Hi, my name is Lucia Kruik and i am 27. I live in Holland.

After pregnancy my body wasn't the same as before. My life is

becoming a hell for me, because espesially my abdomen is sagging. I

saw pictures of a tummy tuck surgery and the big scar. I used to eat

everything without sagging after every meal. I don't enjoy food

anymore. I try to do bodybuilding for training my abdomen, but it

doesn't help enough. Can anyone give me advise about the positive and

negative experiences having a tummy tuck. Lucia.

  Hello,

   I have decided to have my tummy tuck on Jan 30. I feel confident

that it will go well.



  I am 40 year old mother with three kids, 13,11,10. I am concerend

about what kind of message this sends kids>? Any thoughts.



  Should I loose some weight? My ps didn't say anything. I am 5'6"

weight is 158- I feel 18 lb over weight. I would think 140 is right.

I can't figure out how to get there...



  I am having two other procedures done at the same time, the bladder

is being lifted. And some lipo on my rear end.



  I understand about recovery. People say how horrible it is. I think

I am tough, but am I?   Is this a cop out surgery? I keep feeling

lik perhaps I can exercize and diet and look ok, but it keeps

creaping back up. I mean the weight. My tummy had a nice looking

butt where the c-section scar was.  I just hate it.



  My husband keeps thinking that diet and exercize will help. I keep

thinking, that is because you don't have the scar on your belly. He

has not seen me naked in some time. I don't walk around undressed. I

feel like he would run and hide. I am sure he wouldn't. My worst

case senerio is that horrible look on his face if he were to see it.



      Ok this surgery is not about him, it is about my feelings

towards my self.



     any thoughts ideas comments greatly and warmly welcomed.

                    thanks,

                      Megan

Sue,

  I tried atkins a while ago. It only gave me bad breath. I didn't

loose much of anything. But it is hard for me to do since I work in

the bakery dept at SuperFresh.  A very ungalm cake decorator I am.



  I was walking around the store today, looking at people as I do.

And I thought maybe doing the tummy tuck just doesn't matter. I

don't know. For so long I have been so uncomfortable with my self.

Maybe I am just a big cop out. ???



  Well I was having a conversation with my husband (he is in Hawaii

while I am here with 3 kids a big messy house and lots of snow) and

I reminded him that my surgery is scheduled for Jan 30th. He said oh

you know I am busy at work and can't be very helpful. I said that is

ok. As I prefer to recoup on my own. He commented that it is

probably better that way I wouldn't be out shopping.. So good to be

married to an accountant.



                   Megan



--- In cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "Sue"

<suezycrmchse@y...> wrote:

> Hello,

>

> My husband recently lost 20 pounds just by doing the Atkins Diet.

It

> is a VERY doable diet!  You can eat so much.  Just the right

stuff.

> He lost it in 2 months.  I am so proud of him.  I lost some too

but

> not like him.

>

> Regarding lipo...I am not an expert by any means but I know that

if

> it goes bad.....it's bad.  I hear stories all the time because I

work

> at a hospital.  Be careful.  Be sure of your doc.  Don't go for

any

> that are cheap or do not specialize in it.

>

> I am now two months post bletheroplasty (eyelid surgery) and very

> happy with my results but it is not as dangerous as lipo.

>

> I wish you luck.   Sue

>

>

Well Sue,

  I owned my own Bakery for 15 years, which I flourished in. I loved

every minute,well every minute that I didn't hate. lol.  I lived the

life, worked my butt off, did it all, the hours, the customers, the

baking,cake decorating, the management, the scheduling, ordering,

worring, smiling, christmas and summer parties. You name it. Then I

sold it put $100k in the bank for retirement.  Stayed home for six

months making my self and everyone in my house crazy. So one one

fateful day, I walked into SuperFresh and there was a sign for a

cake decorator. Lucky me, so I am there..



  My second career is nice, but a tad bit stressful on my husband.

