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

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:)

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.

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:(

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.

Full tummy tuck next month at the tune of $6560

Thankful for this post as well. I have been on the treadmill for months but down to my last 10 pounds I want to lose. Still on my treadmill but started to work out with a personal trainer to tone areas that are in need. My scales have gone up around 2 pounds and it freaks me out. I am scheduled for a Tt at the end of next month and was hoping to drop 8 pounds by then but am focusing in being in better shape. Makes me feel good to know others are having the same battle.

I'm using dr. Chase out of Chattanooga

I'm getting tt next month and was told mine needed to be deflated

What part of tn?

I have heard so many different stories on what to expect. I plan on going back to work 11 days after. I have a desk job and the surgeon seemed to think it would be fine but I also work out at least 5 times a week and he said that was gonna help me bounce back faster. My husband will be off with me the whole time I am so I will have plenty of help. I am very unsure as to what to expect from the looks. I just don't want to have unreal expectations.

Mine does not. I have heard of some procedures being covered but you have to have major issues. Save up:)

I had lapband last June. Hit my goal weight and have been maintaining the past couple months.

He did tell me I would have 2 drains in for a week. He did say I would have a scar right below the panty line. Just nervous as I don't want my expectations to not be realistic.

Chattanooga, tn--- dr chase