Mary, 6 weeks is such a short time, you have to remember that your final result isn't for a full year! You've only gone 6 out of 52, so things haven't settled...
Debbie, At 13 weeks would you go back to work? I am trying to plan a time frame for returning to work, as my scheduled date for tt is Feb 24. thanks Megan ... ...
Hia, Why can't you start some sort of exercize? Walking or fast walking?? Did you ask your dr. Mine said as soon as you feel like it get to it.. ?? Megan ... ...
I am scheduled for TT on feb 25th, my plastic surgeon said i could start walking as soon as i feel like it too. My question to any of you was , i wanted lipo...
hello, my surgeon would not do any lipo on me at the time of my tt either. he said it was a separate and different proceedure and would require some heaking...
Had breast reduction/lift and extended abdominoplasty on 11/14.Went back to work as a sales rep on 11/30-2 weeks was plenty,although most take more.Very happy...
... time ... 24. ... Return to work after tummy tuck depends on the original problem, surgical technique, what you need to do, and how you heal. I try to...
Hi I am having my full tt done on Feb 20th, I am a little scared but much more
excited. I have 2 boys, a 13 and a 10 year old. I am mostly afraid of the...
... notes. ... numbness that wont ... 15 ... How soon you move comfortably after surgery depends on many factors best explored with your surgeon or someone who...
Debbie & Meagan, thank you for replying! My doctor advised against any lifting, and all exercise for at least 10 weeks. I have started walking as of 1 week...
I have heard of both procedures being done at the same time. For me, the tt was enough-both recovery & ongoing results. I am 4 months post op & as the time...
It must just depend on the surgeon. I am having lipo done on my inner thigh at the same time as the tt. She didn't seem to have a problem with that. It is...
After having my son via Csec in 1995 (they did a vertical incision) and then the birth of my daughter in 1997 I have an overlap of skin. The front of my tummy...
Tawnya, Take pictures of your skin infections. I don't know what province you are in but ususally it should be covered if you are getting infections and...
I"m getting mine covered by Manitoba health because of my amount of weight loss. I think you had to lose over 100 lbs before they'd even look at you. But if ...
Hi Shiloh, I am in BC and am going to try to get coverage. Do I need to goto the dr everytime this thing gets infected? or do you think taking my own pictures...
Shawna, When you went for the coverage did you have to get to a certain weight or was it just the loss of the 100 lbs ? I really don't know if I will ever get...
I personally would document everything and go see a doc when infections happen! Then you'll have a history of it being chronic problems! Just my $.02! Shawna...
I was told I have to be plateaued for a while...I have lost a total of 125 pounds thru working out extensively. It hasn't tightened my tummy up what so ever...
Hi Tawyna: I'm in Canada too. My tt cost $5300 (Cdn) and was not covered by insurance. However, if it is not considered cosmetic but health-related ie...
Gillian, Thanks for your kind words. I can only imagine 5 months of swelling, you are quite strong. Your picture looks good. How did you deal with people you...
Do most everyone have to pay out of their own pocket, or does insurance pay alot? If insurance covers it how do you get them to pay? Thanks Steph ... husband...
Megan: The time will fly by & nervousness is part of the change that is going to happen. Stay in touch with the group for support & encouragement. Barb "Megan...
Mine is going to be coming from my own pocket, unfortunately! Stephanie ... From: sjander4 [mailto:sjander4@...] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 10:25...
Hia Barb, I am having a pissy moment. I changed my surgery From Jan 30 to Feb 24 since my (unsupportive) husband needed to go an a trip to Hawaii, guess what...
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