Who owns his own Accounting firm. He has just found a new niche, a

bunch of accounting work in Hawaii. He is having fun (not) traveling

back and forth. He hates to be away from our kids (me too

HOpefully). His problem with me working is that he is working so

much, in his mind he thought I was going to be home with kids more

to manage the household. Ok let's get real. That was bad.  So for

mental health I need to work. I like to work. lol..



  At any rate this is lots of back ground on me. I am a crazy

person.



  Yes thankfully I have a job I love, I love to use my hands, I love

customers, I love food. I love creating and multitasking. I do love

my kids, and I am thankful. You know one thing I have learned in

life, to love where you are. I loved the former life I had, now onto

my second career I love it too.. So be happy where you are or change

it. I mean if it seems impossible to change trust me it isn't..



                              Megan



  --- In cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "Sue"

<suezycrmchse@y...> wrote:

> -Hi Megan,

>

> I know what you mean about the bad breath. It was awful. I have a

> girlfriend who is a cake decorator. She loves her work.  I feel

she

> is very lucky because I do not love my work.  It doesn't matter

what

> you do, it's if you are happy with it.  Anyway,  your decision to

> have surgery or not should be yours.  If you will feel

better.....by

> all means do it.  My main advise is to be sure whoever is doing it

is

> an expert!  No cheapo's!  Good luck with it and keep us posted on

> your decision.  Also, you are very blessed to have children. Some

of

> us tried and couldn't do it.

>

> Good luck,   Sue

>

Debbie,Amy,Barb!



  I am having a nervous day! I have a few post tummy tuck questions.

First and foremost how did you pay for it?



  Second post-tt when did you go back to work? I am trying to figure

out the time frame. I don't really want to be out for 12 weeks.



  When did you start to drive again, and feel like having sex? I am

having some lipo done at the same time but am aprehensive right now.

The lipo will be done on the love handles (upper butt?) I figured

while having a flat stomach will be wonderful, getting rid of the

extra fat on my hips would inhance the waist as well.





  I am feeling horribly nervous anixous and fear the unkown greatly.



  I keep thinking what do I expect from this? How will my life be

changed from this.. Why do I need to spend all this money? I mean I

have been sick of my gut, protruding belly since I was seventeen. I

have two sisters who have flat stomachs, but I take after our Mother

who has the protrouding belly too.



  I don't have much support from my husband, who thinks I should just

exercise. No matter how much weight I loose it is still there. He

thinks it is a huge waste of money. His theory is that if he spent

all this money on his hair he would still look ugly? I don't know

how that applies to me. I think overall that my stomach is my only

real flaw. lol I mean if I had all the money in the world I would do

the eye lids too. But that is not a huge concern of mine.



  I am feeling a little nervous, ambivilent and anxious to day.



           Any thoughs would be helpful!Thanks,

                     Megan

Megan,



hello and thanks for replying! your concerns are so

normal, i felt them too.



first of all, my tummy tuck was covered by the U.S.

NAVY, my husband is active duty and it is a medical

benefit that the military offers. i was very fortunate

in that area. about your other questions, i was up and

feeling somewhat normal after about 4 weeks. the first

week was the worst for me. my drain sights were very

painful, and i had a lot of pain getting up from a

laying position once i was down. the 2nd week was

better. i was also very lucky to have a nursing

background and a very supportive husband here at home

to help me. he literally did everything for me that

first week. he got me in and out of bed, changed my

dressings, helped me bathe, and held me when i just

satthere and cried! ( and i did a lot of that at

first!! ha! ha!)



sexually, i felt better at about 4 weeks. not only was

i feeling better about the way i looked, but

physically, it felt different, you know? i now had a

flat belly, where as before, i had pounds of sagging

skin! it made all the difference to me and how i felt

about myself in that regard.



i hope you do well. just try to relax and have faith

ok? taking that first step is the hardest thing. after

that, you're on your way, and believe me, IT WILL BE

WORTH IT ALL WHEN IT'S OVER!!



Good luck to you all--

Debbie

--- "Megan M." <mmmegan38@...> wrote:

>  Debbie,Amy,Barb!

