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Full Tummy Tuck with Liposuction of Flanks, Hips & Abdomen
UPDATED FROM EcnuoYeB
10 days post
Tummy tuck with Lipo of flanks, abs & hips 1 week post op
WORTH IT$10,000
OMG I am 1 week post op!! I am feeling very bloated, I'm extremely swollen, I'm uncomfortable, I'm in pain, I'm over it...OVER IT! The last of my drains came out 2 days ago (praise be)...
My surgery went extremely well I think. I don't recall the first day all I know was what my husband told me. I kept crying about the pain he said, so he had to call my PS to let him know that the oxcy wasn't working, he had to call in a high pain med. I was so damn uncomfortable, my back was on fire, my core was obsolete...dark times I'd like to forget! I got off the narco on day 3 I was so constipated and I couldn't sleep, I just had to switch to Tylenol PM just to get some sleep. I had my 1st BM on day 3, it was a total disaster trying to poop in a faja (omfg) the worst!
I am still having sleep issues but, my bm is some worth regular and my gassy feeling has subsided. I just need this damn bloating and swelling to reduce, if anyone has any tips, please pass 'em my way!
Current lifesavers are:
recliner
laxative
arnica gel
faja
zzquil
ginger tea
my poor husband
my sweet kids kisses
See attached pictures of my current status! I'll give another update probably at my 1 month mark.
My surgery went extremely well I think. I don't recall the first day all I know was what my husband told me. I kept crying about the pain he said, so he had to call my PS to let him know that the oxcy wasn't working, he had to call in a high pain med. I was so damn uncomfortable, my back was on fire, my core was obsolete...dark times I'd like to forget! I got off the narco on day 3 I was so constipated and I couldn't sleep, I just had to switch to Tylenol PM just to get some sleep. I had my 1st BM on day 3, it was a total disaster trying to poop in a faja (omfg) the worst!
I am still having sleep issues but, my bm is some worth regular and my gassy feeling has subsided. I just need this damn bloating and swelling to reduce, if anyone has any tips, please pass 'em my way!
Current lifesavers are:
recliner
laxative
arnica gel
faja
zzquil
ginger tea
my poor husband
my sweet kids kisses
See attached pictures of my current status! I'll give another update probably at my 1 month mark.
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UPDATED FROM EcnuoYeB
14 days pre
Disappointed in Pre-Operation for Tummy Tuck & Lipo
Soooo my pre-op was kinda under whelming! It was mostly paperwork and prescription filling. I was really expecting them to really breakdown what I should expect, how I should prepare for the surgery and what my husband should do in terms of caregiving.
The nurse basically said dont eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery, make sure on the day of surgery you bathe with anti bacteria soup, no lotion, just deodorant and make sure I sleep in a flexed position. She told my husband that he would have to wait on me hand and foot, make sure I get a few minutes of walking in and that I stay on my meds...SOOOOO that was it! I was so unimpressed. I mean she didn't go into details about incision care, belly button care, how to put on the garment, how to take off the garment, how to drain or what to do if the drain clogs, nothing about how to care for the scare, what to expect when I shower....I MEAN THIS IS A MAJOR ASS SURGERY talk to me and prepare me like I am a child going to her first day of school. My husband was very disappointed, they barely exchanged 3 sentence with him as the primary caregiver, they didn't have a list of instructions for him to follow or what to really expect, how to care for me post surgery...I guess we'll be watching YouTube vids. SMH
The nurse basically said dont eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery, make sure on the day of surgery you bathe with anti bacteria soup, no lotion, just deodorant and make sure I sleep in a flexed position. She told my husband that he would have to wait on me hand and foot, make sure I get a few minutes of walking in and that I stay on my meds...SOOOOO that was it! I was so unimpressed. I mean she didn't go into details about incision care, belly button care, how to put on the garment, how to take off the garment, how to drain or what to do if the drain clogs, nothing about how to care for the scare, what to expect when I shower....I MEAN THIS IS A MAJOR ASS SURGERY talk to me and prepare me like I am a child going to her first day of school. My husband was very disappointed, they barely exchanged 3 sentence with him as the primary caregiver, they didn't have a list of instructions for him to follow or what to really expect, how to care for me post surgery...I guess we'll be watching YouTube vids. SMH
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My guess is they will go over incision care, belly button care, garment and drain stuff the day after surgery. The day of surgery they will show your husband how to deal with the drain other than that you do literally nothing but try to sleep, relax and pee (all in which you will need help with). You will then have a follow-up (mine was the next morning) & they showed my husband all of the other things you mentioned. Maybe they fear if they tell you "how to" do all those things too early they just have to explain it all again. I didn't have your surgeon but I wouldn't stress about it to much, I am sure its easier to explain when they can SHOW him at the same time.
