Spiceyfrog

That's exactly why I did it. I also have an aunt who had a tummy tuck and still has a muffin top - no thank you!

The most valuable items I had were a reclining lift chair, I rented it for two months, slept in it for about two weeks and still use it during the day just because i still have it. A toilet seat riser, I had incisions half way under each butt cheek and could not sit, with the seat riser you can hold yourself up w the handles. Lastly, a lanyard to hold your drains while in the shower, to free up your hands.
I like many other have been getting around 90 grams of Protein. If you are going to have groin incisions, plan on sitting around with your legs wide open for weeks. I had initially taken four weeks off work, I am now in my sixth, it such a dry moist area, they are just hard to get to heal.
Best of luck to you!

@@Kaylamh
I had brachioplasty and a breast lift/augmentation and this recovery has been by far much worse. I took two weeks off for that procedure and the thing I could not do was lift my hands over my head for three weeks. I am four weeks postop and was supposed to go back to work tomorrow, but am taking another week. I know that I have expressed a lot of concern about my groin incisions, but they are not getting any worse so I truly believe they just take a LONG time to heal. I see the doc again next saturday, so I am very anxious for that appointment.

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@@Raymia
I am feeling pretty good. I was supposed to go back to work tomorrow, but I took one more week, in hopes of my groin incisions healing up some more. There is no possible way I could wear pants for 8 hours at this point. My tummy and inner thighs are looking great, just those darn groin incisions!

Sorry the healing is taking so long, but at least things are moving in the right direction, even if slowly.

@@Kaylamh
I had brachioplasty and a breast lift/augmentation and this recovery has been by far much worse. I took two weeks off for that procedure and the thing I could not do was lift my hands over my head for three weeks. I am four weeks postop and was supposed to go back to work tomorrow, but am taking another week. I know that I have expressed a lot of concern about my groin incisions, but they are not getting any worse so I truly believe they just take a LONG time to heal. I see the doc again next saturday, so I am very anxious for that appointment.

@@Kaylamh
I had brachioplasty and a breast lift/augmentation and this recovery has been by far much worse. I took two weeks off for that procedure and the thing I could not do was lift my hands over my head for three weeks. I am four weeks postop and was supposed to go back to work tomorrow, but am taking another week. I know that I have expressed a lot of concern about my groin incisions, but they are not getting any worse so I truly believe they just take a LONG time to heal. I see the doc again next saturday, so I am very anxious for that appointment.

Wow you are so brave. Congrats you look great!! The first thing I said when I came out of my RNY surgery was "I'll never get plastics now". I had so much pain upon waking. I couldn't imagine how much pain a TT would be.
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Well, I am just over three weeks postop and things are going average. My stomach incision are looking good and I am finally able to sneeze without feeling like I am going to die.
My groin incisions on the other hand are taking their sweet time. I was a bit concerned, so called my surgeon late last week. I ended up emailing him pictures and he said not to worry, just continue keeping them dry. Well, as anyone who has had this done knows, that is much easier said than done. I am currently blow drying after each bathroom use and after each shower. He said no powder, so other than sitting her with my legs wide open, I am at a loss. So, anyone who has been through this and has tricks of the trade, they would be appreciated. These incisions feel like they are on fire when I walk too much (which is very little).
I am scheduled to be off work two more weeks, but have no idea what I am going to do when I go back. I guess I'll take my blow dryer and go to the bathroom every hour :-)

Hello all,
I have learned a ton from everyone's reviews on this site, so am hoping I can do the same for something else. I had a T Tummy Tuck and full upper inner thigh lift along with a hernia repair on December 29th. The surgery was six hours and the doctor removed five pounds of skin. The surgery went great. The day after surgery my hemoglobin became low, which required a blood transfusion. For that reason, I stayed two nights in the hospital. I live nearly two hours from the hospital, but took medication just before leaving and do not remember much of the ride home.
A couple things that have been life savers for me are; I rented a reclining lift chair and purchased a toilet seat riser. The incisions from my thigh lift go around the back of my leg, under by butt cheek, which makes it very difficult to sit on ANYTHING, therefore I use the bathroom holding myself up on the handles on the seat riser. I purchased a shower chair but becuase I cannot sit have not used it and also purchase a walker, but have not needed that. I feel fortunate from what I have seen on other posts because I can walk standing perfectly straight. Don't get me wrong, it takes me a minute to get stretched out when I stand up, but not bad at all. I have stayed on top of medication, taking pain medication every fours hours, along with Vitamins, Iron, laxitive, etc. I had my first bowl movement today, not as bad as I expected, but I sure am glad it's over with.
I have five drains and was able to take my first shower yesterday, which was amazing! I have been recording the drain output three times a day and they are doing great. I have to call tomorrow to schedule my post-op appointment. They all take place on Saturdays, so I am planning to go down December 7th to have some of the drains removed. I am prepared to keep a couple, but based on the minimal drainage, it would be amazing if he removed them all.
My insurance paid for the hernia repair and most of the tummy tuck. My out of pocket expense was $11,300.
I am attaching a couple pictures for reference and would be happy to answer any questions I can.