>

>  I am having a nervous day! I have a few post tummy

> tuck questions.

> First and foremost how did you pay for it?

>

>  Second post-tt when did you go back to work? I am

> trying to figure

> out the time frame. I don't really want to be out

> for 12 weeks.

>

>  When did you start to drive again, and feel like

> having sex? I am

> having some lipo done at the same time but am

> aprehensive right now.

> The lipo will be done on the love handles (upper

> butt?) I figured

> while having a flat stomach will be wonderful,

> getting rid of the

> extra fat on my hips would inhance the waist as

> well.

>

>

>  I am feeling horribly nervous anixous and fear the

> unkown greatly.

>

>  I keep thinking what do I expect from this? How

> will my life be

> changed from this.. Why do I need to spend all this

> money? I mean I

> have been sick of my gut, protruding belly since I

> was seventeen. I

> have two sisters who have flat stomachs, but I take

> after our Mother

> who has the protrouding belly too.

>

>  I don't have much support from my husband, who

> thinks I should just

> exercise. No matter how much weight I loose it is

> still there. He

> thinks it is a huge waste of money. His theory is

> that if he spent

> all this money on his hair he would still look ugly?

> I don't know

> how that applies to me. I think overall that my

> stomach is my only

> real flaw. lol I mean if I had all the money in the

> world I would do

> the eye lids too. But that is not a huge concern of

> mine.

>

>  I am feeling a little nervous, ambivilent and

> anxious to day.

>

>           Any thoughs would be helpful!Thanks,

>                     Megan

>

>





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I'm with you on the exercise thing-did it & it didn't do nothing.  I not the

typical tuck patient as I am 56 yrs old and semi-retired.  Since I had some

wound break down (yes, it does happen for no reason at all), I have had a longer

recuperation time.  You may return to work a couple of weeks after surgery but

you are still limited as to lifting and doing strenuous activities.  I wore that

hateful binder for 8 weeks ( day & night ).  My energy returned gradually along

with my interest in sex.  I must admit I was surprised at the intensity of the

pain but meds controlled the discomfort.  Now at my 3 month point and alot of

healing has occurred, I feel like the old me but flatter.  There is still a bit

of swelling but nothing like the immediate post-op I had for the first 2-3

weeks.  You will heal & progress at your own rate but realize the surgery is

major especially with lipo.  Stay in touch.

Barb



"Megan M." <mmmegan38@...> wrote:

Debbie,Amy,Barb!



I am having a nervous day! I have a few post tummy tuck questions.

First and foremost how did you pay for it?



Second post-tt when did you go back to work? I am trying to figure

out the time frame. I don't really want to be out for 12 weeks.



When did you start to drive again, and feel like having sex? I am

having some lipo done at the same time but am aprehensive right now.

The lipo will be done on the love handles (upper butt?) I figured

while having a flat stomach will be wonderful, getting rid of the

extra fat on my hips would inhance the waist as well.





I am feeling horribly nervous anixous and fear the unkown greatly.



I keep thinking what do I expect from this? How will my life be

changed from this.. Why do I need to spend all this money? I mean I

have been sick of my gut, protruding belly since I was seventeen. I

have two sisters who have flat stomachs, but I take after our Mother

who has the protrouding belly too.



I don't have much support from my husband, who thinks I should just

exercise. No matter how much weight I loose it is still there. He

thinks it is a huge waste of money. His theory is that if he spent

all this money on his hair he would still look ugly? I don't know

how that applies to me. I think overall that my stomach is my only

real flaw. lol I mean if I had all the money in the world I would do

the eye lids too. But that is not a huge concern of mine.



I am feeling a little nervous, ambivilent and anxious to day.



           Any thoughs would be helpful!Thanks,

                     Megan







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I am scheduled for a tummy tuck on 8-20-07.  Am planning on being off of work

for 2 weeks.  I had open weight loss surgery 3 years ago.  Can anyone tell me

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Jessie,



I had an abdominoplasty last year on 9/25 after losing 140 lbs too.  It's a

breeze!  You can e-mail me off list if you wish and I can share some

thoughts with you!



