5 days post op

Bug · 07-07-2008, 03:56 PM

WOW Today is day 5 after my tummy tuck. It has been an adventure. They removed 7.5 pounds of skin from where I lost 110 pounds.

The first couple of days were touch and go. The first night coming home and going to the bathroom was scary. Hubby had to go with me everytime to help. I have a binder on that clips underneath and I couldn't bend over to get the flap. Now, I can do it by myself. One small leap for man kind and I'm sure hubby appreciates not being awaken in the middle of night anymore!

I spoke to the doctor today by phone. He was impressed with my draining and exercise I've been done (lots of walking!), so I could finally take off my TEDS stockings. They were so HOT and that felt like a huge leap! He also said that I could start sleeping on my side. WOW - it seems like forever!

I go for my first follow up with the doctor on Thursday (7/10) so hopefully at least one of the drainage bottles will come out if not both. That will make things so much better. I really am hoping to get both out by the time I go back to work on 7/14/08.

Hubby takes off binder every day, cleans everything and takes pictures. The before/after he has taken is simply amazing! It has really shown me the progress. I told my hubby that even with the swelling, tummy looks 10 times better than it EVER did. I am surprised and grateful! It was by far the best decision I made!

Anybody thinking about it but is afraid, GO FOR IT! I am absolutely not a pain person and thought I would be dying by now. It was not that bad. Pain wise, I was probably about a 3/4 on the pain scale the first 1-3 days, that is all. Of course, if I over do the walking Tylenol helps!

Califrog · 07-07-2008, 05:14 PM

I'm so glad you're doing well and hope everything looks great at your next doctor's visit.

Beka · 07-07-2008, 05:26 PM

Glad to hear you are feeling good! What a great thing to do for yourself!

Love your avatar.

tinatina · 07-07-2008, 05:44 PM

Yay, Bug, glad you are doing so well!

OurLuvsFromAbove · 07-07-2008, 05:48 PM

aww bug im so happy you are doing good! hope you contue to do great!
can't wait till we can see pix too? YAYYYYYYY

Katie914 · 07-07-2008, 05:50 PM

yay for pics!!! :-) so happy 4 u!!

coxbowen · 07-07-2008, 06:27 PM

Oh my gosh, Bug!!! I didn't realize you was that close to your surg. date!!! I'm so happy for you, it's amazing, isn't it??!! Just wait....it gets soooo much better, so if your happy now, just wait!!!
I'm glad you sailed through it!!! Ya!!! Bug!!! Your gonna look so hot!!!

daisyHair · 07-07-2008, 06:36 PM

Ooo!

I am so excited for you!!!
I want one NOW.. but of course I can't..

110 pounds that is such a wonderful accomplishment!!
way to go.
thanks for posting this. I like to know what people go thru with these.

FloridaShell · 07-07-2008, 06:59 PM

So glad you are doing well Bug! woo hoo!

Gladsome · 07-07-2008, 07:30 PM

Glad you are feeling well.
Congrats on reaching your goal and treating yourself to a tummy tuck!!!!
Good for you.

4gotn1 · 07-07-2008, 09:01 PM

AWESOME! Thanks for posting this....many of us KNOW we will need one and the fear is there...not just of the pain but also how it will turn out.

After losing 110lbs did you feel a tummy tuck was all you needed?

If so I would like to know what exercises you did! With so much to lose myself I figure a full body lift will be necessary and I have NO idea how I would pay for that.

Pics please and PLEASE keep posting how your doing!

Bug · 07-08-2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4gotn1

AWESOME! Thanks for posting this....many of us KNOW we will need one and the fear is there...not just of the pain but also how it will turn out.

After losing 110lbs did you feel a tummy tuck was all you needed?

If so I would like to know what exercises you did! With so much to lose myself I figure a full body lift will be necessary and I have NO idea how I would pay for that.

Pics please and PLEASE keep posting how your doing!

