Tummy Tuck is happening this month!

I have been reading all of the reviews and q&as on here and I am finally starting my review! I have 3 kids and I’m in my thirties. My last pregnancy was twins and as you can see, I got a lot of stretch marks from it. I lost weight after they were born, but gained a lot back. I am 5’4” for reference. I’m excited for the muscle repair and to get rid of everything below my belly button. I expect to still have a ton of stretch marks, although I wish that weren’t the case. I ended up pending this review but today was surgery! I’ll update again soon!

I had my full tummy tuck done Tuesday, so this makes me post op day 2. I haven’t opened up the binder to see myself yet, but the nurse said I can take a shower today and I will be taking a looksie then. When my original review went in, it changed to “not worth it” but I didn’t click that and it won’t let me change it to “worth it” or “maybe”. I have been having some intense pain when I move or cough like many other people on real self have said in their reviews. The coughing is the worst! I think I just have a little something in there from having a breathing tube. Everyone in the office has been so nice and caring. My doctor’s nurse called me to check on me the day after surgery, which I really appreciated. I have my first follow up appointment this Friday. I have two drains and a pain pump. We will see if the drains get to come out next Tuesday or later. Here is a picture with my binder on.

I took my first shower just now and was able to look at my tummy. I’m hoping the belly button area is just swollen and that it will go down and look less sunken in. Fingers crossed. I still have pain when walking and coughing. My drains put out a decent amount of fluid. And I have the best friend ever helping me with pretty much everything this whole time.