@@bikerchick519
The reason mine was covered was because I had lost 100 pounds after having bariatric surgery. It was the simplest process ever, no questions, no paperwork, no pictures, etc. They must have a great billing department :-)
An update in general - I had my two week postop appointment last Saturday and the doctor took out the last two drains. It is unbelievable how much easier it is to get around. I can walk faster because those dumb things are not pulling. I can take a shower faster because I don't have to wash around them and best of all, I have not had any swelling since he pulled them. I was only getting around 7.5ml from each drain, so I guess that's not surprising.
Doc said to continue wearing my abdominal garment until all of my scabbing is gone, then I can transfer to the full body (cannot wait....lol). He answered a few minor questions I had and wants to see me again in three weeks. I had planned on going back to work in two weeks, but looks like it will be three, which is okay.
I still cannot drive for another week, which again is okay because I do not physically feel like I should be driving, just don't think my response time would be appropriate. Other than that, I feel about 75% right now. My husband and I have gone to lunch/dinner a couple times and grocery shopping, so nothing serious but I felt good afterwards.
Hope everyone else is doing well!

@melunruh@melunruh
My last appointment went well. He said everything looked good and took three drains out. I go back this Saturday to get the other out - cannot wait!
I am exactly two weeks today and feeling better each day!

That's exactly why I did it. I also have an aunt who had a tummy tuck and still has a muffin top - no thank you!

The only before picture I have, is the one that I am wearing jeans in. I may have an unrelated one, I will take a look. The behind photos were not great because you cannot see my leg incisions from behind. I took some new ones today, with each leg up and you can see the leg incision and the end of the incision under my butt cheek. I also included a behind view of the tummy incision. Don't mind my saggy butt, that will be next...lol
As I was uploading I found the last picture of me in a bra, that was this time last year before my brachioplasty and augmentation/lift, that shows most of my stomach.

@TheRealMeIsHere! That's the weird thing, it's not pus, it is completely dry.?.?

Well, I am just over three weeks postop and things are going average. My stomach incision are looking good and I am finally able to sneeze without feeling like I am going to die.
My groin incisions on the other hand are taking their sweet time. I was a bit concerned, so called my surgeon late last week. I ended up emailing him pictures and he said not to worry, just continue keeping them dry. Well, as anyone who has had this done knows, that is much easier said than done. I am currently blow drying after each bathroom use and after each shower. He said no powder, so other than sitting her with my legs wide open, I am at a loss. So, anyone who has been through this and has tricks of the trade, they would be appreciated. These incisions feel like they are on fire when I walk too much (which is very little).
I am scheduled to be off work two more weeks, but have no idea what I am going to do when I go back. I guess I'll take my blow dryer and go to the bathroom every hour :-)

@TheRealMeIsHere! That's the weird thing, it's not pus, it is completely dry.?.?

Well, I am just over three weeks postop and things are going average. My stomach incision are looking good and I am finally able to sneeze without feeling like I am going to die.
My groin incisions on the other hand are taking their sweet time. I was a bit concerned, so called my surgeon late last week. I ended up emailing him pictures and he said not to worry, just continue keeping them dry. Well, as anyone who has had this done knows, that is much easier said than done. I am currently blow drying after each bathroom use and after each shower. He said no powder, so other than sitting her with my legs wide open, I am at a loss. So, anyone who has been through this and has tricks of the trade, they would be appreciated. These incisions feel like they are on fire when I walk too much (which is very little).
I am scheduled to be off work two more weeks, but have no idea what I am going to do when I go back. I guess I'll take my blow dryer and go to the bathroom every hour :-)

