Tummy tuck *pics*

[Chickie 15]

I have been home since yesterday. I was operated on at 3.30pm on August 15th, and got home at about 1pm on August 17th. The whole thing was not nearly as bad as I had expected. I am managing the pain with panadol, and exercise (walking laps of the hallway) I am pretty swollen, and still have my drains in (they will be removed Monday)

It is kinda odd, feeling this flat tummy. But I am starting to accept it as my own :biggrin1:

I am not too sure how much they took off, I know it was a fair bit of skin, and some fat, but I don't think it was too much weight wise (I went in at 63kg / 138lbs and I am still that weight, even with swelling, fully clothed, and a full bowel) But the main aim was not to lose weight, it was to get rid of that flap of skin that was bothering me. And that I did.

Now, the pics!

(Forgive the goofy looks, DH was having a hard timewith my camera "Yes dear... The flash will go off... Just push the button")

[Vera 7]

Sam. So happy for you!

You are exactly me in the before shot, thanks for sharing and congratulations

[the best me 6]

Excellent! You look Fab and thank you thank you for sharing your pics!!!! So glad you are home and healing. Yay you!

[Scribby 0]

I am so grateful you posted those! I just got banded but I carry most of my weight in my tummy..sooo...I know (well, I hope cause that means I lost the weight I wanted!!) that a TT will be in my future. PLEASE update us on how your healing and progress from your scars!

Thanks!!

[Jachut 487]

Wow, that's incredible. I cant tell you enough how much I was not talking about that type of plastic surgery the other day - nobody in their right mind would think that that was all about vanity. That's an incredible change and must make you feel so much better, not to mention how great you look.

[Kelliebelly 13]

Samee,

I am so glad to see you back and well. The TT pain really is not what I expected either, I coped without pain pumps and such. The change is amazing, your tummy is so flat. The swell hell will bug you for up to a yr, I am 5 mths and going through another swell hell episode. As for weight loss I was heavier up to about 1 week post op then I lost 5 kgs in the next week and have lost a couple of more since. There is no way you will come out the same weight you will lose some, just have to wait for the dreaded swell hell to go down a bit. I hang out at a couple of TT forums which are great, let me know if you want the names...really helpful especially in early recovery.

Anyways the worst is over and you look damnnnn gorgeous...Congrats and talk soon.

[sugarplum 0]

Wow ! you look absolutley fab ! im hoping to get a tt in the near future in england, but feel a little nervous at the prospect. You look gr8 keep us posted on how you get on. Well done :clap2: :clap2:

[Chickie 15]

Thank you Vera, Kathy, and Scribby!

Jacqui - I was just being very over sensitive on Tuesday. I took what was said personally, when it was in no way directed at me. I am really sorry about that.

Kel - I wasn't expecting much in the way of weight loss, because of what he took off. Just the flappy bit below my belly button. I can't imagine that would have weighed very much. Or would it? Did you lose weight during recovery? I ask because DH swears I am looking skinnier. I say BS, but he swears I do.

And the links to the PS forums would be great, thank you.

SugarPlum - Thank you!

[jqpublic 1]

Thank's for sharing your photo's you look Good!!!hope your healing well?

Id like to have one tt for the lose skin, Ive drop a lot of weight but the extra skin make's me feel like Im still fat! maybe its just a head thing?

[Iluvharleys 15]

Wow, I can't wait to see the healed up ones! You already look great!

[aaamom 0]

Wondering how you are feeling one week later??? Are you up and about? is the pain tolerable? I am in the middle of investigating my options now and need to know if it is worth the pain and money !!!

You look great and are such an inspiration to all of us fighting this battle !!!

[liberty2003 0]

You look Great..Thanks for posting the pic..

~kristen

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

congratulations! You look fantastic already! I bet that once you are able to get rid of all the IV fluids you will drop a few pounds. I bet you will be 3 sizes smaller on the bottom!

[Elisabethsew 50]

You can DEFINITELY notice a difference and you look wonderful. Congratulations on reaping the rewards of all your hard work losing weight.

[*susan* 1,709]

Wow, you look fabulous! I am definitely interested in hearing more from you and others on the healing process, the pain involved, etc. I am sure I will need a tt once I get to goal. But, the other night on Discovery Health dh and I watched a show about the "incredible shrinking woman" and she made the tt process look so painful that it scared the you know what out of me. I am hoping it is not as painful as she made it look. Did anyone else see this show?