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Tummy Tuck - Truly Life Changing for Me!
To be honest the hardest part of my entire TT journey was making my way to Dr Marco's clinic. It took incredible personal strength to make an appointment ; and then on the day of my consultation to face myself naked in the mirror took everything I had. Despite my nerves and anxiety Dr Marco was gentle, supportive and kind. From day 1, Dr Marco and his entire team made me feel special despite my own inner turmoil and doubt; and that was very powerful, and their honesty and genuine care helped me make the decision to go ahead with the surgery - with Dr Marco as my surgeon.
As history, I had lost 20kgs around 15 years earlier, and no matter how much sport or exercise or training I have done since - and 2 kids later - I just couldn't shift the excess skin or tone up my tummy. So when I turned 50, I decided it was time to explore the right surgeon for a tummy tuck - and gain back my confidence in a swim suit and stop this self-loathing I have had ever since i was a teased, overweight girl in high school.
Fast forward to the day of my surgery, it was calming to have Dr Marco there, and the whole experience from the drawings on my body the night before, to the surgery itself was not scary. I knew I was in the care of an incredible surgeon and I just let it all happen around me. I spent 2 days in hospital on some pretty strong meds so the pain wasn't an issue, not until later - the toughest part in hospital was probably standing up for the first time, and going to the toilet. That was hard. I won't lie. But I only had to see the results of the TT - photos below, already so incredible from the first day -my belly button was perfect - I just learned to take it one day at a time.
Once home, I spent the first week pretty much in bed watching tv - walking a small distance as required. I had drains and had to wear a compression garment 24/7 - so it isn't easy to do much with drains hanging off. Sneezing worried me the most with my stitched tummy muscles - but it was ok. And THE worst was SLEEP - that was tough, with lipo as well, my back was super sensitive and I struggled to sleep on it - as I am a side sleeper. Again, just one day at a time. And every day I got stronger - and I could see the incision healing really well and so fast - see photos.
I also had great support from my husband and kids, which was crucial - and I also had time off work, also essential; 10 working days - I then started working from home/bed for a further week - so probably 3 weeks more or less is needed.
And now 18 months later, my scar is barely visible, really - and i'm wearing a bikini with a hot new tummy! Thanks Dr Marco !! I cannot thank you enough for giving me my confidence back.
As history, I had lost 20kgs around 15 years earlier, and no matter how much sport or exercise or training I have done since - and 2 kids later - I just couldn't shift the excess skin or tone up my tummy. So when I turned 50, I decided it was time to explore the right surgeon for a tummy tuck - and gain back my confidence in a swim suit and stop this self-loathing I have had ever since i was a teased, overweight girl in high school.
Fast forward to the day of my surgery, it was calming to have Dr Marco there, and the whole experience from the drawings on my body the night before, to the surgery itself was not scary. I knew I was in the care of an incredible surgeon and I just let it all happen around me. I spent 2 days in hospital on some pretty strong meds so the pain wasn't an issue, not until later - the toughest part in hospital was probably standing up for the first time, and going to the toilet. That was hard. I won't lie. But I only had to see the results of the TT - photos below, already so incredible from the first day -my belly button was perfect - I just learned to take it one day at a time.
Once home, I spent the first week pretty much in bed watching tv - walking a small distance as required. I had drains and had to wear a compression garment 24/7 - so it isn't easy to do much with drains hanging off. Sneezing worried me the most with my stitched tummy muscles - but it was ok. And THE worst was SLEEP - that was tough, with lipo as well, my back was super sensitive and I struggled to sleep on it - as I am a side sleeper. Again, just one day at a time. And every day I got stronger - and I could see the incision healing really well and so fast - see photos.
I also had great support from my husband and kids, which was crucial - and I also had time off work, also essential; 10 working days - I then started working from home/bed for a further week - so probably 3 weeks more or less is needed.
And now 18 months later, my scar is barely visible, really - and i'm wearing a bikini with a hot new tummy! Thanks Dr Marco !! I cannot thank you enough for giving me my confidence back.
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