Tummy Tuck
Hi my OH friends, it's been a long time since I've posted. February 15, 2014 made my 2 year surgerversary. I would still like to loose 15 more pounds but I'm very happy with my tool. I've been wanting a tummy tuck for a year. Well, my husband is paying for my full tummy tuck, breast lift and removal of skin in my inner thighs (surgeon said I didn't need a thigh lift). Surgery date is March 13, 2014. I'm so grateful that I have a supportive husband!! Could someone please send me some responses about their plastic surgery journey. Thanks in advance!!!!
I don't have any information but I just wanted to say congrats on getting a date for your plastic surgery. It's great to have a supportive husband!!
Surgery date - 04/03/13; Goal date - 11/10/13 (I reached goal in 31 weeks & 4 days)
Highest weight 261 SW 258 GW 150 M1 -26 M2 -14 M3 -10 M4 -12 M5 -13 M6 -12 M7 -11 M8 -10 In maintenance since November 2013 HT- 5'6"
I had a TT Dec 9th of last year. I have an anchor scar- straight up the middle and around the hips. The doc took off 5 pounds of tissue, did a little lipo, and tightened the abdominal muscles. Make sure your surgeon lifts up the Mons area, or you will end up with a pouch in that area- terrible! My guy did. The results were absolutely amazing! I have a perfectly flat tummy now and a beautiful hour glass figure.
Recovery:
I started with 4 drains and normally they come out between 1 and 2 weeks. I got 2 off them out 10 days post op, but had to go 4 weeks on the 2 left in the Mons area. Ugh. But, they were not nearly as bad as what I expected overall. I had a Qball pump for the first 3 days that really made a difference with pain management, so ask about it. Overall, I was sore but it was very tolerable for sure. Lots of swelling at first. I am still swollen in the Mons area, and will swell up with any kind of exercise. Even walkng the treadmill right now causes some pain, so I just have not been exercising as a result. Nothing terrible- I am just making sure I give my body time to heal. Doc said no strenous stuff for probably 6 months (weight lifting for example). I have a post I wrote up a while back giving tons of details on the experience, so check out my old posts for more info. Congratulations!!!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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I was just about to suggest that she message you :)
VSG 7/1/13 with Dr. Jack Rutledge 28 y/o female - 5'10" - HW: 298 - GW: 174 - SW: 290 (-8) - M1: 262 (-28) - M2: 247 (-15) - M3: 235 (-12) - M4: 228 (-7 ~First Stall: almost 2 wks~) - M5: 218 (-10) - M6: 209 (-9) - M7: 199 (-10) Onederland on 1/31 - M8: 196 (-3) 100 lb total loss on 2/2 - M9: 192.6 (-3.4) - M10: 188.6 (-4) - M11: 182 (-6.6) - M12: 175.6 (-6.4) - M13: 173.8 (-1.8) CW (7/8/15): 167 - GOAL reached in 1 Year and 25 Days! - TOTAL WL - 131 lbs
I don't have any words of wisdom, but I just wanted to tell you to be sure to check out the plastic surgery forum. Best if luck!
VSG 7/1/13 with Dr. Jack Rutledge 28 y/o female - 5'10" - HW: 298 - GW: 174 - SW: 290 (-8) - M1: 262 (-28) - M2: 247 (-15) - M3: 235 (-12) - M4: 228 (-7 ~First Stall: almost 2 wks~) - M5: 218 (-10) - M6: 209 (-9) - M7: 199 (-10) Onederland on 1/31 - M8: 196 (-3) 100 lb total loss on 2/2 - M9: 192.6 (-3.4) - M10: 188.6 (-4) - M11: 182 (-6.6) - M12: 175.6 (-6.4) - M13: 173.8 (-1.8) CW (7/8/15): 167 - GOAL reached in 1 Year and 25 Days! - TOTAL WL - 131 lbs
