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Ups and Downs, but on the Way to Feeling Better Again! - Victoria, TX
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Hi there... I've been reading everyones posts on...
texasclarkSeptember 20, 2013
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Hi there... I've been reading everyones posts on here and they have truly helped me these past few days, so I feel I should share my story.
My surgery was Sept 10 with a full TT. I'm a mom of two ages 6 & 4 I play in a competitive volleyball league twice a week as well a tournaments on the weekends. Im always going 100mph w life and kids, and I love it. After a year of research I made the decision to proceed with the TT to get rid of that lovely circle of extra skin and fat that refused to leave my body after giving birth to two lil angels.
Day 1-4 are pretty much a blurr... I was a nervous wreck the day of and even just about backed out as I played on the operating table, but before I got the words out I was in recovery. I didn't take pictures sorry but my husband says it looked as though I had three fingers pointing down from my chest. My Dr has started doing his tucks a lil different than others. He adds internal sutures like pleats to help w fluid and muscle definition.
Day 5 I was off pain meds, unable to stand long or stand straight for that matter
Day 6 I visited the Dr and he was extremely pleased with how things looked. He clams I am going to have a tight nice abdomen.
Day 7 pain isnt bad at all from my surgery but my back has started to feel the pressure and aches something horrible from staying bent over even though I push myself in the recliner to lay and sleep as straight as I can, pushing a lil further every night.
Day 8 all I could do was CRY.. I was so depressed that I had done this to my body. that I was unable to help with the kids, that I can't lie next to my husband in bed at night. Every one I spoke with brought tears to my eyes, I guess you cold call it my pitiful me day :-( this is when I came across RealSelf and started ready everyone's posts. That made me start to have hope again!
Day 9-11 (today) things started to look up. I started looking ahead at what's to come. Each day I would set a goal of one thing to get accomplished and if I could do more great! I went from just unloading and reloading the dishwasher on day 9 to doing a few loads of laundry, making my daughter's lunch, making a trip to town with my husband, and walking as much as possible. Did I mention I can stand almost straight again. Though it takes me a few minutes once I initially get up to straighten my body I can do it. I dont give myself much of a chance to stay humped over bc my back is killing me!!!
My surgery was Sept 10 with a full TT. I'm a mom of two ages 6 & 4 I play in a competitive volleyball league twice a week as well a tournaments on the weekends. Im always going 100mph w life and kids, and I love it. After a year of research I made the decision to proceed with the TT to get rid of that lovely circle of extra skin and fat that refused to leave my body after giving birth to two lil angels.
Day 1-4 are pretty much a blurr... I was a nervous wreck the day of and even just about backed out as I played on the operating table, but before I got the words out I was in recovery. I didn't take pictures sorry but my husband says it looked as though I had three fingers pointing down from my chest. My Dr has started doing his tucks a lil different than others. He adds internal sutures like pleats to help w fluid and muscle definition.
Day 5 I was off pain meds, unable to stand long or stand straight for that matter
Day 6 I visited the Dr and he was extremely pleased with how things looked. He clams I am going to have a tight nice abdomen.
Day 7 pain isnt bad at all from my surgery but my back has started to feel the pressure and aches something horrible from staying bent over even though I push myself in the recliner to lay and sleep as straight as I can, pushing a lil further every night.
Day 8 all I could do was CRY.. I was so depressed that I had done this to my body. that I was unable to help with the kids, that I can't lie next to my husband in bed at night. Every one I spoke with brought tears to my eyes, I guess you cold call it my pitiful me day :-( this is when I came across RealSelf and started ready everyone's posts. That made me start to have hope again!
Day 9-11 (today) things started to look up. I started looking ahead at what's to come. Each day I would set a goal of one thing to get accomplished and if I could do more great! I went from just unloading and reloading the dishwasher on day 9 to doing a few loads of laundry, making my daughter's lunch, making a trip to town with my husband, and walking as much as possible. Did I mention I can stand almost straight again. Though it takes me a few minutes once I initially get up to straighten my body I can do it. I dont give myself much of a chance to stay humped over bc my back is killing me!!!
UPDATED FROM texasclark
11 days post
Drain removal
texasclarkSeptember 21, 2013
Well I went to the dr this morning day 11, and had one of my drains removed, it hurt like a son of a b****!!!! If I could have swang I woulda hurt my sweet nurse lol...
Also given my CGs and told I am going to be in this full body thing for about 3 months. Didn't really excite me to much because it is a body suit to mid calf, not appealing at all. I do however understand why I'm supposed to wear it and will listen for I want the best results possible. I was told second drain comes out Monday, I will be released to drive Tuesday and I can also start walking the track Tuesday as well. Those are all wonderful things to look forward to for me!
Also given my CGs and told I am going to be in this full body thing for about 3 months. Didn't really excite me to much because it is a body suit to mid calf, not appealing at all. I do however understand why I'm supposed to wear it and will listen for I want the best results possible. I was told second drain comes out Monday, I will be released to drive Tuesday and I can also start walking the track Tuesday as well. Those are all wonderful things to look forward to for me!
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September 21, 2013
Congrats !! Im glad its getting better and I'm sure it helps that you are determined!
September 21, 2013
Thank you, and yes I'm not one to sit still so determination is defiantly a factor. Just trying to make sure and not over due to at any point... I take my breaks and rest frequently, but get right back up and go again :-)
UPDATED FROM texasclark
11 days post
1st attempt to sleep in bed
texasclarkSeptember 21, 2013
Well I had worn my CG all day and wanted to sleep in bed last night. I managed to get in roll on my side fall asleep for a few hours until my bruising incision woke me up so I gradually rolled myself to my back ( which is how I hate sleeping) slept a few more hours, then woke up at 5 and moved to the recliner for my heating pad on lower back and slept another 2 hours. Not a bad go at sleeping but will really be excited when I can sleep a full night comfortably again!
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