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tummy tuck with muscle repair.
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Tummy tuck with upper abdominal lipo.
ARose521October 23, 2018
WORTH IT$6,300
Yesterday, 10/22/18, was my surgery day, which went better than I expected, thanks to the amazing nuses, personable and funny anesthesiologist, and my the amazing Doctor Thomas. His bedside manner is top notch and his communication is genuine. The staff is just incredible!! They made me feel so comfort and put my nerves at ease. They even allowed me a somewhat longer recovery because I was so tired. I absolutely would recommend Dr Thomas for any procedures.
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Replies (4)
October 24, 2018
Hello there, wishing you a good recovery! I am keen to know about your journey as I am scheduled December 10 for a tummy tuck, Lipo to flanks plus mastoplexy and getting more nervous / excited by the day...
November 11, 2018
Good luck with your surgery! So happy I decided to have this procedure. I’ll be having a mastopexy next spring as well.
October 24, 2018
Thank you, recovery is going along well. I'll be posting some updates today. And good luck with your journey!!
UPDATED FROM ARose521
2 days post
2 days post op tummy tuck
ARose521October 24, 2018
I've been staying on a tight medication schedule which has made recover more comfortable. I still feel the incision site if I try to do much of anything, but I make sure I'm up every couple of hours to walk around the house for about 10 minutes. The pics are pre-op and day 1 recovery with drains in. I purchased a running belt that holds little 10oz bottles & used the water pickers for holding my drains.
I'm pretty excited to see what it'll all look like when the swelling is gone ????
I'm pretty excited to see what it'll all look like when the swelling is gone ????
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October 26, 2018
Regarding last post: Pics are post -op day 1. Unfortunately this site doesn't let you edit typos once you've posted it.
October 27, 2018
Wow!! Just wow I am so excited for you, you look amazing. Are you going to post before pictures? Happy Healing!!!
October 28, 2018
Thank you I appreciate that! I set my appointment for a TT for January 3rd. So hopefully my story will climax at that point and I can leave it all behind me. I live in the gym and can feel my muscles underneath the PAH. If I wake up looking even close to you. I will probably start crying.
October 29, 2018
You looked amazing before your original procedure, I didn’t even realize that was a possible side effect. You’ll get back to where you were, I’m so happy that you’re appointment is set to correct it. You’ll love it! Yes, tears of joy happened or me, and I’m confident you’ll have the same. So excited for you!
The recovery from a TT is rough for the first 3 or 4 days, but definitely worth it!!
October 29, 2018
Def a lessened learned. You're so brave to do it! Have you reached the point where things are getting easier? FYI I'm gonna show my doc your pic if you don't mind! There's something I just can't wrap my head around. How can anyone wear a compression garment over the incision?! It's something I can't wrap my head around that has to hurt (more).
October 30, 2018
Oh of course, share the pics with your physician, I don’t mind at all.
I have a love-hate relationship with my abdominal binder. Overall the compression garment is not too bad. It actually makes me feel like my incision is supported. It can get uncomfortable to constantly wear at times, but not at the incision site because they put a loose bandage between the incision and the compression garment. Plus, it helps keep the swelling down so I only take it off to shower. I’ve heard of woman having to wear theirs for 8 weeks, but I only have to use mine for 4 weeks thankfully.
UPDATED FROM ARose521
4 days post
Before photos and day 1 post-op
ARose521October 26, 2018
I've been staying on a tight medication schedule which has made recover comfortable. I still feel the incision site if I try to do much of anything, but I make sure I'm up every couple of hours to walk around the house for about 10 minutes. These pics are pre-op and day 1 recovery with drains.
Thanks for sharing your journey with the Community! How is your recovery going?