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I am scheduled for a tummy tuck on 8-20-07. Am planning on being off of work

for 2 weeks. I had open weight loss surgery 3 years ago. Can anyone tell me

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Hi Jessie...I too am scheduled for a tummy tuck on 9/5 with a breast  lift.

Thanks for posting this question...because I was getting ready to  post the

same thing :)



I can't wait to hear how it goes for you...



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I had an abdominoplasty on 9/25/06---it really was very easy!  I was back to

normal within a few days....except for heavy lifting....the worst part for

me was the darn drains I had for 2 weeks...very annoying!!!  I have

previously had a hysterectomy.....this was MUCH easier than

that....much.....the pain is very minimal...I would call it numbness more

than pain----I am so very pleased with the results...I was never this flat

as a teen!



My breast lift and reduction is on the 15th of this month---I am excited and

hope that comes out as great at the TT did!!!



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Hi Jessie...I too am scheduled for a tummy tuck on 9/5 with a breast lift.

Thanks for posting this question...because I was getting ready to post the

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Hi everyone. My name is Michelle. I'm 37 y/o. After two c-sections and

a large weight loss i finally did it. I am 2 weeks post-op and just

wanted others to share their expierences. I am doing well but would

like to know how long it took for you to return to your new body and

how long before you felt like yourself? TRhanks 0:)



Michelle

Congratulations on your surgery Michelle and wish you

a good recovery period.



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> two c-sections and

> a large weight loss i finally did it. I am 2 weeks

> post-op and just

> wanted others to share their expierences. I am doing

> well but would

> like to know how long it took for you to return to

> your new body and

> how long before you felt like yourself? TRhanks 0:)

>

> Michelle

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I am 8 months post op and STILL have a lot swelling and pain from tt with muscle

repair. Is there anyone else who has this problem?  I am finally seeing a

Neurologist and he started me on some meds to help with the nerve damage.  I

also found out AFTER the surgery I have Fibromyalgia, which is most of the

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   ----- Original Message -----

   From: mickeyred70

   To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com

   Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 9:31 AM

   Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck





   Hi everyone. My name is Michelle. I'm 37 y/o. After two c-sections and

   a large weight loss i finally did it. I am 2 weeks post-op and just

   wanted others to share their expierences. I am doing well but would

   like to know how long it took for you to return to your new body and

   how long before you felt like yourself? TRhanks 0:)



   Michelle



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I will be 5 weeks tomorrow.  I had no pain from any incision area but a lot from

the lipo.  It still hurts some and I still have trouble getting in and out of

bed.  But, it gets better every day.  I am back to exercision, though lightly. 

I will say that I feel about 90% of my pre-surgery self - only smaller!



Tami

   ----- Original Message -----

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   To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com

   Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:31 AM

   Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck





   Hi everyone. My name is Michelle. I'm 37 y/o. After two c-sections and

   a large weight loss i finally did it. I am 2 weeks post-op and just

   wanted others to share their expierences. I am doing well but would

   like to know how long it took for you to return to your new body and

   how long before you felt like yourself? TRhanks 0:)



   Michelle



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Hi Tami,



I am now 3 weeks post-op, and starting to get back in my normal routine.

I still can't lift anything more than 5-10 lbs. I was also lucky,the

pain was minimal.The surgeon placed a pain pump in, that contained a

novacain type drug. I strongly recomend any one who is having this type

of surgery to ask if  the hopital uses this type of pain pump(not all

do). It truely made the first few days easier to deal with. I am finally

getting excited about my new body!!!!Thanks for boost.







Michelle

--- In cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "Tami Finley"

<fintech1@...> wrote:

>

> I will be 5 weeks tomorrow. I had no pain from any incision area but a

lot from the lipo. It still hurts some and I still have trouble getting

in and out of bed. But, it gets better every day. I am back to

exercision, though lightly. I will say that I feel about 90% of my

pre-surgery self - only smaller!

