POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews
plus size overweight tummy tuck
UPDATED FROM myjourney247
4 months post
4 months of self love
myjourney247May 22, 2020
WORTH IT$7,935
I can’t believe it’s been 4 months already. My scar is healing nicely. I have gained a few pounds during quarantine. I had lost 16lbs after surgery and gained 9 back! Working on getting it back off. I still feel like I need to wrap my stomach up sometimes. I wear my faja when I get home from work and while I’m sleeping (most nights). Definitely wear it when working out! Here’s a pic of me this morning natural and flexed. I can’t believe I could have abs of I lose some weight and start toning.
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UPDATED FROM myjourney247
2 months post
8 weeks feeling great
myjourney247March 14, 2020
Can’t believe I’m 8 weeks post op. I’m feeling great! Able to sleep on my side and work out a little more. I’m not comfortable running or lifting anything heavy but I walk a lot, work out at at home with light weights & jump on my trampoline. I wear my faja while sleeping and working out. Basically as soon as I get off from work, I’m in my faja.
I’ve lost a total of 16lbs this year so far. 7 with surgery and the rest on my own. I feel like I need to lose more because of my incision. Hard to explain. My incision is healing nicely. Haven’t had any issues. Posting pics
I’ve lost a total of 16lbs this year so far. 7 with surgery and the rest on my own. I feel like I need to lose more because of my incision. Hard to explain. My incision is healing nicely. Haven’t had any issues. Posting pics
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March 18, 2020
Looking good! My TT is in 4.5 months... so excited ☺️
March 18, 2020
You look amazing! You must be so happy! Thank you so much for posting your journey! You give me so much hope, as I am plus size too. I can't wait to get mine!
March 19, 2020
Yessss! You really do look great! You look better and better with each post! You are such an inspiration for me! I can't wait for this Corona virus to be over so I can schedule mine.
March 18, 2020
It is looking great! Quick question… I can't remember if you posted that you had had lipo done? Did you have any?
UPDATED FROM myjourney247
1 month post
Fluid pocket drained
myjourney247February 21, 2020
Had a follow up today which is about 2 weeks after getting my right drain removed that was still draining approximately 45cc’s a day. Doc said everything is looking good but my swelling is going down slower than most. I showed him a small pocket towards my upper abs. Didn’t know if it was a bruise but he checked it and took a syringe of liquid out. I think he could have taken more out but he said that was enough. The syringe didn’t hurt. I was a little nervous cause I can feel my whole stomach except for right below my belly button. The needle was sharp and small so it wasn’t bad and he was quick.
I was released to do whatever I want to do within my comfort which is pretty much what I’ve been doing anyways.
I was released to do whatever I want to do within my comfort which is pretty much what I’ve been doing anyways.
Replies (4)
February 25, 2020
Did your doctor suggest you loose more weight first?
February 26, 2020
Nope. I consulted with two doctors and neither of them mentioned weight. About five years ago I lost 65 pounds. I've gained 20 pounds over the years but my weight has been consistent for about a year or so. I would like to lose the 20 pounds I gained but my doctor hasn't mentioned it.
February 25, 2020
You look so godo during your healing process, gave me high hopes to see you standing in two day after
February 26, 2020
Happy you were able to get your fluid pocket drained! I am still on Bromelain supplements, I feel like they are helping during my swelling. I forgot to take them only a few days and it seems I was more swollen during those days (or it is all in my head lol). Cannot believe we are a month post op! You are healing great, I have to remind myself to be patient with the healing. Every day we heal more and more!!!:):):)
February 26, 2020
I looked up Bromelain and it's similar to the arnica tablets I tried taking. They have a side effect of increased heart rate. I have a heart condition and cannot take them, unfortunately :(. I am currently struggling with this swelling and don't think the water pills are helping. I can tell the swelling is going down VERY slowly thanks to taking a lot of pics lol. I'm still happy with my results and know it's a process!
February 26, 2020
Oh oh, I didn't know they increase the heart rate, thank you so much for letting me know! Yes absolutely, it is a slow process. My friend had her TT done 5 months ago and she still swells up sometimes, especially if she overdoes it, but it is getting better! Pics definitely help! Sometimes I think there is no difference and then I look at just a few weeks ago and notice a huge difference, so we truly heal a bit each day!!! :) :) :)
February 26, 2020
The arnica effected me immediately after taking them. My heart is sensitive so I have to be careful which supplements I use. I have a friend about 6 months post op and she swells also. My doc says my swelling is going down slow so he wouldn't be surprised if I'm still swollen at 6 months. I expect 6-12 months to be over this swelling.
February 26, 2020
Same here, my doc said to expect swelling to subside around 4-6 months but that it can last for up to a year. Your results are great, we will be ready for the bikini season!!!:):):)
February 26, 2020
Me too! I have been embarassed to walk around in a bikini since childhood so this will be such a nice change!!!:):):)
February 26, 2020
I've never worn a bikini in my life so I'm looking forward to wearing one... maybe with a see through cover up lol
February 26, 2020
I too had to have a seroma drained from my upper abs. I noticed mine at 5 1/2 weeks. I still see the little bump and when I went back a month or so ago he said it should go down on its own. I will be 4 months post op March 7.
February 26, 2020
You look amazing!!! Dr. Lynam is my surgeon as well, his incisions heal wonderfully!!! Your scar looks great!!
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