near future - I finally feel good enough about my midsection that I actually care about my saggy boobs now, and after the journey that was this recovery, I figure a breast augmentation will be an easier go.
With that out of the way, this was no spring picnic and I didn't magically turn into Claudia Schiffer circa 1992. Best advice I can give after coming through on the other side: know how major this surgery is going in, plan ahead of time for your recovery and keep your expectations realistic.
I knew about the severity of the surgery going in, which is why I actually initially consulted with Dr. Loutfy many years ago after the birth of my twins in 2010. Dr. Loutfy and his nurse, Joy, were very honest and direct about the nature of the surgery and the recovery involved. At that time, my kids were still to young for me to be out of commission that long, and so I waited another 5 years before I did it.
Due to my twin pregnancy, I had muscle separation that just got worse over the years, and no matter how well I ate and worked out, I could not lose the pooch. I was a normal body weight and BMI heading into the surgery, but my stomach gross. I also started experiencing incontinence when I sneezed. Although Dr. Loutfy did not tell me a tummy tuck would help this, I'd heard from others who had the surgery that it did (spoiler alert- it completely helped me and I no longer automatically grab myself when I sneeze like a little old lady for fear of an accident - makes workplace interactions more professional for everyone).
When I finally did the surgery in August 2020, I was prepared, had 100% confidence in Dr.Loutfy and his team, and the surgery went off without any issues. Dr. Loutfy performed a drainless tummy tuck and muscle repair and i went home thereafter. I normally get really sick with anesthesia, but Dr. Loutfy and the anesthesiologist consulted ahead of time, came up with a plan to manage it, and I was fine. The follow up calls and care were perfect, no complaints - these people are pros.
The recovery itself was 10000 times worse than my section. I've also had brain surgery for a benign tumor removal in my cerebellum, and frankly, that was a cake walk compared to this. Planning ahead helped. I wish I would have bought a recliner, but I thought I could just use my downstairs bedroom and pillows to get in and out of bed. When that proved to be too painful and difficult for me to get in and out, I literally called La-Z-Boy and bought a power recliner sight unseen to be delivered to my house. That was a lifesaver. Other hacks that got me through - a raised toilet seat, and a device where you can pee standing up - it's no joke, not having to sit down was a lifesaver and all of a sudden I understood male pride a bit better. i really didn't want to give it up even after I was fully recovered - why Lean In when you can Stand Up? Anyway, I digress. You can find these devices online, and they are meant for hiking and camping ease. Sure helped in the post-TT realm, too. Another As Seen on TV tool that made my life easier was a "grabber" that you see older people on TV using to get cans off the shelf. Let me just say, when you can't bend over to pick up something you dropped and your kids allegedly can't hear you for them to come pick it up, this thing is gold. I picked all of this stuff up on Amazon and used it daily.
I also can't overstate the importance of compression. Dr. Loutfy's staff will give you information on compression garments, and you will likely find something you like, hopefully on the first try. I went to a lady who does post surgical massage on TT patients (recommended by Dr. Loutfy's office) and she helped not only my swelling, but fit me for a faja (Columbian compression garment) that I still wear even to this day,6 months later, when my swelling is noticeable.
I am pleased with my results, but even more pleased with my experience with Dr. Loutfy. I was recently asked if I would do it again. Right now, the answer is no. Despite my results, I can't say yet the recovery was worth it. In another 6 months that answer might change. I will however, consider a breast augmentation with Dr. Loutfy in the near future - I finally feel good enough about my midsection that I actually care about my saggy boobs now, and after the journey that was this recovery, I figure a breast augmentation will be an easier go.
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