Well, I am just over three weeks postop and things are going average. My stomach incision are looking good and I am finally able to sneeze without feeling like I am going to die.
My groin incisions on the other hand are taking their sweet time. I was a bit concerned, so called my surgeon late last week. I ended up emailing him pictures and he said not to worry, just continue keeping them dry. Well, as anyone who has had this done knows, that is much easier said than done. I am currently blow drying after each bathroom use and after each shower. He said no powder, so other than sitting her with my legs wide open, I am at a loss. So, anyone who has been through this and has tricks of the trade, they would be appreciated. These incisions feel like they are on fire when I walk too much (which is very little).
I am scheduled to be off work two more weeks, but have no idea what I am going to do when I go back. I guess I'll take my blow dryer and go to the bathroom every hour :-)

Well, I am just over three weeks postop and things are going average. My stomach incision are looking good and I am finally able to sneeze without feeling like I am going to die.
My groin incisions on the other hand are taking their sweet time. I was a bit concerned, so called my surgeon late last week. I ended up emailing him pictures and he said not to worry, just continue keeping them dry. Well, as anyone who has had this done knows, that is much easier said than done. I am currently blow drying after each bathroom use and after each shower. He said no powder, so other than sitting her with my legs wide open, I am at a loss. So, anyone who has been through this and has tricks of the trade, they would be appreciated. These incisions feel like they are on fire when I walk too much (which is very little).
I am scheduled to be off work two more weeks, but have no idea what I am going to do when I go back. I guess I'll take my blow dryer and go to the bathroom every hour :-)

Hello all,
I have learned a ton from everyone's reviews on this site, so am hoping I can do the same for something else. I had a T Tummy Tuck and full upper inner thigh lift along with a hernia repair on December 29th. The surgery was six hours and the doctor removed five pounds of skin. The surgery went great. The day after surgery my hemoglobin became low, which required a blood transfusion. For that reason, I stayed two nights in the hospital. I live nearly two hours from the hospital, but took medication just before leaving and do not remember much of the ride home.
A couple things that have been life savers for me are; I rented a reclining lift chair and purchased a toilet seat riser. The incisions from my thigh lift go around the back of my leg, under by butt cheek, which makes it very difficult to sit on ANYTHING, therefore I use the bathroom holding myself up on the handles on the seat riser. I purchased a shower chair but becuase I cannot sit have not used it and also purchase a walker, but have not needed that. I feel fortunate from what I have seen on other posts because I can walk standing perfectly straight. Don't get me wrong, it takes me a minute to get stretched out when I stand up, but not bad at all. I have stayed on top of medication, taking pain medication every fours hours, along with Vitamins, Iron, laxitive, etc. I had my first bowl movement today, not as bad as I expected, but I sure am glad it's over with.
I have five drains and was able to take my first shower yesterday, which was amazing! I have been recording the drain output three times a day and they are doing great. I have to call tomorrow to schedule my post-op appointment. They all take place on Saturdays, so I am planning to go down December 7th to have some of the drains removed. I am prepared to keep a couple, but based on the minimal drainage, it would be amazing if he removed them all.
My insurance paid for the hernia repair and most of the tummy tuck. My out of pocket expense was $11,300.
I am attaching a couple pictures for reference and would be happy to answer any questions I can.

My insurance paid for a complete Tummy Tuck, with the exception of the reconstruction of my belly button because that was not considered medically necessary, so I paid $2,200 for a belly button :-)

@@Spiceyfrog For some reason, your mention of driving reminded me of a funny thing that happened after my Tummy Tuck. I came home from Mexico two weeks post-op and my mom was going to come up and help take care of me some, since my husband had to work. Well, it turned out that my mom ended up having to have a hernia repair right around the same time as my TT, so she still came up to visit, but was in no shape to actually take care of me. It was hilarious. She was allowed to drive, but we both had lifting restrictions. So one day she took me to the grocery store and we had to have the cashier pack each bag very light so we could carry them one at a time. And we realized that we couldn't buy a gallon of milk, because neither of us was allowed to lift it. It was such a ridiculous situation.

As my starting weight I used what I weighed the day I started my preop diet (which also happened to be my heaviest).