Just a whine

[hentob]

Ahh--My dream operation--But I am too chicken

As everyone said, it will get better.

I have a suggestion--DO NOT SHAVE! Even when you feel better. Your leg hair (and I am assuming arm pit hair) will be long enough for a good professional waxing--Probably the best you have ever had, since the wax will have enough hair to get a fantastic hold. Not many woman have the opportunity to grow their leg/pit hair out, so take advantage

So when you feel up to it, march yourself right to a salon and get the works (armpits too!). You won't have to shave again for a few more weeks

 

[lucyblondecat]

You guys are awesome - thank you. I've been crying all morning, like a big baby, asking why I did this to myself. I knew I could count on all my Dis friends to make me feel a little better!

My friend had a tummy tuck about 5 years ago and for the first couple of months all I ever heard was "why did I do this to myself?" Now that 5 years have passed, she is so happy she did it...for a very long time before she had the tummy tuck she wore clothes that were 3 sizes too big for her just to accomodate her stomach. Now she can buy the right size and have it fit everywhere! I think once you get past the pain you will be happy with your decision to have the surgery.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[hentob]

double post

 

[Pixiedust34]

I hope you start to feel better soon! Take care of yourself.

 

[mommytotwo]

Take care of yourself Stephanie. I hope you will start to recover faster within the next few days and feel better to do things.

 

[Holly]

Feel better.

I've had major abdominal surgery and I think it was right around a week when I really started feeling better.

 

[Mimi Q]

 

[ChrisnSteph]

Ahh--My dream operation--But I am too chicken

As everyone said, it will get better.

I have a suggestion--DO NOT SHAVE! Even when you feel better. Your leg hair (and I am assuming arm pit hair) will be long enough for a good professional waxing--Probably the best you have ever had, since the wax will have enough hair to get a fantastic hold. Not many woman have the opportunity to grow their leg/pit hair out, so take advantage

So when you feel up to it, march yourself right to a salon and get the works (armpits too!). You won't have to shave again for a few more weeks

OMG - I guess that's looking at the brightside! With all the pain I'm in now, I can't even wrap my brain around yanking hair out of my legs! But in theory - you have a good point!

 

[Poohbear123]

It gets worse before it gets better.

 

[DVC Sadie]

OMG - I guess that's looking at the brightside! With all the pain I'm in now, I can't even wrap my brain around yanking hair out of my legs! But in theory - you have a good point!

Oh Steph, after what you have gone through whats a little waxing amonst friends.

You will definitely feel better in another week or so. I was another diser who just wished you luck before your surgery because I didn't want to scare you.

Just wait until all the bandaging comes off, you will be so happy. Keep that in mind to get you through the other times.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Steph, I'm sorry that you're having such a hard time! And to add insult to injury, you paid good money for all this pain. Hopefully in another week you'll be on the road to recovery. Hang in there!

 

[jgmklmhem]

Look at the bright side at least you don't have to deal with the whacko neighbor anymore on top of all your pain. Hope you get better soon.

 

[MOMOFMNM]

steph please let me know how your healing goes

I am considering a tummy tuck in June but have a trip to WDW scheduled and paid for in August so I would like to know if 6 to 8 weeks is a good time to go on our trip or if I should wait for surgery...I want to feel normal for our trip.

thanks

and I hope your recovery gets better!!


do you mind me asking a personal question?
do not answer if you do not feel like it but...

you look very thin in your pics...what made you decided to get a tuck??

I had c sections and lost 40 pounds so mine is very saggy and stretched

thanks in adavance


can anyone tell me if they can or do get rid of the stretch marks if you had any before??

also did youe insurance pay for any and if not how much cost was invloved in the tuck??


thanks for helping me find answers

 

[lulubelle]

Hi Steph
I have been waiting for a thread from you telling us all how it went and how you were feeling. I think it takes longer than the doctors say, I know I needed three weeks before I really felt decent, but on the other hand I was very, very bored sitting around the house unable to do much of anything . Hopefully you can shower and get rid of the drains soon - they are a pain, aren't they? Always flopping around and in the way. I made DH wash my hair in the sink after five days, I could not stand it! Hang in there girl, everyday will get a little better and you really will feel "giddy" with your looks after completely healing. Keep us posted.

