What will I need and How did it feel???
1) Should I buy a raised toilet seat? I saw where this has been mentioned but don't remember if it was for TT people or Thigh Lift people. What's your opinion on this?
2) Is there anything else I should really have on hand? (I already have a grabber and loose clothing to wear).
3) How did it feel to have the loose skin gone? I keep trying to imagine what that must feel like, and I think that my stomach might feel "tight", and I have never liked anything tight around my stomach, so I have a tiny bit of concern that I won't like the feeling. Okay, okay I know that sounds totally absurb, but it is what it is. I was raised in Hawaii and always wore muu-muu's, thus the loose, flowing feel is what I prefer. But I know that I don't want loose, flowing SKIN!
So those are my few questions. Can you pass on any advice?
Thanks,
Fran
on #3 - It felt great! it was completely foreign not to have a bulge sticking out and being able to look straight down to me feet for the first time in a long time. Honestly, it didn't feel "tight" so much of that aea is numb for quite a while, and swollen to boot. Detached is a better way to describe it. The binder is very comforting in that respect.
Best of Luck!
I have found I am incredibly dry-both skin and lips-so lotion and chapstick have been lifesavers. Lanyards to clip your drains to...one to wear, and another for showering. Otherwise, nothing pressing stands out for me.
How does it feel? Unbelievably tight! I has been amazing to look down and see all the way to the floor...no lumps or bumps in the way. But, it can be a bit annoying to feel so compressed and squeezed all the time. If it's not the tightened skin, it's the compression garment. If it's not the garment, it's tight from swelling. In any case, I know it will ease up eventually and I will be thrilled to have a tight middle.
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
I had my TT almost a year ago, and I still sometimes notice how tight my abdominal muslces feel. It's not painful, but IS kind of weirdly uncomfortable (like you, I have never liked anything tight around my middle or my thighs). I just try to remind myself that it is what makesd my belly so flat now... which I *love*!
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
We have 2 recliners here at home, so I figure I will be sleeping in one of them for a while. Also my bed is quite high, so I think I will be able to get in and out of it with no problem.
I will make sure to keep my chapstick and lotion close by.
And I also look forward to looking down and NOT seeing all this weird bumpy skin below my belly button.
As the day gets closer I will be on here more often.
Thanks again for the input.
Fran
There will be tightness with the muscle tightening. There really isn't any way around it. You will get used to it in time. As the other poster said,if it's not tight because of the garment, then the swelling will make you feel tight. It is definitley a great trade off for getting rid of that excess skin!
1. No you don't need a raised toilet seat. I didn't have one and I had the extended tt with/anchor cut and muscle tightening.
2. For the first week you are going to need assistance getting up and down. I would suggest getting a motorized reclining chair. That's going to be you bed for about 2-3 weeks.
3. I felt like a new person to have a flat tummy. I tried to image myself also without the side rolls and massive pouch in the front of my stomach. The first time I looked at myself after surgery I must have stood naked in the mirror for about 20 min. I could not believe it was me that I was looking at. If you don't like anything tight around your stomach then you are probably going to feel real uncomfortable for a while because you are going to be tight especially if you are going to get your muscles tightened. I'm 3 months out and so tight that some days it's still hard for me to stand up straight (this is only me, not everyone have this issue)
All I can say is take it easy right after your surgery. You are going to feel a little weird at first but over time things will get better.
Hugs
Barbara
Lap RNY ~ 4/22/2003
5'0" ~253 starting wt. 130 lb loss!
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Extended Tummy Tuck with KU Residency Program
01/08/2010 ....Lost another 7 lbs with TT.