>

> Tami

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: mickeyred70

> To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com

> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:31 AM

> Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck

>

>

> Hi everyone. My name is Michelle. I'm 37 y/o. After two c-sections and

> a large weight loss i finally did it. I am 2 weeks post-op and just

> wanted others to share their expierences. I am doing well but would

> like to know how long it took for you to return to your new body and

> how long before you felt like yourself? TRhanks 0:)

>

> Michelle

>

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I read here and have heard so much from others about how high their pain was. 

Am I alone in having no pain from the incisions?  I had a partial tt (all across

the front) and breast lift (lolipop).  I have had literally no pain from either

at all.  The lips areas are a different story but it was like a really deep

bruise.  It hurt but not like an incision would.  My dr. said she puts numbing

agent inside that removes all pain from incisions.  Is she only one of few that

do this?  I just find it hard to believe that all doctors wouldn't do this for

people if it's available.  Don't get me wrong - I took my share of Vicodin

during the first week.  It was for the lipo pain and the pain from putting the

implants under my muscle.   I was just really surprised that the incisions

didn't hurt.  I fully expected them too.



Tami

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   Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 9:39 AM

   Subject: Re: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck







   Hi Tami,



   I am now 3 weeks post-op, and starting to get back in my normal routine.

   I still can't lift anything more than 5-10 lbs. I was also lucky,the

   pain was minimal.The surgeon placed a pain pump in, that contained a

   novacain type drug. I strongly recomend any one who is having this type

   of surgery to ask if the hopital uses this type of pain pump(not all

   do). It truely made the first few days easier to deal with. I am finally

   getting excited about my new body!!!!Thanks for boost.



   Michelle

   --- In cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "Tami Finley"

   <fintech1@...> wrote:

   >

   > I will be 5 weeks tomorrow. I had no pain from any incision area but a

   lot from the lipo. It still hurts some and I still have trouble getting

   in and out of bed. But, it gets better every day. I am back to

   exercision, though lightly. I will say that I feel about 90% of my

   pre-surgery self - only smaller!

   >

   > Tami

   > ----- Original Message -----

   > From: mickeyred70

   > To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com

   > Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:31 AM

   > Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck

   >

   >

   > Hi everyone. My name is Michelle. I'm 37 y/o. After two c-sections and

   > a large weight loss i finally did it. I am 2 weeks post-op and just

   > wanted others to share their expierences. I am doing well but would

   > like to know how long it took for you to return to your new body and

   > how long before you felt like yourself? TRhanks 0:)

   >

   > Michelle

   >

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Tami

   I am 4 weeks out from extended tt, brachioplasty and

huge hernia repair. My dr also uses the novacane type

pump and i have had just about no pain in the tummy

area. The arms are a different story. Any pain I have

had is in my arms. They are still swollen-but I use

them every day and they will take longer to heal. Keep

them ace wrapped at night to help swelling. Have only

taken extra strength tylenol since day 1 in hospital

because I got sick on the vicodin, and it has

controlled the pain fine. Luci







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Oops, I meant the "lipo was a different story" not lips.  LOL  Still have my

same old lips.



Tami

   ----- Original Message -----

   From: Tami Finley

   To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com

   Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 1:03 PM

   Subject: Re: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck





   I read here and have heard so much from others about how high their pain was.

Am I alone in having no pain from the incisions? I had a partial tt (all across

the front) and breast lift (lolipop). I have had literally no pain from either

at all. The lips areas are a different story but it was like a really deep

bruise. It hurt but not like an incision would. My dr. said she puts numbing

agent inside that removes all pain from incisions. Is she only one of few that

do this? I just find it hard to believe that all doctors wouldn't do this for

people if it's available. Don't get me wrong - I took my share of Vicodin during

the first week. It was for the lipo pain and the pain from putting the implants

under my muscle. I was just really surprised that the incisions didn't hurt. I

fully expected them too.



