kjane
09-06-2004, 09:47 PM
Please let me know about the procedure, the healing process and how long it took. I'm really interested in anyones thoughts or advice who had one. It's so expensive and I have 2 small children to take care of so I need to know what the recovery is like and how long I'll need child care. Thanks in advance for any information. It's a really big decision and I haven't told anyone so I have no one to talk to about it. I'm seeing a doctor next month--that's as soon as I could get. They're so booked.
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xsocalsfinestx
09-07-2004, 04:05 PM
I have 2 small children too and I am getting my BA 1st in 3 days 9/10/2004 and after I save up more money Im getting mine done $5500 and I know exactly what youre talking about. I saw the Dr. 90210 on E! and they showed this lady getting TM on TV with Dr. Rey and it looked real painful. My surgeon told me heling time is longger than breast aug and more painful since they have to cut your stomach and reattach your belly button or something like that . He can also make y scar as low as possible and will be hidden in my bikini. If you get a chance to do it, do it its totally worth it, You will have the best, brand new stomach and best of all FLAT!!!
goincrazE
09-09-2004, 02:13 PM
Kjane - I had a TT back in 2002 and despite the recovery, which was basically two weeks in all, it was very well worth it to me. I have three children, but my body was basically screwed after the first. My skin never bounced back and no amount of exercise was ever gonna fix it.
In regards to the pain, it is really just a distant memory for me now. But I won't lie, it's not an easy surgery to recover from. But, the most miserable thing about it to me was the drain. I did SO much research on TT's before my surgery, but did not know where the drain would be put in. Well, turns out it's in your pubic region (unless some PS's do it differently). And during the recovery, I kept accidentally pulling the tube which caused a lot of unneccesary pain. Once the drain was out, things got better. I remember being scared that I would never be able to stand up straight again. You have to allow time for that.
I could never fully explain the procedure without screwing something up. My best advice would be to pull up any and all info you can from all the many web sites and they explain it in full detail (give or take information about the drains). :)
But, like I said before, it was so well worth it to me. My clothes fit right now. I don't have that bulge anymore. My stomach is nice and flat. I have to live with the scar, but am planning on having some laser surgery soon to help take away the redness so it is not apparent.
Hope that helps some! Good luck!
In regards to the pain, it is really just a distant memory for me now. But I won't lie, it's not an easy surgery to recover from. But, the most miserable thing about it to me was the drain. I did SO much research on TT's before my surgery, but did not know where the drain would be put in. Well, turns out it's in your pubic region (unless some PS's do it differently). And during the recovery, I kept accidentally pulling the tube which caused a lot of unneccesary pain. Once the drain was out, things got better. I remember being scared that I would never be able to stand up straight again. You have to allow time for that.
I could never fully explain the procedure without screwing something up. My best advice would be to pull up any and all info you can from all the many web sites and they explain it in full detail (give or take information about the drains). :)
But, like I said before, it was so well worth it to me. My clothes fit right now. I don't have that bulge anymore. My stomach is nice and flat. I have to live with the scar, but am planning on having some laser surgery soon to help take away the redness so it is not apparent.
Hope that helps some! Good luck!
goincrazE
09-09-2004, 02:22 PM
I should have also asked...how old are your children? I understand your worries about that. My youngest was 3 when I had mine. You definitely will not be able to lift anything for quite some time. Your PS can give you specific timeframes on that. If your children are still real small and require lifting that could be a problem for you unless you have someone that would be able to help with that. And as far as yourself even, you'll definitely want someone there to help care for you. It's not easy to get around for the first couple of days.
arrtx
09-10-2004, 06:45 PM
I had mine a week ago today! I am doing well. I have had no children, but I had about a 90 lb. weight loss over the course of 3 years. I have maintained my current weight for over a year and my stomach area was not budging. I finally went to a plastic surgeon and he said that it would never go away - just loose, stretched out skin.
I have had someone with me for most of the week, but have been fine by myself. If you have young children - you will need help. If I had kids, I think by week 2, I would be fine. (This is based on how I feel today - at one week post op). I was able to cook dinner last night and very light cleaning here and there. You do tire easily, so just sit down when you need to - listen to your body. No lifting anything over 10 lbs for 5 weeks (I think?? someone correct me if I'm wrong). It is so worth it to me - my stomach area would really get me depressed. After working so hard to lose the weight and still not be able to wear clothes without having to "tuck" my stomach in - yuck. I feel so much better about myself.
I have had someone with me for most of the week, but have been fine by myself. If you have young children - you will need help. If I had kids, I think by week 2, I would be fine. (This is based on how I feel today - at one week post op). I was able to cook dinner last night and very light cleaning here and there. You do tire easily, so just sit down when you need to - listen to your body. No lifting anything over 10 lbs for 5 weeks (I think?? someone correct me if I'm wrong). It is so worth it to me - my stomach area would really get me depressed. After working so hard to lose the weight and still not be able to wear clothes without having to "tuck" my stomach in - yuck. I feel so much better about myself.
kjane
09-17-2004, 10:09 PM
Thanks so much for all the info you guys gave me. My kids are 18 months and 4 yrs old. Sounds like I would def need help with the little one. He is REALLY active and I have to lift him in & out of the car and stuff. I'm a little nervous but I REALLY want this done. I guess if I had 2 kids c-section, it cant be TOO bad. Again----Thanks for all the input.
homzie1
09-21-2004, 05:11 PM
I had a tummy tuck in Feb. of this year and I would do it over again in a heartbeat! Each person is different, but my situation was that of just excess skin from having 2 kids. My oldest was 6 and my youngest was just 1 yr. old. I'm fairly thin and gained about 60 lbs. with each child and the skin would not tighten and I was so sick of feeling bad about myself. I told very few people (just my Mom, boyfriend and best friend) because if anybody knew they would think I went off the deep end because everybody always told me how thin I was. But if it makes you feel better about yourself, then go for it! I am so happy with my results-I only wish I would have had lipo of my outter thighs and butt area, but I'm considering having that done now. My youngest child was just 1 yr. old and I had to have some help. The first 2 days are pretty tough. If you have had a c-section, I think you will be better prepared. I figured, if I can have kids, I can go through anything. I didn't lift my son for about 1 week. Luckily my boyfriend and babysitter helped out. I would just do all your homework, be SURE to check out your surgeon and ask them for a referral list so you can meet with someone that has had it done. That helped convince me to go through with it. I did have to go back for one small procedure, I had a dissolvable stitch that would not dissolve-under the skin. I had to have that cut out, but that was no big deal. [ removed ] Good luck in whatever your decision may be!
PeggyHarmon
09-22-2004, 02:44 PM
A year in Dec. will be my anniversary of mine.. and I've never felt so better and sexy in clothing. I am a nice size 14 flatterning...I am loosing more and walking, along with toning and I am dropping into a 12..>!!!! Yeaaa but I'd do it all over again. YOU betcha.. :cool: