Tummy tuck yesterday

[utkscvol1 125]

Had my band place 6-13-13.yesterday I had full Tummy Tuck. Met my goal weight a coule of months aga and holding steady.. So far sp good- no unbearable pain. Just feels like I have just gone done doing an abs workout. Hoping it stay that was! Keeping pain meds in every. 4 hours. Can anyone make any suggestions for making the healing process easier or anything I might want to have on hand? I have 2 drains placed that will be removed I pin a week.

[betty_s 476]

did they have to give you an unfill and move your port? i'm 3 weeks post-op receiving the lap-band, hoping for not too much excess skin, but i'm curious about how the TT goes.

congrats on your success!

[BigGirlPanties 957]

curious if insurance covered you

[utkscvol1 125]

My surgeon required Fluid removed. I can have place back in a couple of weeks. Insurance did not cover it. I paid 6150- for full tuck. Muscle repai mad lip0- he did give me a professional courtesy discount since I'm in the medical field. Yesterday I felt great. Today a little sore when walking. But I'm keeping my meds in around the clock. Drains should be coming out Wednesday . I have yet to take the binder off- I'm not ready to do that just yet. I would like to give it time to,heal. Before looking. I can't shower until Sunday:(

[Mikee57 699]

utkscvol1 get well soon sweetie...wish I could have that too but it won't be happening, cuz my insurance doesn't cover it either...but glad some can get their's done...the medical discount was cool too. enjoy your new self...and heal well!!! Congrats!

[shmily 424]

Full TT 2005.....wear your binder and don't overdo even when you feel better. Remember, if yours was like mine, you have been opened like with a can opener...it takes time to heal inside...

[utkscvol1 125]

Still haven't removed binder. Thinking I may leAve it until I see him Wednesday to have drains removed. Just sponge bathing and washing my hair. Getting around is a bit easier bit still taking it slow.

[utkscvol1 125]

So 15 days post op. I'm doing good. I have yet to experience any pain- thank goodness!!! Drains came out at 6 days. I went back at 13 days and they drained Fluid but couldn't get it all then when back at day 14 and they were able to drain a bit more. I have a follow up on day 20- said prob drain more. Be glad when swelling goes away. I wasn't prepared for that part of it. Pants don't fit like they did but I know it's temp. Was told to wear compression around clock to help with swelling. Also for anyone having this I was having a horrible time getting stood straight up again and when I went in at day 13 the nurse gave me the best trick ever! Toes touching wal and walk ur arms up to u feel a slight pull then hold and continue to ease ur way up and hold- I do this several times a day but I walked out of that office straight and it made a world of difference!!!! Hope it helps someone!!!! Some of my steristrips are starting to lift. Just looking forward to being back to normal:)

[utkscvol1 125]

did they have to give you an unfill and move your port? i'm 3 weeks post-op receiving the lap-band, hoping for not too much excess skin, but i'm curious about how the TT goes. congrats on your success!

Found out too- he left my port in the same place.