Tummy tuck update/ questions/ pics

kimba11869
on 12/5/11 3:55 am

I tried to post pics of my tumy tuck on here wouldnt let me but I have them in my photos,, I had my tummy tuck done last monday so I am a week out feeling great I cannot believe how easy this was compared to the gastric bypass,, I mean I am a lil sore the drains are the worst part but doing great,, My question is I go back in on the 8th to hopefully get my drains out ,, How is that ? is it Painful? ANything else I should know been trying to take it easy and not over do it,, the only other concern I have is on my hip area where that meets it is kinda puffy there I am hoping it is because of swellling still , is this common? any comments would be appreciated,, thank you

Hw 285 Sw 271 Cw 149 Gw 160
Scheduled for Tummy Tuck Dec 3, 2011

MikeyMike
on 12/5/11 5:01 am, edited 12/4/11 5:03 pm - New York, NY

VSG on 03/03/10

I just had my last two drains removed today. I wasn't on any pain meds at the time. The first one which was on my hip I didn't feel come out. The second one was in my groin area. The Doctor warned me that this one was going to hurt. I took a deep breath and it was just a little sting. Everyone mileage varies with drain removal but it was easy for me.

I'm still swollen I don't think it's anything to be concerned over but your doctor knows best. If you feel it's abnormal you should bring it to his attention.

I would say rest as much as you can. Make sure you keep yourself hydrated, keep up your protein and vitamin levels. Your body has been through a lot you better take care of it.

Most importantly..don't forget the stool softner!!!

   Highest Weight: 380                      Consult Weight: 357             Surgery Weight: 309
Goal Weight: 220 (9/29/10)    Revised Goal Range 215-220 Current Weight: 224
Plastics: Circumferential Lower Body Lift - 11/18/2011
              Gynecomastia - 6/14/2012

Suite1
on 12/6/11 12:38 pm - Dayton, OH

RNY on 09/14/10

Your "last two drains"?? How many did you have total?

HW: 280 SW: 262.5 CW: 150
GOAL!!!! One week shy of my surgiversary!

LBL, TT, BA on 3/2/12 - Dr William Rigano

MikeyMike
on 12/6/11 7:07 pm - New York, NY

VSG on 03/03/10

I had a total of four. My Doctor told me prior to surgery that it would be between four and six.

   Highest Weight: 380                      Consult Weight: 357             Surgery Weight: 309
Goal Weight: 220 (9/29/10)    Revised Goal Range 215-220 Current Weight: 224
Plastics: Circumferential Lower Body Lift - 11/18/2011
              Gynecomastia - 6/14/2012

kimba11869
on 12/9/11 9:27 am

RNY on 12/10/10

Thank you for all you help

Hw 285 Sw 271 Cw 149 Gw 160
Scheduled for Tummy Tuck Dec 3, 2011

(deactivated member)
on 12/5/11 6:41 am

VSG on 03/03/09

don't be in a hurry to get those drains out you don't want a seroma. I had mine in 6 weeks with no shower so have some patience and don't be in a hurry to do anything. You only want to do this once and not complicate things by getting back to your normal routine to soon. My drains did not hurt just stung a little bit, no big deal. Swelling will last for months, some people takk about it a year later I'm 3 1/2 months out from TT & Gynecomastia I'm still swelled up so it takes time.

Good luck,
bubba

kimba11869
on 12/9/11 9:23 am

RNY on 12/10/10

I went for my check up he removed one of them ,, I should be getting the other one out wed,,, I feel great this was the easiest surgery i have ever had,, Looks great to :)
It did not feel to good when he took the drain out yuckie,, not looking forward to that again,, feels so much better with just one in, I hope your sweliing goes away soon,,

Hw 285 Sw 271 Cw 149 Gw 160
Scheduled for Tummy Tuck Dec 3, 2011

pixielee
on 12/5/11 7:40 am - Twinsburg, OH

RNY on 04/29/10

WOW!! looks fabulous! how much did they remove?

Kate

kimba11869
on 12/9/11 9:24 am

RNY on 12/10/10

Thank you They removed 3.5 Lbs of skin,, He thought there would be more but that was it,,

Hw 285 Sw 271 Cw 149 Gw 160
Scheduled for Tummy Tuck Dec 3, 2011

Jennifer K.
on 12/6/11 10:32 pm - Phoenix , AZ

RNY on 06/20/06

I was 3 weeks out TT on Monday... thankfully no drains so I cant answer that. I remember getting a drain removed post WLS and it didnt hurt but felt funny.
My surgeon said about 2-3 months for swelling to go down... I have areas that are puffy/swollen and I have 3 'dog ears'... 2 of them have been getting better, the worse one is slow but improving.
I am still taking to very easy... avoiding all lifting and I am not even back to exercising yet. I went back to work after 2 weeks and sit at a desk all day, by the end of the day everything is tight and I am slightly hunched over which isnt very condusive to exercise. I am hoping to start walking on days I dont work and things are not so tight!

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh lift 10/2020

Tummy tuck update/ questions/ pics

Our Mission

Follow us

Links

Select Photos

Tummy tuck update/ questions/ pics