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Tummy Tuck Results
Pros:
So far, I have been very pleased...
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Cons:
The pain lasts for about two and half weeks and the scar is really big.
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Cost:
$ 5600.00
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Healing time:
currently three weeks
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Pain-o-meter: 7
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I am currently 3 weeks and three days post-op from a tummy tuck. The first three days were the worst, with many spasms and cramps in my abdomen. Also, the drainages tubes that had been placed in my hips were a little gross to deal with. The tubes came out after three days and that did hurt somewhat - it felt like a lot of pressure. At this time, the bandages were removed and I was given an abdominal binder to wear.
After five days my hand (where the IV had been placed, yes it did hurt - a bit) quit hurting. This surprised me, I had IV's before in my arm and never had a problem. This one did hurt, though. I continued to have muscle spasms in my tummy for about 10 days. Getting up and down was difficult for about two weeks. I slept in a recliner for two weeks.
The stitches in my belly button were removed after 10 days. Although my stomach is numb, I still felt the pressure when removing the sutures. I currently have some swelling, but I can sleep on my side in the bed now, and I have begun to workout again with light weights. Instead of the binder, my doctor has allowed me to wear a support garment and, this week, he said I did not have to wear it sleeping anymore.
All said and done I am so very pleased with my decision.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
the pain was more than I had expected.
I did not realize that the pubic region was also pulled up.
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
The epidural was my primary concern, as I had never had one.
Healing aids used:
no
Number of doctors consulted:
1
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
2
Had an elective procedure before:
No
Complications or follow-up procedures:
Not Specified
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should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or
disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please
consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have
regarding your condition.
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Gender:
Female
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Age:
40
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Ethnic group:
Caucasian
Education:
Post-graduate degree
Country:
United States
State/Province:
Tennessee
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About 70 percent of young women try to lose weight. That dissatisfaction with their body weight stays with them into adulthood.
(Source: "the Role of Weight Management in the Health of Women" by Sachiko T. St. Jeor, professor and director of Nutrition Education and Research at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine)
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