SusieSouth

I’ve literally watched every tummy tuck video on YouTube. Motivated. What is the diet? One of the bad things about getting the tt done abroad is that I have very little aftercare instructions. I am really careful not to overeat, but at the same time am sure I need protein and fluids, but what else has helped with the healing? Pls send any great links you may have, my way? Thanks

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Hi all, I travelled to Turkey and had a tummy tuck with lipo on the back. No muscle repair was needed, thank goodness. 1st day and 2nd day were rough. By day three it seemed to be getting better. Today is day 5. There is no pain near the incisions, and I have to just be careful to keep them from getting wet. I still have a drain. I started with two but doctor removed one of them today and the other one is still in and getting fluids. For those of you who have gone through this, any words of tips, what to look out for for, what to look forward to, and anything else will be so appreciated.

Hi all, Post op- MGB August 18, I started IF at the beginning of February. I'm doing 16:8, and have hours of fasting between 5pm and 9am, and eating window of 9am - 5pm. Within 4 days, I feel less bloated and am down 3 pounds. I will keep this diet for this entire month, and will see if it's more effective. I've been undergoing a very frustrating stall which has lasted weeks/months. I'll keep you updated often.

Thank you, Ellie..Best of wishes to you! Recovery is going well. I have not had any pain since I've gone home. Sleeve and MGB feel different too. Although I'm not eating yet, I can tell from just drinking liquids that i will need to pace myself better than when i had the sleeve, which had the restriction. I fear dumping more so, I worry about how I will react to things, like hours later. Sugar is a no, no... which different from the sleeve too. No hunger. Too early to say this for sure but if things continue going well like this, I'm wondering if I should have gone with the MGB from the start. Best of wishes to you. [emoji3] Sent from my SM-G965F using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm finding so many conflicting and confusing guidelines. My doctor tells me 3 weeks clear liquid, 3 puree, then on to real foods...but then my friend gets done same procedure different doctor and she can begin eating after one wk of clear, 1 week of puree,.... Then I watch videos of Dr. Rutledge (creator of this surgery) online and he says he has patients who eat or have soup immediately and that people don't have to be on soft foods one whole month, and Dr. KULAR, frmer president of MGB club, saying he has patients who eat right away, like two days after eating things like beans. Just small. Skipping liquid stage. When did you all begin eating? Only asking for curiosity not to give myself excuses for breaking my docs orders... [emoji3] Sent from my SM-G965F using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you all so much. Appreciate it. Recovery is going very nicely. Almost even smoother than my sleeve, provided I dont attempt anything crazy like eat wrong thing or overeat. Sent from my SM-G965F using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi all, I am getting my surgery today. Excited but nervous too. I am revising from Sleeve to MGB. I look forward to this tool being the right one for me. My only fear and worry is that I need to take vitamins every day and for life. How are you all coping and what can you tell to put me more at ease. What was also the hardest for you? Thanks Sent from my SM-G965F using BariatricPal mobile app