Hello all I'm counting down the days until my Tummy Tuck ( December 21 ) what are some of the must have things i will need for a easier recovery?

Watching my mom go through it, I'd say someone to help you! Recording when and how much of what meds is essential, and make sure the person has good handwriting (I couldn't read it at all when my dad wrote it, haha). Good luck!

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A good mental state of mind. There will be lots of ups and downs. Support is vital to healing properly. I got a raised toilet seat. It’s been a trip!

What the recovery time frame?

Commode next to a riser recliner chair. Bliss ?

I’m three weeks out and still recovering

22 minutes ago, nurse247 said:

I’m three weeks out and still recovering

If you dont mind asking, was it out of pocket or did your insurance covered it? in USA or out of USA? I might have to go through that.. I see some loose skin and still have to drop 40 lbs... thanks

I had a lower body lift. Insurance typically only pays for a panniculectomy. They do not pay for tucks as they’re considered strictly cosmetic and not medically necessary in nature. A panniculectomy is quite different from a tummy tuck. I had mine in Mexico with Dr Carmina Cardenas

Thanks.. will check it out..

Thank you all I'm a week out from my surgery getting excited and nervous at the same time wish me luck!

On 12/5/2017 at 10:56 AM, nurse247 said:

A good mental state of mind. There will be lots of ups and downs. Support is vital to healing properly. I got a raised toilet seat. It’s been a trip!

A paniectomy, is the excess skin of the tummy only where as the abdominalplasty is the full tuck including the muscles.

Hi I’m five weeks out. Take your time and know the recovery is different for each person. My insision opened after 4 weeks due to tension on incision so don’t wear any low underwear. I had them on because I started my cycle and now I’m dealing with open incision that I need additional surgery in few weeks to correct. Drink plenty of protein shakes as your appetite will be non existent