Tummy Tuck scheduled for April 7th! Excited but a nervous wreck!

[smalldreams 0]

hey guys!

First of all... wow I really enjoyed getting to see everyone's photos. All of the information I have been reading is so helpful!!!

I am having my full Tummy Tuck on April 7th.

Just thought I would ask... for any preparation tips and things you wish you would have done prior to surgery.

Thanks a bunches!!!!!

[oneflew 0]

Congrats to you! I'm pre myself. No advice, but I'm very excited for you! Were are you having your surgery?

[loridee11 510]

Congratulations!!! I had a Tummy Tuck about 6 months ago and it is amazing how big a difference it makes!

One suggestion I recommend is getting a second compression garment before surgery. You'll need to wear this for 6 weeks but I wish I'd had mine the day after surgery. One of my drains leaked (very common) and I needed to wash it. I swelled up while it was in the washer and dryer on day two and had a very hard time getting into it after.

Other than that, just make sure everything is clean and that your pantry is stocked with stuff you don't need to cook. For the first little while you won't want to have to do anything.

Oh! And a friend lent me a back massager which made a HUGE difference. Your back will hurt from being constantly bent over and this helped a lot.

Good luck, and I know you'll love your results.

~Lori

[kareyquilts 1]

Congratulations! You're almost there! Get the wedge pillow and a toliet riser. You'll be very glad that you did. Also, hopefully you have some one that will be with you and help you for the first days. You'll need help getting up and down, etc. Get some funny movies and just plan on chilling! Wishing you the best!

[mrgrta 0]

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I like to visit www.makemeheal.com. This website is full of information and it has been very helpful to me. My surgery is scheduled for April 30th.