This Mom of 4 Needs a Tummy Tuck and Lipo. Tyler, TX

Is your procedure coming up soon?

Yes Jan 7

Oh my. I thought the pain wold subside in a week. My PS said I would be able to go back to work in 2 weeks. Does that sound doable to you? I don't want to go back in pain. What makes the pain better ( besides pain pills) or worst. I hate taking pain pills they make me nauseous.

Well I'm 8 days post op now & I don't take my pain meds anymore & haven't for 2 days. I still have pain....with my Abdominoplasty I also had liposuction & muscle tightening done. I'm a stomach & side sleeper & it really has jacked my sleep all up with having to sleep on my back :( I have a friend that's had this same procedure done & he said it definitely gets better at the 2 week mark. By 1 month things should be at least 75% better & he said it takes 1 year to completely heal. Unfortunately he has gained all his weight back plus some. I'm not sure what happened but that's my worst fear so I've changed my whole eating lifestyle. I can't see spending that much on surgery to gain it all back plus some. I figured out that a heating pad works at night or during the day for back pain. This binder garment is giving me fits. I'm actually ready to throw it in the trash lol but I wont, I know it helps keep your shape, supposedly! Also I've heard that buying one of those spanx garments can take the place of your binder as well. I'm really just ready for this pain, tightness & feeling of being uncomfortable will just go away...I'm so ready to be me again!!!! I do hope you find relief & please keep in touch!!!

Thanks for the great info. I actually did think the weight would come back in the abdominal area. Glad to know that so I can work at keeping it off. I would hate to go through all that money and pain to have the weight come back. I wear spanx now, I have to in order to pull all this tummy in to look decent in my clothes. But they are very hard to put on (pull up) I can't see pulling them up if my stomach is already sore. Is the CP garment hard to put on? I need to go buy a heating pad. Thanks.

No ma'am the compression garment is like a huge ace bandage that's got some spandex retention to it. It's not really uncomfortable it's just the fact that ur ready to take it off & leave it off. But other than that it just wraps around you & velcro's closed. I don't think the spanx thing would be a good idea the first week after surgery but I can actually see managing 2 put one on at ur 2 week mark or so. Definitely go buy a heating pad..it'll be ur best friend lol. I need to get a spanx actually. Is there stores that carry them because I have no clue as to what size to buy! Also, I'm actually not far from you. I live in Marshall, Tx. It's about 55 miles from you...cool coincidence :)

I buy mine at Dillard's in Longview, my PS is in Tyler. Did you use a Ps in our area? Did he or she do a good job? Please post before and pics if you're comfortable with sharing. I am so ready to have a cute flat tummy and wear cute little fitted clothes.

I don't know how to edit but I meant *before and after pics.

My PS said she would inject Exparel into the muscles to help with pain for the first 72 hours. Did your PS use this med? Is the awful pain only with movement or is it present when being still? I'm trying to get ready for what to expect.

Thank you. I had to get up and get out the house for a little while to settle my mind. I'm just praying I'm making the right decision, I would love to have flat abds, I enjoy being able to read about the successful stories on RS but I freak out every time someone has a bad outcome like blood clots or wounds that's separate and have trouble healing. I feel selfish when I think about the risks and I have kids to consider. So I pray I have a successful surgery and recovery. My PS assured me the risks are very low, so that helps. I'll be praying for you and following your progression, also. Wishing us both a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Yesss I'm with you and thank you!

It's hard not to stress prior to a big sx. Sorry to hear about your breakup but they'll be sorry too when they see how sexy you'll be looking soon. Try to stay focused on positive things and good results. You're going to be just fine and a ms hottie. Stay connected to RS it helps a lot. Keep us updated on your sx and recovery.