   Tami

   ----- Original Message -----

   From: mickeyred70

   To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com

   Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 9:39 AM

   Subject: Re: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck



   Hi Tami,



   I am now 3 weeks post-op, and starting to get back in my normal routine.

   I still can't lift anything more than 5-10 lbs. I was also lucky,the

   pain was minimal.The surgeon placed a pain pump in, that contained a

   novacain type drug. I strongly recomend any one who is having this type

   of surgery to ask if the hopital uses this type of pain pump(not all

   do). It truely made the first few days easier to deal with. I am finally

   getting excited about my new body!!!!Thanks for boost.



   Michelle

   --- In cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "Tami Finley"

   <fintech1@...> wrote:

   >

   > I will be 5 weeks tomorrow. I had no pain from any incision area but a

   lot from the lipo. It still hurts some and I still have trouble getting

   in and out of bed. But, it gets better every day. I am back to

   exercision, though lightly. I will say that I feel about 90% of my

   pre-surgery self - only smaller!

   >

   > Tami

   > ----- Original Message -----

   > From: mickeyred70

   > To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com

   > Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:31 AM

   > Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck

   >

   >

   > Hi everyone. My name is Michelle. I'm 37 y/o. After two c-sections and

   > a large weight loss i finally did it. I am 2 weeks post-op and just

   > wanted others to share their expierences. I am doing well but would

   > like to know how long it took for you to return to your new body and

   > how long before you felt like yourself? TRhanks 0:)

   >

   > Michelle

   >

   > Learn More at

   > http://www.PlasticSurgery4u.com

   > Yahoo! Groups Links

   >



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I also have hand no pain from the TT, but the lipo has given me some trouble.  I

went back to work only after one week and am doing great and I'm already pleased

with my results and it's only a week in 1/2 later.





Best Regards,



Laurie Martin





To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@...: fintech1@...:

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:10:05 -0500Subject: Re: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy

tuck









Oops, I meant the "lipo was a different story" not lips. LOL Still have my same

old lips.Tami----- Original Message ----- From: Tami Finley To:

cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 1:03

PMSubject: Re: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuckI read here and have

heard so much from others about how high their pain was. Am I alone in having no

pain from the incisions? I had a partial tt (all across the front) and breast

lift (lolipop). I have had literally no pain from either at all. The lips areas

are a different story but it was like a really deep bruise. It hurt but not like

an incision would. My dr. said she puts numbing agent inside that removes all

pain from incisions. Is she only one of few that do this? I just find it hard to

believe that all doctors wouldn't do this for people if it's available. Don't

get me wrong - I took my share of Vicodin during the first week. It was for the

lipo pain and the pain from putting the implants under my muscle. I was just

really surprised that the incisions didn't hurt. I fully expected them

too.Tami----- Original Message ----- From: mickeyred70 To:

cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 9:39

AMSubject: Re: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuckHi Tami,I am now 3 weeks

post-op, and starting to get back in my normal routine.I still can't lift

anything more than 5-10 lbs. I was also lucky,thepain was minimal.The surgeon

placed a pain pump in, that contained anovacain type drug. I strongly recomend

any one who is having this typeof surgery to ask if the hopital uses this type

of pain pump(not alldo). It truely made the first few days easier to deal with.

I am finallygetting excited about my new body!!!!Thanks for boost.Michelle--- In

cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "Tami Finley"<fintech1@...> wrote:>>

I will be 5 weeks tomorrow. I had no pain from any incision area but alot from

the lipo. It still hurts some and I still have trouble gettingin and out of bed.

But, it gets better every day. I am back toexercision, though lightly. I will

say that I feel about 90% of mypre-surgery self - only smaller!>> Tami> -----

Original Message -----> From: mickeyred70> To:

cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007

10:31 AM> Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck>>> Hi everyone. My

name is Michelle. I'm 37 y/o. After two c-sections and> a large weight loss i

finally did it. I am 2 weeks post-op and just> wanted others to share their

expierences. I am doing well but would> like to know how long it took for you to

return to your new body and> how long before you felt like yourself? TRhanks

0:)>> Michelle>> Learn More at> http://www.PlasticSurgery4u.com> Yahoo! Groups

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what if the pouch I have is not all loose skin but fat?

will a tt help that?

and one more thing...no insurance will cover it, right?



thanks for all your help!! everyone!



