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Hi Guys I'm finally doing it pre up is June 20th and Surgery is July 5th..

What where some of the items you could not do without while in recovery ? I'm trying to get my after care list together so I can make things as comfortable as possible ...

Thanks Guys

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If you don't mind me asking how much is the cost of your TT. I'm already planning for my TT and BL and more. Thanks

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If you don't mind me asking how much is the cost of your TT. I'm already planning for my TT and BL and more. Thanks

My quote is $7.800 and I live in Atlanta for my Extended Tummy Tuck!!

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Definently need help for the first week to walk around get up and move.

Water bottles close to the bed you will be staying on.

tissue

paper and pen to track what time your tacking your meds.

some q-tips and hydrogen peroxide for your new belly button.

Hand sanitizer.

Good luck

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Definently need help for the first week to walk around get up and move.

Water bottles close to the bed you will be staying on.

tissue

paper and pen to track what time your tacking your meds.

some q-tips and hydrogen peroxide for your new belly button.

Hand sanitizer.

Good luck

Thank you !!

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A shoestring or lanyard to hold up your drains while taking a shower. Safety pins to pin your drains to either your binder or pjs when dressed.

Other than that, I don't remember anything "special" about the tt. Obviously, using those abdominals hurts at first, so if you have someone to help you into and out of bed, that's great. But it's about like any surgery...you have to give it time, take care of yourself, and move as much as you can.

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It looks like we will be having surgery the same week....I am not set in stone yet but should be next week. I wanted to wait a little because I am not a year out yet but this timing works the best for me.

I am having a Tummy Tuck, breast lift, and Lipo. I haven't decided about the implants yet but if I do I will stay on the small side.

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It looks like we will be having surgery the same week....I am not set in stone yet but should be next week. I wanted to wait a little because I am not a year out yet but this timing works the best for me.

I am having a tummy tuck' date=' breast lift, and Lipo. I haven't decided about the implants yet but if I do I will stay on the small side.[/quote']

Wow you getting it all done at ones I wish I could of done my BA and BL together with my TT but it was pushed back cause of my abnormal mammogram ...So I will get my Girls done around December .... Wishing you the best for your upcoming Surgery ..

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Congrats on getting your surgery! :)

I recommend:

-definitely 24/7 help! For the first week at the minimum

-thick maxi-pads (these are cheaper than the ABD pads they put on you after surgery and your wounds will weep for few days, plus they are absorbent too!)

-LOTS of antibiotic ointment!! I'm talking like multiple tubes of it! And I found it to be cheaper if you get the target/Walmart/dollar store brands. Can't even tell you how much of this goop I've used in the last 6 months!! Haha

-LOTS of non-stick pads. These are kind of like gauze pads, but they will not stick you incisions when they are trying to scab up. I used these once the majority of the draining was gone. And just like the antibiotic ointment, cheaper at Walmart/target/dollar stores.

-an extra abdominal binder. It will get dirty and you have to (and most like will WANT to keep it on for at least the first 4 weeks), it was nice to have a spare while washing the other

-female urinal would be nice, but not a necessity (I only wish I had one after my tummy tuck--thank god my doctor put in a catheter for the first night!!, but I really needed after my thigh-lift)

-maybe prepare a couple of frozen meals ahead of time so you don't have to worry about cooking for a few weeks

Good luck! Can't wait to read about your results! :)

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Congrats on getting your surgery! :)

I recommend:

-definitely 24/7 help! For the first week at the minimum

-thick maxi-pads (these are cheaper than the ABD pads they put on you after surgery and your wounds will weep for few days' date=' plus they are absorbent too!)

-LOTS of antibiotic ointment!! I'm talking like multiple tubes of it! And I found it to be cheaper if you get the target/Walmart/dollar store brands. Can't even tell you how much of this goop I've used in the last 6 months!! Haha

-LOTS of non-stick pads. These are kind of like gauze pads, but they will not stick you incisions when they are trying to scab up. I used these once the majority of the draining was gone. And just like the antibiotic ointment, cheaper at Walmart/target/dollar stores.

-an extra abdominal binder. It will get dirty and you have to (and most like will WANT to keep it on for at least the first 4 weeks), it was nice to have a spare while washing the other

-female urinal would be nice, but not a necessity (I only wish I had one after my tummy tuck--thank god my doctor put in a catheter for the first night!!, but I really needed after my thigh-lift)

-maybe prepare a couple of frozen meals ahead of time so you don't have to worry about cooking for a few weeks

Good luck! Can't wait to read about your results! :)[/quote']

Thanks for all the info I Apreciate it ..

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