In the meantime, we are all here with you

 

[kmp1191]

Hey Steph - sorry you're in so much pain, but just think of how great your going to look and feel in a couple of weeks!!
It will be so worth it this summer!!!

hang in there!

 

[YourMajesty]

Hope you are able to breath, move, cough, laugh...etc pain free soon. Hang in there.

 

[ChrisnSteph]

steph please let me know how your healing goes

I am considering a tummy tuck in June but have a trip to WDW scheduled and paid for in August so I would like to know if 6 to 8 weeks is a good time to go on our trip or if I should wait for surgery...I want to feel normal for our trip.

thanks

and I hope your recovery gets better!!


do you mind me asking a personal question?
do not answer if you do not feel like it but...

you look very thin in your pics...what made you decided to get a tuck??

I had c sections and lost 40 pounds so mine is very saggy and stretched

thanks in adavance


can anyone tell me if they can or do get rid of the stretch marks if you had any before??

also did youe insurance pay for any and if not how much cost was invloved in the tuck??


thanks for helping me find answers

I am thin, but I've given birth to four kids. I had a mini-tuck due to excess loose skin and lots of stretch marks. Everything from my belly button down looked like a raisin, and it would hang over my pants and underwear. I didn't have lipo, very minimal fat removed. My surgeon also tightened my muscles (they were split from having four kids). I can't imagine feeling even somewhat back to normal for a couple more weeks, and I only had a mini! If you plan on having a full TT in June (as long as it's early June), you should be able to make the trip in August but you will probably still be in recovery mode and not 100%. Everyone heals so differently though so it's really hard to tell! An excellent site I found for information is this one:

http://www.yestheyrefake.net/

It's a really funny name, but it's one of the best sites I've found on the net for cosmetic surgery info. Go to the message boards, and there is a forum for abdominoplasty. It's a board full of ladies who have had TT's, and they love to answer any and all questions about the procedure and recovery! You can also read personal journals, and see before and after pics. I wish I had found it before I had my surgery, I might not have looked at this with rose colored glasses!

A tuck does not always remove all the stretch marks. It really depends on how high your marks are. My doctor couldn't remove the ones from my belly buttton on up, but they are so stretched downwards that they aren't nearly as noticeable. The scar I have is hip to hip, but very thin and low enough where even a skimpy swimsuit should cover it. I'm still puffy and swollen, but I love my new belly! I also have to wear a compression binder for up to 6 weeks to keep the swelling down, and you will have to as well. My insurance did not pay for any of this as it was entirely elective, however in some cases insurance will cover the surgery. Usually this is only happens if the extra skin is causing health or hygiene problems, which probably isn't likely in your case. I also had to pay for my own prescriptions and bloodwork, which ran an additional $260. I had both a breast augmentation and tuck. The tuck cost around $4500.

I'm 7 days post op, and miserable. I won't lie - it's painful, and I have a pretty high pain tolerance. Taking my pain meds before the pain gets bad has helped, but walking hunched over has killed my back. I have to sleep sitting upright for a couple of weeks, and I finally got to take my first shower today. (THAT was an ordeal!). I have drains (those come out Monday but for some they can stay in up to 3 weeks). It's not like those tv shows where you walk in and walk out a week later looking fabulous! I'm also getting the blues because I'm so laid up and can't do anything. Apprently post surgery depression is normal too. I even had to hire someone to come clean my house today because I can't get it done. Just plan on having someone 24/7 for at least a week or two to help you out when you do this! I know it seems like I have nothing positive to say about the recovery process, but I know that once the pain and swelling go away, and my body gets back to normal, I will think that it was all worth it. Good luck with everything and please keep me updated on how it goes!

 

[lucyanna girl]

I hope you start to feel better soon. Just keep thinking about how gorgeous you will be.

 

[Planogirl]

Hopefully, you've reached the low point now and will feel better tomorrow already. It'll be worth it, you'll see!

 

[ash&abby'smom]

We haven't heard lately on how you are feeling. I'm scheduling my consult for BA and hopefully will have my procedure done this summer. Anyway, just curious how you are doing now? Any words of wisdom? I would love to have some lipo in my stomach and back of my legs, but I think I will have to wait a while for that. One thing I will hate is not being able to exercise for a while. Just checking in with you, okay, and being nosey!