Karrie

It's my understanding that some PS's do some liposuction, whether you officially

"opt" for that or not.  You may want to talk with your PS about lipo--I know I

am!  I've had three c-sections and a gigantic flap of skin and some hard-to-lose

fat right there, so I'm definitely wanting some of that taken away, as well.



Best~

mk



--- In cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "Karrie" <jpmmcm5@...> wrote:

>

> what if the pouch I have is not all loose skin but fat?

> will a tt help that?

> and one more thing...no insurance will cover it, right?

>

> thanks for all your help!! everyone!

>

> Karrie

>

I would not get the surgery unless you are close to your goal weight. Tummy tuck

does not help with weight losss. I lost 76 pounds before I did it. the surgery

is to remove extra skin, not extra fat



 



--- On Sat, 6/27/09, Karrie <jpmmcm5@...> wrote:





From: Karrie <jpmmcm5@...>

Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck

To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 5:58 AM

















what if the pouch I have is not all loose skin but fat?

will a tt help that?

and one more thing...no insurance will cover it, right?



thanks for all your help!! everyone!



Karrie







































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they do lipo on your sides so you dont get dog ears and they dont do that much

unless you actually pay for it. I have the little bit of lipo and i still have a

small dog ear on my side



 



--- On Sat, 6/27/09, mkwhittenburg <mkwhittenburg@...> wrote:





From: mkwhittenburg <mkwhittenburg@...>

Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] Re: tummy tuck

To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 12:33 PM

















It's my understanding that some PS's do some liposuction, whether you officially

"opt" for that or not. You may want to talk with your PS about lipo--I know I

am! I've had three c-sections and a gigantic flap of skin and some hard-to-lose

fat right there, so I'm definitely wanting some of that taken away, as well.



Best~

mk



--- In cosmeticandplastics urgery@yahoogrou ps.com, "Karrie" <jpmmcm5@... >

wrote:

>

> what if the pouch I have is not all loose skin but fat?

> will a tt help that?

> and one more thing...no insurance will cover it, right?

>

> thanks for all your help!! everyone!

>

> Karrie

>







































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Regarding dog ears. I needed a second procedure to remove them about a year

after my abdominal recon.  Again this was my experience, mine were very pointy.

No lipo was involved, that would have been extra. Wedge shapes were removed with

a scalpel. This was done in a clinic under local anesthetic. My surgery also

corrected all the hanging skin and damage from 2 c sections. My procedure was

covered by insurance, most are not.

Good luck



--- On Sat, 6/27/09, COri <cori_szumowski@...> wrote:





From: COri <cori_szumowski@...>

Subject: Re: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] Re: tummy tuck

To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 1:33 PM



















they do lipo on your sides so you dont get dog ears and they dont do that much

unless you actually pay for it. I have the little bit of lipo and i still have a

small dog ear on my side



 



--- On Sat, 6/27/09, mkwhittenburg <mkwhittenburg@ yahoo.com> wrote:



From: mkwhittenburg <mkwhittenburg@ yahoo.com>

Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] Re: tummy tuck

To: cosmeticandplastics urgery@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 12:33 PM



It's my understanding that some PS's do some liposuction, whether you officially

"opt" for that or not. You may want to talk with your PS about lipo--I know I

am! I've had three c-sections and a gigantic flap of skin and some hard-to-lose

fat right there, so I'm definitely wanting some of that taken away, as well.



Best~

mk



--- In cosmeticandplastics urgery@yahoogrou ps.com, "Karrie" <jpmmcm5@... >

wrote:

>

> what if the pouch I have is not all loose skin but fat?

> will a tt help that?

> and one more thing...no insurance will cover it, right?

>

> thanks for all your help!! everyone!

>

> Karrie

>



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