Tummy Tuck Muscle Tightening and Hernia Repair

Hi Everyone, Well, as the title reads I had all this performed on Wednesday July 20th. ambulatory surgery lasted four hours because the hernia was bigger than the sonogram showed. My plastic surgeon, general surgeon and both anesthesialogist were EXCELLENT. The hospital and staff were also incredible. I'm thankful for having this site to assist me with my plastic journey. Was I prepared for this surgery YES. Did I have high expectations from my surgeon and others DANG straight (right) were my expectations met....Down to the letter. Okay so just somethings that regardless of how much you read, research or come across doesn't prepare you for the reality of what YOUR body will do. So Thursday and Friday were both horrible days however, I've made it through and NEVER once wished that I'd never done this. On the contrary both those days the thing that got me through was my INCREDIBLE stomach. WOW!!!! So while I wasn't prepared to be attached with the binder of death I know that it's just as important for my healing and over all look. while I wasn't prepared for the incredible muscle SPASMS I have a doctor that I was able to contact within 3-5minutes and get ASSISTANCE that was world class. Thankfully SUPER VICODIN is his drug of choice and I must say WOW!!!! Also, being familiar with WLS patients he instructed me to pop two motrins!!! That's right people I took motrin. While he totally understood the effect it could have on my pouch. His concern was beating back the edge of the spasm and getting those things under control. For this I'm thankful that my doctor was able to look at me from a multi-dimensional view not just from his vantage point. So as I sit here draining less that 10cc for a 24hour period I realize that my journey has really started. I understand that there are some who might be able to relate and others that would think the vicodin is got it's grip on me again. Trust me it's great!!!! I love my tummy and look forward to treating it with integrity. Peace and blessings, Marcy

Marcy, Congrats on the TT... I am sure once you are healed it will look awesome, ok so where are the pics? Hun I hope you feel better real soon and back into life. Love, Peace and Happiness Debra P 285/244/125??

Hi Debra, Thanks for the well wishes. Healing already in progess and I'm looking forward to showing off Dr. Sterry's masterpiece once the swelling goes down. Marcy

Marcy, Thank you for sharing your experience. I am in the same situation. I have a huge hernia, and I am planning to have the tummy tuck done at the same time. I hope that my experience is as positive as yours. Did your insurance cover the tummy tuck? I hope you have a speedy recovery. Keep us posted! Gail

Gail, Best of luck on your plastic journey. It's definitely going to be a different experience but nothing that you or anyone else will not be able to deal with. Marcy

Thank you so much for your post!!! I just started the process myself, but for a Circumferential Body Lift. I have no hernia's (thank goodness!) The surgeon told me my surgery will be 6 hours and that has me a little scared, but I'm so ready to finish my journey. So the pain is easily controlled with motrin and pain meds....that makes me feel better already!! Please keep us posted on your transformation because I'm so curious and excited at the same time!! Jane aka The LI Princess 288/173/145 in 2004 is the goal

Congrats on tummy tuck and hernia repair, but did they really send you home the same day? I had the same procedures in Feb. and they kept me in the hospital for 4 days. I couldn't have imagined going home before that. I give you alot of credit. Joanne