I walked a LOT. We bought a nice commercial treadmill for the house and I hit that thing on hills 4-5 days a week. When I first saw the PS he was greatly impressed with my legs/behinney area.

I was interested in a tummy tuck and breast lift/slight reduction. He said for now, he would do a tummy tuck with muscle repair because that would be the hardest for me to recover from. After surgery, he told me all of that walking paid off because I didn't need muscle repair - just the tummy tuck to remove the excess skin! That has been a godsend because it hasn't really been that terribly painful. 6 months healing on this and then we go for the slight reduction/breast lift.

My mom asked me if I regretted it this morning. HECK NO! I would do this again in a heart beat. Even with the swelling, I feel/look 10 times better than what I did with that 7.5 pounds of extra skin hanging off my stomach. In fact, me and hubby went to the movies yesterday for my 'exercise' and I actually wore a regular shirt with a bra instead of the tank tops I've been wearing around the house. He could not believe how I look already!

Hang in there and never give up! I thought I would never be here myself!!

SmileySue · 07-08-2008, 07:55 AM

I am so, so happy for you and I can't wait to see pictures. Way to go Bug!!!!

4gotn1 · 07-08-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bug

I walked a LOT. We bought a nice commercial treadmill for the house and I hit that thing on hills 4-5 days a week. When I first saw the PS he was greatly impressed with my legs/behinney area.

I was interested in a tummy tuck and breast lift/slight reduction. He said for now, he would do a tummy tuck with muscle repair because that would be the hardest for me to recover from. After surgery, he told me all of that walking paid off because I didn't need muscle repair - just the tummy tuck to remove the excess skin! That has been a godsend because it hasn't really been that terribly painful. 6 months healing on this and then we go for the slight reduction/breast lift.

My mom asked me if I regretted it this morning. HECK NO! I would do this again in a heart beat. Even with the swelling, I feel/look 10 times better than what I did with that 7.5 pounds of extra skin hanging off my stomach. In fact, me and hubby went to the movies yesterday for my 'exercise' and I actually wore a regular shirt with a bra instead of the tank tops I've been wearing around the house. He could not believe how I look already!

Hang in there and never give up! I thought I would never be here myself!! :hugs:

Awww that is so sweet to say! I hope so! I am proud of you! What an inspiration you are! wishing you nothing but good healing vibes. Take care!

homestretch · 07-08-2008, 11:05 AM

I am so jealous but very happy for you! We will need pics when you are ready to share.

07-07-2008, 03:56 PM	#1
Bug Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: South Posts: 5,553 Gallery: Bug Stats: so far -110 pounds! WOE: Low Carb/Healthy!	5 days post op WOW Today is day 5 after my tummy tuck. It has been an adventure. They removed 7.5 pounds of skin from where I lost 110 pounds. The first couple of days were touch and go. The first night coming home and going to the bathroom was scary. Hubby had to go with me everytime to help. I have a binder on that clips underneath and I couldn't bend over to get the flap. Now, I can do it by myself. One small leap for man kind and I'm sure hubby appreciates not being awaken in the middle of night anymore! I spoke to the doctor today by phone. He was impressed with my draining and exercise I've been done (lots of walking!), so I could finally take off my TEDS stockings. They were so HOT and that felt like a huge leap! He also said that I could start sleeping on my side. WOW - it seems like forever! I go for my first follow up with the doctor on Thursday (7/10) so hopefully at least one of the drainage bottles will come out if not both. That will make things so much better. I really am hoping to get both out by the time I go back to work on 7/14/08. Hubby takes off binder every day, cleans everything and takes pictures. The before/after he has taken is simply amazing! It has really shown me the progress. I told my hubby that even with the swelling, tummy looks 10 times better than it EVER did. I am surprised and grateful! It was by far the best decision I made! Anybody thinking about it but is afraid, GO FOR IT! I am absolutely not a pain person and thought I would be dying by now. It was not that bad. Pain wise, I was probably about a 3/4 on the pain scale the first 1-3 days, that is all. Of course, if I over do the walking Tylenol helps! __________________ 2008 - The year to get to goal!!

