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My Super Extended Tummy Tuck Story - Worcester, MA
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I have some really thin and non elastic skin and...
Jennay1974December 8, 2013
WORTH IT$10,750
I have some really thin and non elastic skin and over the years, from having kids and up and down weight loss, I had a lot of excess skin and some fat that wouldn't go away no matter how healthy I ate or what exercises I did. I have wanted to get this gross "flap" removed for about 15 years and was just never in a place to be able to do so and I finally just decided to do it. Booked it and just did it!
I went in for a fluer de lis procedure and came out with a capital I type. I had old the surgeon before going in that I was not concerned about scarring (too many stretch marks to worry about a few more lines) and to do whatever was needed to get me the best results possible. While she was in, she decided doing the upper incision would be best and I am glad she did, it also pulled in a lot more on my upper sides and back. I do not have the "bra bulge" anymore.
I went in for a fluer de lis procedure and came out with a capital I type. I had old the surgeon before going in that I was not concerned about scarring (too many stretch marks to worry about a few more lines) and to do whatever was needed to get me the best results possible. While she was in, she decided doing the upper incision would be best and I am glad she did, it also pulled in a lot more on my upper sides and back. I do not have the "bra bulge" anymore.
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UPDATED FROM Jennay1974
26 days post
3 and a half weeks out and starting to feel human again
Jennay1974December 10, 2013
I am 3 and half weeks out and starting to feel human again. I still have some pain especially along the top incision but I attribute that to the compression garment that rubs right there and that I am a heavy DD and that pulls on it too. I also get a lot of swelling too , today was the 1st day I woke up pretty flat and made me feel better as I was afraid that the "preggers" belly I felt like I was going to have forever might just go away some day. Of course it only took an hour or so to start to swell and I am sure it will be 3 times that size by the end of the day but hey...it's a start! I am EXHAUSTED though. All the time.......I feel like I am dragging like I am getting over the worst flu ever. But in reading on here it seems to be normal and can take some time to go away. Hopefully sooner rather than later!
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December 10, 2013
Thanks all. I will be adding more pics as I go. I was uncomfortable out of the compression garment unless lying down until just recently. The only time I was taking it off was to shower and by the time I was done with the shower I just wanted back in the thing so bad that I forgot to take pics. I will get some standing up soon.
December 10, 2013
Congratulations on your surgery!!! I also had a vertical incision, and like you was not so much worried about scarring, but wanted the most skin removal, and the tightest possible results. I now have NO excess skin from under my breasts to my pubic area. I think you will be thrilled with your results...
December 10, 2013
Did you have the 3 cuts? The one I am having the most issue with is the one that goes from under one boob across to under the other. The rest are fine.
December 10, 2013
I had a full circumferential incision, as well as the fleur-de-lis component, I did not get an incision under my breasts, but it is so interesting! I am sure your PS was able to remove a substantial amount of skin.
December 10, 2013
I did not have lipo except in the pubic area as she said after the skin removal it would've made me look like I was "packing". LOL. But that couldn't have been much in weight. All total she took off 7.3 lbs.
December 10, 2013
You look great! The incisions are healing so nicely!!
December 10, 2013
Thank you! I am very happy with the incisions. With the exception of that one blister and I think that is due to the compression garment, I have had no issues with them. No infections, no openings, she did a great job closing me up!
UPDATED FROM Jennay1974
27 days post
4 weeks tomorrow and I am having an off day
Jennay1974December 11, 2013
Tomorrow makes 4 weeks PO and today is just crappy. I am so tired of it all...tired of being tired, tired of being sore, tired of not being able to stand up straight, tired of the pulling sensation all across the top of my abdomen, tired of not being able to poop without taking something to make me go, tired of the irritation of the compression garment across the incision under the boobs and soooo tired of the swelling that makes me feel like a sausage in a casing that is going to split open!. JUTS TIRED AND AGGRAVATED!!! Please, please, please tell me it gets better!
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December 11, 2013
It really does get better. Honest. I am at 13 weeks. I still hurt, am not quite recovered, BUT, i do most of what I want. I only cry or have a meltdown maybe once a week or so now. You will feel sooooooo much better in a few more weeks, promise. At 7 weeks i went on vacation and wore a bikini. Hang in there. And rest as much as you can.
December 11, 2013
Thanks.. I haven't had a meltdown or cried in a bout a week, but it feels like I might end up there today. Just miserable in general...though yesterday I was feeling pretty good. Ugh! Thanks...I will look forward to this getting better thing!!!
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