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Tummy Tuck with Hernia Repair
UPDATED FROM Resourceful910905
6 months post
6 months post op
Resourceful910905December 11, 2020
WORTH IT
Finally made it to the 6 month mark. Back to doing home workouts (HIIT and kickboxing) and running as usual. Once in a while I get muscle spasms but nothing painful.
I cut out dairy and red meat from my diet and that seemed to relieve the random bloating episodes. Still applying biocorneum twice a day with massaging.
I cut out dairy and red meat from my diet and that seemed to relieve the random bloating episodes. Still applying biocorneum twice a day with massaging.
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UPDATED FROM Resourceful910905
5 months post
5 months post op
Resourceful910905November 9, 2020
Hello ladies!!!
Recovery has been great. I’m still numb around the belly button but that’s normal. Since 6wpo, I’ve lost 10lbs. I continue to feel bloated now and again so I have removed dairy and red meat from my diet and that has helped tremendously.
Still using the biocorneum 2x a day on the scar which is slowly getting lighter. Sometimes it’s still tender to massage but that’s to be expected.
I’ve been running 4-5 miles every other day, kickboxing once a week, and doing light weight workouts whenever I can. Eating healthy is honestly what’s been sculpting my stomach back to my pre-baby bod which feels great.
Wore a 2-piece bikini on vacation which o haven’t done in over 7 years. The confidence I have was well worth the cost.
Recovery has been great. I’m still numb around the belly button but that’s normal. Since 6wpo, I’ve lost 10lbs. I continue to feel bloated now and again so I have removed dairy and red meat from my diet and that has helped tremendously.
Still using the biocorneum 2x a day on the scar which is slowly getting lighter. Sometimes it’s still tender to massage but that’s to be expected.
I’ve been running 4-5 miles every other day, kickboxing once a week, and doing light weight workouts whenever I can. Eating healthy is honestly what’s been sculpting my stomach back to my pre-baby bod which feels great.
Wore a 2-piece bikini on vacation which o haven’t done in over 7 years. The confidence I have was well worth the cost.
Replies (4)
vm555
November 9, 2020
Looking great!!
December 10, 2020
Wow, you look great! Thank you for sharing your journey and experiences with us! I have a question, did you do the hernia repair at a different time then do the tummy tuck?
December 10, 2020
Thank you! I had the tummy tuck done at the same time as the hernia repair. I had two separate surgeons who have previously worked together before. However some plastic surgeons can repair hernias.
December 11, 2020
Thank you for your respond. I really appreciate your time and help. Do you think you can give me some advices and tips on these kind of procedure??
I just had a baby about 4 months ago. At first, I planned to wait a year or two so then I can have tummy tuck, but I just found out that I have umbilical hernia, and muscle separation about 2 inches wide/a third degree that cause me pain. So now I need to get my hernia fixed. Because I do not want to go through pain twice, so I’m thinking about doing a tummy tuck and fixing the hernia all at once. My major concern is the pain and the recovery process. Can you give me some advices?? Should I do it? Or should I wait to do a tummy tuck at other time? How long does it take to recover and be able to lift/hold a baby?? Thank You for your time!
I just had a baby about 4 months ago. At first, I planned to wait a year or two so then I can have tummy tuck, but I just found out that I have umbilical hernia, and muscle separation about 2 inches wide/a third degree that cause me pain. So now I need to get my hernia fixed. Because I do not want to go through pain twice, so I’m thinking about doing a tummy tuck and fixing the hernia all at once. My major concern is the pain and the recovery process. Can you give me some advices?? Should I do it? Or should I wait to do a tummy tuck at other time? How long does it take to recover and be able to lift/hold a baby?? Thank You for your time!
December 11, 2020
I had two hernias one umbilical and the other ventral. I had them for 7 years but after my second child it became painful. I waited a year after my last child was born to do it all at once. Most hernias can be repaired laparoscopically with no scar but my ventral hernia had to be invasive due to location. I didn’t want a scar in the middle of my stomach so chose to do it all together.
It’s really a personal preference. My tummy tuck included muscle repair and Lipo to the flanks. I’m 6 months post op and feel great! No more hernia pain. Still have no feeling (numb) but it takes up to a year.
The recovery is a journey but I was out of work for 6 weeks. At 2 weeks I was doing moderate things around the house but I was also pretty fit before surgery. After 4 weeks I started running again (5k daily) and at 6 weeks started working out like usual.
You can pick up to 10lbs but no more until 4-6weeks depending on your doc. You child can lay with you or sit on your lap but you can’t pick up or put them in a car seat; things like that. Again, I would search for plastic surgeons and do a few consultations and find one you are comfortable with that can give you the results you want. Hope this helps.
It’s really a personal preference. My tummy tuck included muscle repair and Lipo to the flanks. I’m 6 months post op and feel great! No more hernia pain. Still have no feeling (numb) but it takes up to a year.
The recovery is a journey but I was out of work for 6 weeks. At 2 weeks I was doing moderate things around the house but I was also pretty fit before surgery. After 4 weeks I started running again (5k daily) and at 6 weeks started working out like usual.
You can pick up to 10lbs but no more until 4-6weeks depending on your doc. You child can lay with you or sit on your lap but you can’t pick up or put them in a car seat; things like that. Again, I would search for plastic surgeons and do a few consultations and find one you are comfortable with that can give you the results you want. Hope this helps.
UPDATED FROM Resourceful910905
1 month post
6 weeks post op
Resourceful910905July 22, 2020
Finally made it to 6wpo last Thursday!!! So crazy me pulled off a 5k and was feeling great. Then Monday came along when I had to go back to work. I was a little bummed but also excited to go back to my routine...I take those words back. Omg! I started to swell and now I feel a full ache on my right side.
Met with my PS today and he reminded me the more active I become the more swollen I get and reassured me it will get better. We discussed scar treatments. He recommended biocornium and told me the magic is in the massage. I also asked him about silicone strips and he told me they all work because of massage. So I’m starting silicone therapy for my incision and the lotion on my belly button. Kinda afraid to put any adhesive to my belly button since it’s still swollen. Other than that I’m doing pretty good. Got to wear a dress I haven’t worn in 6 years. So happy! Best decision EVER!!!
Met with my PS today and he reminded me the more active I become the more swollen I get and reassured me it will get better. We discussed scar treatments. He recommended biocornium and told me the magic is in the massage. I also asked him about silicone strips and he told me they all work because of massage. So I’m starting silicone therapy for my incision and the lotion on my belly button. Kinda afraid to put any adhesive to my belly button since it’s still swollen. Other than that I’m doing pretty good. Got to wear a dress I haven’t worn in 6 years. So happy! Best decision EVER!!!
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July 22, 2020
How much does he charge for a tummy tuck?
July 22, 2020
I’m not sure if it’s a standard cost. I got a tummy tuck with muscle repair and a little Lipo on the flanks. His fee plus anesthesia and hospital stay cost me around $12k. Other PS in the area quoted me $25k. I would totally recommend him. Dr. Goldstein is very realistic on what results are expected and practical. He takes a lot of joy and pride in his work.
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