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07-07-2008, 05:14 PM	#2
Califrog Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 540 Gallery: Califrog Stats: 209/187/148 5'9" Age: 41 WOE: Vintage Atkins Minus Gluten Start Date: May 5, 2008	I'm so glad you're doing well and hope everything looks great at your next doctor's visit.

07-07-2008, 05:26 PM	#3
Beka Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28 Gallery: Beka	Glad to hear you are feeling good! What a great thing to do for yourself! Love your avatar.

07-07-2008, 05:44 PM	#4
tinatina Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WV Posts: 3,991 Gallery: tinatina Stats: 210/198/130 5'3.5" WOE: South Beach Start Date: Sept. 15, 2008	Yay, Bug, glad you are doing so well!

07-07-2008, 05:48 PM	#5
OurLuvsFromAbove MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 2,524 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 182/147.7/140 (restart) use to be 227) WOE: Low Carb and Eggcreaming it up! Start Date: Restart March 2008	aww bug im so happy you are doing good! hope you contue to do great! can't wait till we can see pix too? YAYYYYYYY

07-07-2008, 05:50 PM	#6
Katie914 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 533 Gallery: Katie914 Stats: 155/135 WOE: Stillman's QWL Start Date: 08/31/08	yay for pics!!! :-) so happy 4 u!!

07-07-2008, 06:27 PM	#7
coxbowen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: wash.state Posts: 2,330 Gallery: coxbowen Stats: 230/146/120 ***5' WOE: CAD....had tummy tuck 3/24/08 Start Date: 12/18/05...restart cad one meal a day. 3/07	Oh my gosh, Bug!!! I didn't realize you was that close to your surg. date!!! I'm so happy for you, it's amazing, isn't it??!! Just wait....it gets soooo much better, so if your happy now, just wait!!! I'm glad you sailed through it!!! Ya!!! Bug!!! Your gonna look so hot!!!

07-07-2008, 06:36 PM	#8
daisyHair MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,832 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/209/207/135 WOE: Atkins OWL	Ooo! I am so excited for you!!! I want one NOW.. but of course I can't.. 110 pounds that is such a wonderful accomplishment!! way to go. thanks for posting this. I like to know what people go thru with these.

07-07-2008, 06:59 PM	#9
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,235 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	So glad you are doing well Bug! woo hoo!

07-07-2008, 07:30 PM	#10
Gladsome Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 382 Gallery: Gladsome Stats: 198/167/155 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/3/08	Glad you are feeling well. Congrats on reaching your goal and treating yourself to a tummy tuck!!!! Good for you.

07-07-2008, 09:01 PM	#11
4gotn1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: buried under 200lbs of FAT! Posts: 713 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: 4gotn1 Stats: 344.5/312.7/(298)160 WOE: God & Dr. Simeon's Protocol (F, 5'6, 37) Start Date: Started Protocol 9/22/08	AWESOME! Thanks for posting this....many of us KNOW we will need one and the fear is there...not just of the pain but also how it will turn out. After losing 110lbs did you feel a tummy tuck was all you needed? If so I would like to know what exercises you did! With so much to lose myself I figure a full body lift will be necessary and I have NO idea how I would pay for that. Pics please and PLEASE keep posting how your doing!

07-08-2008, 07:55 AM	#13
SmileySue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 286 Gallery: SmileySue Stats: 332/132 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 9/05	I am so, so happy for you and I can't wait to see pictures. Way to go Bug!!!!

07-08-2008, 11:05 AM	#15
homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,300 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/153/155 WOE: Lost 35 on SB/Now Atkins and calorie counting Start Date: 5/26/06	I am so jealous but very happy for you! We will need pics when you are ready to share.