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Tummy tuck before and after photos

Sassygirl06

By Sassygirl06, in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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Sassygirl06    962

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I had a Tummy Tuck on 9/10....I am still really swollen. Pretty sore. There are a lot of wrinkles on my new belly due to the binder, but I am thrilled with the results so far! Can't wait for my boobs to be done next!

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I attached a photo, but I guess it didn't work. I am going to upload to my gallery on my profile.

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Wow, really smoothed you out!

I like your Elvira pic, too! :D

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Terrific. My date is 9/30. How are you recovering? How's your pain and mobility?

Not gonna lie...it hurts pretty bad. It's much more pain then the sleeve. I had to ask the doc for better pain meds because norco wasn't cutting it! He gave me Percocet and it has been helping me a lot more. It is pretty easy to move around once you are standing, but getting up and down hurts bad! They want you to walk around like the hunchback. With all of that being said....I would do it all over again! So worth every bit of pain! ;)

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Terrific. My date is 9/30. How are you recovering? How's your pain and mobility?

Wow, Bean! Keep us updated!

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Not gonna lie...it hurts pretty bad. It's much more pain then the sleeve. I had to ask the doc for better pain meds because norco wasn't cutting it! He gave me Percocet and it has been helping me a lot more. It is pretty easy to move around once you are standing' date=' but getting up and down hurts bad! They want you to walk around like the hunchback. With all of that being said....I would do it all over again! So worth every bit of pain! ;)[/quote']

I've heard it's no cakewalk. Glad you're not regretting it though. I hope you'll keep updating. I'll be following.

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Yes, I will. I remember when I was first starting this whole thing and I wanted as much info as possible, and I wanted to hear from people about their sleeves, and tummy tucks, and everything. I figure it's my turn to help out those who are just starting out on their journey...to let them know that yes, it is possible to achieve your goals in weight loss, and be happy in your own skin again! :) I am just so thrilled right now, even with the pain...I am on cloud nine! :)

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I just added a picture of my tummy as of today. The swelling has gone down a lot. I can't believe how small my waist is so far! Can't wait till I can get my boobs done! I already feel like a completely different person! I love it!!! :)

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I am now 5 days post op. feeling pretty good now. I am able to move around just fine. If I forget to take a pain pill the incision site feels like it is burning, and really tight. It keeps getting easier every day though. Still loving my results! Will post more pictures of the scar once the doc removes the surgical tape. :)

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That's great to hear. Sounds like everything is coming along nicely. Are you having to get up and ambulate every so often? If so, how far can you walk?

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I can get up and walk around very well. In fact walking doesn't hurt at all. Sitting down, and getting back up cause's a little sting, but not to bad. I did realize that I still need the pain medication, because I overslept one of my doses and I woke up about an hour and a half past the time I should have taken it and my incision site was burning, and felt really tight. I won't be waiting to long Inbetween doses anymore!

The swelling is really going down. I can't believe how fast it has come along! I can wait till Monday when the doc will remove at least one of the drains, if not both of them. The drains are the biggest pain in the butt. Like I said, I will keep posting updates, and progress pictures! :)

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That sounds like a good idea, but I think I solved my issues with it by bringing the tubes up under my binder, and then tucking each side into my bra. My boobs are big enough to hide them completely...lol

Thank you for the tip though!

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