I hope this helps take some of the stress away and GOOD LUCK!!
I hope this helps take some of the stress away and GOOD LUCK!!
Phew* Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This was super helpful, I appreciate you taking the time to respond :)
I agree with the comment above, I don’t think they would have meant to make you feel disheartening, they most probably didn’t want to scare or overwhelmed any of you it will be easier to show your husband and talk him through it when he can actually see what’s going on :-) I wish you all the luck and the best recovery! I have mine booked for 19th December really crappy on top of Xmas because I have children 5&7 :-( but I have an amazing family around me I just have serious mum guilt to the point it’s keeping me up at night having the surgery after Xmas wasn’t an option for me because I am a student nurse so I start placement in January pretty much until September and I didn’t want to wait that long because my TT has already been rescheduled 2 times already :-/ xxx (sorry for the essay that’s my mum guilt feeling like I have to justify myself so people don’t think I am a selfish mum lol xxx
OMG 5&7 and a Student too?! I am sending all the positive vibes, you need it. I know all too well what mom-guilt looks and feels like. That's why it took me this long to do the TT, I was a full time student and an employee so my time with my twins felt like I was no as present as I should and that killed me. So in order to make up that time, I would spend all my "personal" time with them (so instead of working out or taking some me time) I would feel so so guilty!
I really hope you do not reschedule this one, just solider through it and do the best you can on Christmas day (you'll have many more Christmas festivities with them, this is not the last one) try not to feel so bad. Just focus on how much more happier you'll be after your healing and your final results start to show. I always say a HAPPY mom is a much more AMAZING mom and the kids will be glad for it.
Best of luck!!
I really hope you do not reschedule this one, just solider through it and do the best you can on Christmas day (you'll have many more Christmas festivities with them, this is not the last one) try not to feel so bad. Just focus on how much more happier you'll be after your healing and your final results start to show. I always say a HAPPY mom is a much more AMAZING mom and the kids will be glad for it.
Best of luck!!
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Tmmy Tuck Op 34 Days Away
I am so excited I don't know where to begin! I have had a belly all my life (literally). I was one of those kids with the "toddler belly" and a small frame so it was even more pronounced cause I was so petite. I played soccer and ran track in HS and my lil belly ran with me LOL. Anyways, I after the birth of my twins 6 years ago, I never bounced back (damn you Queen Bey) hell, my stomach remained 3 months pregnant! It was sad, I exercised, did keto, did calorie counting, intermittent fasting, daniel fast, detox, even paid $700
for a personal trainer (covid shut that down and I lost my money).
July after my 36 birthday dinner, it hit me. I can't keep carrying this f**kin belly around!! I had always thought about lipo but the hubby was opposed to it, but, it wasn't his confidence that was drowning, it wasn't his body, its mine! I started my research and binge watched everything I could find on YouTube and on this site. I had 4 consultations with PS and finally found Dr. Heppe a total godsend! I knew instantly that he was going to be my PS, he was kind, honest, not forceful, not arrogant, he looked me in the eyes the whole time he spoke, his staff were kind and respectful, the office was clean clean CLEAN, they answered all my questions, I didn't feel rushed at all and his portfolio of results were stellar! The next day after my consultation I booked my surgery date for 1st week in Dec 2020. I cant believe it my belly and I are finally going to get a divorce!! Praise the sweet and loyal baby Jesus! On christmas day im going to be unwrapping a new banging body!
YAY.
for a personal trainer (covid shut that down and I lost my money).
July after my 36 birthday dinner, it hit me. I can't keep carrying this f**kin belly around!! I had always thought about lipo but the hubby was opposed to it, but, it wasn't his confidence that was drowning, it wasn't his body, its mine! I started my research and binge watched everything I could find on YouTube and on this site. I had 4 consultations with PS and finally found Dr. Heppe a total godsend! I knew instantly that he was going to be my PS, he was kind, honest, not forceful, not arrogant, he looked me in the eyes the whole time he spoke, his staff were kind and respectful, the office was clean clean CLEAN, they answered all my questions, I didn't feel rushed at all and his portfolio of results were stellar! The next day after my consultation I booked my surgery date for 1st week in Dec 2020. I cant believe it my belly and I are finally going to get a divorce!! Praise the sweet and loyal baby Jesus! On christmas day im going to be unwrapping a new banging body!
YAY.
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