Now that I have my pre-op pics from the doctor I thought I'd start this thread. I have learned so much watching Julie and Puddin I wanted to follow their example and share my journey as well.

I am posting my surgical pre-op photos below but am leaving my before/current photos of my clothed self off this thread for now. Somehow that makes me feel just a little more exposed on this thread. Silly I know since my photos are already on several other threads.

:wink2::rant::mad: :pray2: Well, you asked for it...OK so there are no slap to your head smileys! I tried.

issues we face as PS patients.

...Now if only the scale would reflect some of what I see in the mirror... But there I go again. Sometimes I think I need someone to sit next to me and constantly slap me upside the head everytime I start down that path.

I am having some of the same issues, with only 2 more pounds to lose. ha, I really should declare that I have 10 more to lose, then I might try harder.

But, this too shall pass and you and I will declare goal, and then we can declare a triumph and focus our energies on something else healthy and worthwhile.

hugs my dear.

looking forward to MY TT late 08 or early 09.

Hi everyone

This post is inspiring me to think ahead....I am still a long way away from my tummytuck. Congratulations to you all who have done so well.

I have a question which I hope someone may be able to answer.

I have developed a hernia (inguinal) which may need to be operated on if it worsens. Its a nuisance at the moment but no worse than that. Does anyone know if a hernia repair is the same thing as the muscle repair which often accompanies a tummy tuck or is that something different. Can I combine my hernia repair with my tummy tuck I wonder?

Ellen

Sorry Ellen I don't know. But if no one else has any ideas I can always ask my doc next Friday when I have my follow up appointment.

Kimberly - Thanks I needed that

My friend B had a hernia repair along with her tummy tuck.. it saved her some money, since the hernia was covered under insurance as was the hospital and anesthesia..... but the actual tt was not.

i am having a hernia repair as well. it helps with the cost. not a bunch, but every little bit helps.

do you have any updated pictures of your tummy tuck??

I will post an update eventually. Honestly.

My PS's mother passed away recently and my follow up appointments have been justifyably postponed while he was taking care of her through her illness and now funeral.

I ought to just see if I can't get my neighbor to take some updated photos. She had a TT herself a few years ago and took my 24 hour post op photos.

I'll see what I can do.

Diane,

Just read all the posts and you look great. I too am 5.2 1/2 and we could be body doubles. Except for the breasts, I had a reduction 10 years ago. I have around 35-40 more to loose. I think after reading all these I may be obsessed now with wanting to look as good as you. It may be time for me to have a consulation with PS.

Congrats on your progress.

pics? updated?

Diane - I have a question for you. I know you were big on messaging the scar. My PS recommended that as well. I started doing it last night and this morning, Several times I felt of small bump im my scar and when I messaged it, felt a small little pop. I almost feels like I broke the scar tissue up because it doesn't hurt and the scar is not as raise afterwords. Diid you ever experience this?

I'm not sure if I remember any "popping" so to speak but if I would stop for a couple days I could tell the scar tissue was starting to take hold then when I'd rub it again it I definitely noticed a reduction in the scar tissue. Now what 5 months out? The entire incision line is still discolored but my right side has no discernable scar tissue and my left side has only minimal scar tissue. I think the difference is due to my being right handed and massaging my right side more effectively as well as how I lay at night causing more stress on my left side.

I'm not sure if I remember any "popping" so to speak but if I would stop for a couple days I could tell the scar tissue was starting to take hold then when I'd rub it again it I definitely noticed a reduction in the scar tissue. Now what 5 months out? The entire incision line is still discolored but my right side has no discernable scar tissue and my left side has only minimal scar tissue. I think the difference is due to my being right handed and massaging my right side more effectively as well as how I lay at night causing more stress on my left side.

:confused:I was wondering how you are doing now that it's been a few months? Happy with all results? Would you do anything differently? Any advice for others considering PS?

How is your shoulder? Been rubbing the arms lately? Sounds like your scar is doing very well from Plastics? Hope all is great with you!

:confused:I was wondering how you are doing now that it's been a few months? Happy with all results? Would you do anything differently? Any advice for others considering PS?

How is your shoulder? Been rubbing the arms lately? Sounds like your scar is doing very well from Plastics? Hope all is great with you!

I ditto what Maizemommy said, Dianne. You're one of our PS experts, and we want/need/enjoy reading your input. :sneaky: You've been quiet too long. How's everything going?

Life has been VERY hectic lately, but my in-laws took our son for the week so I promise to sit down tonight and post a lengthy update.

Hope you like reading Novels. :sneaky: