I had a tummy tuck and lift on Dec 17th, I am healing quickly and feel great, except that my band has gotten extremely tight, almost to the point where I can't keep liquids down some days. I did have a slight unfill before my surgery, but my band Dr. didn't want to take all the Fluid out. Has anyone else experienced a very tight band after TT surgery?

Thanks !

I had a tummy tuck in October. After the surgery it was so tight, I had a complete unfill. Now, I have less than half of the fill prior to surgery, same restriction. Crazy.

this is my fear of not getting some taken out. My band is VERY unpredictable!

after not having a fill for 4 months, one day i had to have some taken out. had half of what was taken out, put back, only to have to go back for HALF of THAT taken out.

I have some days that i still feel like i should have some taken out (but it usually only last for half a day or so), and others that i want more put in!

JUST INCASE i have swelling, i'm still going for some to get taken out the day before we leave for Houston. I do NOT want to be stuck out of town and not know where to go or trust someone that doesn't know how to handle the band if i'm super nausous (i get nausous very easy!), throwing up, or super tight!

I just need to figure out how much to get taken out. i don't want to go too extreme and gain weight after PS because i'm able to eat anything and everything!!

I hear you, Wanna, I am going for an unfill Thursday but don't know how much to have taken out.

Mimi

Well guys, I am less than24 hours from my surgery and I have no desire to eat at all! I am thinking that it is a combo of the meds and swelling. I thought about getting an unfill before my sx but never got around to it. I am usually a puker when it comes to anesthesia, but they put a scapolomine (sp?) patch on me before surgery and it worked wonders! I know I had three liters of fluid during surgery, and sips of water last night and today...but I have only gone pee three times since yesterday afternoon. I am a little worried about getting an UTI, so I will for myseft to at least drink fluids. I am so excited for you guys who are about to be where I am today. So far, so good for me...praying for the same for you!

Hey Niki!!! Glad you are doing so well, I am going to ask for the patch Monday...I am glad you didn't barf. I advise you to NOT weigh yourself or measure your tummy because that is probably where those 3 liters are!!! May I ask what kind of clothing you wore home and what is the compression garment like?

Mimi

I did not have any lipo done, so all I have is a tummy binder. The girls are wrapped in gauze as well as the thigh area. I work sweat pants and a zip up hoodie to sx. They suggested something that zipped in front bc it make dressing easier.

So no compression garment for the girls? Thanks for answering my questions.

How did your first shower do? Do you have drains?

I am happy you are doing so well.

Mimi

My first shower was yesterday and it was great! I didn't need a chair at all! My hubby sat outside the shower just in case I needed anything, but I did just fine!

Yes, I do have one drain. It is in the area of my tummy tuck. It had been draining about 75cc the first day, then last night (after my shower) it was up to 100cc! The Fluid was more clear than bloody, so I figure this is from the extra activity.

I took it easy today, (no shower) and have only emptied about 50cc all day. I am also starting to cut back on my percocets...I have not had a bm and I am a little worried about that coming soon! I drank some apple juice today thinking that might help, but no luck yet.

As for my band getting tighter...I have not noticed it yet at all. Although I just had my period, and that is the time of the month I have the most trouble.

Hope this answered your questions