Two weeks post-op. Can't stand up straight yet (PS tells me by week 4). Still quite a bit of swelling around the incision site, upper-inner thighs and pubic area. Pre-surgery weight 128, I'm 5'5". This morning 133.8. Still about 5 lbs. of fluid and etc. Should be able to start running again next Saturday- I cannot wait. Talk about restless legs syndrome!!!

You look GREAT!!

The swelling and inability to stand up straight are totally normal. I think I was close to 4 weeks post op before I could stand up straight.

I was told it could take as long as 3-6 months to fully heal and have all the swelling subside. I'm currently 3 months post op and I do still have some residual swelling in my abdominal muscles. I can still feel that tight, pulling sensation too but it there's no pain.

Hang in there... this will pass and you should start feeling better soon!

Two weeks post-op. Can't stand up straight yet (PS tells me by week 4). Still quite a bit of swelling around the incision site' date=' upper-inner thighs and pubic area. Pre-surgery weight 128, I'm 5'5". This morning 133.8. Still about 5 lbs. of Fluid and etc. Should be able to start running again next Saturday- I cannot wait. Talk about restless legs syndrome!!![/quote']

Really? Running so soon? That's awesome! How long do you have to wear compression garments?

Really? Running so soon? That's awesome! How long do you have to wear compression garments?

Yep- PS told me I'd need to ease into it. No more than two miles each run, if I can handle it the first week. After week 4 he feels I can increase the running, up to possibly 5 miles and progress from there. I found my niche in Marathon running and by Labor Day weekend will running a 15K.

Compression 22 hrs a day the first 6 weeks, 12 hours a day (more if possible) up to week 12. I've always ran with compression so won't be changing that much... I know, I know- but I need the support.

Yep- PS told me I'd need to ease into it. No more than two miles each run' date=' if I can handle it the first week. After week 4 he feels I can increase the running, up to possibly 5 miles and progress from there. I found my niche in Marathon running and by Labor Day weekend will running a 15K.

Compression 22 hrs a day the first 6 weeks, 12 hours a day (more if possible) up to week 12. I've always ran with compression so won't be changing that much... I know, I know- but I need the support.[/quote']

Lol I haven't had a tummy tuck (yet) and I almost always run with compression tights or shorts. I get it. Good luck on the 15k. I'm doing my 4th half in sept.

Just curios as to how are you doing? Also, (if you don't mind me asking), what was your out of pocket expense for all your surgeries?